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- David Keith Wills - Fishing Experiance - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2019 from Gab LPMFly fishing may be one of the truest forms of self expression. It has the ability to build character and resolve. It is definitely not the fastest or easiest way to get fish. If speed is what you desire your local grocery store can accomplish that with a mere request. No, fly fishing is ...
Views: 27598(1 vote) - 5 benefits of taking responsibility for yourself - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Sean BurrowsOne of the main reasons why numerous people tend to stagnate in their development and growth as conscious human beings, is because they have a fear of taking responsibility for themselves. Most individuals are afraid of not having what it takes. This fear, can sometimes be embedded into peoples ...
Views: 16948(2 votes) - Robb Misso, the Inspirational CEO of DMS, Shares How to Keep Your Team Motivated and Inspired at All Times - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2018 from Kalyna KapurIf you are a manager or business leader searching for a way to get the most from your business, you might be wondering where you should turn for answers. No matter the industry in which you work, keeping your team motivated and inspired to perform well at all times is one of the most critical ...
Views: 16567(1 vote) - Bloom Where You're Planted - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Amanda HayesA couple of years ago, I ran across this saying, “Bloom where you’re planted.” Immediately, the wheels in my mind began to turn. I don’t know that this phrase was spiritual in its beginnings, but I automatically began to think about how the Bible instructs us to be “fruitful”. I began to ...
Views: 15829(1 vote) - The Importance of First Impressions - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Maria KhalifeDo you realize that first impressions are important? I’d like to tell you that, important or not, you make them and you receive them every single day of your life. Impressions have become habitual and you are no longer conscious of those you get when observing new people in your experience, ...
Views: 14989(2 votes) - What do you value most in your life? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Andrew HortonIf you thought about this question for just a second, the first thoughts that would pop into your mind would be, “my family”, “my children” or “my spouse”. Now take the time to look a little deeper, is the way you are living your life indicating that you are actually living your life, like those ...
Views: 14937(2 votes) - Signs From the Universe Are Everywhere - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Maria ErvingSigns from the Universe is everywhere - pay attention. Be aware of what is coming your way today, as the universe is constantly giving us hints and clues of the next step to take and where we're headed. A lot of people are not aware of these subtle signs that is revealed to us all the time so ...
Views: 12851(4 votes) - Reasons People are Inspired by Art - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Bob DannerA great work of art inspires people to wax poetic about anything. One look at a magnificently-painted canvas and you can almost hear women swoon or men’s heart flutter. Such is the effect of a few well-placed brush strokes and good choices of color. But what is it exactly about art that inspires ...
Views: 11259 - What Is Really Important In Life? - by Submitted on May 31, 2008 from Robert (Bob) LucasLike many of you, I have spent my life doing the things that I loved, the things that I needed to do and the things that were expected of me. Along the way, I have accumulated a wall of plaques, a binder of certificates, a number of degrees and certifications and a bookshelf of books, articles ...
Views: 11096 - 7 Reasons Skydiving Will Make You Dive Into Life - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Gerald WeberSkydiving has always been viewed as an outrageous activity. People who skydive do so for various reasons. Some do it as a hobby, others do it to achieve stress relief. Maybe you've been considering skydiving but are not sure as to whether or not you should do it. Despite how "crazy" it may seem ...
Views: 10601 - Inspirational Storytelling - Motivational Speech Training - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Doug StevensonDo you want to inspire people? Do you have a burning desire to share your life experiences and tell your stories so that other people can benefit? If so, there are a number of things to consider when writing an inspiring speech. This last summer I was inspired by what I witnessed at the ...
Views: 9736 - 'The God Memorandum' (from 'The Greatest Miracle in the World' by Og Mandino) - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: 'The God Memorandum' (from 'The Greatest Miracle in the World' by Og Mandino) Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Key words: Inspiration, 'The Greatest Miracle in the World', Og Mandino, book "reviews", inspirational books, good books, spiritual, spiritual growth Web sites: ...
Views: 9365 - The 11 Forgotten Laws - Powerful Principles to Change Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Erene W.Bob Proctor is a highly reputable personal development and professional coach who has helped numerous people to achieve great success in life. His books have reached worldwide, extending the knowledge of the law of attraction and mind power for achieving great success to millions of people. In ...
Views: 9298(2 votes) - Give the Gift of Caring and Sharing - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Andrew HortonThe greatest gift you can give to yourself and everyone around you is the gift of caring and sharing. Commit to view the universe as an abundant place, with sufficient resources to serve everyone. This small shift will allow you to see unlimited opportunities for yourself to achieve all your ...
Views: 8926(1 vote) - 10 Quotes to Tape on Your Bathroom Mirror and Read Everytime You Brush Your Teeth - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Powerteam InternationalFocus on what inspires you all day every day! It feels good, it radiates good, and it brings you to new levels of success! Filling up on motivational and inspirational thoughts and staying far away from negative thoughts can completely reshape your day, especially if you start as soon as you ...
Views: 8866(7 votes) - Are you just drifting through life? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Andrew HortonAre you just drifting through life? Too many people just drift through life, going with the flow, never having any direction about where they want their lives to go. They are like a paper cup that blows around in the car park at the shopping Centre. It is totally at the whim of the wind and ...
Views: 8558(2 votes) - Strengthen Your Mind - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Weak minds lead to weak actions. A strong, disciplined mind, which anyone can cultivate though daily practice, can achieve miracles. If you want to live life to the fullest, care for your thoughts as you would your most prized possessions. Work hard to remove all inner turbulence. The rewards ...
Views: 7928(2 votes) - 8 Ways to stay positive amidst adversity - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Stephanie TreasureIt’s inevitable that when you are on the road less travelled, trying to achieve your goals, starting a new business, career or family, you will get hit by adversity. Its life! It has its ups and downs, we all know that. But how you react to these adversities is what sets you apart from the ...
Views: 7510(3 votes) - 10 Simple Steps to Self-Improvement - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Brenda Crawford-BeeWhen you came to the 40-year stage in your life, you will suddenly realize many things. You get to ask yourself questions. How will it be when I get to the end of my life? How do I feel about the life I lived? Then someone gave you some self improvement articles while telling you that it is ...
Views: 7264(7 votes) - We Cannot Direct the Wind but We Can Adjust Our Sails - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from Gayle LaSalleI first saw this quote at a friend’s house several years ago. I don’t know who said it but it’s one of those things that you don’t think much about, at the time, but it keeps coming back to you. For me it was reoccurring as I’ve had to adjust to events that were beyond my control. Some were ...
Views: 7198(3 votes) - Get Inspired with 10 Powerful Tony Robbins Quotes - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Anthony RobbinsAnthony Robbins is an authority on the psychology of leadership, negotiations, organizational turnaround, and peak performance. He has impacted the lives of nearly 50 million people from 80 countries with his public speaking engagements and live appearances, along with his audiotape products and ...
Views: 7077(4 votes) - How To Use Your Faith To Move Mountains - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2008 from Jimmy RoosMost people believe that faith is something powerful to have and that by having faith they can accomplish great things. However they think that in order to accomplish great things they need to have more faith then they currently have. Jesus' disciples thought so too, hence their request to him ...
Views: 7060 - Graduation Speech to Follow Your Dreams - Unlocking Your Rubber Room - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Perry BinderBook Excerpt: Graduation Speech Unlocking Your Rubber Room © 2009 Perry Binder LLC http://www.YourRubberRoom.com When I participate in graduation ceremonies, I often imagine delivering my own speech to the graduates, as if I were the commencement speaker: Good morning Chancellor, ...
Views: 7023(5 votes) - Lessons of a Torn Hamstring - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMANAbout 11 years ago, this weekend warrior participated in a good old fashioned Sunday morning touch football game. As I extended my left leg, outstretched to defend a receiver from catching the ball, I felt a pop in my left hamstring. I came away limping, unable to put any pressure on it. With ...
Views: 6948(2 votes) - Gandhi and Christ: What Did Jesus Mean to Gandhi? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Gandhi and Christ: What Did Jesus Mean to Gandhi? Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Gandhi, Jesus, Christianity, faith, peace, pursuit of peace, beliefs, spiritual, spiritual unity, religion, unity of religion/s, spiritual growth Web Sites: ...
Views: 6847 - HEALTH WEALTH SUCCESS BLESSINGS: May you be blessed with Health, Wealth, Success - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieHEALTH B: Blessing your health and the health of your loved ones and all humanity is one of the best things you can do. Not only will you feel better doing this, you will make a positive contribution to your well-being and those around you. L: Lazing away the weekend is well-deserved downtime ...
Views: 6767(2 votes) - Learn How to Be Meek from the Meekest Person Ever Lived - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionDo you give to everyone what you owe? Do you give respect to whom respect is due and honor to whom honor? (Romans 13:7, WEB) When we rise from our seats to greet a newcomer, help an elderly person across the street, care for our parents when they are in need, and abide by the laws of our ...
Views: 6533 - What Does Christmas and The Holiday Season Mean to You? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Eva GregoryBlack Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, marks the beginning of the Holiday Season. What does this mean? For some it can have religious meaning as the birth of a savior, while for others of the Jewish faith it can represent Hanukah or the "Festival of the Lights." For those of African descent ...
Views: 6392 - BEING OKAY WITH BEING AVERAGE - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from William CottringerBEING OKAY WITH BEING AVERAGE By Bill Cottringer “Ain’t no man can avoid being born average, but there ain’t no man got to be common. ~Satchel Page. In reality, the great majority of people fall within the “average” range of the so-called Bell Curve. Most people are average in ...
Views: 6274(6 votes) - SYMBOLISM IN YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from AHONU & Aingeal RoseThis article is for those of you who are interested in increasing your daily awareness of the symbolism in your 3D life and how it relates to what you are creating beneath the level of your conscious awareness. This SYMBOLISM is the direct result of the process of ASSOCIATION that you make ...
Views: 6137 - The Essence Of Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2017 from Mercedes Oestermann van EssenThe Essence Of Happiness whether we are rich or poor, educated or uneducated, whatever our nationality, color, social status or ideology may be, the purpose of our lives is to be happy His Holiness The Dalai Lama This simple and beautiful statement sums up ...
Views: 6098 - A "Review" of 'The Choice' by Og Mandino - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: A "Review" of 'The Choice' by Og Mandino Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Key words: 'The Choice', Og Mandino, book "reviews", inspirational books, good books. Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at craiglock.wordpress.com and ...
Views: 6059 - Easy Energy Meditation to Find Your Center - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Rebecca SheldonEverything in this world is made of energy. The computer in front of you, the chair you are sitting on, your very own body are all examples of energy. In our western society, we are often not taught about our system, let alone how to work with it for our own well-being. This easy energy exercise ...
Views: 5933 - Drink Healthy Champagne! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Patrick Driessen"I had taken two finger-bowls of champagne, and the scene had changed before my eyes into something significant, elemental, and profound.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald My Life Lesson #37 is: ‘Drink Champagne for no reason at all’ (http://tinyurl.com/c5nxmx). The history behind this life lessons is ...
Views: 5845(7 votes) - Five Roads to Self Discovery . . . How to Find Your Road - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from WEE DILTSWebster defines Self Discovery as the act or process of achieving self-knowledge. Further, he defines Self Help as the action or process of bettering oneself or overcoming one's problems. Both are all about changing oneself. It’s all about finding ways to change your life. I love this quote ...
Views: 5719(2 votes) - 7 Tips For Effective Journaling - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Kimberley CohenDo you write in a journal on a regular basis? There is no right or wrong approach to journaling, but there are ways that are more effective and helpful to you. What's important about journaling, is not that you follow a certain criteria, but rather that you are writing on a consistent ...
Views: 5678 - How to get out of a Sales Slump- the 4 "R"s - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2011 from Doug Grady“You’re ridin’ high in April, shot down in May.” –Frank Sinatra If you are reading this you are likely in one now currently or are remembering a time when you were. The dreaded sales slump. It happens- even to the best of us. Sales can be a hero to zero business. The highs can be heavenly ...
Views: 5677(1 vote) - Life's Defining Moments - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Anyaa H'redullaWhat prompts a defining moment in life? Are we always aware of its significance? Some events are definitely easier to identify than others, such as a marriage, or the birth of a child. Others are less obvious. Take an innocent thought I happened to think more than twenty years ago. I was ...
Views: 5574 - Two brothers love each other more than they love themselves. The ultimate love story - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieThe true essence of love – when we want something as good or better than we wish for ourselves. TWO PEAS IN A POD Two brothers were orphaned when they were youngsters. They were farmers and worked together on their family farm. Years later the elder brother married and had a family with two ...
Views: 5561 - DRAWING LUCK TO YOU: Five sure-fire ways to be luckier - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieLUCKY BREAKS Luck may or may not be a random thing: Some people are just plain luckier than others period. However, for all of us, we can increase the amount of luck in our lives. FIVE MENTAL APPROACHES TO BE MORE LUCKY 1. If you want to be more lucky, you have to believe that there is ...
Views: 5504 - Blissful Blessings: May you be blessed with friends, smiles and all the blessings of the universe. - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieTHE BLESSING OF FRIENDSHIP B: Blessed beyond compare are we when we have beautiful friends. Beside me, I feel so blessed, loved and cared for. Friends certainly bless our lives and are a blessing. L: Loving thoughts are all I feel for my friends. Loving ways are the hallmarks of great ...
Views: 5500 - Recognizing God's Blessings - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Brenda Crawford-BeeI often recognize God’s blessings after the fact, because for me, it’s a lot harder to see the blessings while in the throes of any particular challenge. Over the past year, my experiences were often distressing and overwhelming. At times, I even doubted that I could endure another day of ...
Views: 5481 - Create your own angel cards - A fun way to connect with your angels. - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Dr Kelli - The Angel Whisperer®Create your own angel cards - A fun way to connect with your angels. A wonderful divine creative endeavor is to make your own angel cards. It helps you connect with the angels and renews your spiritual connection. This is really quite easy and fun. As you begin connecting with your angels ...
Views: 5472(9 votes) - What Inspires You? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Terrianne SmallIf you’re anything like me then you often see yourself somewhat contented with your life the way things are, but often you look around you and dream of what your life would be if only you did things a little differently. We all aspire for something deeper and more meaningful. To fulfill your ...
Views: 5413(10 votes) - Inspirational Sayings & Poems about Personal Development - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Tom CramerSo, you want to find your success in life. You have officially taken the first step on your journey to self improvement. Simply by taking the few minutes to read this article shows that you plan to make your life better for yourself and your family. Many people say that they want to become ...
Views: 5381(1 vote) - Get Inspired with 10 Powerful Mitch Albom Quotes - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Mitch AlbomMitch Albom is a best-selling author, television commentator, newspaper columnist, and radio host. The Mitch Albom Show—nationally syndicated for ABC radio—combines wit, opinion, news, and music with big name interviews. Mitch has written several books, including Tuesdays with Morrie, which is ...
Views: 5332(2 votes) - "Example of not giving up" - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Robert ComraddExample of not giving up When I worked at a tire manufacturing plant, I had a friend who started a business selling clothes. He had worked at the tire plant for years. He contributed to his 401k and saved a percentage of his take-home pay to finance his future business. For his privacy, I ...
Views: 5291(2 votes) - I Will Change The World for You! (Inspiring Love Poem) - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Danish AhmedI Will Change The World for You Different perspectives I will share with you. You will get to know you. In yourself you will see what you did not see before. In the world you will create what you were meant for. Choice flows like a magic carpet Because the freedom is in your ...
Views: 5220(2 votes) - 3 lessons we can learn from a Butterfly - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Lais StephanHello, my name is Tinksy. I’m an amazingly beautiful and joyful butterfly. I was told my wings are colourful and bright and that it’s a true joy to watch me fly gracefully from flower to flower. However, I haven’t always been like this. Let me tell you something about my long journey... I ...
Views: 5185(1 vote) - What is Greatness? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Joel Bryant, Ed.D.Greatness is simply rising to the occasion to meet the needs of the moment -- whatever they are. Ideally it is executing with accurate perception what is needed in the moment. Thus accurate perception and not heroic action is what makes the great great and the moment memorable. To the frantic ...
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