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- Frugal Living, but with Compassion - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBy Alex Blackwell. The Blackwell family recently passed their own Economic Stimulus Package. The slow economy and resulting recession is playing havoc with our family budget. The rising cost of groceries (I paid over $4 for a box of breakfast cereal last night) is putting a substantial dent ...
Views: 787(1 vote) - Gazing at a Miracle - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSo there I was, caught up in my own thoughts, the week's "to do" list, and the stress of the day, when I looked up. And there, standing just ahead, playing in the mud, making a mud bath for her barbie was my seven year-old niece, Ms. Maia Papaya. She was humming and completely unaware that I ...
Views: 1109(2 votes) - Get Inspired with 10 Powerful Donald Trump Quotes - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2012 from Donald TrumpDonald J. Trump is the very definition of the American success story. He has continually set new standards of excellence while expanding his interests nationally and internationally. Mr. Trump is personally involved in everything that his name represents. This commitment has made him the ...
Views: 4805(2 votes) - Get Inspired--- Surround Yourself With Inspiration! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraDo not just wait for inspiration to simply fall into your lap or come simply knocking on your door! Well, the truth is, you merely cannot wait for things to happen to you. You’ve got to make a great effort to inspire yourself in order to live a vibrant and fulfilling life. And even the most well ...
Views: 843(2 votes) - Get Rid of Those Old, Disempowering Thoughts! - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Peggy McCollIt takes courage and effort to get rid of old, disempowering thoughts and beliefs that hold us back, but it can be done! Not long ago, my late mother was very weak from cancer and lying in a hospital bed. My brother and I were trying to figure out how we might get her outside on a lovely day ...
Views: 2665(4 votes) - Global Unity Or Global Insanity - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Global Unity Or Global Insanity Article Author: Geela Submitted by : Craig Lock (and shared with permission) Article Copyright: Geela Web site: http://www.geela.com Article URL: http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/d/g/global-unity-or-insanity.shtml Publishing ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - HAPPINESS & THE POWER OF YOUR THOUGHTS - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Tania BoutinHave you ever wondered.....”Why can’t things just go easy for me?” How can we be happy when there is so much negativity out there? How do I become happy? Your happiness and unhappiness is created internally. How you feel by way of happiness, fulfillment, satisfaction is not a reflection of your ...
Views: 943(1 vote) - Having Trouble Solving Problems? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonWhen one wishes to solve a problem it is very easy to get tied up in the nuts and bolts of the problem itself and in this way miss out on seeing the overall picture. To solve a problem easily it is important to take a step back and thus begin to look at what is happening from a different angle. ...
Views: 1100(2 votes) - Heal Your Life® Techniques to Change Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Patricia CraneThe work of Louise Hay has transformed the lives of millions! Here are life-changing techniques from her philosophy to empower YOUR life! 1. Be willing to love and accept yourself – no matter what! You don’t need to lose the weight, have the relationship, or anything else first. Start ...
Views: 1714(2 votes) - Hearing with the Ear of God - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhat is it to really listen? When you listen, are you listening to hear something that will confirm or reinforce your own ideas, thoughts, and beliefs? Or are you listening in a way that will allow you to see anew? Listening to discover something new, to find out what is true, is very ...
Views: 703(2 votes) - How Do We Inspire Ourselves to Greatness? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Reggie OdomAre you ready... ...to step into your greatness? Inspiration is not only for a select few. It is available to you. Just as you have amazing potential and the seeds of greatness within you, you have the spiritual gifts and power available to transform this potential of you into the ...
Views: 2411(1 vote) - How Sharp Are Your Goal Antennae? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Lynn MooreRemember when you suddenly had a great idea? Think back. What was it? Do you remember what you did with that great idea (a 'great idea' is a goal in its infancy)? If you grabbed hold of it with both hands and feet and parlayed it into something fulfilling and wondrous, then you probably don't ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - How to Attract Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonI wonder whether you noticed an article by the columnist David Brooks in the New York Times entitled the "Sandra Bullock Trade". It certainly caught my eye as it focuses upon the interactions between personal and professional success with levels of happiness. Over the last few decades much ...
Views: 2845(1 vote) - How to be Happier...by Working for Free! - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI'm sure many people will read a bit of what I have to say and quickly discard it. And why wouldn't they? Our lives are SO busy and there is SO much to do...how would I ever find time to VOLUNTEER? And how could that possible make me a happier person? The answers are simple and are two ...
Views: 623(2 votes) - How To Be Lucky - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Matt KinsellaHave you ever been told you were lucky for something you achieved when actually you worked for it or took risks to get it? I lost count of the times when people that told me I was lucky and they didn't know me or what I had to go through to get where I am. It got to the point where I felt quite ...
Views: 1371(2 votes) - 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: 3112(1 vote) - How To Find Your Burning Desire To Succeed - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Roy EakesDo you have big dreams and goals you want to accomplish? If you are reading this, then the answer is most likely yes. You may have been highly motivated when you started to work toward what you wanted, but now your motivation has waned or even disappeared completely. Perhaps you have not even ...
Views: 3498(2 votes) - How to Live Longer: What You Can Learn From... Orchestra Conductors? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt's true. Orchestra conductors live longer than almost any other group of people by three to seven years. Many great conductors have even led major orchestras into their nineties. There are a number of theories about this... Some contend that the cardiovascular exercise from repetitive ...
Views: 1300(1 vote) - How to Make an AFFIRMATION CONTAINER (and change your life)! - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAn affirmation is a form of auto-suggestion a.k.a. self-hypnosis, in which a statement is made about the future in the present tense, as if it had already happened in the past. Yes, that's right. Repeat, please ... An affirmation is a statement about the future, made in the present, as if it ...
Views: 704(2 votes) - HOW TO MOTIVATE YOURSELF AND MAKE THE MOST OUT OF LIFE EACH DAY - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Dominique Edmond“My goal is always to inspire my readers to want – no, demand – more out of life. After reading this article, you’ll feel encouraged, inspired, and focused. I want you to be empowered to change the world in which you live – empowered to change you!” Getting motivated is challenging alone, ...
Views: 1524(2 votes) - How to Overcome Indecision and Doubt - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2019 from Estra RoellI used to be caught in indecision about nearly everything in my life. I even had a poster in my dorm room in college that was a quote from Harvard professor Harvey Cox: "Not to decide is to decide.” I put it up as kind of a joke about how indecisive I was and my boyfriend at ...
Views: 1295(1 vote) - How to Overcome Shyness - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from John DoidgeHow to overcome shyness? Two tips. Do not be scared of people. If this is easier said than done, use imagination. Firstly, what is shyness? One definition is a feeling of the fear of embarrassment. Perhaps more fully it can be defined as a feeling of apprehension or awkwardness experienced ...
Views: 1187(1 vote) - How to Tap the Power of Thank You - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Joey FaucetteThere may be only one day a year devoted to giving thanks, but expressing thanks year round and doing it well is one of the most profitable business strategies you can have. Numerous studies reveal that when you thank your customers, they spend more money and tell their friends about the ...
Views: 1763(1 vote) - How to Turn the Ordinary into the Extra-ordinary - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Craig LockHOW TO TURN THE ORDINARY INTO THE EXTRA-ORDINARY Tags: Jesus, Jesus Christ, Charles Price, Faith, inspiration, empowerment Here are my notes from Charles Price (Living Truth Ministry 30th August 2009) My Note: Where the term "Him" is used, use whatever term which you use to describe God, ...
Views: 1014(1 vote) - How to Turn Your Weird into Your Wonderful - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Jackie GartmanI always thought I was weird. I felt like an outcast in middle and high school, Girl Scouts, college, and most of my jobs. I still feel weird sometimes. I never felt twelve when I was twelve, I never felt 25 when I was 25, and I don't feel like I'm 48. Whatever those ages are supposed to feel ...
Views: 1079(1 vote) - How Your Style Affects Your Dreams - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen people talk about style, they often mean fashion. Lady Gaga has a stylist. The Jonas Brothers have a stylist. You don't need a stylist. You just need to know what your style is. By style, I mean the way you approach work and life. Are you an outgoing person? Are you on the shy side? What ...
Views: 662(1 vote) - Hypnosis Inspires You - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonMost people these days have seen a stage hypnosis show; you have seen people cluck like chickens, or be convinced that they are a super star or that they are walking on the moon. You have seen people suddenly forget their name, or confuse their shoe for a dog. You have seen people have needles ...
Views: 1236(3 votes) - I Love New York: A Positive Point of View - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Dawn AngierI Love New York: A Positive Point of View On a recent trip to NYC, I had breakfast with a colleague who said something that really made me stop and think. Mike Foster (www.MikeFoster.com) holds the title of the top trainer out of 450 seminar leaders at a major international training ...
Views: 1360(2 votes) - I'm Every Woman! - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Pat MussieuxThis week, we celebrated International Woman's Day – not something I take lightly. I honor, respect and celebrate the women who have 'walked before me' – without whom I would not be living this life of freedom and opportunity. This past weekend, I spoke at the Amazing Woman's Day event in ...
Views: 1522(5 votes) - I've given up shaking hands, forever! - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"I've given up shaking hands, forever!" announced my friend E.Dan. He said it to a small group of friends at a pre-wedding party yesterday. And he meant it. He no long shakes peoples hands. Instead, E.Dan gives hugs. For the past five weeks, he has been retraining himself to not reach out his ...
Views: 823(2 votes) - 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: 1912(2 votes) - In football, you don't always get what you deserve - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Daniel Toops“You don’t always get what you deserve in football” said the announcer as I watched Arsenal get pummeled by Barcelona in the semi-finals of the UEFA champion’s league. Be advised I am speaking from a purely one sided opinion as I am in fact an Arsenal fan. Watching Lionel Messi of Barcelona ...
Views: 2057(1 vote) - Inspiration & Motivation - Similar But Different - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Gian Fiero |One of my favorite movies of all time, Jerry Maguire, features Tom Cruise as an agent with a major sports management firm. He's enthusiastic, successful, a great negotiator and people like him. But it begins to dawn on Jerry that there's something wrong with what he's doing, and not long after a ...
Views: 2163(1 vote) - Inspirational Leadership - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Willie HortonIt only takes one person to believe. That statement is littered across so many texts, over so many centuries - from spiritual literature, to the chronicles of the great explorers and inventors, to the field of professional sport. That belief may sometimes be described as single-mindedness, ...
Views: 2123(5 votes) - Inspirational Tennis - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesI was lucky to get some serious inspiration from sports. I played baseball, but tennis was the sport at which I excelled. There was an annual Labor Day Tournament where, heading into the event, I was the second seed, and my doubles partner—now a tennis pro and the former coach to Andre ...
Views: 920(1 vote) - Inspire Confidence to Become a Leader - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from John DoidgeInspire confidence in others to command respect and loyalty. Developing the self belief and confidence needed to be a leader. One of the best ways to measure success is to look at ourselves through the eyes of others. Are we looked up to? Are we respected? Some of us are leaders, others are ...
Views: 1054(1 vote) - INTUITION TIPS: DISCERNMENT - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jim WawroIntuition is a most valuable guide when it is strong and reliable. But intuition has defied scientific study, perhaps because it is different from the five human senses that are the starting point of scientific inquiry. Great minds - Descartes, Freud, Jung, de Chardin, Jaynes - have struggled to ...
Views: 2623(3 votes) - It's in OUR Hands to Give Peace a Chance - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2009 from Craig LockArticle Title: It's in OUR Hands to Give Peace a Chance" Author: Phwaye Aye Shared (with permission) by: Craig Lock Category/Key Words: Peace, Possibilities for Peace, Inspiration, Phwaye Aye, Hope, Dream, Believe Other Articles are available at: ...
Views: 983(4 votes) - It’s Not Just Another Day - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Frances LucasPsalm 119:4-5 “You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees!” When we wake up in the morning, we possibly think that we would like to do something we don’t have to do. We may wish we could stay in bed another hour or so. ...
Views: 1103(1 vote) - Knowledge to Help Cope with a Health Disaster - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Rachel MadorskyKnowledge of the anatomical and physiological structure of one’s own body leads to the discovery of ways to deliverance through nontraditional healing. Who, besides you, must love yourself and your own body most of all? Your body demands knowledge to help it cope with disaster, and you are ...
Views: 1148(2 votes) - Law of Attraction: Getting Beyond the Negatives of Life - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Beth and Lee McCainOh those little things in life. You know the ones... Washing the car, cleaning up the pet poop, eating a bowl of ice cream, getting through all those daily moments that we all go through. The question is, how are you when it comes to those little things? Do you dread the after breakfast rush ...
Views: 1672(2 votes) - Learning From the Big Picture: Cycle of Life - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs we walk through the world, the people we encounter appear so different from one another. We see babies, old men, pregnant women, and teenaged boys. We know couples on the verge of marriage and lonely widows. We interact with toddlers and the terminally ill. As different as each person seems, ...
Views: 669(1 vote) - Lessons from a Pilot's Daughter - Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Barbara KellyLife coaching is about helping people reach their goals and discover their ability to transform their lives. When life deals us hard knocks, it is easy to react defensively. We may see the problems as external – caused by other people or institutions. In our anger, we magnify our significance. ...
Views: 2252(2 votes) - Lessons from Strictly Come Dancing - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Adele Howell-PryceFor those of you, who like me enjoyed watching "Strictly Come Dancing", the U.K. version this year, I was amazed that there were two important marketing lessons that became obvious to me the longer I watched the series. Now who says watching TV is a waste of time! The first was the ...
Views: 1365(1 vote) - Lessons Learned - Four Years Cancer Free - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Zoe RouthMy colleague Agi asked me recently, "so what have you learned from cancer?" I replied, "I always thought it was about stress - cancer was a lesson on how to avoid stress." But it's become more than that. Cancer has taught me many things. Some I always know and act on. Others I need a kick ...
Views: 1822(1 vote) - Let Yourself Off the Hook - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Esther HartThree and a half years ago I started a business. I was sure that this was my vehicle for creating financial freedom. It’s a good business and I’ve derived great satisfaction from being able to assist people in creating more vibrant health for themselves. Yet, I have not achieved the financial ...
Views: 989(2 votes) - Let's Be Outrageous - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI had a teacher at Cornell, Professor Frederick Marcham, who died in the middle of his 70th year – of teaching. He was 94 years old at the time he died and my mother had been his student too. Prof. Marcham was a cross between Socrates and Merlin because he helped us discover our own answers by ...
Views: 789(2 votes) - Let's Clean This Place Up! - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Dawn AngierLet’s Clean This Place Up! “The world is not to be put in order; the world is order incarnate. It is for us to put ourselves in unison with this order.” —Henry Miller A few years ago, I was the publisher of a magazine called Creating Excellence. We were nearing an important advertising ...
Views: 977(2 votes) - Life as Art: A Creative Adventure - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Constance BarrettMost people don't usually approach life as works of art that they create. While we may learn as children that we should have dreams, we are also warned that the outside world (called circumstances, fate, bad luck, etc.) may keep us from realizing them. These warnings, like a knife scraping ...
Views: 1354(1 vote) - Life on the Other Side - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Lily MarsMany years ago I experienced something incredible, bordering on mind-boggling. I glimpsed and felt what it was like to die and cross over to the other side. In essence, I experienced what mirrored a near death experience (NDE) without any of the trauma or crisis that typically accompanies such ...
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