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- TURN PERSONAL STRUGGLES INTO BOOKS FOR CHILDREN - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Jon BardSuppose you've just gone through a divorce and lost custody of your kids. Or a loved one has recently died of cancer. Or you struggled in school as a child because you have dyslexia. Many writers turn difficult periods in their lives into books for children, hoping to help young readers ...
Views: 1708 - Awaken your Creative Genie - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from WEE DILTSOne of the reasons you stop creative efforts is your feel you are not getting the praise you want from others. Why not consider the praise and growth you get from the Universe? Another reason you stop creating is you think your creation is not as good as others; so what? It’s yours. Stop ...
Views: 1707(2 votes) - Reap the Rewards of Your Efforts - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from Bonnie StrehlowWe find ourselves in the midst of summer with August on the horizon. In many cultures, August is the harvest—the reaping the rewards of what you planted last spring. August is also a time to pause, reflect and refresh. This is the time to slow down a bit, take stock of where you are and ...
Views: 1707 - Respect is the greatest love! Living in a multiracial and multireligious country - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieSelf-preservation or the greatest respect for others I live by the words of Shakespeare – that nothing is good or bad except thinking makes it so. I also believe we need to assess a situation from all angles and not jump to conclusions, or if we do take the time to reflect upon those ...
Views: 1706 - [5-7 of] 7 Motivational Marketing Weapons to Win the Battle Against Fear - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2014 from John Di LemmeMotivational Marketing Weapon #5: Never Again Two of the most powerful words in success language are “never again.” Affirmation #65 is “Never again will I retreat when the enemy of fear attacks my dream.” Never means not ever and at no time. When the enemy of fear knows you will not ...
Views: 1706 - 'No Enemy to Conquer' - a Book (Inspiring) by Michael Henderson - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: 'No Enemy to Conquer' - a Book (Inspiring) by Michael Henderson Submitted by Craig Lock Key words (tags): books, good books, ‘No Enemy to Forgive‘’, Michael Henderson, forgiveness, stories of forgiveness, hope, inspiration, empowerment Web sites: www.michaelhenderson.org.uk/ ...
Views: 1702 - Control the mind. - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2016 from Rahul KapoorTHINK POSITIVE THOUGHTS AND FIGHT FAILURE, ADVISES RAHUL KAPOOR Your mind is not designed to get results. It is just neutral energy which works in the direction that you want it to. For example, if you channelize positive energy your mind makes everything else work and when you lose control of ...
Views: 1702 - Once You Do These 4 Things, You Will Never Feel Frustrated Again - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Maria LawsonImage source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/nature-woman-feet-legs-51397/ Pixa Call it the perils of the modern age, excessive exposure to social media, endless desires and goals, broken relationships or simply a rising apathy and detachment, the story is that, almost all of us feel ...
Views: 1702 - Mastering Goal Achievement - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Bob LancerGoal achievement is really a very simple process: persistently take your best action for what you want until you arrive at your goal. As simple as this seems, very few actually employ the process to achieve really big goals. The key to using the goal achievement process to make your greatest ...
Views: 1699 - Writing and the Creative Imagination - How to Avoid Writer's Block? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Writing and the Creative Imagination - How to Avoid Writer's Block? Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, How to Write Creatively, Writing Hints/Tips, Creative Writing Course,Writing Course, Online Writing Course, Imagination, Creative Imagination ...
Views: 1699 - Loosen the Reins! Is he Crazy? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Sandra Dee Robinson“Loosen the reins up, don’t hold her so tight!” yells my instructor across the arena. “You are absolutely nuts,” the frustrated voice in my head yells back. It takes more than a leap of faith to loosen the grip on the fantastically energetic quarter horse as I am watching the fence posts ...
Views: 1698(2 votes) - Never Give Up - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Krystal KuehnLife can be hard, unfair, painful, and confusing. Sometimes it is overwhelming and we feel defeated. We may face situations that we do not think we can overcome and we just want to give up. We may lose faith and give up on ourselves, on others, and sometimes on life itself. Following are ...
Views: 1698(1 vote) - Step up in Possibility - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Saritza Zambrana"Usually the easy way is the mediocre way" - Donald Trump. And it is true! Now, the easy option is not the same that the simple one. There is a big amount of deep challenges that don't aloud us to stay in the comfort zone or only touch the surface when we are choosing "stay simple". Actually, ...
Views: 1695(2 votes) - Trivializing Training - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2017 from Shohrat ShankarImagine this: Your friend gets a brand new car and invites you for a drive. When you reach his house, you are awestruck at the sight of his brand new car. It’s shiny, black spotless paint is almost blinding and the smell of the interior leather is immensely inviting. You both finally sit in the ...
Views: 1693 - Everything is an experience. There is no such thing as failure. Two Asian entrepreneurs cut to the chase of success - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenziePillars of Success Action, right direction and creation are the drivers underpinning many of the entrepreneurial success stories. For Rehan Allahwalla and Muhammad Nasurallah, vision, passion, garnering experience and service have been the main supports of their entrepreneurial ...
Views: 1690(2 votes) - *** 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: 1688(1 vote) - [4-7 of] 7 Proven Laws of Success to Live a Prosperous Life - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2014 from John Di LemmeSuccess Law #4: Faithful Expectation The atmosphere of faithful expectation is the breeding ground for miracles. The atmosphere of fearful expectation is the breeding ground for misery. Imagine this. A storm is coming, and the clouds start moving in. The sky turns black, and the ...
Views: 1688 - Giving up is for losers - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from Andy KayIf you ever feel like giving up, here’s a little something to think about: What do 100% of everyone who give up have in common? Please read on as you ponder this question. When I claim that ‘giving up is for losers’, I’m not being pretentiously cynical. On the contrary, I’m being as ...
Views: 1685 - Letting Go of Ego Raises Awareness of Impact - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Barbara McDowallHow aware are you of your impact on the people in your world and the world around you? To do no harm (in thought, word, action) is one of the tenets of a number of faith. For that to happen means we must be paying attention and aware, as often as possible, of what those thoughts, words and ...
Views: 1684 - Work Hard, Go to College, Get a Good Job - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Willie HortonThis is the conventional “wisdom” that has been foisted on so many children during their formative years – when we all formed our view of the world, how it works and our place in it. It suggests that hard work will be rewarded and that you have to work hard to be a success. It suggests that ...
Views: 1684(1 vote) - What Is Your Definition Of A Winner? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Lisa ManyonFrom time to time, I send little bursts of inspiration your way. These include short video clips from Simple Truths. I asked you to think about three questions last month and Roger Parker did just that. In fact, I was so impressed with his answers, I’m including them here. But first, here’s a ...
Views: 1683 - To the End of the Rainbow - a New Book by craig lock - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: To the End of the Rainbow - a New Book by craig lock : Tags: (Key words) books, new books, ‘To The End of the Rainbow‘, ‘The End of the Rainbow’, Craig Lock, South Africa, reporter, writer, inspiration, empowerment, words of inspiration and empowerment (enough there ...
Views: 1682 - Lose the Guilt-ridden “Shoulds” for the Magic of “Could” - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2014 from Noelle NelsonThe alarm rings. Too early, much too early. A whole hour early. You know you should get up. You promised yourself you’d start working out. Today’s the day! Huzzah! Yesterday it seemed like such a great idea. You even set out your gym gear, ready to get going first thing. Groan. Aargh! You ...
Views: 1681 - Military Challenge Coins - Recognizing the Dare in Style - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Jenny WatsonGiving away military challenge coins to recognize the dare in style is a very old trend. This is not a new idea. Though military challenge coins are becoming popular with every single day. Since the World War 1, they are here to award the good deeds of brave people on the earth. First, only ...
Views: 1681 - Want the Courage To Reveal the Real You? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Margie Warrell"To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best to make you everybody but yourself means to fight the hardest battle any human being can fight -- and to never stop." -- e.e. cummings Daniel Goleman's research in Emotional Intelligence found that we human beings are wired for ...
Views: 1681 - Your Joy is a Lot Closer Than You Think: Find Your Joy Now - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Donna Marie ThompsonYour Joy is a Lot Closer than You Think: Find Your Joy Now “Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” Abraham Lincoln Sometimes it seems that there isn’t much within our control – but we can control what is playing in our heads. You have the power to experience ...
Views: 1681(2 votes) - The Road Less Travelled – tides of affairs in your life! - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieSHAKESPEAREAN WISDOM IN THE RIVER THAMES The Blessings in every situation – be blessed always. PRIVATE START Life started for me in a private road a stone’s throw away from the tidal wash of the great River Thames. PRIVATE ROADS IN ENGLAND Private roads usually have gates that are ...
Views: 1680 - Get Out There and Just Do It - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Dotun AdewunmiIt doesn't matter what economy exists: Boom or Bust, in the end it comes down to you to prosper. It doesn't matter what time-frame we live in: Modern or Old, ultimately it's your choice, to be. Everything you need, to achieve, is already in you. What makes you succeed in your goals or not, is ...
Views: 1679(1 vote) - MAKE A LIFE THAT IS FIT FOR AN EMPEROR. Seed your life for success - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieFIT FOR A KING Fit for an Emperor, Fit for a King, Fit for a Queen, Fit for a Princess, Fit for a Prince are all expressions that mean that you are making something so good that a member of the royal family would appreciate. Emperors and Kings are associated with the richest, most opulent ...
Views: 1677 - Top sites to download music - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Alvina JenniferFree music is something that every user seeks. It is a search that never ends. There are thousands (if not millions) of websites provide services for free music downloads and video songs download. The best file quality is provided to the users at all time. The following is a list of the best ...
Views: 1677 - "Sport for Peace" - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: "Sport for Peace" Author: Craig Lock Web sites: http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock `http://www.creativekiwis.com and www.lulu.com/craiglock Craig’s blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) is at ...
Views: 1675 - 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: 1674(1 vote) - Brain Injuries: Victory or Survival? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Zeeva International aka Zeeva Natasha ZazhinneSurvival. Are you a survivor? Survival’s crucial. It means we make it. We make it through something others don’t. There’s some kind of glory in being a survivor. We wear our survival like a badge of honor. We join with other survivors to celebrate our survival, to celebrate our making it and ...
Views: 1674(10 votes) - THE PRIZE’: Sharing Some Thoughts from a New Book - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title:THE PRIZE’: Sharing Some Thoughts from a New Book Tags: (Key words) books, new books, ‘The Prize’, Craig Lock, book extracts, inspiration, empowerment, words of inspiration and empowerment (enough there now) Websites: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 ...
Views: 1669 - Dream It! Aim High! Live It! - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Cynthia HatcherThere is an approach to achieve your goals. There are certain principles successful people follow who take their life personally and professionally from level to level. They make sure everyday, in some way they dream it, aim high and live it. One of the first steps is to simply dream it. ...
Views: 1668 - Listening To Your Spirit - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Tracie Grimsley MeyersDo you ever find yourself knowing what to do in a situation yet doing the complete opposite? Or perhaps you are in situations where you do not yet know what to do, but feel you must do something and you must do it immediately. We act in these ways because we are afraid and unwilling to trust ...
Views: 1668(1 vote) - The Healing Power of Children - by Submitted on May 12, 2017 from Rick SaldanChildren remain 'bundles of joy' all over the world. We love their innocence, and their need is our command. But have you every been exposed to their healing powers? You might be thinking that I am out of their minds and possibly am over-influenced by films like Matilda where the little girl had ...
Views: 1668 - The Life and Legacy of Dag Hammarskjold - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Life and Legacy of Dag Hammarskjold Submitted by: Craig Lock Key words: Dag Hammarskjold, autobiography/biography, United Nations, leadership Web Site: nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1961/hammarskjold-bio.html Web sites: ...
Views: 1667 - Are you interested or are you committed? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Lena ChenI was listening to an audio from the Healing with the Masters series (http://www.healingwiththemasters.com/audio.htm) by this guy John Assaraf whom I have never heard of before. I was multi-tasking and didn't hear every word he said, but this question he posed to the listeners called out loudly ...
Views: 1666 - IT IS NOT WHAT YOU SAY BUT HOW YOU SAY IT, THAT MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE! - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieWhat do Helen Keller, a blind boy and you have in common? In common – means things that are the same or similar – things we share. We share this great universe and we are all human beings. If you are able to read this you have your physical sight, while the blind boy and Helen Keller did not ...
Views: 1666 - 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: 1665(2 votes) - The Inspirational Principles of JCKRBBT - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2011 from Danny BaderThe principles of jackrabbit which are used as the foundation for inspiration , humorous, and thought-provoking talks are: Be Still Every day we're bombarded by life emails, meetings, text messages, phone calls and on and on and on. We spent the first nine months of our existence in silence ...
Views: 1665 - What If You Lost Everything? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Judge JI've been pondering this question for some time now. Losing everything, specifically worldly items, is not a fun thing to contemplate, but it does tend to put things into perspective. I've been asking myself if there is more to it than first meets the eye. The answer is a definite ...
Views: 1664(1 vote) - Smart Goal Setting Begins With A Desire - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from TJ PhilpottSmart goal setting begins with having a desire and what's more is that it must be your desire and NOT be that of somebody else! If you intend to be successful achieving your goals then you must first start out on the path to doing so in the right way! For instance if you experience a lack of ...
Views: 1663 - Are you afraid of becoming a super achiever? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Andrew HortonAre you sabotaging your potential, because you are afraid of success or worse, you have never taken the time to find out what success really means to you? Don’t be too hasty to answer this question. I see people all around me all the time that have incredible skill and ability, but they remain ...
Views: 1662(1 vote) - We Are Each Born into This World, Destined for Greatness! - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from John CarinciElton John, one of the finest musicians of all time, was born, Reginald Kenneth Dwight, on March 25, 1947, in England. His father had been a Royal Air Force trumpeter. Elton took up the piano at the age of four, and by age 11 had won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music. In the ...
Views: 1662 - Asian gurus help start ups with more than coffee shop talk! - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieGreat Ideas The greatest challenge to the greatest ideas is how to take your brainchild and make it real. An idea is just a thought – a figment of the imagination. How do we get it out there? We need someone to talk to. Asian Culture In Asia, gurus are revered teachers and masters ...
Views: 1660 - The Best Way to Make Yourself & Others Happy - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Krystal KuehnWe make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. ~Winston Churchill We live in a give-and-take society. When we give, we usually expect to get something in return. But sometimes we give for the sheer joy of giving. We don’t expect anything in return. It just makes us feel ...
Views: 1660(2 votes) - Cut The Anchor Of Past Failures - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Judge JI'd love to tell you that everything that you try to accomplish in life will come easy and be successful. I'd love to tell you that there will never be any impediments to getting what you want in life and that you will always get what you truly deserve. I'd love to tell you that the ...
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