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- What Does Your Audience Want? - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Jo and Mike ChevinHere’s How To Find What Your Customers Want You are doing all sorts of marketing and are trying to decide which direction to go next in your business. Wondering what products to create, what services to offer or how to package them, or what topics to write about in your newsletter, articles ...
Views: 1351 - ***Stormy Sea - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Gail Lynne GoowdinBeing in a sailboat in the middle of a stormy sea isn’t my favorite thing to do. Last week I was sailing in the British Virgin Islands during a very windy day at sea. We had to cover nearly 15 miles, with the seas averaging 8-11? swells, complete with huge crashing-rocking-and-rolling waves and ...
Views: 1350 - A Secret To Goal Achievement - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Bob LancerThis article presents a very powerful "secret" for goal achievement. The "secret" is to make your action-plans easy enough for you to follow through on. Goal achievement is the fruition of a process that is totally reliable: 1. Take action in line with what you want 2. Learn from ...
Views: 1347 - Astrology - Fall More Deeply In Love or Just Have A Better Meeting of the Minds - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Christofer FrenchAstrology - The Triad of Sun Moon & Rising - Aries to Pisces From Aries to Pisces Ego - Outer Personality - Interior Self - The Triad of Understanding Astrology can get complex. I personally have 3 yods. Do you even know what a yod is? Take all the planets, spin them around, thrown in ...
Views: 1347(5 votes) - Don't Let Go! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Charmaine HammondI have had the opportunity to hear Professional Speaker and New York Times Bestselling Author Lisa Nichols tell her incredible story of perseverance. Through trial and tribulation she never gave up and overcame her struggles to achieve great success. Over the years I have heard many stories from ...
Views: 1347 - The Real Magic Of Goal Achievement - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Bob LancerGoal achievement is not just practical; it's magical! Even though it is the result of something that is, for the most part, easy to comprehend, when we watch a dream turn into reality it feels like the essence of real magic and inspires us with enchantment. As I have explained in a previous ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - Uncover and Shine a Light on Your Buried Life - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from Nicola Bunting"The Buried Life," by Matthew Arnold This poem articulates the profound truths of our heart and soul, that often, sadly, bear so little relation to the superficial happenings and conversations of our days. It invites us to be true to who we really are, to share our genuine self with those we ...
Views: 1347 - Sharing A Few New Spiritual “Torts” on FAITH (from My Notes) - Part One - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing A Few New Spiritual “Torts” on FAITH (from My Notes) - Part One Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Spiritual Thoughts, Spiritual Growth, Inspirational Quotes, Inspiration, Faith, Words of Empowerment and Inspiration Web site: ...
Views: 1346 - Life Is to Be Lived to the Fullest - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from John CarinciNo pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit. —Helen Keller (1880-1968) American author, political activist, lecturer I am ...
Views: 1346 - Every Day...Life - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Belinda LamsRecently, my cat Squeakers started losing a lot of weight. My husband and I took her to the vet, thinking that she was probably dying. We braced ourselves for the inevitable sad news only to find out that she had hyperthyroidism and just needed to take a pill. The vet said, "It looks like ...
Views: 1345(2 votes) - The Color of Your Life... Or the Shadow - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Carol Harris-FikeBy Carol Harris-Fike, NCOC, PCC and author of "5 Life Energies: The Choice You Have in How Energy Shapes Your Life" ©2009. Want to know the science behind this newsletter? Read about the research. ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - Are We Stuck With What We Are? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Rossen ZotkovOur character is an aspect which plays a major role in our perception and interaction with the outside world. Ultimately, it affects our lives on many gross and subtle levels. Any excessive quality in our character can easily turn into a problem either for us or for those around us. The tendency ...
Views: 1344 - Are you humble or vain? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from Andy KayMany of us are raised into believing that humility, modesty and inner values are virtues. — And that those are superior and contradictory to being vain, selfish, and superficial. That money not only can’t buy you love, but it’s the root of all evil. That we’re not supposed to think too highly ...
Views: 1344 - Share the Love - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanIt feels so good to know that we are appreciated. It is a wonderful feeling to learn that our actions have inspired someone. And while we all are constantly inspired by others and admire the amazing work that our mentors are doing, how often do we stop and let them know how much they mean to ...
Views: 1344(6 votes) - The Journey to Success – It Comes From the Path Less Traveled - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Matthew TooneThere is a path, called ‘the path to success,’ which everyone is traveling on. Scattered randomly throughout the journey are occasional forks in the road that require us to make difficult decisions. Both paths of these diverging forks bring with them certain appeal, rewards, risks, ...
Views: 1344(2 votes) - Unconditional Love - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Stacey PollockUnconditional love is the path to fulfillment. Is it possible to find in life a love that holds the test of time? That no matter what happens through experience that this love will continually follow us through all that we do. This love comes firstly from deep within, a self love based on the ...
Views: 1344 - Expeditions in Faith: Your Purpose is Your Challenge - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Jennifer UrezzioWhat's your great challenge in life? What is that theme that has run through most of your life? Some great challenges are: not enough, fear of failure, trust issues and speaking your truth. Just because we are experiencing a challenge doesn't mean: • that you are "doing" something ...
Views: 1343(1 vote) - After The Fall - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2008 from Johnny MorneyLife has sent more than what I consider my fair share of stumbling blocks my way over the years . My great friend and mentor Les Browns says “When you fall try to land on your back because if you can look up, you can get up. But the problem is most of the time the fall is totally ...
Views: 1342 - Overcoming Fear of the Economy - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Paul NovelloThe current economic climate has caused much alarm. Many of us are being faced with job losses, foreclosures, shrinking retirement accounts, credit crunches and an overall increase in costs for food, fuel, healthcare and housing. While it is easy to get discouraged and feel a sense of despair, ...
Views: 1342(1 vote) - Success vs Failure - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Lanky LevyA sermon recently expounded the value of failure not as failure itself, but as a means of growing one's sense of self worth and moving towards new experiences. Failure does not mean that one has failed in life's work, but is just a measure of how much more one has to do in life. If one task ...
Views: 1342 - 7 Extraordinary Things That I Learnt In The Gurumaa Ashram - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Vijay RaisinghaniThe Gurumaa Ashram is an outstanding and unique place for self transformation for a better self, better health and wealth. It is the residing place of the enlightened Mystic – Shri Anandmurti Gurumaa, and the place where she imparts her spiritual guidance and knowledge to all visitors and ...
Views: 1341 - Summary of the Book "Say 'YES' to your Potential" - Part Four (by 'Skip' Ross with Carole C. Carlson) - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Summary of the Book "Say 'YES' to your Potential" - Part Four (by 'Skip' Ross with Carole C. Carlson) Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, success principles, motivation, empowerment, mind, mind power, life purpose, spiritual, spiritual gifts, inspiration, ...
Views: 1341 - Beautiful Inside - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from Donna WebsterIt seems to me in society today there seems to be so much focus on what the definition of beauty is, and the sad thing is the message is always geared to what we see on the outside of someone and it makes me sad. We have young girls who see and hear that message everyday and that message ...
Views: 1340(1 vote) - How to Attract Great Ideas - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Joe VitaleYears ago I asked Rhonda Byrne — the woman behind the Law of Attraction hit movie The Secret — an important question. We were having dinner in Maui when I asked, “How did you come up with the idea for the movie?” She thought for a long time before answering, “I called it forth.” “I ...
Views: 1340 - Eat Pray Love: Lessons for Nonprofits - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Yancey ArtsIn the motion picture Eat Pray Love, Julia Roberts brings to the screen the real-life story of Elizabeth (Liz) Gilbert, a journalist who embarked upon a year-long journey of self-discovery and spiritual enlightenment. After conjuring the strength to end a loveless marriage, Liz eats in Italy, ...
Views: 1339(3 votes) - STOP WORSHIPPING AT THE MONEY ALTAR - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Adrienne MarksM O N E Y THAT WORD CONJURES Up SO MUCH – EMOTION ANGER, FRUSTRATION DESIRE, GREED YET AFTER ALL WHAT IS ‘MONEY’? JUST A FORM OF EXCHANGE AN ENERGY BUT WE – SOCIETY - HAVE GIVEN IT SO MUCH - POWER WHAT DOES IT CONJURE UP FOR YOU? Happiness? Fun? Fulfilment? Dreams of luxury ...
Views: 1338 - The Cold Turkey Remedy - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Daniyar Aha“You can do it, if you believe you can.” Napoleon Hill You have tried to quit a few times. Or maybe many times. It does not matter. What is important is that it hasn’t worked. Even more important is that you are reading these words now, which means ...
Views: 1338 - Thoughts vs. Intentions - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Joe VitaleI’ve had dinner a couple of times with Dr. Garland Landrith, a cutting-edge quantum field psychologist and energy healer, whose research was cited in the highly-acclaimed film, What the Bleep!? He’s a fascinating guy, and a deep thinker. In one of our conversations he said thoughts and ...
Views: 1338 - 7 Ways to Discover Joy - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Bob LivingstoneMany of us reach a point when our lives become routine, dull, and thankless. We lose our sense of meaning and direction. There seems to be a lack of purpose and feelings of hopelessness permeate our very being. We do reach a time when we are tired of being emotionally constipated and seek ...
Views: 1336 - Are You Running Away from Your Dream? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Jodi ChapmanI am in the process of writing a book. It’s a different kind of book than the Soulful Journals that my husband, Dan, and I have written. It’s a full-length book about pushing through fear to live the life of our dreams. It really gets to the heart of who I am – my soul has begun to emerge ...
Views: 1336 - Going From McMansion to McManageable - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Debbi DachingerGood things come in little packages. Southern California is known as the birthplace of McMansions like the former Aaron Spelling mansion in Holmby Hills that is 56,000-square-feet. There are a lot of gratuitously huge homes that have been built here. But here in the Southland there’s now a ...
Views: 1336 - The Abundant Life - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Larnette PhillipsMost of us, as humans, aspire to achieve what is often referred to as the abundant life. An abundant life embraces abundance in its every form, not just in the acquiring of material possessions or financial gain. True abundance crosses many borders—when one has true abundance, one has peace, a ...
Views: 1336(1 vote) - Are You Aware of Your Assumptions? - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Julia JamesLet me take you on a quick virtual trip to Paris. You will travel alongside the 20-year-old me. This experience will not only heighten your awareness around the assumptions you are holding. I will also provide you with practical tips on how to move beyond them. I went to Paris as a nanny in ...
Views: 1335 - Awaken the Energy of Leadership Within - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Jayne WarrilowTimes have changed and leadership is undergoing an evolution. Leadership is no longer confined to those at the top of organizations, indeed it is no longer confined to those working within organizations. Leadership is becoming an essential skill for us all; it offers us many insights into how we ...
Views: 1335(3 votes) - Embrace All Your Emotions - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Julia JamesEmotions are one way the body tells us “all is well” or “pay attention, there’s a problem here.” So all feelings serve a function – they keep us on track. However, people tend to desire the “good” feelings and avoid the “bad” feelings. We all want more love, joy, enthusiasm, happiness and ...
Views: 1334 - Luck is - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Osric V. BaughamLuck is Preparation and Opportunity. If you believe in Luck, understand that you control preparation. Whatever it is that you want to do, being prepared for that opportunity puts you in a position to be considered lucky. The first step in Preparation is believing in you. Once you believe that ...
Views: 1334 - What are your values reflecting to the world? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Andrew HortonWhat are your values reflecting to the world? Create a set of great personal values and surround yourself with the right people that can form your support system. Have an optimistic spirit and develop a strong purpose that you completely believe in and everything you can imagine is possible, ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - What Is Motivation? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from John CarinciMany people secretly wish to be more motivated about many things. Some of us wish to re-motivate ourselves about many facets of our lives. But what is motivation, really? In the fabulous book Success through a Positive Mental Attitude by Napoleon Hill and W. Clement Stone, the authors define ...
Views: 1331 - WHEN TO FOLLOW YOUR INTUITION - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Jim WawroHow do I know if an inner message I received contains the highest wisdom for me? Throughout history, and nearly every day in the news, there are stories about people who did odd, or terrible, things because of what voices in their head told them to do. Why does this happen? Intuition ...
Views: 1331(5 votes) - Deeply Rooted - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Belinda LamsI just fought with a plant...and I won. I recently decided to rearrange some plantings in my backyard. VISION. The next step was to uproot the ones that I wanted to move. PLAN. Everything was going smoothly until...(dun-dun-dun!), I began to uproot the plant from hell. OBSTACLE. ...
Views: 1330(1 vote) - Seek to Soar! - and the inspiration of positive journaling - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Verna Lee Bowen"The creator has not given you a longing to do that which you have no ability to do.” - Orison Swett Marden I want to share with you the magical art of positive journaling. “Truth is stranger than fiction,” and the strange truth about journaling is that it brings unexpected and profound ...
Views: 1330 - Feeling the Bumps in the Road - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Jodi ChapmanWe have all had a moment in life (or several of them) where things didn’t go according to plan. We set up a scenario in our mind. We visualized the outcome happening exactly how we would like it to. And we waited for everything to unfold beautifully. And then reality set in. The universe had ...
Views: 1329 - Good Enough - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Frances LucasExodus 3:11-12 But Moses protested to God, “Who am I to appear before Pharaoh? Who am I to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt?” God answered, “I will be with you.” How many times do we protest to God or ignore Him because we don’t believe we are good enough. We think we don’t have what it ...
Views: 1329 - 40 Days to a Better Me: Day 08--Get Inspiration - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Daniel Toops40 Days to a Better Me: Day 08—Get Inspiration In an attempt to sell everything from dog food to cosmetics, we are inundated with a constant barrage of marketing. Advertising tells us that real luxury is driving this particular car. The magazine ads tell us that the fragrance they are ...
Views: 1328(1 vote) - Creativity or Inspiration from Divine Consciousness? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhat is the difference between creative expression and a true contact with Divine Consciousness? This is a fascinating question to ponder, but a question that deserves the attention of all of us who are either creative and/or claim to have inspirations filled with Divine Wisdom. The answer to ...
Views: 1328 - The Independent Thinker - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI am drawn to Sri Aurobindo because he was an independent thinker and did most of his spiritual work on his own. On my spiritual journey I have been a bit of a loner, always sidestepping teachers who told me what to do or how to think. It is not that I do not want instruction, but I have never ...
Views: 1327 - Have you ever felt lost? Practice the balance between zooming in and zooming out - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2015 from Natalia PineguinaEvery single day we bury ourselves deep into our daily agenda that needs to be accomplished at work, school or during our free time. We have always various types of deadlines that we need to follow – both big and significant, and also small and trivial. This is what I call zooming in. It is when ...
Views: 1326 - Just Keep Swimming - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Powerteam International“You know what you gotta do when life gets you down? Just keep swimming” -Dory, Finding Nemo In life, it is inevitable that we encounter bumps in the road. Most of the crowning achievements known to man came to fruition through persistence and determination. It is always those who ...
Views: 1326(7 votes) - Power of Appreciation: Don’t Take Things For Granted In Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Brendan LeahyMany people want to have things in their life. If you crave to bring certain things into your life, you have desires but first, you must appreciate what you currently have. For instance, don’t focus on the negative aspects of your life because that is all you will get. However, if you focus on ...
Views: 1326(2 votes) - Why You Should Never Give Up - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Garrett PaknisDo you ever feel like you are running on empty and can’t encounter one more obstacle – that you just want to give up? I know how your commitment can be tested time and time again and how it is almost easier to turn your optimism into pessimism when you wake up day after day without seeing ...
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