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- Are You Fulfilling the King's Mandate? Here Are Tips to Get You Going! - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionImagine your best friend has just invited you to his wedding, and told you to invite everyone you know to the special event. Those who hear of the event will be the ones who are lucky enough to attend it. If you do not share this good news, you will be guilty of not obeying the order. So it ...
Views: 4655(7 votes) - The Past Does Not Equal the Future - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Louise GoddardMany people are going through tough times. I'd like to say to those people: whatever is happening now is only your current reality - the residue of past thoughts, feelings, actions, events... With the speed of an email or a phone call, things can turn around for you -tomorrow, in a week, in a ...
Views: 3769(11 votes) - A Messenger From Spirit - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Jean TindleI spent almost a month in Tucson recently at the Gem Show. Behind the apartment complex where I stayed was a small expanse of desert. I was staying there with my partner Scoop and a good friend. My friend went out in the mornings to say prayers in the desert and meditate in nature. Sometimes ...
Views: 1395(4 votes) - A Seemingly Silly Tale - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Louise GoddardOnce upon a time, there were two squirrels scurrying around in front of a farmhouse. One was on top of a mound of snow and other was below in some tractor tracks. One called down to the other, ‘Why don’t you come up here? There’s more food and you can meet lots of other squirrels!” From below ...
Views: 1513(12 votes) - Beautiful and Courageous You - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Harold BeckerYou are a wonderfully divine expression of all that is good. You are the hope of the world because you carry hope in your heart. You dream of a better life for yourself and others because you know that it is possible. You have come here for this very purpose – to add your distinctive thread to ...
Views: 2301(4 votes) - Becoming an Everyday Hero - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Sue DolanHave you ever dreamed of being a hero? Raise your hand! Come on, don’t be shy. . . ‘fess up! Doesn’t everyone at some point or other in their lives aspire to be a hero, even if it might be to accomplish just one huge, glorious feat of goodness? Who hasn’t had a daydream about ...
Views: 1609(4 votes) - CranioSacral Therapists - Lessons From an Instant Manifestation - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Sharon DesjarlaisManifesting is all the rage these days. It seems you can't turn a corner without tripping over one more Law of Attraction expert advising you to imagine yourself there NOW, keep the vision planted in your mind and prepare for your success. Don't get me wrong. There's a lot of truth to that. ...
Views: 1278(4 votes) - From Good to Great - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Denise AllenThere is a difference between being just good and being really great. Think about the things you are good at. Now, take that image of what you do well and imagine yourself as the ABSOLUTE BEST at it. When people speak of you, they use words like “legendary,” “once-in-a-lifetime,” and ...
Views: 917(4 votes) - Happy New Moment! - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Maria PortasSo it is 2010! What I love about a new year, is just that! That we acknowledge it is new, we can claim it to start afresh. For me, it gives me permission to wipe everything clean, to start with a blank canvas. To expect great people and situations to enter my life, and to also expect the best ...
Views: 1266(4 votes) - How Giving Back Can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI grew up in the South. As a result of that I helped my mom make a lot of casseroles and salads for those who were sick and in need. It was just what you did. We belonged to a Presbyterian church and every Sunday we picked up Mrs. Browman, a woman who lived to be 100, every week so she could ...
Views: 1595(4 votes) - How to Live an Authentic Life - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Elsabe SmitAre you living an authentic life? How would you know where to find the answer to this question? Frank Joseph said “Following a vocation, that inner call, is not self-indulgence or an excuse for laziness. Doing what one really wants to do is hard work, but it is self-fulfilling as nothing ...
Views: 1539(4 votes) - Life Can Be Fantastic: Your Joy is Your Power - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Tama KievesI am committed to allowing myself to receive more freaking goodness than I can imagine. To start with, I am going to know that, independent of anyone else's predictions or convictions, my life can be fantastic. I am going to stop calling negativity and limitation "realism." I'm going to just ...
Views: 953(4 votes) - Life Lessons from My Two Year Old - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Amy AhlersMy firecracker of a daughter, Annabella AKA Bella, is turning two on September 4th. I must say I marvel at her energy, her zest, and her strong will. This phase of parenting is often referred to as the "terrible twos", but I must say, this stage has been a profound teacher for me. I am learning ...
Views: 2193(4 votes) - Living with Power in the Present -- Lessons from Nature - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Dr. Mary Beth FordNature is an eloquent teacher. We learn from nature the power of living in the present. Time alone in nature helps us calm a jittery mind and pay attention to the moment. It restores our inner peace. We deepen our experience of the Divine. We feel a sense of expansion beyond the ordinary ...
Views: 2515(4 votes) - No limitation - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from AGHORUNSE HENRYNo limitation There is no dry place or dry land except a dry head, nor is there a dry season except a dry mind. Dr. Henry Aghorunse There is no limitation, restriction, hereditary or genetic factors that are so strong enough to stop you to your placement in life. Whatever might be the ...
Views: 1394(4 votes) - Objectified - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI took two of my sons to see the new documentary on industrial design: Objectified. (Yes, that would be a big night out for the Pieris.) It was created by Gary Hustwit, who also created a scintillating (I am dead serious) film on type design, called Helvetica. You don’t have to be design ...
Views: 724(4 votes) - Our Happiness Level - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanI was listening to Hay House Radio yesterday, and the host was talking about how our happiness levels could be measured by averaging the happiness levels of our top few friends. I found this so interesting and also very eye opening. It's so important to surround ourselves with positive, ...
Views: 1261(4 votes) - The 7 Steps to Creating Powerful Affirmations - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Powerteam InternationalSuccessful people have successful affirmations running through their heads all day. Follow these steps to create affirmations to lead you to your access. 1. Know the Goal Tune your focus into where you want to be, not where you are. You reap what you sow, so if you are planting thoughts of ...
Views: 1263(4 votes) - The Wisdom of Sharing - Stone Soup - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere are many variations on the story of stone soup, but they all involve a traveler coming into a town beset by famine. The inhabitants try to discourage the traveler from staying, fearing he wants them to give him food. They tell him in no uncertain terms that there’s no food anywhere to be ...
Views: 921(4 votes) - What do you choose? Memoirs from Celebrate Your Life, Chicago - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt has been three days since I left the amazing Celebrate Your Life Event http://www.celebrateyourlife.org in Chicago. As I departed I left an old piece of me there and brought with me a new amazing spirit, a spirit more full of love, joy and light than ever before. I am changed and now choose ...
Views: 989(4 votes) - What’s Your Sauce? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Will MarreYesterday I went to a funeral. Mary was the 94 year-old grandmother-in-law of one of my best friends, Michael. Mary is a fearless soul that left a big impression by simply being herself. Her life was the great American Dream. Italian immigrant. Little education. Came to San Diego from ...
Views: 1068(4 votes) - You Know You’re Broke When... - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Daniel HerznerDoes the name Jeff Foxworthy sound familiar to you? He’s host of the show “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” He gained his original fame as a standup comic using his signature one liners which started with the phrase, “you know you’re a redneck when...” I hope Mr Foxworthy won’t mind if I ...
Views: 1636(4 votes) - Your Divine Assignment: Doing the Work You Love - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Tama Kieves(this piece originally appeared in the Omega Institute's online publication) When I had my career melt-down and fled the life of being an elite-law-firm-corporate-lawyer, (an honors graduate of Harvard Law School) I thought I was changing careers. I had no idea I was changing my definition of ...
Views: 2255(4 votes) - HOW TO ASK YOUR INTUITION AND GET RESULTS - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jim WawroDo you know how to call on your own intuition whenever you need it? Are you creative? Your Creative Solutions Many people quickly dismiss the thought that they are creative or that they can receive a useful insight just by calling on their own intuition whenever they need it. But those ...
Views: 2351(5 votes) - 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: 1921(6 votes) - Inspirational Mother Dove – Nature versus Nurture - How to be a Good Mom - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbAll of us long for a loving mother. Many of you may feel like abandoned children, having grown up with mothers who did not cater to your needs properly. Therefore, you may be continually searching for nurturing from others. Some of you may even be mothers yourself, and are struggling with your ...
Views: 2299(6 votes) - The Heart of Transformation - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Glenn BergerHow do we change? Change takes one tiny step, but to take that one step can require a journey of a thousand miles. So many of us can dream of the life we want to have and the person we want to be. It can be especially frustrating when we get to the stage in our adventure where we ...
Views: 1473(6 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: 7395(7 votes) - 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: 1895(1 vote) - The Art of Creative Flow and Inspiration - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jim CamutIn many moments of our lives we desperately need inspiration and creativity. We need a flow of knew ideas to open up new opportunities or create novel solutions to persisting problems? So where do you tap into this flow of inspiration and creativity? And what is formula to find it? Have you ...
Views: 1019(3 votes) - The Seven Steps to Abundance (from 'Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness') - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Seven Steps to Abundance (from 'Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness') Author: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Spiritual, Inspiration, Empowerment, Success, Success Principles, Personal Growth, Self Help, Motivation, Mind, Mind Control, Mindpower, books, self help ...
Views: 1176(2 votes) - What Each ONE of Us Can Learn From the Character and Life of Jesus - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Craig Lock"We share what we know, so that we all may grow." * WHAT CAN EACH ONE OF US LEARN FROM THE CHARACTER AND LIFE OF JESUS Here are some points/characteristics on the "person", that was/is Jesus that I've collected, as I've studied his life. No matter whether ...
Views: 832(1 vote) - *** The Key to Creative Flow: Learn the Four C’s to Enhance Your Creativity - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteJust as learning your ABC’s are fundamental to a basic education, learning the Four C’s of Creativity are essential to life as a powerful and deliberate creator of your art and your life experience. If you are not living a life abundant with new inspiration and enthusiasm for your creative ...
Views: 1787(1 vote) - ***Creating Infinite Possibilities - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Karen Mehringer, MA“Don't waste life in doubts and fears; spend yourself on the work before you, well assured that the right performance of this hour's duties will be the best preparation for the hours and ages that will follow it.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson There is a tendency when catastrophic events happen for ...
Views: 2163(1 vote) - 10 Small Ways Intent Has Changed My Life: A List - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHere at Intent.com, we are bombarded with tons of great advice from great people. How many of them actually stick in your head and become a permanent part of your everyday life? Here are ten small things I started doing from being a part of the Intent community. I hope they also inspire you ...
Views: 638(1 vote) - 14 Simple Statements That Can Change Your Perspective on Life - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Scott MilfordDid you know that you can make your life better simply by thinking? Do you realize that by reading some very basic ideas, placed in a certain order, you can raise your awareness, charge up your motivation, and even totally change your life. Your beliefs are powerful. Your thoughts can take you ...
Views: 2395(3 votes) - 30 Days of Gratitude - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from Julie BoyerMany of us understand how powerful daily gratitude is, but few of us are able to maintain daily gratitude habits through life’s up and downs. Julie Boyer’s new book, 30 Days of Gratitude, teaches us how to create a foundation of daily gratitude in our lives. This book offers insightful tips and ...
Views: 1494(1 vote) - 40 Days to a Better Me: Day 05 "Have Fun" - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Daniel Toops40 Days to a Better Me—Day 05—Have Fun When I was a boy living in the strange and distant land of Indiana, my summers were filled with the traditional family ritual of camping. Each summer we would trek to Brown County State Park, throw up a couple tents and spend a week or two there. And, I ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - 40 Days to a Better Me: Day 08--Get Inspiration - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Daniel Toops40 Days to a Better Me: Day 08—Get Inspiration In an attempt to sell everything from dog food to cosmetics, we are inundated with a constant barrage of marketing. Advertising tells us that real luxury is driving this particular car. The magazine ads tell us that the fragrance they are ...
Views: 1328(1 vote) - 5 Affirmation Starters You Need To Know To Make Them Work! - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Claire McGee"I think I can. I think I can." Those are the immortal words of the Little Engine That Could, the train locomotive from the children's story who against all odds pulled his heavy load over the mountain. Those words were his affirmation to himself that pushed him to keep trying until he finally ...
Views: 3527(5 votes) - 5 Ways to Connect to Your Inner Wisdom - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Joanna LindenbaumIn our Modern World, life can get really busy and really fast. We spend a lot of time and energy running around, and also place a lot of importance on our left brains - our rational minds. Despite all this, somewhere, deep in our souls, we know the importance of slowing down and connecting to ...
Views: 1762(2 votes) - 7 Keys to living with Intention, Meaning and Purpose - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2018 from Christiana StarAre you living life or is life living you? Do external events or people push you into a negative state difficult to escape from? Or is it you who determines your experience of life? What happens in life cannot be controlled. Many things in life are imposed on you whether you like it or not. ...
Views: 1795(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: 1910(1 vote) - 8 Signs That You Are Avoiding "YOU"... - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHere are 8 signs that you're in reaction...you're moving away from a feeling or experience rather than moving toward wholeness in that moment: 1. You’re suffering. Your motivation is to get away from the pain or discomfort - whether it is physical or emotional - not because you’ve ...
Views: 856(4 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: 7623(3 votes) - 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: 3187(1 vote) - A Call To Action - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Luminessa EnjaraThe time has rapidly approached us when we can no longer expect that the Earth changes may not effect the area you live in. The time has come for us to choose how we will respond and act as spiritual masters. Recently, a trusted friend and spiritual teacher sent several predictions regarding ...
Views: 1494(1 vote) - A Great Teacher: Living Like Water - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe journey of water as it flows upon the earth can be a mirror of our own paths through life. Water begins its residence on earth as it falls from the sky or melts from ice and streams down a mountain into a tributary or stream. In the same way, we come into the world and begin our lives on ...
Views: 801(1 vote) - A Message of Light - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"Light! More light!" howled Goethe before he died. Dear Loved Ones, You have been called to be who you are -- the whole luminous light. No one can dim your light when you are fully present to the depth and breadth of it. No one can say no to a light so bright. No one can deny who you are ...
Views: 864(1 vote) - 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 ...
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