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- Gratitude: How It Opens Hearts & Fills Them with Joy - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Krystal KuehnHappiness is itself a kind of gratitude. ~ Joseph Wood Krutch When I first came across this quote, I had to stop and think about it. Why would happiness be a kind of gratitude? According to Webster's Dictionary, to be grateful or thankful is to be conscious of a benefit being received and to ...
Views: 1807(1 vote) - Psychology Hacks to Boost Your Creativity - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2016 from Laura CallisenWe’re all advised to avoid sarcasm in our personal communications. But it turns out that sarcastic exchanges can enhance and boost your creativity. Sarcasm is frequently used as a way to hurt, demean, or belittle others. It also, too often, serves as a veil for hostility, when direct ...
Views: 1807(1 vote) - How to Start Your Speaking Career - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Dr. Stephen JonesBecoming an effective speaker is one of the most fascinating experiences you will encounter. It is a process that all starts with self-examination. It’s important to identify your goals and your areas of expertise. Identify the things that you enjoy talking about the most. You’ll notice ...
Views: 1804(6 votes) - Summary of the Book "Say 'YES' to your Potential" - Part Five (by 'Skip' Ross with Carole C. Carlson) - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Craig Lock"We share what we know, so that we all may grow." * Summary of the Book "Say 'YES' to your Potential" - Part Five (by 'Skip' Ross with Carole C. Carlson) Introduction: Craig has been studying the amazing powers of the human mind, as well as ...
Views: 1802(2 votes) - 7 Tips for Bringing Holiday Cheer To People Who Are Ill - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2013 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie KnutiIt’s that wonderful time of year again when the holidays fill us with anticipation and excitement. It’s also a time when some folks are barely putting one foot in front of the other due to illness or sadness. You probably know someone who could use a “leg up” during the holidays. Here are ...
Views: 1801 - Summary of the Book "Say 'YES' to your Potential" - Part Three (by 'Skip' Ross with Carole C. Carlson) - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Summary of the Book "Say 'YES' to your Potential" - Part Three (by 'Skip' Ross with Carole C. Carlson) Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, personal growth, success skills, success principles, Skip Ross, self help, inspiration, inspirational books,, ...
Views: 1799(1 vote) - 8 Essential Keys To Life-Balance - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Bob LancerLife-balance is essential for ascending into higher levels of success in life. An unbalanced life, like an unbalanced building, leans toward collapse; the higher you go, the closer the fall. 2 Each individual's true life-balance is unique. For each needs a unique measure of time spent with ...
Views: 1799(1 vote) - Have We Forgotten Something? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2008 from Terrence AubreyWe the Human Race seem to stumble from crises to crises; the worrying part is that each new crisis is a little more serious than the last. We now seem to be up against “The Mother of All Crises. This time even the very planet we inhabit is telling us to turn around, change our ways and stop and ...
Views: 1797 - Who's Driving Your Bus? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from Dr. Katie GarnettWho’s Driving Your Bus? "If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten." Anthony Robbins Who is in charge of your life—you or your old programing and limiting beliefs? Who is actually driving your bus? Do you know who is in charge? Have you checked it ...
Views: 1796(1 vote) - Confessions of a Tatler editor and English teacher: Best compliment or worst insult! - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenziePrincess Party Every weekend I teach more than 10 classes at different levels. One of my classes is an all-girls class at Primary 2 level (they are 8 years of age going on 9). They love princesses and wanted to have a princess party. After getting the parents permission we finally had our ...
Views: 1795 - Small Simple Steps Make the Biggest Difference – Create a Positive Domino Effect in Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Julia JamesFeeling overwhelmed seems to be a constant in most people’s lives today. Too much work, endless to-do lists, too many demands, too many bills to pay, too much! This may lead to feeling helpless and unable to do anything. When faced with the challenge of too much, we often think that we have ...
Views: 1795(1 vote) - The Letter - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Aly and AndreaDear Incredible You, Yes, you. The one reading this. We are just stopping by to remind you how beautiful you are. No matter what circumstances exist, and no matter what others say, you are beyond beautiful. Your imperfections and the times you failed are what make you that way. See, your ...
Views: 1792 - Don’t Let Your Ability Get In The Way Of Your Capability - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from William CottringerDon’t Let Your Ability Get In The Way Of Your Capability By Bill Cottringer “You see things; and you say, 'Why?' But I dream things that never were; and I say, 'Why not?'” ~ George Bernard Shaw. Is your current limited ability interfering with your desire and effort to explode into ...
Views: 1791 - The Difference Between Motivation & Inspiration - by Submitted on May 22, 2014 from Ronny PrasadWhen I was doing Life Coaching, every single client that I had, wanted one thing (in some form or another) – motivation! I believe that motivation is something that we all want. Yet, some people cannot seem to actually acquire it. Motivation can be a very commonly spoken about subject. And, ...
Views: 1790 - "What Side of the Ball Do You Want to Play On?" The Importance of Listening - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Jeff BealsAt the beginning of 1991, Marshall Faulk was a wanted man - wanted by many of the nation's most prestigious football schools. He had just finished a stellar senior season as a star high school player in New Orleans, and college coaches were camped outside his front door 24/7. Faulk had a ...
Views: 1789 - The Human Taproot - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Dr. Rob BellOne characteristic of plants, shrubs, and flowers is hardiness. A plant’s hardiness includes its ability to withstand drought, wind, cold, and heat. The common trait among all hardy plants, however, is the presence of a taproot. The taproot looks similar to a carrot or turnip and grows ...
Views: 1789 - 7 for 2011: Strategies for a Successful New Year - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Marnie SwedbergThe New Year triggers the opportunity for reflection, evaluation and redirection. With life now traveling at warp speed, you need to be able to pull a Luke Skywalker and make a quick correction anytime you see that trajectory is off, even a bit. Here are my top 7 for 2011 — Happy New Year ...
Views: 1788(2 votes) - Camino del Rey – The Walk of Kings - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2011 from Porsche KlingerIn your Andalucia holiday villas and you’re wondering what you can do. With some of the most beautiful countryside in Europe fantastic beaches, the Sierras and mountain walks. If you feel a little more adventurous you could of taken a walk meant for Kings - but you seriously need a head for ...
Views: 1788 - Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish: the Palestinian Martin Luther King - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Craig LockTitle: Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish: the Palestinian Martin Luther King Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Book, Book Recommendations, Book Review, Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, I Shall Not Hate, Powerful, Reading, Review, The Gaza Doctor, Palestine, Inspiration, Inspirational Stories Web site: ...
Views: 1788 - Can there ever be any greater wealth than good health? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Andrew HortonOne of the most neglected areas of our lives is our Physical health. I can never understand why so many people neglect to take care of the vehicle that supplies their energy and carries their mind. We can never expect to achieve anything meaningful and sustain our level of achievement if we ...
Views: 1786(1 vote) - In Challenging Times, No More “Inner Child”: Boldly Bring Your Inner Chutzpah - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Mark GorkinOver lunch, a colleague posed a provocative challenge: “Write an article on chutzpah.” He believes the timing is right. In this difficult economy and uncertain times it’s certainly tempting to withdraw into a shell. But a better strategy might be a contrary one, throwing off the shell and ...
Views: 1786(2 votes) - Jesus Meets Muhammad (Appendix One) - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Jesus Meets Muhammad (Appendix One) Key words (tags): Islam, Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Muhammad, Muhammed, faiths, unity of religions, spiritual growth, peace, pursuit of peace Web sites: http://jesusmeetsmuhammad.wordpress.com/ and ...
Views: 1785(1 vote) - Live Your Dream through overcoming Obstacles and Never Ever Quit (from "Inspirational Books") - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Live Your Dream through overcoming Obstacles and Never Ever Quit (from "Inspirational Books") Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Inspiration, inspirational books, inspirational writing, success, personal growth, motivation, persistence, dreams. Web Site: ...
Views: 1785 - Thankfulness & Gratitude are Game Changers! - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2015 from Carolyn GoldfarbI love Thanksgiving. I mean I really LOVE Thanksgiving. I love that it is a holiday purely about stopping everything to give thanks for our lives, our blessings, the food on the table and the people in our lives. It is a time to feel grateful and give thanks to the universe, and the Creator for ...
Views: 1781 - The Awakening Soul of South Africa - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaTHE AWAKENING SOUL OF SOUTH AFRICA ACCEPTANCE SPEECH - AREA GOVERNOR D3, DISTRICT 74 – 2009/2010 PART I: THE VISION Dr Joseph Busby from the Sun Centre School of Esoteric Philosophy in Somerset West, in a channeled transmission in 1985 said: “A great light is radiating here and now ...
Views: 1779 - The People Who Have Influenced Me: Tracy Holloway - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to my journey of self awareness, there are some people who stand out when I look back on where I have come from. And one of those people is Tracy Holloway. This is someone who is based in England and is an internationally renowned teacher, inspirational speaker, writer, ...
Views: 1779 - How To Inspire People: 3 Useful Tips To Ignite The Inspiration In Anyone - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Michael LeeIf you want to know how to inspire people, perhaps you should take a look at those who inspire you the most. Thankfully, there's no shortage of that here. There are a lot of amazing individuals in this world who have made a difference or two in other people's lives. Here are a couple of ...
Views: 1777 - Life Guides: Road Signs - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“Life is too short for traffic.” – Dan Bellack Isn’t it amazing how inspiration can find you anywhere? My latest bout came while I was walking to the gym. It made me wonder this: what road sign are you? No Stopping Are you the kind of person who races through life without ever taking ...
Views: 1776(6 votes) - Make Peace with Your Body and Appearance - by Submitted on May 05, 2014 from Mike RobbinsThis is an excerpt from my new book Nothing Changes Until You Do, posted with permission. Published by Hay House and available online or in bookstores. I was in the bathroom one morning a number of years ago getting ready for my day. As I was shaving and taking care of my morning routine, my ...
Views: 1775 - Are You Aware of Your Vibrational Signature? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Zoe RouthYou can sense Roslyn from out in the carpark. She is a tornado of stress and drama. Her energy whips up a frenzy around her and the more intense the chaos, the more focused she becomes in the eye of the storm. And when she leaves, there is an eerie stillness. Roslyn's vibrational signature is ...
Views: 1773(8 votes) - How To Determine Your Life Purpose – 3 Guiding Steps To Help You - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Kathy Baker(This is Part 2 of a series of articles by the author on Finding and Following Your Life Purpose and Passion). So, What is Life Purpose? Why is it So Important? It's feeling that there's real meaning to your Life and a reason for what you do. It's having clear direction and a driving force ...
Views: 1773 - Jesus Meets Muhammad (Part Three): "Conversations, a Discussion” between Jesus and Muhammad - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Jesus Meets Muhammad (Part Three): "Conversations, a Discussion” between Jesus and Muhammad Key words (tags): Islam, Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Muhammad, Muhammed, faiths, unity of religions, spiritual growth Web site: http://jesusmeetsmuhammad.wordpress.com/ and ...
Views: 1773 - Life Coaching Tips for Becoming an Inspirational Leader - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2016 from Cecile PeterkinAs a business owner and a leader, part of your job is to inspire your employees as well as customers so that you may accomplish your business goals. The reason is that people are likely to follow those who can motivate them to achieve their personal and career goals. Thus, for you to be an ...
Views: 1773 - Secrets Revealed By a Master Attraction Practitioner on How You Can Change Your Daily Results - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Catherine FranzYou already know the laws of attraction can bring in your desires. When you are expanding your universal energy to attract more of your desires, it is important to live in the law in all your waking moments. You can learn to practice living using the laws 24/7. To shift to invite more into ...
Views: 1772(3 votes) - Set Dynamic Goals - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaIt seems like I always had a goal I was working for but it always took a long time. Sometimes I would get distracted and not even complete it. Then I would start something else. And it went the same way. What was the problem? My problem was that I didn't know how to set dynamic goals. What ...
Views: 1772 - An Intense, Burning Desire Propels Evil People, Too! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from John Carinci“Evil people, dictators, mass murderers, and some master thieve shave used the same principles that the truly successful employ. They, too, are driven toward a goal. Some are extremely successful at achieving great fortunes, or mass killings and destruction, which in their world is considered ...
Views: 1770 - Powerhouse - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Dotun AdewunmiHigh impact inspiring. Do it and do it now. There's no later. You might not get there. No one's promised later, ever. Wind turbine energy, flowing through you. What? Too much? Humans made the wind turbine generator, so just imagine what you're capable of. I use my success to further my gains. ...
Views: 1770(1 vote) - The Power Of Words - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Godwin Terhemba IhaghIn the book of The Bible, “Hebrews 11 : 3” says: “Through faith we understand that the universe was framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were made from nothing.” Everything you see, handle and feel, came out of words. In fact, words are the most powerful tools in the ...
Views: 1769 - Four Key Steps to Begin Your Writing Day - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Alissa LukaraEach day as I sit down to write, I renew my “yes” to writing and to serve love in my writing. To support this choice to have my writing make a positive difference, I make four conscious choices. These allow me to begin my writing in alignment with all I have learned on a path of transformation, ...
Views: 1767(1 vote) - Laughter Reduces Your Stress - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Robert Wright, Jr., Ph.D., COFTDid you know that a good belly laugh is good for you and simultaneously reduces your stress? Did you know that a recent University of Maryland study concluded that subjects who watched excerpts from a funny movie improved the blood flow to their hearts by 22 percent? Since your blood vessels ...
Views: 1766(1 vote) - 3 Ways to Positively Love Your Work - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Joey FaucetteRemember the saying, “Do what you love and love what you do and you’ll never work another day in your life?” Sounds great, but how do you do that? Here are 3 Ways to Positively Love Your Work: Love What You Do for Work The physical and mental activity of your work must reward you ...
Views: 1764 - Inspiration for Your Business Can Come From Anywhere - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Devon BrownThere are some true inspirational people such as Martin Luther King jr, Mother Teresa, Albert Einstein, Gandhi, and so many more that the list goes on and on. For every aspect of life you can be sure that there's an inspirational person to be found. Do you have anything in common with the ...
Views: 1764(6 votes) - Embracing Change - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Lavinia PlonkaFor a month, I kept banging my head. Unintentionally, or so it seemed. Suddenly everywhere I turned, I encountered a barrier. Obstacles leapt in to connect with my forehead, my temple, the top of my skull. Cursing, but pushing on, I walked into more doors. I hit my head on the car door ...
Views: 1762(3 votes) - An Awakening Journey - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Myriam BenjaminAs we enter yet another year, the reality of so many people around the world seems to be getting harsher and more painful. And it truly bothers me! Each time I hear about the many challenges that we face as a society, whether it’s about the recession, high unemployment rate, unfulfilled ...
Views: 1760 - Not Forgotten – Remembering Folks Long After a Trauma or Death - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2014 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie KnutiWhether it’s the anniversary of a public event like the Boston Marathon bombings or the Columbine shootings, or a not-so-public anniversary of a friend or neighbor’s tragedy, it’s important to reach out and show that you have not forgotten. Many folks will jump in to help right away and that is ...
Views: 1759 - Ten ways to enhance your life immediately… - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Louise Presley-TurnerHave a sense of wonder When was the last time you glazed with wonder and amazement at the vast starlit sky, or lay on the daisy-laden grass and felt fresh air nourish your soul? As we grow older, our busy lives can consume us and we forget to have a sense of wonder. Today, act like a child and ...
Views: 1758 - Meteoric Personal Development - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Willie HortonMyself and my family recently spent an evening on our balcony star-gazing – watching the annual Perseid Meteor Shower – when the earth passes through a band of wayward comet grit. Many people might just see one shooting star in their lifetime – but, in the space of about twenty minutes, we ...
Views: 1757(1 vote) - Get Inspired - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Gail Lynne GoodwinFor many in the Western world, our day starts with the annoying sound of the alarm clock and we wake feeling like we’re already chasing the day. Our conscious mind jumps right into our “to do” list, and before our feet hit the floor, we’re already stressed. InspireMeToday.com was born because ...
Views: 1756 - Merkabah - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Sharon Ellis'Merkabah’ is an ancient Hebrew word for ‘chariot’. It is recognised today as a word for a ‘vehicle of light’ …..very loosely, it is another way to describe our ‘Light Being.’ The Merkabah is based on a three dimensional Star of David or Star Tetrahedron. This structure of two interlocking ...
Views: 1756 - ***The Meaning of Rapture - Day One - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2014 from Rob WhiteIt’s time to look at an important word that we love to banter about, but usually use inappropriately. The word is “rapture.” Its original meaning was “to jump out” … to jump out of one’s usual way of being … to jump out of ones’ comfort zone … to jump out of our shell and feel the freedom of ...
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