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- How to Become Your Own Cheerleader - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Julia JamesWhy is it that most of us are our own worst critic? It seems we each have an automated self-nagging habit. “You should work harder, earn more, lose weight… you’re not good enough, you’ll never get there….” No wonder we doubt ourselves! Negative mind chatter can really compromise one’s ...
Views: 3180 - How Do You Elevate Your Thinking? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2012 from RavenDelana RobinsonIt’s become a ritual of mine. Every Sunday I wake up, eat breakfast and turn my television to the OWN network. I’ve always been a huge Oprah fan, but recently have discovered the Sunday programming on OWN and became almost addicted. Some people go to church on Sundays, I go to OWN; but why? The ...
Views: 3155 - Your "Why" Should Make You Cry™ - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Sandy PeckinpahYour “Why” Should Make You Cry™ You may not know me, but I know you because we share something in common; we’ve both had to face adversity, tragedy, and challenges in our lives. How do I know? Because no one is immune. If you’ve achieved any number of years, you will be, or already have been ...
Views: 3153 - Making a Big Deal About the "Little Things" - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Kathleen EllisMaking a big deal about the “little things” can make your life richer and more fulfilling. We’ve all heard the phrase “Don’t sweat the small stuff” and I wholeheartedly agree. We must not let life’s little daily annoyances and irritations cause us to “lose our cool” or bring us to a place of ...
Views: 3120(2 votes) - The Test of Trying Times: Being Kind to Yourself When Circumstances Are Not - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Rob BrooklerWe’ve all arrived at those moments when we feel overwhelmed, even under siege, by trying circumstances within our life. We’ve done all we can, bearing up as best we can, but without great success or relief. And in our frustration and fatigue, we’ve probably looked up to heaven and asked: “How ...
Views: 3119(11 votes) - This Above All, To Thine Own Self Be True - 5 Ways to Apply William Shakespeare's Advice Today - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Jonathan HuieThis above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man. - William Shakespeare If Bill were around today, I think he would appreciate hearing the flight attendant say, "Put on your own oxygen mask first." Before any of us ...
Views: 3117(2 votes) - YOURS FOR THE TAKING: You can have anything you want, so long as you know what you want - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieSECRETS OF SUCCESS Picture your heart’s desire as already having happened or taken place if you want something, so say many inspirational gurus. In other words, you have to believe something to be possible and having actually savored it in your mind as real and acted as if it is real. A tall ...
Views: 3107 - Is That Glass Of Water Half Full Or Half Empty? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Daniel HerznerBy nature, human beings are impatient. We want good things to show up in our lives and we want them to show up now. Let's face it, we live in a microwave society – we don't want to wait around for anything. When it takes longer than expected for goodness to materialize, frustration sets ...
Views: 3092(7 votes) - The Process of Transmutation - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaHave you heard the “Midas King” tale? The story goes that this king had the power to transform everything he touched into gold. The good news is that he was very rich but the bad news is that he couldn’t touch those he loved most because… well, you know. But this is not the part of the story I ...
Views: 3092(1 vote) - A "Review" of The Book 'The Greatest Salesman in the World' (by Og Mandino) - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: A "Review" of The Book 'The Greatest Salesman in the World' (by Og Mandino) Submitted by:Craig Lock Category/Key words: 'The Greatest Salesman in the World', Og Mandino, book "reviews", selling skills, sales skills, inspirational books, good books (enough there now, ...
Views: 3090(1 vote) - Living an Exciting Expectant Life - Your Exceptional Importance in This World - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2012 from Jan MiesseLiving an Exciting Expectant Life Your Exceptional Importance in This World We can choose to live into our joys or under our sorrows. We can decide what is best for us. Our health, our well-being and total life wellness depends on the decisions we make. Our careers are directed by our ...
Views: 3085(1 vote) - Striving for Excellence: “What We Do and the People We Touch” - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2021 from Dr Rick GoodmanAs healthcare providers few people understand what we do and the people whose lives we touch including ourselves. If we are striving for excellence as providers our own personal issues become less important and something magical suddenly happens. We find out that we have the ability to change ...
Views: 3060(1 vote) - Success Means Being Comfortable In Your Own Skin - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Anthony VultaggioFormer Charger-Girl Lindsay Rizzo is the product of a bi-racial marriage. Her mother is Mexican and her father African-American. Despite, or maybe because of the racism she experienced, this model and actress learned early to answer the question, “Who am I?” “When I was ...
Views: 3059 - You’re Perfect Just the Way You Are - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLife can be very hard and confusing. It often seems that when you take one step forward, you wind up taking five steps backwards, doesn’t it? It’s okay, and you’re okay. In fact, you’re more than okay. You’re perfect just the way you are because God loves you. That makes you perfect, and strong, ...
Views: 3047 - Get Inspired with 10 Powerful Og Mandino Quotes - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Og MandinoOg Mandino was one of the most widely read inspirational and self-help authors in the world. His 14 books of wisdom, inspiration, and love —including "The Greatest Salesman in the World" —have sold more than 36 million copies worldwide in 18 different languages. Og was the first recipient of the ...
Views: 3044 - How to reconnect your mind, body and spirit - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Mel TrudgettIn many of my Stress Relief articles I advise doing ‘absolutely nothing’ ie deep breathing and a simple 5 minute meditation. The purpose isn’t only to de-stress, although it does a great job of relaxing you, but it is also to reconnect us with our bodies and our energy, something that we often ...
Views: 3037 - March to the Beat of Your Own Drum - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Brian NicolettiYour focus for the month is to "march to the beat of your own drum". In other words, don't follow the crowd! Doing this takes a lot of courage. At the same time, it will foster a lot more freedom, success and excitement in your life. The fact is, it's only when you march to the beat of your own ...
Views: 3030 - ***The World is Your Canvas - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderAs the son of an artist, I’ve always marveled at those who possess artistic skills. The ability to take an idea, a block of marble, or a brush and canvas, and convert it into a work of art, truly amazes me. I appreciate all forms of art, whether it be centuries old or still-drying paint, for ...
Views: 3026 - MONEY MAKES THE WORLD GO AROUND: Make sure you have your fair share around you! - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieMEDIUM OF EXCHANGE Love it or hate it, we need money. Money is just a thing, although we have to admit a powerful thing. Thoughts are things, and money is a thing. We have a relationship with everything in this life and money is no exception. OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH MONEY Money is a fact of ...
Views: 3016 - Creative Consciousness - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2013 from Angela Schulz-HenkeWe are eternally existing, free and creative consciousness. Everything is energy and interconnected, so we are also connected to our entire solar system. Each of us is part of the comprehensive creation consciousness. Pantheism is the alternative to the image of God of the churches. I would urge ...
Views: 3014 - Queen Shahrazad's 10 powerful lessons - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieONE THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS Queen Shahrazad told a story every night to her husband and king, laced with lessons, morals and wise statements. STORY TIME The opening story is about a businessman who is on a business trip in a foreign land. RECKLESSNESS He sat down in a garden and ...
Views: 3004 - Having a Vision - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Jessica McGregor JohnsonFor the last 20 years I have read many times that it is very important to have a vision for whatever you want in your life. Perhaps you’ve heard the same – without vision there is no way you can work out your pathway to your destination. Over the years I have worked with my clients on ...
Views: 3002 - How to Cultivate Seeds of Greatness in your Life by Dr Dennis Waitley (from Inspirational Books) - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Cultivate Seeds of Greatness in your Life by Dr Dennis Waitley (from Inspirational Books) Submitted by Craig Lock Web sites: www.lulu.com/craiglock and http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html#craig Craig's blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is ...
Views: 3001(1 vote) - Conquer Self-Doubt, NOW! - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMAN“You will never find happiness until you conquer your own doubt. “ -From a Yogi Tea bag Now, be honest: When you crack open that fortune cookie doesn’t part of you think, “This is going to be it, the answer for everything?” The makers of these cookies figured that out years ago, and they ...
Views: 2989(6 votes) - Business Affirmations that Work - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Powerteam InternationalWith the media’s projections of today’s economy, it will be easy to view the current financial situation in a state of scarcity. The good news is, you can make a choice to believe in the scarcity or the abundance in any situation, and whatever you think, you’re right! Try repeating these ...
Views: 2984(4 votes) - Are You Using the New Buzz Words: Partnership and Collaboration? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Jennifer UrezzioOne time when I was in corporate America, my friend and partner in crime, Ken Hopper, wrote an entire memo in buzz words. It was the funniest thing. The memo said all the right things but "at the end of the day" was hollow of meaning. Lately, I have been receiving a bunch of emails with ...
Views: 2960 - 4 Fascinating Women Of Color - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Stephanie Adams4 FASCINATING WOMEN OF COLOR Thanks to my very colorful "google", international editorial wars about my biography on "wikipedia", and the constant overall fascination over me for decades, I decided to include a brief but nevertheless interesting paragraph about myself along with three ...
Views: 2950 - Preoccupy Your Gremlin and Get “Unstuck” - by Submitted on May 01, 2010 from Mary Lee Gannon,Most people have hopes and dreams. Most people understand what it will take to get to those dreams. And most people at some point in their lives accept that they probably won’t get there and give up hope. Why? Because they can’t seem to get the issues that haunt them out of the way. The ...
Views: 2943(2 votes) - The Santa Claus Contest: A Short Story. - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2008 from Oscar Basurto CarbonellIt happened in a town, where the people decided to run a Santa Claus Contest; and men dressed as Santa Claus came from all the nearby places. Of course, in the stage the inevitable laugh: Ho Ho Ho could be heard. All the Santa Claus brought gifts for the persons who were present. Well, the ...
Views: 2938 - Knowing What Our Future Holds - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineWhat is the destiny that awaits each of us? Do we really want to know? All of us want to look forward to the prospect of a life that’s new and exciting. When we’re hurting, we want to know when there will be a brighter day. We all want to believe in a future that is better than the life ...
Views: 2926(1 vote) - Analyzing Dreams—How to Recognize the Negative Influence of Dark Energy - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbHow many of you have had dreams that made you so mad when you awoke that your whole day seemed to be wrecked? Do you understand how to analyze such a dream? Do you think those dreams can influence how you act the rest of the day? Furthermore, have you noticed that such dreams can oftentimes ...
Views: 2923(3 votes) - BLESSINGS FROM A to Z FOR YOU: Feel the love, feel the blessings. - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieA: Aim to be in state of blessed bliss as much as possible. Appreciate all the blessings you have. B: Believe in blessings and enjoy blessed bliss. C: Cover yourself in blessings. Clothe yourself with blessings. D: Determine to be a blessed person more. E: Enjoy all your blessings, ...
Views: 2911 - Scheherazade (Shahrazad): Sowing good is never lost - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieDO YOU HAVE A MENTOR? Mentors can be from the past, present or even fictional. Shahrazad is strictly fictional but I feel she could be real – a composite character of realness, and she is my mentor because for me she is real. PARALLELS WITH LIFE Fiction can be so real because it draws upon ...
Views: 2910 - Selfish Benefits of Volunteering - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2015 from Erin AlexanderThe holidays are coming up and there will be even more opportunities to volunteer. We all know that volunteering is a way to help others and pay it forward; however it’s a way to help yourself too. Think about it…. Volunteering is a low fear-inducing way to reduce social anxiety and ...
Views: 2910(1 vote) - Meditation and Pranic Healing improve lives of homeless - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Michael BorokhovskySince 1963, St. John’s Hospice is a program of catholic social services of Philadelphia, a temporary home for 52 homeless residents. An all-man shelter hosts people from all backgrounds and all walks of life. My wife Natalie, my son Ben and I went there for the first time about 4 years ago. We ...
Views: 2898(6 votes) - Releasing Fear - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Rob BrooklerIt’s easy to misinterpret periods of great growth and advancement – in our personal lives and in our world – as dark and difficult times. As times of great fear. And in the face of these fears, we can find ourselves feeling disheartened and “at odds” with our growth. But, in fact, we are ...
Views: 2880(9 votes) - 11 Tips for Staying Focused and on Track to Achieving Your Goals - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Anne BachrachAs an entrepreneur, there are things you must do in order to accomplish your goals so you can have the kind of business and life you have dreamed of having. From managing a team to handling clients - and everything in between - it can be easy to lose complete control of your day. We all have the ...
Views: 2877(1 vote) - The Butterfly Principles: 9 Steps to Transform Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Wendi GordonAs I began making some changes in my life, I became increasingly drawn to butterflies. It was as if somewhere deep in my soul I knew that they had much to teach me. I had always appreciated the beauty of butterflies, and seen them as symbols of the new life that God makes possible, but ...
Views: 2866(4 votes) - ***Self-Esteem: What’s In It for You? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from Gerri D Smith“Take a moment to remember how special you are and how lucky the world is to have you in it.” - Author Unknown Your self-esteem is one of your most important assets. Never be afraid to hold on to your self-worth no matter what situations you may find yourself experiencing. Possessing ...
Views: 2865(1 vote) - How to Prevent a Burglar from Disabling Your Outdoor Security Cameras - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2016 from Mark BickmoreMost house break-ins are not personal, though that offers little comfort to the victims of burglary. Ask anyone who has returned home to find their house ransacked how they feel. The majority will tell you it leaves them feeling vulnerable, exposed and violated. It's even more heartbreaking when ...
Views: 2842 - Intention is Not Enough - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Laurie Dupar“When you take a small purposeful step each day, great things can happen.” Every January I get excited to come up with goals for the New Year. I’m a good goal setter. I see it as a way to challenge myself and keep things interesting. A bit like playing a game and figuring out which hoops I ...
Views: 2837 - Blessing the Way - Meditations With Lumari - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Lumari ~ Psychic and Psychic Readings ExpertPARADIGM SHIFT INTO BLESSING As we grow and move into a new energy and a new paradigm, consider the greatest thought that you can think, the greatest act that you can do. We are all here to bring an uplifting change to our world. What can you do to bring about this uplifted and honoring change? ...
Views: 2826(1 vote) - What Each ONE of Us Can Learn From the Character and Life of Jesus - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: What Each ONE of Us Can Learn From the Character and Life of Jesus Submitted by Craig Lock Key Words: Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, faith, inspiration, empowerment The submitter's blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) is at ...
Views: 2823(2 votes) - The Untold Truth About Mentors, and Why You DON'T Need "ONE" - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2014 from David RiklanI think there is a misconception about what a mentor truly is. A mentor is someone who guides you, someone wise, someone you trust. A mentor can be your confidant, advisor, coach, or even your role model. Many people swear by their mentors and frequently credit them with much of their ...
Views: 2823(9 votes) - ***Rebirth - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Janet NestorEACH NEW YEAR WE ARE REBORN. The slate is clean. You choose the canvas, the medium, the brush and you'll paint 2012 with your own colors. The result of your art, the final product, is up to you. You build your new year one brush stroke, one thought at a time. Regardless of your past history, ...
Views: 2819(22 votes) - Leadership and Adversity: Turn Adversity into Opportunities: US Senator Daniel Inouye Story [Part II of Two] - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERThis second part of the article about US Senator Daniel Inouye provides an insight into the groundbreaking proven research about overcoming adversity and the relationship it has with "Leadership and Adversity" has received extensive endorsements and enthusiastic reviews from well-known prominent ...
Views: 2818(93 votes) - 30 Questions To Help You Find Your Best Self - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from William Cottringer30 Questions To Help You Find Your Best Self By Bill Cottringer "You were not born a winner, and you were not born a loser. You are what you make yourself be." ~ Lou Holtz. The self-growth movement is all about people finding ways to help themselves and each other become their ...
Views: 2816 - The Politics of Love (from a book 'The Passing Summer' by Michael Cassidy) - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Politics of Love (from a book 'The Passing Summer' by Michael Cassidy) Submitted by: Craig Lock Key words (tags): Books, 'The Passing Summer' , Michael Cassidy, South Africa, Negotiation, Love, Hope, Dreams, Peace, Inspiration, Pursuit of Peace, Good Books, Politics, ...
Views: 2815 - A Poem to Inspire Every Aspiring Marketer & Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Geoff FickeToday poetry is not a culturally prevalent or popular art form utilized to convey deep thought or the meaning of ideas. To be sure, there are contemporary poets, published works of poetry are available and the United States still recognizes a living “poet laureate”. However, for vast swaths of ...
Views: 2812(1 vote) - Moving from Karma to Dharma - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from MarVeena MeekIf you feel like you have been hitting your head against a brick wall and life is turned against you this a good article for you. Karmic relationships are created by our souls to help us make good on a situation we participated in another life time. We might have hurt another person in some way ...
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