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Philanthropic Alliance to Address Urgent Threats to Life on Earth
Leonardo DiCaprio and billionaire investors and philanthropists Laurene Powell Jobs and Brian Sheth have created a new nonprofit environmental powerhouse – called “Earth Alliance” – to battle biodiversity loss and climate ... Views: 806
Sow? What the heck does that mean? The definition of sow means to scatter seed over (land, earth, etc.) for the purpose of growth. The Roman philosopher, politician, lawyer, orator, and political theorist, Marcus T. Cicero, said, “As you have sown so shall you reap.” And in the New Testament we ... Views: 1718
Sanjeevani Kriya: An ultimate way to explore our hidden and highest potential as human beings in order to create the life we really want and deserve. It is an integrated, intuitive form of breathwork combining with a very powerful ancient mantra. It works on the deepest levels of human ... Views: 775
You don’t have to call yourself a magician, mystic, psychic, priestess or wiccan to be magical. Every wish, prayer, business plan, and affirmation carries magic. The question is, how do you get better at making things happen? How do you increase your experience of ease flow and ... Views: 7773
“When you really want something to happen, the whole universe conspires so that your wish comes true”
The Alchemist, by Paolo Coehlo
I’ve been thinking a lot about synchronicity, about that intersection between saying “I want this” and seeing it show up. I see this happen over and over again ... Views: 7210
This blog offers information that I’ve learned from my parrot, Shakespeare. Shaky (short for Shakespeare), has been with me for some thirty years now. Amongst the many lessons he taught me, one of my favorites is his demonstration of how to Aspire Higher by setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals.
Shaky is ... Views: 1959
We’re told, “Stop gazing out the window. Stop daydreaming; it’s a big waste of time.”
And yet, the fact of the matter is that your world, and everything you experience in your world, is an out-picturing of inner pictures. Constructive daydreams are the instrument by which you create your ... Views: 2947
A mystic, to me, is someone who has a direct relationship with God (He doesn't care what you call him, by the way!). That relationship is accomplished by simply willing it to be so ... not thinking that you willed it to be so. With that definition, calling yourself a mystic should not be ... Views: 3295
MoStory Posted by Dr. MO Each of us faces problems, challenges and difficulties in in our lives. In today’s post I am sharing story that is an allegory or fable, a story that provides insights into how to deal with an important part of life.
A young woman went to her mother and told her ... Views: 2170
Preparation: Knowing where you can go starts with knowing where you are and where you’ve been. Success requires practice, study and strategy. Master each detail and consider the possibilities and probabilities.
Have you ever had the experience of being able to do something well and that ... Views: 1620
MoHow Posted By Joel Simms Over the years I have been asked many times by many people how I remain calm and patient in situations where others become agitated, frightened, frustrated and angry. My answer has been, “I have learned to be patient by learning a range of skills that anyone can ... Views: 2683
In today’s society we usually care more about our external world and neglect the internal one. We seem to overlook details such as our health, state of mind or even self-awareness. We spend thousands of dollars on what gratifies our external world with the latest technology, lavish cars, big ... Views: 2967
Let me get right to it: There is no failure, only an unwanted result.
That being said, at times I know that unwanted results can feel like failure. To make matters worse, if you continue to try the same method you will risk getting the same result again and again.
Examples of an unwanted ... Views: 3580
Procrastination isn’t simply about getting another task crossed off your list —it could be robbing you of your dreams, fulfillment and the progress.
Because guess what the number one motivator for our lives is?
It’s not money.
It’s not accolades.
It’s not Instagram follows.
It’s ... Views: 686
There are many variables that can keep you from achieving your goals if you let them which is why your focus is absolutely needed! But all the focus you can muster will be of little good unless you have the motivation and direction you'll need to succeed when pursuing any aspirations or ... Views: 2154
Anything is possible. There are just a few fundamentals that if understood and once implemented will create success in any venture no matter what the current circumstances
would make most people consider as practical.
I read today of a child who had nothing growing up. No consistent ... Views: 1704
Not long ago, being an entrepreneur required some sort of traditional office to network, accomplish daily tasks, and even establish credibility in the business world. But as the marketplace has grown more mobile — from laptops to the internet to smartphones — and conference-calling tools and ... Views: 2118
When I was a boy we would play baseball in the park. The problem was that it was surrounded by bushes. Our balls kept getting vanishing in the bushes.
After about 2 years I learned how I should find them.
I would look at the bush and think of exactly how it should bounce and then look in ... Views: 1619
So I had an interview today about my next project, which is tentatively called the 12 laws, and I was asked a question that I get asked every time I talk to people and I just realized it.
“Why do you think most people never get what they want?”
My answer, “because most people never ... Views: 1662
The 4 Keys to goal attainment are: creating an inspired vision; developing a well-organized map; moving through actions steps while intrinsically motivated; and celebrating your success which sets up future success.
Create an inspired Vision. Your vision is an umbrella that covers your life. ... Views: 2207
Hi there,
A while back when I was getting ready to launch my book 'How To Change Your Life One Day At A Time' I decided to create a street video to help promote it.
I had only one question that I wanted to ask of many complete strangers. I wanted to document how different people would ... Views: 1519
I love listening to other drummers to hear where they’re coming from musically and what motivates their choices. I often share my observations with colleagues while shooting the breeze. My questions framing the conversation are always the same; “What makes this drummer great?” “What separates ... Views: 1174
Because your results are equal to the level of your skills and knowledge, personal development is a crucial key for attaining higher levels success.
Here are 5 essential personal development practices to support your higher accomplishment:
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Control over circumstances begins with ... Views: 1831
The second part of this story is a clincher for considering that happiness can be a choice. An elementary school teacher in rural Arkansas made a bracelet of charms of each student in her class so she could continually remind herself of how she cared about each one, and her passion for teaching ... Views: 617
5 Tips for Your Year End Banquet
The end of the school year is quickly approaching, and that means it is almost time for the big year end banquet as well. This may seem like a complicated and even difficult endeavor to plan and coordinate; however, these simple tips can help you host the ... Views: 832
It seems like the world is running at such an accelerated speed that we barely have any time to catch our breath. We start the day running out the door at full tilt; only keep going until we crash into bed from exhaustion. Then we get up and do it all over again day after day. The weekends ... Views: 1462
It was Mark Twain that said: “don’t allow schooling interfere with your education” and I quite agree with him.
Don’t get me wrong; I’m an advocate of formal education but I make bold to say that college is not education ends.
The best you could get from college is a degree, few ... Views: 1070
First Impression
You’ve heard it before: Those first few seconds of interaction with someone new are crucial. Scientists have been very clear about how snappy we are when it comes to judgments — and that these appraisals are shown to be accurate. We trust these impressions, and with good ... Views: 904
If you are looking to create a standout blog or website, you need to be sure that your designer is going to bring out the ideal balance between art and business. That sounds easy until you get an appointment for Web Development Consulting. You must give out the necessary details including the ... Views: 1208
About four years ago, I made the transition from classroom teacher to writer. I didn’t intend to become a writer, mind you. I took a job in customer service and marketing at a small start-up (like, three people small) and quickly found that, among the approximately 2,000 tasks I had to ... Views: 1439
About four years ago, I made the transition from classroom teacher to writer. I didn’t intend to become a writer, mind you. I took a job in customer service and marketing at a small start-up (like, three people small) and quickly found that, among the approximately 2,000 tasks I had to ... Views: 653
“Those who are masters at giving excuses will never make the grades in the success school of life.”
In his excellent book, The Magic of Thinking Big, David Schwartz coined the word “EXCUSITIS” (from the root word “excuse”), which he defined as “The disease of the failures.” He said that, “ ... Views: 1454
I’m not usually one to look at the negatives however I hope that by making you aware of these potholes which try to wreck your journey on the road to success you will be able to steer round them successfully!
1. Don’t underestimate what it will cost - Very few business actually make any money ... Views: 1478
Ready, aim… ready, aim… ready, aim…
Come on, pull the trigger, already!
One of the things that consumes time and bogs people down is being slow to make decisions.
Things You Don’t Have Time NOT to Do: 8) Make a Decision
We make hundreds of decisions every day. It starts with the ... Views: 1120
Here are seven very-doable New Year Resolutions for 2013. With any one of these simple steps you could easily get in better shape and slow the aging process THIS year for a younger, more vibrant you. Let's see if one or more of these 2013 resolutions appeals to you.
1. The Chewing-Gum ... Views: 2302
Ever since the first modern Olympic games were held in 1896, athletes have worked hard to 'go for the gold.' Baron Pierre de Coubertin brought the ancient Greek Olympiad back to life to recreate the ideals of physical, mental and spiritual excellence demonstrated by the competitors there. This ... Views: 1662
Many times we have all the resources and strategies to reach to a better place, but still are unable to meet that goal. This could be due to wrong channelizing of efforts and resources. Today, we are going to discuss on few techniques that would help you to acquire what you really want. ... Views: 1379
Hey there everyone!!
I’ve always had a fascination with numbers. When my massage therapist asked me to pick a number from 1 to 10 to indicate how much pressure I was feeling, I exclaimed “pi”. She said “what?” and I replied, “I can’t get any more precise than 3.14159265359...”
But ... Views: 2170
Human psyche and behavior has always been the topic of research for years which has given birth to various scientific fields including psychology, social science etc. These fields aim at discovering plausible justifications for certain human behaviors.
Due to the interesting nature of ... Views: 1454
A Better You... A Better Me...
By L.Andrew Morgan
There’s a better you than you realize
Able to do what you’re afraid to try
Able to accomplish without compromise
Able to see beyond your natural eye
There’s a better you than you realize
Driven by a love for life
It knows the day is ... Views: 2363
Website design is a very important aspect of Internet marketing as it’s the design that attracts the visitors of your website. If you want to ensure that your visitors stay longer on your site, you need to have a good design. A good Website design UK provider is what you need, who can understand ... Views: 1236
As long as you keep nourishing the cause of your frustration and you persist in doing nothing about the cure, you will live a very normal, basic life in which you never get to realize your potential or live a complete and satisfying life. You must stop cursing the effect of your unhappiness and ... Views: 1890
The globalization and interconnection of our world, has seen events outside your markets, industry, career and environment, have a significant impact on you, your business and the way you do things in your world. Whatever market you work in, it is impossible to remain successful, unless you keep ... Views: 1654
Quality Accommodations Offered At The Most Affordable Rates.
Many people wonder how it is that they can get to enjoy an inexpensive and luxurious accommodation Kiev at the same time. Most of the time this is considered impossible since those hotels that offer luxurious services are usually ... Views: 1358
Since the childhood we've come to believe that NO means we have to stop. We tend to believe that NO means failure. We came to believe that No is synonym of limit. how true is that? What is NO was nothing but the real doorway to success?
Once he found the magic formula, Thomas Edison said: "I ... Views: 2108
There is an incredible conversation buzzing about the threat of the fiscal cliff right in front us. It reminds me of the days when my biggest fear was the Fear of Poverty. I reacted to this fear by pretending I was indifferent to money, that it did not matter to me. Of course it mattered, ... Views: 1931
At some stage in your life, you still dared to dream and you had those grandiose goals and aspirations, to live a life of meaning and fulfillment. What killed that drive and determination in you? Was it because you really were dreaming the impossible or you just simply did not have what it took ... Views: 2048
"GENERALLY SPEAKING, I SIMPLY ASSUME THAT THE BEST IS ALWAYS HAPPENING IN MY LIFE: WHETHER IT'S ENOUGH MONEY, A COMFORTABLE AND NURTURING PLACE TO LIVE, WHATEVER. IN THIS SAME LINE OF THINKING, I SEE MYSELF PROTECTED AND GUIDED BY A SQUADRON OF GUARDIAN ANGELS … SO I CLEARLY KNOW WHEN IT'S TIME ... Views: 2539
The biggest hindrance that most of us face in not achieving our goals and objectives is that we don’t act aggressively enough to accomplish them. I used to think that if God is on my side every accomplishment would be easy. There is nothing further from the truth and I have learned better now. I ... Views: 1530