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- Inspired Living - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Elizabeth ManuelThe word entheos is the root word for enthusiasm and means “in spirit”. When we are filled with the spark of enthusiasm, we are literally filled with our true essence and this is why we feel so alive and energetic. I urge you to make a list right now of the things that make your heart sing. What ...
Views: 1296 - The Storm, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Doug GradyThe Storm, by Doug Grady So often we want to be rescued from the storm. We don’t realize it is the storm that rescues us. -Unknown* These words hit me like a thunder bolt when I heard them. I was in the midst of my own personal storm. It included, among other elements, intense ...
Views: 1296 - What’s Your Eat, Pray, Love Marketing Strategy? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Laura WestOne of my favorite books is Eat, Pray, Love, and I was so excited to see the movie, which just came out. What made it a real treat was that I went to the opening day with a group of women from Ladies Who Launch. Afterward, we gathered together to discuss the movie and what it awakened in each of ...
Views: 1296(2 votes) - 7 SURE BUILDING-BLOCKS OF SUCCESS - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2017 from William Cottringer7 SURE BUILDING-BLOCKS OF SUCCESS By Bill Cottringer “Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose.” ~ Bill Gates. Having both attempted and researched the phenomenon we call “success” now for nearly 7 decades, I have reached the conclusion that ...
Views: 1295 - Gandhi's Legacy of Non-Violence - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Gandhi's Legacy of Non-Violence Author Craig Lock Category/Key words/ Tags: Gandhi, Mahatma (Mohandas) Gandhi, Peace, Peacemaking, Leadership, Inspiration, "Inspirational Writings", India, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual (stop - enough there now) Web Site: ...
Views: 1295 - How to Overcome Indecision and Doubt - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2019 from Estra RoellI used to be caught in indecision about nearly everything in my life. I even had a poster in my dorm room in college that was a quote from Harvard professor Harvey Cox: "Not to decide is to decide.” I put it up as kind of a joke about how indecisive I was and my boyfriend at ...
Views: 1295(1 vote) - Live Life, Love Life - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Oluwatobi SoyomboI was walking down the street when I saw LIVE LIFE, LOVE LIFE boldly written on a lady’ shirt. I paused to think about the powerful statement when I saw it. I asked myself: Am I living and loving life? Many are people who do not live in line with what the four words above are saying. We just ...
Views: 1295 - The Secret Of Achieving A Scattered Dream - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2018 from Ricardo OrtizMany of you want to be successful and have the fame, and recognition that comes with it. However, an ongoing dream fatigues by knocking you down after seeing minimal or no results. “Why bother?” You might ask. It’ll be nice to achieve that one thing in life, but you will not ...
Views: 1295 - Who Are You Again? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Vickie GriffithHe stepped on stage-- friendly, handsome with a mischievous smile. Flailing his arms, he jumped in front of the woman with the microphone, determined to speak. Snickers from the crowd indicated that he had been seen, yet he continued to do all that a three-year-old mind could comprehend to do ...
Views: 1295 - Living On Intuitive Time - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from elizabeth cassidyDid you ever just know something and not know how you knew it? Did you ever get that strange feeling that had nothing to do with recalled hamburger meat? Did you ever get a”mental memo” without benefit of email, blackberry or an actual phone call? Did you just ignore the message ...
Views: 1294 - Is There a Hereafter - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2011 from jesse wadeIs there a here-after? Danged if I know! Of course; we can hope, pine, crave, desire, want, need, hanker, fancy, itch, burn, and go hell-bent for a here-after, but no-one can prove, or disprove such a place exists. The only “possible truth” I’m certain of is that my “present” is the “here-after” ...
Views: 1293 - My Notes from the Book ‘Basic Christianity’ by John Stott: "Who on Earth is Jesus Christ" (Part One) - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: My Notes from the Book ‘Basic Christianity’ by John Stott: "Who on Earth is Jesus Christ" (Part One) Shared by: Craig Lock Category (Key Words/Tags): Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Thoughts on Jesus, Spiritual Growth, Faith, Empowerment, Transformation, Inspiration, ...
Views: 1292 - Second Childhood Now Available - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from elizabeth cassidyLast Saturday we went to my brother David’s house for a block party. It was humid. How unusual. It was also overcast and noisy and the streets were filled with kids running around. Some boys were playing basketball and trying to impress some cute girls who would rather be with the Jonas ...
Views: 1292 - The Secret of a Good Night's Sleep - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Claire Vorster'She is a friend of mind. She gather me, man. The pieces I am, she gather them and give them back to me in all the right order.'Toni Morrison, Beloved How do you sleep? Sleep, the beloved time when care is put to rest and angels guard us. Or it would be if I was mistress of a large house in ...
Views: 1292(1 vote) - Defining Moments - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from John AOVDear High Achiever: WHAT WAS YOUR LATEST DEFINING MOMENT? You and I have both had defining moments in our lives. You and I have both experienced an event – probably more than one – that changed the very essence of who we are and what we’ve become. Think back. What moments stand out for you? ...
Views: 1291 - Life Lessons from the Wild Boars - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2018 from Noelle NelsonNot long ago, the world waited with bated breath while watching the rescue of 12 boys, members of the Wild Boars soccer team, and their coach, who were caught in a flooded subterranean cave deep under the mountains of Chang Rai, Thailand. We witnessed the extraordinary worldwide commitment to ...
Views: 1291 - My Hero: Aimee Mullins - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen I think my life is hard and I want to quit, or just feel sorry for myself, I try to think of people like Aimee Mullins. Who is Aimee Mullins? Aimee is a double leg amputee. She lost both her legs in childhood to a genetic disease. As an adult she is a recognized athlete, model, ...
Views: 1290(1 vote) - Making Space to Create - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanHave you ever felt the need to create something truly wonderful? You get a great idea and are so excited, motivated, and can't wait to start. And sometimes you do just that and the magic happens. And other times you sit for a bit too long on the idea before taking action. Your mind ...
Views: 1289(2 votes) - Setting Goals – How to Get Started! - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Pat Mussieux"I really admire those Olympic athletes, but I could never do anything like that!" These are some of the comments I've heard over the past few weeks from people with whom I have been discussing the Olympic games. Typically, you would not find me in front of a TV for hours, let alone watching ...
Views: 1289(2 votes) - As Good as Your Last Act - by Submitted on May 16, 2017 from Yvette BethelWe all have some type of value assigned to us based on how others perceive us. Whether we buy into these perceptions or not depends on if we are intrinsically or extrinsically motivated. For those who are intrinsically motivated their personal value is internally defined. It is unwavering in ...
Views: 1288 - Gap-Closing - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2018 from William CottringerGAP-CLOSING By Bill Cottringer The most serious problem we have today is the growing divide/gap between this and that group of people and the ineffective gap-closing activities we waste valuable time engaging in. The gaps and divide just keeps getting wider and wider, creating more ...
Views: 1287 - Mohamed Abdelhay a Photographer and Graphic Designer - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2020 from M Nasir AzizPictures are not just a piece of paper. But it contains a lot of memories and feelings attached to them. Pictures show the culture of different eras, makes us reliably save our memorable moments. But spoilage of pictures causes sadness hurt of feelings. No doubt the latest advancement in ...
Views: 1287 - Backward And Forward - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Brenda Crawford-BeeI missed one morning of not journaling and feeling guilty as hell! But, I’m back at it, thank God! A small voice from within me, whispers, “This is a test -- do all that you’ve agreed to do.” “I will, I will,” I cried! I promised myself then, to do that for myself every day and I’ve kept ...
Views: 1285 - Be Unstoppable: No Excuses - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2019 from Brooke WhistanceThe ever-evolving technology and fast-paced track of the world make it seem to have a grasp on our lives a nightmare, let alone to conquer and tackle the emerging need for continuous and ample growth. But what actually makes life tougher now than as compared to the times of our ancestors? Why is ...
Views: 1285 - MY APPRECIATION TEACHER - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Mark Edgar StephensFrom the APRIL 2009 INSPIRATION JOURNAL of MARK EDGAR STEPHENS www.MarkEdgarStephens.com www.WhoAreYouChoosingToBe.com “MY APPRECIATION TEACHER” Things in life are good. If I stop to count all of my blessings, I know that things in my life are great. However, sometimes I forget. Sometimes ...
Views: 1285 - Fundamentals of Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Charlie BadenhopLoss is an essential element of success and happiness I was sitting around having dinner with a few friends, about a month after the big earthquake and tsunami up north of Tokyo. “Now is the time for the Japanese people to show their true spirit,” Suzuki-san said. “You never really know the ...
Views: 1284(1 vote) - The Upside of Change in a Downsized Economy - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Theresa BehennaAre you tired of hearing nothing but doom and gloom about the economy? Perhaps you’ve recently lost your job and all you’ve heard is how many other people are out of work and are now competing for the same job. Don’t you wish the media would start focusing on some uplifting practical solutions ...
Views: 1284 - Be all You Can Be - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Eric HuntleyBe all you can be, you may recognize that this is the old army slogan. That slogan is a call to greatness. When you hear it you know you want to be more than average. You want to be one of the elite. There is no room for mediocrity. You want to be standing on the mountain top and still looking ...
Views: 1283 - Is There Really Happiness Over The Rainbow? - by Submitted on May 01, 2015 from JAMES MAIOHOIs there really happiness over the rainbow? What’s so special about that place over the rainbow? What’s so wrong with Kansas? Is Glenda, the Good Witch really any more special than Auntie Em’? Are the scarecrow and the tin man any better than the farm hands whom so adoringly care for ...
Views: 1283 - New Community for Women Empowers the Lives of Women Worldwide - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Cathy TaylorThere is a new community for women that is empowering women's lives across the globe and it's called BraveHeart Women. It is described as "social networking for women with a purpose," this community is built from an inspiring vision of its founder Ellie Drake. This social networking site is ...
Views: 1283(1 vote) - The Mind Never Knows - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Athena KapantasAfter a long and needed hiatus, I have returned to the trenches to dedicate myself to the mission that I have been neglecting. I am a writer, but more so, I am a teacher. I spent the last year working for a non-profit organization that at one time, long ago, helped me get back on my feet. ...
Views: 1283(1 vote) - Fight Apathy - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Mark BlackWhen was the last time that you went to the grocery store, airport, video store, bank, or any other place where you are “waited on”, and the person working behind the counter failed to say, “hello” and “thank you”? Sadly, I bet it wasn’t long ago. ...
Views: 1281 - Need For a Life Change – How To Recognize That Moment - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Ewen ChiaHumans tend to like complaining how life is so unfair, and how badly a need for a life change is necessary. But the moment they are really about to embark on that change, they hesitate, and somehow feel the right time hasn’t come. So in that case, has the time come for you to experience a ...
Views: 1281 - Lightly Breaded and Laughing - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2013 from Joyce LaymanYou may be familiar with the saying, “it’s not what happens but how you react to what happens that counts.” We've all dealt with unexpected situations; ones that are no big deal and others that test your attitude. As a horse owner of 18 years I've had my share but last weekend was certainly ...
Views: 1280 - What’s All This Fuss About Fear? - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Rev. Elaine Torrance-GingrichFear: It can be paralyzing, demoralizing. It can make you feel hopeless, powerless, a victim. But is fear really that powerful? Here is a quote to ponder: "Fear cannot take what you do not give it." ~Christopher Coan If the above is truly the case, why do we give fear so much power? ...
Views: 1280(1 vote) - Climbing - Climb To The Top - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Bruce McClellanEver since I was young, the trees called to me. I loved to climb. About halfway down the street from my childhood home, my best friend, Peter Esposito, had two large evergreen pine trees in his front yard. They must have been well over 50 feet tall. As a daily ritual, we would crawl under the ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - You can be happy Right Now - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Andrew HortonHappiness like success is very often misunderstood and too many people think that happiness is a function of how much money you have. Most people wrongly believe that if you make enough money, you can buy happiness. I have had the experience of pursuing money at the expense of everything else ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - CranioSacral Therapists - Lessons From an Instant Manifestation - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Sharon DesjarlaisManifesting is all the rage these days. It seems you can't turn a corner without tripping over one more Law of Attraction expert advising you to imagine yourself there NOW, keep the vision planted in your mind and prepare for your success. Don't get me wrong. There's a lot of truth to that. ...
Views: 1278(4 votes) - Creatives Business Ideas to Start with low investment - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2018 from suresh KumarTop 5 Creative business ideas to start in India There are several individuals who would have got fed-up with their current job and want to start a small business. There could be an housewife who has some spare time and looking to do some business. There could be several members of the family ...
Views: 1278 - How You Can Get the Biggest Returns with Low-risk Investments - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2019 from Maria DianaThe world is becoming a global village,and people are forced to become innovative. You no longer have to worry about your neighbor competing for the same opportunities but rather people from the neighboring cities or even countries. This forces people to become innovative so that you get maximum ...
Views: 1278 - On Apple, Monkeywrenches and World Impact: 3 Simple Ways to Change Your Life and Spark Personal Development - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2012 from Jennifer SarpongON APPLE Apple has more cash on hand than the U.S. government. It’s easy to see why. In 1984, Apple introduced a groundbreaking commercial that revolutionized the advertising industry. I am a huge Apple fan, but I’m an even greater fan of the woman in their first commercial. She is a woman ...
Views: 1278 - Sharing Some More Thoughts (Inspirational) On “The War For Peace” - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some More Thoughts (Inspirational) On “The War For Peace” Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): Peace, “Inspiration, Inspirational Quotes, Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa, Barack Obama, Spiritual”, Spiritual Laws, Law of Attraction, World Peace, ...
Views: 1278 - Ready to Step into Your Power? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanOh my, this fear within me runs deeper than I realized. This part of me that wants to keep playing small and hiding behind everything and anything takes up more space inside of me than I thought. One foot moves forward, ready and oh, so willing to take that leap once and for all. To soar into ...
Views: 1277(1 vote) - **The Power of a Compliment - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2020 from Judi MoreoToday I borrowed a friend’s car (red corvette) to run some errands. I stopped at the service station to fill it up with gas. There was a very good looking young man getting gas as well. He asked me what year the car was. I replied that I didn’t know as it was a friend’s car. He then said, ...
Views: 1276 - Mauro's story and the secret to changing the world - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2016 from Eva Berger“Every time someone chooses compassion over indifference, good has triumphed and the world is different.” – Anonymous This article was written in honor of a dog named Mauro. I think his story is just one of many countless others about the suffering of innocent living beings caused by the ...
Views: 1276 - Seeing Life As A Celebration - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2010 from Christopher EdgarYou may have heard the old story of Sisyphus — the man condemned by the gods to push a boulder up a hill, only to see it roll back down and be forced to start over, for all eternity. I think this story is a wonderful illustration of how human beings often suffer. We’re convinced that, in ...
Views: 1276(1 vote) - What is Thomas Jefferson's Declaration Of Independence? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Amy DyslexThe Declaration of Independence: Text and Crux The Declaration itself demanded independence from the British Empire and stressed upon the grant of equal rights to every human being and stated them to be unalienable. The most prominent ones are mentioned in what is regarded by some as one of ...
Views: 1276 - The Times Of Our Lives - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Audrey ValerianiI recently returned from my ninth week-long trip to Aruba with my fiancé. We spent our time relaxing under a tree and swimming at the beach during the day and then sharing exquisite dinners and romantic walks in the evenings. We had a lot of fun but didn’t take any photos because since we had ...
Views: 1275 - Retreat To Advance Into A New Decade - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Eileen McDarghFrom my second floor bedroom, I look out at a massive 150 year-old eucalyptus tree that almost overpowers the expanse of the Pacific and the Channel Islands. Starlings, crows, doves, and woodpeckers dart among the withered arms of ancient oaks. My window opens with a rusted hand crank and a ...
Views: 1274 - Say Hello to Inspiration - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2016 from Awnish TodiIsn't it strange, how one word has the ability to change the way we approach things? There are 4 kinds of people in this world. The first are the ones who believe, that in order to succeed in life you need to do pure hard work. Then there is this second kind who believe that we need a ...
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