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“The best year of your life begins today.” -Alan Cohen-
Here we are into the bright fresh new year of 2008. With all of our new resolutions, our lists of all the things we are going to accomplish, all the projects we are going to start and the ones we are going to finish, the people we are ... Views: 1226
When I look in the World I see many people that have the potential to be great in their lives but a lot of the times they are depressed and sad. They are miserable at their jobs and have no drive in life. What makes these people so sad? Are they sad due to not reaching their full potential?
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A $2.4 Million Personality
According to an Associated Press story, the headline above is true.
It seems that Gwen Butler, a bartender in an upscale restaurant in Boston’s Beacon Hill section, made quite an impression on one of her patrons—a multimillion-dollar impression.
Gwen is a ... Views: 1224
I distinctly recall when Nathan began seeing me for counseling. He was a skinny, sensitive kid with a big heart. At age 13, he struggled in the midst of a tumultuous custody battle that left emotional scars. My job was to prop him up - to give him hope that things would change for the better ... Views: 1224
As the Christmas season approaches, there’s usually a feeling of yuletide cheer in the air. All you have to do is turn on the TV and you’ll be inundated with the endless stream of commercials. Each product promises they have just what you need to make this the best holiday ever.
For some ... Views: 1223
Dude! What’s My Sign?
Talk about an identity crisis. Millions of people are now in the proverbial quagmire of finding themselves! With the recent news that the zodiac signs have shifted and what you once thought you were may not be applicable people are daunted and want answers!!! In fact the ... Views: 1223
Hurt people hurt people. I recently read this and it really struck a cord with me. When I read that statement and let the meaning really sink in, I felt myself being lifted to a higher level of understanding. I felt my heart open up and compassion flow through me because I realized, aren’t we ... Views: 1223
If fall has a theme, it’s all about change—in the air, the temperatures and even our schedules. Yes, summer’s out, autumn’s in. The days are crisper, the nights are chilly (sometimes frosty) and our calendars seem to fill quickly after the slower pace of summer.
Personally, I love this time ... Views: 1222
Have you ever felt like you were on the brink of something? Like the brink of falling in love...those butterflies, that hope. The feeling that the world is yours all you need to do is roll outa bed, open the door to discover the rainbow has landed on your welcome mat.
I have felt like that ... Views: 1222
One of the best ways to become an inspiration is by achieving your own goals. How many times have you watched a show or read about someone’s life, their struggles and triumph, and became inspired by the person they’ve become?
There’s something about watching that fighting spirit within ... Views: 1220
Music is magic! Music speaks louder than words and it's a 'language' that the whole world understands. Did you know that people can be mentally conditioned to respond to a set stimulus like a series of tone signals? It works almost like a telephone does: You can dial a certain combination of ... Views: 1220
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It's the time of year when gratitude is all over everyone’s bucket list. How many of your emails have been taken over with reminders to be grateful for all we have? Many companies are even employing our “gracious” holiday spirit to try to bank extra revenue during this shopping-heavy time of ... Views: 1220
What did you dream of when you were a little girl? Did you dream you'd grow up to be a teacher, a nurse, a mom, a pilot and astronaut? I remember when I was 9 years old - I loved to read - I read everything I could get my hands on - and one of the things I read every month - almost as soon as it ... Views: 1219
OUR INHERENT NATURE
We are all teachers and students and we are all leaders and followers. Why do I say this? It is the nature of existence. We have to engage in life-long learning if we want our success to continue. So we have to humble ourselves and get other people, be they younger or older ... Views: 1219
Have you ever heard the bible verse that says that whatever a man thinks in his heart defines who he is? The same is true of the words which come out of your mouth. They give an accurate picture of just what’s inside of your spirit man because they are the essence of your spirit. If you want to ... Views: 1218
It is with enormous enthusiasm that I write the first newsletter of 2017. I am excited about welcoming the start of a new year and standing with you in a place of unlimited possibilities and the promise of creating an off-the-charts year! There is no time like the present for us all to declare ... Views: 1216
Did you know that the symbol for crisis in the Chinese language also means opportunity?
When I went to write this month’s Monthly Visions I struggled for a few minutes, wondering how to approach the topic of this month in the most sensitive manner possible. I know many people are going through ... Views: 1215
The Compromise Imperative
By
Bill Cottringer
“I shall argue that strong men, conversely, know when to compromise and that all principles can be compromised to serve a greater principle. ~Andrew Carnegie.
Our main thinking paradigm today is still stuck somewhere between a ... Views: 1214
10 Proven Tips to Get What You Want!
Are you stuck?
Are you trying hard to achieve your simplest dreams, but you seem to be standing in the same place without moving a step forward? Here are 10 proven tips to get what you want!
Now, I will give you the proven success recipe that will ... Views: 1213
“What is my purpose?” There is a point in most of our lives that we ponder this question. We stop and look at our careers, family and life choices and ask ourselves what it is all for. For each of us the point at which this question presents itself varies. For me I have had it as long as I ... Views: 1213
I believe that we all want to be of service in some way. We all want to help others.
And maybe we are clear about how we share our gifts.
Or maybe we need a bit of guidance to figure out what we can give, see what our talents are, and learn how others could benefit from them.
I was ... Views: 1213
From a very young age we are told that we can do anything. Our teachers and parents are constantly reassuring us that anything we want to do is within our grasp. One day we may want to be firefighters. Our parents and teachers smile and buy us a red fireman's hat. The next day we may want to be ... Views: 1212
A while ago, I met a childhood friend and after a few minutes of conversation, I realized…she needed to stay in my childhood. She was gossiping about people I didn’t remember and I felt like I was stuck in a high school, “mean girl” moment. When she finally said “let’s stay in touch” I dodged ... Views: 1212
Why are decisions so difficult? Because each one has ramifications – and we are looking for our choices to be perfect…to answer every need and criteria. What a shock – they usually don’t.
I suggest you look at the following:
- Why has the item or event to decide upon come about?
- ... Views: 1211
Are you destroying your ambition for meaningful success, because you are allowing yourself to remain trapped in FEAR? Fear, as you know, is our way of looking at our world and seeing “False Experiences Appearing Real”, instead of exploring our world and seeing opportunity and possibility. How ... Views: 1209
“I promise you nothing is as chaotic as it seems. Nothing is worth diminishing your health. Nothing is worth poisoning yourself into stress, anxiety, and fear.” ~ Steve Maraboli
Do you welcome success in your life? A healthy, positive, optimistic mindset does more than just boost your mood. A ... Views: 1209
Potty education is the unmarried maximum crucial thing you may do whilst you convey domestic a new domestic dog. here's a step by step guide on how to perform this quickly and efficaciously.
After a puppy eats, drinks, performs, sleeps, or chews, he need to quickly move "potty."
Take your ... Views: 1208
Allow this to set the tone for your day.
“Aerodynamically the bumblebee shouldn’t be able to fly, but the bumblebee doesn’t know that, so it goes on flying anyway.” -Mary Kay Ash
Take a moment today & check in with yourself by reflecting on the following questions.
1. Are you allowing a ... Views: 1208
My dog died this morning. He was a small, black, mixed-breed, part Chihuahua, perhaps part miniature pinscher. I adopted him five years ago after someone dropped him off at a pet shop in South Miami Beach. The owners gave him to their parents, who are my friends, and I fell for his hyperactive ... Views: 1207
“We have it in our power to begin the world all over again. A situation similar to the present hath not appeared since the days of Noah until now. The birthday of a new world is at hand.”—Thomas Paine
There are all kinds of cycles. In looking up the term “economic cycles” I found the ... Views: 1205
“Come let’s stroll” is the title of a song from somewhere around the 1950’s, so my happy self seriously doubts if any of you younger folks will remember it…but am very sure most of us “elders” do. The 50’s were the years when songs were sung by folks who could actually sing, teenagers could ... Views: 1204
DO WHAT MATTERS MOST
By
Bill Cottringer
“There's a mess inside you: You clean the outside.” ~Anonymous, The Dhammapada.
Do what matters most. I once wrote a book with that title. It took me more than 600 pages to wade through some extreme complexity to get to the profound ... Views: 1204
Whilst I’ve been around on Planet Earth, I’ve made quite a mess. How about you?
My name is Monica. It means “counsellor” and I’ve been counselling people one way or another all my life. Counselling is all very well. I’ve tried to be a good one, but maybe it would have been better if I’d ... Views: 1203
Or maybe you are just interested in finding "your dream"?
Trouble is, you can't really hope to find your dream, until you have found "yourself"... To be more specific, what do YOU really want, and aside from health and happiness, what exactly is the "dream" that you want?
One of the most ... Views: 1203
Dr. Romance wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving!
A lot of people aren’t very good at looking at the positive. I hear a lot of negativity, blaming and complaining daily in my counseling office, and I find the more negative people are, the worse their lives work. Talking about how bad it all is seems ... Views: 1203
I think you will find it is really much easier than you may think.
First of all, you are likely already meditating in some form and have just never labeled it as meditation. At its simplest, have you ever just sat and pondered or just gazed into space thinking about nothing in particular? ... Views: 1203
Remember the old days?
So many answers for one simple question. In this case, I am reflecting on how far we have come in securing directions from here to there, wherever here and there may be. Used to be that maps were needed, sometimes several maps, all spread out on the kitchen table or the ... Views: 1202
If you feel like you have tried really hard in the past to realise your dreams, but you feel like nothing ever seems to go right for you, you are not alone. The majority of people I speak to feel exactly the same way. They feel like they have tried really hard in the past, but nothing ever seems ... Views: 1201
Owning your own online business is a fantastic way to increase your wealth while also staying home with the kids. I began my business in 2001, and it has morphed in ways I could never have imagined. Throughout the years I have discovered that my business has grown and changed according to my ... Views: 1200
Failure. Stress. Chaos. Confusion. Doubt. These are words that describe life for most of us today. The changes that lie ahead for all of us demand tremendous courage. We are amidst a struggle that never seems to end. Chaos has become a regular part of our existence. We want to know how it will ... Views: 1199
When you hold a grievance against anyone, in effect you hold it against yourself. They become your mirror. When you see them, what you’re really seeing is yourself, and the judgment that you think you have against them, is really one that you have against yourself.
Whoa, say what?
Yes, ... Views: 1199
As you go through your day how much is a mindless habit to you and how much are you aware of?
Are you aware when you’re making and eating breakfast, having a shower, the journey to and from work; otherwise known as routine. So many daily activities are usually done without a second thought. ... Views: 1198
I hear this question a lot. And it’s not hard to figure out why. So, CAN introverts be confident, then?
Let’s have a look. But for the purpose, its important to define ‘introvert’.
The Cambridge Dictionary* defines an introvert as “someone who is shy, quiet, and unable to make friends ... Views: 1197
In all types of online marketing like MLM, network marketing, affiliate marketing and so on, most people quit without success. They may have spent thousands or at least hundreds of dollars, countless hours and still they did not survive. And the number one reason is that they suffered from lack ... Views: 1196
You have a dream, you have a desire, you have a passion.
There is something inside of you that keeps coming back, something you really, really want to do.
It is more than a dream; it is a strong desire. That something, that desire makes use of your talents, uses your skills, your ... Views: 1195
Changing habits mentally to change your way of life towards fulfilling your potential. Identifying and overcoming the hidden habits that are holding you back.
What is a habit? We all know it is automatic behaviour without the need for thought, and changing habits is not easy. But are there ... Views: 1194
Do you feel down when you get out of bed? Have you lost your passion and drive for succeeding and realizing your dreams? Have you experienced unexpected setbacks? Are your motivation levels low? Have you lost that zeal that you once had as you went after your goals with passion and ... Views: 1194
On a deep emotional level we are all aware of our spiritual nature and underneath the surface level of life there is a dimension that we all long to make contact with. There are many views and definitions of what spirituality really is, but what I would like to do here is to present 3 quotes on ... Views: 1193
No doubt, there are ups and downs in life. There are good and bad times. There is sunshine and there is rain. Some days are hot and some days are cold. This is life!
Whatever the circumstances, you should not deprive yourself of the joy of life. Life is for a limited period only. No one knows ... Views: 1193