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- Running - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2008 from Vanessa RichardsonIt was a winter wonderland. The tree limbs hung limp burden from the fallen snow. The moon was full, illuminating the night with its revealing presence. Confused, she continued her lone walk. She was hurting, not a physical hurt, she thought; that would have been easier to deal with. This was an ...
Views: 1145 - How to Make Your Wildest Dreams Come True - Fifteen Principles to Realise Them - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Make Your Wildest Dreams Come True - Fifteen Principles to Realise Them Author Name: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, Dreams, Self Help, Personal Growth, Inspiration, Self Help Books, Personal Growth, Success Skills, Empowerment, Positive Psychology, Motivation ...
Views: 1144 - The First Step to “Star Power!” - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Sande ShurinThe first step to “Star Power!” is to value yourself. This is the job for your Authentic Self, not your Ego. Judgments and opinions are the Ego’s yardstick – valuing and appreciating who we are and all we go through constitute your Authentic Self. It takes a long search before you can ...
Views: 1144(2 votes) - Better Than Chocolate - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Julia JamesThis Easter weekend I spent some time gardening. It was a beautiful sunny day and so warm that I was comfortable in my T-shirt, jeans and bare feet. What a treat! I was in the midst of pulling weeds when I discovered to my great surprise a few sugar peas that were barely two inches tall. I ...
Views: 1143 - What The Motivators are Not Telling You - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Ib'nallah KaziHave you ever experienced an inspiring Sunday sermon? How about a mind blowing MLM presentation? Have you ever left a motivational talk so charged up, you were determined to finally snatch your life from the clutches of mediocrity and march it willingly or unwillingly into the holy land of ...
Views: 1143 - Honor King’s Wishes Everyday - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Todd HicksHooray! Martin Luther King Day is coming soon! That is great, right? Every year, we use this holiday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and celebrate the ways he brought great change to The United States. The biggest thing he did to develop his legacy was to make it easier for people of all ...
Views: 1142 - Self Confidence - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from Stefanie MillerNotes to Myself I have always struggled with my self confidence. For whatever reason I never really felt worthy or good enough. I would see what other people achieved and thought I am not capable of having or doing that. I didn't believe in myself. My mother would tell me, "you shouldn't ...
Views: 1142 - It's the "Feel Good" Article of the Day! - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Simeon JohnsonTHE PRAISE IS POURING IN FOR YOU’RE A WORTHWHILE PERSON IN MORE WAYS THAN A MILLION. Why are First Lady Michelle Obama, President Emeritus Bill Clinton, Golf Legend Tiger Woods, and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg PROFUSELY THANKING SIMEON W. JOHNSON? The philosopher Seneca said it ...
Views: 1140(2 votes) - The Story of Lofty courage of The Napoleon - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2018 from Arpit BhawsarThe Napoleon had to risky task typically. Once upon the time, he proclaimed to climb across the AalPas mountain and walked along with his army. an enormous and enthusiastically mountain stood ahead of him, there was not possible to climb. His army suddenly created a stir.Still, he gave AN order ...
Views: 1140 - How Do I Get More Confidence and Overcome Low Self Esteem? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from Merle Mac MooreThis is a story of how I was able to overcome a low self esteem, and get more confidence. Have you ever met someone who said they always knew they were going to be a doctor, or an actor, or a mechanic? These people know at like age 4 what they want to be in life. Well, I was not like that, ...
Views: 1139 - The Key To Success: Ask Yourself This Question - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Ardiv JauhariOne of the myths about the key to success is that people need to be born with some sort of special ability to achieve it. That is so far from the truth. Success, like any other, can be built and achieved. There are others who blame their low self-confidence to their lack of good looks or poor ...
Views: 1138(2 votes) - The Month of Changing Colors and You - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Hifzur RehmanOctober is the month when nature change colors providing a great opportunity to the human beings to celebrate the change of weather in a befitting manner. Can one imagine turning the green leaves into yellow, pink, orange, red, purple, grey and even blue? All is happening before our eyes. Don’t ...
Views: 1138 - Today is a New Day - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowEach day that you step out of bed and your feet hit the floor you are given another brand spanking new opportunity to make the right choices. Each day you are granted this opportunity is another day that you are presented with the occasion to make a conscious decision to take the steps to ...
Views: 1138(2 votes) - We're All On The Yellow Brick Road - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Glenn BergerSeveral years ago, I spent six months providing psychotherapy for inmates at the local county jail. Most were drug addicts; all of them had a heart. I had a close relationship with one wise felon, whom I will call Chris. I could see through Chris’s orange prison suit that he had a huge stiff ...
Views: 1138 - You Have No Competition! - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Cheryl HealeyIt’s really true, no matter what you’ve heard or felt about competition in the past. Think of the world as a big jigsaw puzzle and every person is one piece of the puzzle. In a puzzle, no two pieces are alike but all are essential to the whole. More than one person may do what you do, but ...
Views: 1138 - Can Flaws Develop Strengths? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2015 from Marilyn EppoliteAs a child I had many animal companions. My most memorable pet was an orange tabby named Krimpy. My brother named her, if I remember correctly, because her colorings reminded him of a Tastycake Krimpet, the Philadelphia based, butterscotch dessert, or maybe because her legs were crimped. I am ...
Views: 1137 - Life After 60: Do Something For Others - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Hifzur RehmanIt was a pleasant day in the spring of 2003. I was working in my office as usual when something unusual happened. A severe pain in my chest jolted my whole body. In minutes the pain became unbearable and I fell down on the floor. I was breathing with great difficulty. My colleagues came to my ...
Views: 1137 - Luck What is it? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Queenie LangLUCK Synonyms of luck are assistance, blessing, fluke, fortunateness, godsend, good luck, kismet, windfall etc. It is believed that luck is a derivation of the Sanskrit word "Lakshmi". She is the original "Lady Luck" - a Hindu Devi of Money & Fortune. In a natal horoscope the 9th house is ...
Views: 1137 - Surviving and Thriving with Grce - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Jon IvesonIt is a sad time in Columbus, OH as we mourn the loss of a very special person who has survived and thrived with an abundance of grace during the last 11 years. Stefanie Spielman lost her battle with cancer yesterday and many people are suffering from broken hearts today. She has touched so many ...
Views: 1137(3 votes) - Slow Down, Listen to The Call and be Amazed at What's Been There All Along - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Reggie OdomI am living in a brand new landscape as of 2 weeks ago. Yet it is the same one where I have been living for almost 2 years. It is a beautiful landscape that is home to the smaller house where I live with my partner and my dog-child Ollie, the larger house of the man who owns the property, ...
Views: 1136(1 vote) - The Anatomy of Personal Development - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from Kasi PhillipsPersonal development has a profound effect on our successes as human beings. Often I would come across books at home when I was a teen that momma would have and i’d scan over them. I believe she read some of them. All us are that way on some level. She said, when we don’t have real purpose and ...
Views: 1136 - Dear Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from Andy KayDear Negative Thoughts You've been serving me for a long time. Not necessarily in a good or bad way, but for a long time, anyway. That's why I remember you. And that's exactly the status you have with me now: A memory; an echo. A faded photograph of an old place that's no longer worth ...
Views: 1135 - Inner Spiritual Intelligence! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Gregory DrambourAbout a month ago, I had big breakthrough around our inner spiritual intelligence or our innate wisdom. I was having a week where I was finding myself frustrated and impatient, which was unusual for me because these feelings are not my norm. I learned a deeper sense of patience from my journey ...
Views: 1135 - Lost Your Identity, Gain Your Freedom - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Kristin EcklundLost Your Identity, Gain Your Freedom! So I had one of those scares this morning - I woke up and ALL of my calendar appointments were gone! It was devastating. I panicked, wondering what I was going to do, and then began the scramble to get it all recovered from my back up. Fortunately, it ...
Views: 1135(2 votes) - Are You Winning Yet? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Karen KanakanuiThere seems to be a constant struggle between Impulse and Ambivalence, Intellect over Emotions and Reason over Intuition. With so many choices, how do you make the right decisions? How do you know you are winning at meeting your goals, your desires, your timelines, and your successful ...
Views: 1134 - Celebrating Thirty - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Antoinette SykesDear God, Thirty days ago, my life changed forever. My fiancee transitioned to heaven and more than thirty friends, family and others that I have not met, have continued to pour out their support, prayers, love, friendship, kinship and camaraderie in ways only YOU can see. But, I truly feel ...
Views: 1134(1 vote) - Inspiring An Attitude Of Adventure Helps You Through Difficulties In Life - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2017 from Cynthia Ann LeightonDo you have people you admire? I do. People I admire inspire me to become better. In fact, I’ve observed that much of life is often in the modeling of small things. Even modeling WITHIN ME works! When I’m modeling for myself what I need to do to move forward, it gets done even on ...
Views: 1134 - On a Rocky Road - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Fireflies Team“Come on ma'am... time to move on." Kimball peeked at the park worker through sleepy eyes. The morning songbirds serenaded her as she gathered her bags. The singer drew in a deep cleansing breath and glanced at her watch... only an hour until her shift started at Grady Memorial Hospital in ...
Views: 1134(2 votes) - The Courage to Risk - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Carolyn CooperAs an Energy Therapist, I have worked with people from all walks of life and have found that the number-one deterrent that holds us back from stepping up and being our best is lack of courage, which stems from lack of self worth. Whether from current circumstances, childhood issues, or even ...
Views: 1134(1 vote) - Engaging Palestinian doctor Izzeldin Abuelaish - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Engaging Palestinian doctor 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, Anthony Loewenstein Web ...
Views: 1132 - What are the Advantages of Motivation and Inspiration? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Steve LimPeople will typically perform their best if they have enough motivation and inspiration. They are the kind of people who prefer to do things correctly and deliver well. Research indicates an individual has a greater chance at succeeding in any effort when they have some motivation and ...
Views: 1131 - Creativity Is God - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI’m very excited to have been invited to blog on “Intent.com”! As a professional songwriter and recording artist, I have been fascinated by creativity all my life and in the past decade I have been asked increasingly to teach workshops and lecture on the subject. So I thought my first blog ...
Views: 1130(4 votes) - In An Instant- Book Excerpt: Lee - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from FSB AuthorsOrlando, Florida, January 28, 2006 There is a ride at Disney World called the Tower of Terror, and on the weekend of January 28, 2006, my four children, even the twin five- year-olds, begged me to go on that ride over and over again. Housed in a re-created aging Hollywood hotel, the ride ...
Views: 1130 - The Only Road to Everything You Want - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Tama KievesWe commit to real change, and then we resist it. This cosmic dance has been going on forever in every ballroom since the beginning of time... I’ve committed to write more this year. It’s what I want. Now that I’ve said it, I know I will drag into my writing room, and it will ...
Views: 1130 - Learn from Everything That Comes Your Way - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Jahiel KamhiShe was a very quiet, modest, middle-aged lady. He was a young clergyman, probably in his early thirties, who was sitting beside her in the midtown doctor’s office. I was there in the same room, reading my book, hoping to kill time while waiting to see my practitioner. I’ll admit my crime: I ...
Views: 1129 - The Seasons of Life & Success - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from James Bird GuessAs March and the season of spring comes upon us, it is critical that you start planning and equipping yourself for change. As you know, life has four seasons: summer, fall, winter and spring. However, most people are unaware that success also has four seasons: summer success, fall failure, weary ...
Views: 1129(2 votes) - How To Cope With The Christmas Using The Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2008 from Mercedes Oestermann van EssenIt is this time of year again, emotional pressures run high and we have wholly unreasonable expectations of ourselves and others. Coping with Christmas is a challenge for many of us, but you can make it easier on yourself using the law of attraction to your advantage. So, you probably feel ...
Views: 1128 - Sharing A Few Thoughts (the Building-Blocks for a New "Work") - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing A Few Thoughts (the Building-Blocks for a New "Work") Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): "Inspiration", Inspirational Quotes, New Book, Craig Lock, Reconciliation, Hope, Forgiveness, Love, Peace (enough there now) Web sites: ...
Views: 1128 - Who Has More Fun, Us or Dogs? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2018 from Noelle NelsonWe have a new neighbor on our hill. I met him the other day when I was taking my beloved old puppy--whose arthritis prevents him from getting a walk--out for his drive. My neighbor was walking his three pups down the hill, so of course as mutual dog lovers, we had to stop and have a ...
Views: 1128 - Don't Quit, Achieve Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Aya EneliDon’t Quit, Achieve Your Dreams Live Your Abundant Life by Aya Fubara Eneli Have you ever been so overwhelmed or discouraged that you decided to throw in the towel and give up on a dream? In my interactions, I often talk with people who have expressed regret over plans and dreams they have ...
Views: 1127 - Everyone Auditions All The Time! - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Sande ShurinJust completed teaching the July Audition Intensive in New York City. I kept it simple this year. I gave a few of my pertinent notes about what industry professionals are looking for (CD, Directors, Producers, Agent, Managers) then Part 2 - I did private coaching – and working for the style ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - How to Leave Old Feminine Traditions in the Dust - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Marion ChamberlainA friend had forwarded me an article titled: The Good Wife’s Guide from Housekeeping Monthly, 13 May, 1955. Now I had heard about the article before, but quite frankly, didn’t really form an opinion about it. However, this time around when we went through the “tips” that were given to the ...
Views: 1127 - Hypnosis Is Powerfully Effective And Requires No Effort - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonWhen I started out writing this article I was going to use the title "Learn To Use Hypnosis" and then realized that the title itself would very likely cause a barrier to those who might otherwise be tempted to read what I have to say. You see, when you start a sentence with "learn how" this ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - Innovate to Stay Alive - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2017 from Rahul KapoorRecently, I was reading an interesting case of a mobile phone manufacturing company that until a couple of years ago was the world’s leading and most preferred brand and suddenly it is struggling to keep pace with the competition. The reason? Well, the competitors have been successful in ...
Views: 1127 - Prayer for South Africa and especially Africa - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Prayer for South Africa and especially Africa Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (Key Words/Tags): South Africa, Southern Africa, Africa, Prayer, Inspiration, Spirituality, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Writings, God, Empowerment (enough there now) Web sites: ...
Views: 1126 - Refocus and Rejoice - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Frances LucasThere are times when our daily routines seem to drag us down. We get sidetracked and then feel guilty we didn’t get something completed like we always do. We get too focused on the process or the routine trying to make sure we don’t leave anything out. Then we are distracted by our concern of ...
Views: 1125 - Shhh...your intuition is talking to you - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanHave you ever been in a crowded or loud place and you just want to tune it all out? Or maybe the sheer stress in life has just overwhelmed you so much that you feel like your head is going to explode? Now is not the time to collapse into fear and anxiety mode — now is the time to turn down the ...
Views: 1125 - Take the Guilt Out of Being a Work-at-Home Mom - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Tracey DelCampWhy do mothers often feel guilt when it comes to their children? As moms, we feel like we aren’t giving our child the attention they deserve. We make a decision about something and then think twice about it. We dedicate time to spend with the kids and then we think about our business. We work on ...
Views: 1124 - The Power of Creation Is Yours - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Kris BrietkopfIt’s all real. Every last psychedelic hallucination. The Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, Leprechauns, all of them. They are as real as you are. They are especially as real as the one who believes in them. It’s the magic of believing that allows for the creation of all things. It has been ...
Views: 1124(1 vote) - Warning! To Succeed You Need To Start Thinking Inside the Box! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from David McKeeWhat's that?! Yeah, we have all heard the buzz-word phrase: "To succeed you need to think outside the box..." with the idea being that "the box" represents our own self-imposed blinders that tell us "this is the way we have always done it...". And sure, that is a good thing, we do ...
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