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- "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: 1734 - Go Orders - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Jennifer McLeodYou may have heard in the media recently that people who are suspected of abusing their partner could be removed from there homes by the police. This is part of the government’s proposals to manage the rising domestic violence situation in the UK. The government will be implementing its Domestic ...
Views: 1734(1 vote) - Choosing the Best Career Path for You - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Maria KhalifeThe progress of our soul is like a perfect poem. It has an infinite idea which once realized makes all movements full of meaning and joy. But if we detach its movements from that ultimate idea, if we do not see the infinite rest and only see the infinite motion, then existence appears to us a ...
Views: 1732 - 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 ...
Views: 1732 - 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: 1732 - Ten Past Four in the Morning ... - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2009 from Michelle Roberton - JonesTen past four in the morning. Awake again! The Angels using this space of silence to speak with me - "write" they say. I ask what they wish for me to write about. They reply "the dog." And I don't think they mean Lulu *smile*. The dog is a reflection of our self value, how we treat ourselves ...
Views: 1732 - 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: 1730(2 votes) - Do you Complain about being too Busy? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2013 from Merna Throne, M.S.Busy-ness has been a common topic to discuss amongst people as well as my coaching clients and it often is a complaint to many others. Do you complain about being too busy in life? I know I have and mostly I simply THRIVE when I am, so you can only imagine what it was like for me to be so ...
Views: 1730(1 vote) - Owning Your Mastery – Now is the Time! - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Dr Kelli - The Angel Whisperer®This year is a master number 11 and as such we are coming into our own mastery this year, dear ones. A time to release and let go of all unnecessary items, past issues or anything that may be holding your vibration in a lower frequency. This year’s masters vibration has a lot of people wondering ...
Views: 1730(8 votes) - This Is Not A Diet Book - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Estelle GoldsteinWARNING: Don’t spend hundreds of dollars on diet or exercise programs that seem to work for everybody but you until you read this important information I have to tell you. I Lost Over Half My Body Mass WITHOUT Diet, Exercise, Drugs Or Surgery And I Am Going To Tell You How! By Estelle Toby ...
Views: 1729 - Karen Salmansohn - A Prime Example of Authorship BrandingOnline - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2016 from Zac JohnsonThe internet has made the process of being an author both easy and quite difficult. The process is now much easier due to the fact that anyone can start a website or blog and start writing online. It's also seen as being easier, simply because Amazon.com now makes it possible for anyone to ...
Views: 1728 - Love Story – Experience of love - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieMARVELOUS MYSTERY OF LOVE For a long time I have been dwelled in understanding this mystery. FAHM O SHAOOR Really love is beyond all the so-called fahm o shaoor. Fahm o shaoor means the realizing of wiseness in Urdu. It means the realization of wiseness or in this case a greater ...
Views: 1728 - An Act Of Kindness - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Ton PascalBy Ton Pascal My personal philosophy is that an act of kindness a day will keep the evil spirits away. An act of kindness is a positive affirmation and attitude that will not only change your perception of the world, but also that of the person who receives the kindness- Kindness goes hand ...
Views: 1727(1 vote) - Trust yourself: every heart vibrates to its own string - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Lena ChenI used to seek answers and guidance from all kinds of external sources. I spent a lot of money going for workshops, healing sessions, and I spent a lot of time reading books on spirituality and self-help. Undoubtedly, those resources played a great part in contributing to my growth as a ...
Views: 1727 - 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: 1727 - Discovery Your Strengths - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaSome time in the process of the transition from the old you to the new you, a truly miraculous thing happens. I call it the manifestation of your new strengths. When I first came across this concept I couldn’t imagine me having new strengths. The reason is because we tend to think of ...
Views: 1726 - Gratitude Is An Attitude - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Gerri D Smith"Be content with such things as ye have." - Hebrews 13:5 Be grateful for what you have now, and more of the same will be attracted to you. Gratitude is a feeling that is worthy of constant practice. Life is easier, happier and more rewarding when you give thanks for all things, good and ...
Views: 1726 - Letter to A Discouraged Boy - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Terri Marie(I wrote this letter while I was writing my hero columns to a boy who had just been badly burned and was very discouraged.) Dear Precious One, My friend told me what happened to you. That must have really hurt and I'm sure you have been wondering why all this has happened to you. ...
Views: 1726(1 vote) - 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: 1723 - The Best Way To Love - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from William CottringerThe Best Way To Love By Bill Cottringer “Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.” The ...
Views: 1722(1 vote) - Anxiety & Inspiration - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Jonathan M FlaksI kicked off the first session of a series of teleseminars I call “Monday Morning Mini-Motivational Meetings,” or M5 for short. The purpose of M5 is to spend 15 minutes – no more, no less – getting people excited and amped up for the week so they can be more productive, positive, and focused in ...
Views: 1720(2 votes) - From Hole to Whole: The Strength to Believe - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Troy EvansFrom Hole to Whole On March 20, 1992 I was convicted of five armed bank robberies, over a six-month crime spree when I was 28 years old. I was sentenced to 157 months, thirteen years and one month behind the razor wire of a Federal Correctional Institution in Florence, Colorado. The same ...
Views: 1720 - How the Angels Taught Me to be Positive - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Lily GraceWhat you are about to read, is my translation of some conversations I’ve had with the Angels. For much of my life I encountered some very negative experiences and people. There are some people and situations you simply must deal with in life, some you cannot walk away from, for at least a ...
Views: 1719(1 vote) - How to please your child: Trends in Children Literature? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from Alexia WolkerTrends in Children Literature In a recently published statement, president of Scholastic Book Clubs, Judy Newman, notes that the company's policy is focused on understanding and forecasting future development trends in the field of children's literature. It is this basis that allows the firm ...
Views: 1719(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: 1719(1 vote) - Introducing... Star Wars mindfulness! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2017 from Andy KayLike any other pre-90’s kid with a beating heart, I love the classic Star Wars mythology. Now, with the obvious out of the way, you’re probably wondering what Star Wars mindfulness is all about. In fact, how are the two things related at all? If nothing else, you’ve at least heard of Star ...
Views: 1719 - The Advancement of Women over the Last 100 Years - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Dustin T.The role of women in cultures around the world has always been extremely important, but this role was put in an inferior place for thousands and thousands of years. It doesn't matter which ancient culture you take a look at, you will find that women were thought of as inferior to men in ...
Views: 1719 - 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: 1719 - Has Education Today Become a By-Word for Our Indoctrination? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2016 from Christopher EvansIt was Albert Einstein who once had this to say about education, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” The education system remains an exercise in micro-management that provokes memories of the ...
Views: 1717 - Constructive Versus Good - Understanding the Terminology in Order to Fully Realize Your Spiritual Being - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Cindy L. HerbMany of us choose to live by certain attributes of love, understanding, compassion, honor, honesty and humility. However, some people regard these attributes as good while others choose to call them constructive. Is there a difference, and if so, what is it? It may be beneficial to understand ...
Views: 1716(4 votes) - Enjoying Enjoyment! - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Larry CraneWow! Just thinking about “enjoying enjoyment” sounds delightful. The definition of enjoyment includes these proposed meanings: freedom from want and distress; consciousness of the good order of things; assurance of one’s place in the universe or society; and so forth. Associated emotions ...
Views: 1716(2 votes) - 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: 1715 - Blessings - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Michelle GottliebHow often do you stop and count your blessings? Once a day? Once a month? Never? We need to be aware of how much we have to be thankful for. Can you stand up every morning without pain? What a blessing! Do you have two legs to stand on? Do you have a roof over your head and food in your ...
Views: 1713(6 votes) - Create An Amazing Space For Yourself- 5 Tips - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Maria MartinezCreate an Amazing Space for Yourself! I am one of those individuals that find it necessary to live in an inspiring space. I don’t necessarily mean expensive, as I have met many talented people that are able to create spaces with limited budgets. In reality, what I am proposing is that we ...
Views: 1712(1 vote) - Lesson 7 of 10 Life Lessons on How to Find Your Why NOW & Achieve Ultimate Success - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2014 from John Di LemmeLesson 7 The Growing Why Your Why is a burning desire. It is the driving force that makes you achieve your ultimate goals. As your life progresses and your horizons expand, your Why will also naturally progress. Here’s an important principle: Your Why expands as you grow. With your ...
Views: 1712 - My Story: From Brain Tumor to Pearl! - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Mary BrittainMy Story: From Brain Tumor to Pearl! On February 26, 2006, I was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. I felt as if I was pushed off a tall building and began rapidly falling to the ground. It was “fly or die” time. It was then that I realized the true power of my inner survivor ...
Views: 1712(1 vote) - Tell Stories - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Paul SloaneWe live in a world with information overload. We are flooded with data, facts, statistics and information in all forms. Definitive answers to specific questions are immediately available from search engines on the internet. But people want more than facts. They want understanding. They want ...
Views: 1710 - ***The Importance of Little Things that Inspire Us by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on May 25, 2017 from Judi MoreoSome time back I received this letter from one of my clients. It so touched my heart, I decided to share it with you. I take it out and read it from time to time as it reminds me how important doing little things are in our lives. Dear Judi: My Grandson, Tristen was diagnosed 7 months ...
Views: 1709 - Beating Depression VS Beating Desperation, There Is A Difference - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Daniel HerznerI'll admit; there isn't much I know about how to beat depression. What I do know of it, those who suffer depression find themselves in an almost daily struggle dealing with the affliction. I wish there were words of liberation I could offer those folks...but I don't have any. I'd be remiss if I ...
Views: 1707(2 votes) - Life, Liberty and the Pursuit..... - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 from Tor ConstantinoI got to thinking about the concept of “happiness” the other day and decided that I will no longer pursue it. Don’t get me wrong, the “…pursuit of happiness…” is very quotable, it sounds great and looks great on paper – especially when that paper happens to be the Declaration of Independence, ...
Views: 1707(3 votes) - Give Yourself “Permission” to Fall In Love - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Tylesha JulianoGet your hands in the air…The Weekend is Here!! If you don’t know how much I LOVE weekends then you don’t know me…AT ALL. Weekends are my time to recharge the batteries, annoy my the family and get intimate with my creative side. Now, I typically don’t recommend working on the weekends. ...
Views: 1706(1 vote) - 5 Life Lessons That Mahatma Gandhi Teaches You All - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2018 from Kalyna KapurWhenever you dig Indian History, you will always find one prominent personality. He is none other than Father of India i.e. Mohan Das Karamchand Gandhi. Mahatma Gandhi delivered non-competitive services to the nation that none other can ever do. His entire history is derived within his ...
Views: 1705(1 vote) - Internal Guidance System Transforms Procrastination to Inspired Action - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Sharon BallantineI admit it—I procrastinate. In fact, I seem to have elevated procrastination to an art form. It seems to rule my life at the moment. It made me wonder about inspired action, but as I began to really think about and analyze my apparent paralysis I started to realize some things. Perhaps my ...
Views: 1704 - Lesson 1 of 10 Life Lessons on How to Find Your Why NOW & Achieve Ultimate Success - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2014 from John Di LemmeLesson 1 The Most Important Day of Your Life As life goes on day by day, we all experience challenging days and some really magnificent days, but there’s one day in particular that is more important than any other day of your life. The most important day of your life is your birthday. ...
Views: 1704 - Personal (and Professional) Success Tip: Do Not Do What Mr. Will And The Pizza Man Did - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Daniel St-JeanI’ve got some bad news for you; you won’t get the opportunity to read this incredible book entitled The Stevedore in the White Fedora. This novel, filled to the brim with stirring passages, was going to captivate your imagination and take you on a breathtaking adventure to some of ...
Views: 1704 - Getting Outside Yourself in Journaling - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Mari L. McCarthyJournaling is a practice we can use to get to know ourselves better. For the most part, we thoroughly enjoy the experience, and it leads to greater self-confidence and personal health. There may be times, though, when your journaling seems bogged down in too much You. You realize you're in a ...
Views: 1703(1 vote) - No More New Years Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Sumner Davenport2009 went fast didn't it? How did you do? Each year millions of people have a reaction to the transition of one year to the next. Some people are happy with their results. Others want something to change. Some people exceeded their goals and are excited for their next results. Others are ...
Views: 1703(3 votes) - Forget About the Recession: How to Succeed - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Willie HortonMany people are struggling at present – many have lost their jobs and many who still have jobs have taken a cut in their take home pay. Many small businesses are struggling, unable to access necessary credit from unwilling bankers – and some are going to the wall. But, also, many who are in ...
Views: 1702(5 votes) - Good Grief! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Belinda LamsClearing space typically means something like organizing your garage or clearing the excess activities off of your calendar. These are the kinds of things you get to choose to eliminate. What about those areas you don't get to choose? What about the space created from loss? All ...
Views: 1702 - Do You Lead A "Linear Life?" - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2014 from Rand Golletz"Life is an endless unfolding, and if we wish it to be, an endless process of self-discovery, an endless and unpredictable dialogue between our own potentialities and the life situations in which we find ourselves. By potentialities I mean not just intellectual gifts but the full range of one's ...
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