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- Life Will Find a Way - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy 96-year-old grandmother is a vibrant, sharp-minded woman who spent most of her life gardening in her large backyard in Massachusetts, and her significant contributions to the American Hosta Society have earned her over 2,500 results if you Google her name. Many spiritual Teachings tell us ...
Views: 1825(3 votes) - Limiting Beliefs - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from Rebecca EvansIn an episode of the Biggest Loser, the contestants were challenged to run a race. The race wasn’t designed to be a simple undertaking. Each participant was required to wear a special belt. Attached to these belts were weights in increments of the amount of weight they each had lost over the ...
Views: 1872(3 votes) - Listening to Your Body for Guidance - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I was listening to an audio recording of yours ( a series with you and Wayne Dyer) and you were talking about body knowledge and how it comes down to comfort and discomfort. The conversation was around listening to the body and if something's uncomfortable look at what I can do to ...
Views: 555(1 vote) - Livin' in the Moment with Yeah Dave - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI trust any yoga teacher who knows how to make me laugh. And as a self-proclaimed chocoholic, I also trust any yoga teacher who truly believes that chocolate can be used as a gateway for reaching our highest spiritual potential. I had the honor to speak with Intent Voice David Romanelli, more ...
Views: 642(2 votes) - Living from an Open Heart (Video) - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsVideo link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qfey5CmJaBM My life has transformed. I could not have expected this. This is day 67 of season 12 of the 100-day reality challenge. I now invite you to join to live for 100 days from the ...
Views: 733(2 votes) - Long Walk to Freedom, Long Walk (March) to Peace - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Craig LockTitle: Long Walk to Freedom, Long Walk (March) to Peace Shared by: Craig Lock Key words: Peace, pursuit of peace, inspiration, 'words of inspiration', empowerment Web sites: https://www.xinxii.com/adocs.php?aid=16831 and www.longwalktopeace.wordpress.com Craig's blog (with extracts ...
Views: 961(2 votes) - Looking Outside Ourselves - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Jackie GartmanLately, I have been thinking about how many of my clients are attached to and perpetually in search of something outside of themselves... myself included. Whether it is rewards, recognition, money, travel, food, exercise, etc, I’m reminded of what Wayne Dyer says: “There is nothing you want that ...
Views: 804(1 vote) - 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) - Lost Your Identity, Gain Your Freedom - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Kristin EcklundLost Your Identity, Gain Your Freedom! So I had one of those scares this morning - I woke up and ALL of my calendar appointments were gone! It was devastating. I panicked, wondering what I was going to do, and then began the scramble to get it all recovered from my back up. Fortunately, it ...
Views: 1030(2 votes) - Luck and Success - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnWhat is luck? The most accurate definition I know is: “Luck is that moment in time when preparation meets opportunity.” When we are prepared, things go our way. When we are not, things fall apart. The key to having more luck is being better prepared. So what is success? Success is more ...
Views: 1925(1 vote) - Maintaining a Correct Frame of Mind - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from cedric riceLet me clarify exactly what I mean when I talk about a correct frame of mind. When I say correct frame of mind I am referring to whatever frame of mind that it takes to help you get through a bad situation. A correct frame of mind has to be positive. I have heard of stories of people who were ...
Views: 2017(1 vote) - Make Way for a Different Kind of Thinking - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from James KrehbielI distinctly recall when Nathan began seeing me for counseling. He was a skinny, sensitive kid with a big heart. At age 13, he struggled in the midst of a tumultuous custody battle that left emotional scars. My job was to prop him up - to give him hope that things would change for the better ...
Views: 1114(2 votes) - Making a Difference is So Easy - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Ian HendersonIt might sound conceited or arrogant for you to say that you make a difference in the lives of others every day, but it’s true. The real big question is what difference, positive or negative, are you making and to whom? You don’t have to be a global leader like Barack Obama to impact the ...
Views: 1305(2 votes) - Making This World a Better Place - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2009 from Joan LaineAlthough this may not be the appropriate forum for this article, I wish to share a few memories of how Michael Jackson inspired me as a child and was a key role model to me, paving the way for me to believe that anything is possible. When you truly believe in yourself, nothing, nothing stands ...
Views: 1584(1 vote) - Master Your "AHA" Moments - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from WEE DILTSHave you ever had one of those moments when you knew with total clarity the answer to a problem, the direction you needed to go or just a clear realization of who you are and how you fit in the Universe? These are called Moments of Clarity, Epiphanies, or simply “AHA” moments. They hit with ...
Views: 1608(1 vote) - Mom - I Miss you So Much .... - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Abhijit KarAs a young boy school going boy ; my sole purpose in life was to utilize few hours in the afternoon for playing football. However,it was the most difficult task since my mother was very particular about taking rest after school hours ,so that we could freshen up for a great evening in terms ...
Views: 956(1 vote) - MONKEY BLESSINGS: Three lessons from three little monkeys - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieMONKEY BUSINESS Monkeys may be able to do it but can humans? And that is to see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil. Three little monkeys in the form of a small ornament took pride of place in my grandmother’s living room for all of my growing-up years. I was fascinated by it and studied ...
Views: 1404(1 vote) - More Painful: A Bad Breakup or Snowboarding? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSnowboarding is a bit like love. Before working out the kinks and existing, peaceably, in a relationship- with the right mountain or person- you must first experience abject failure, frustration, humiliation, and heartache. I'm not sure why. I didn't make the rules. I'm just relaying ...
Views: 623(1 vote) - MOVING THE POLE! - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Tina CrumpackerSeveral years ago my husband and I went to Hawaii to visit our daughter who lived there with her husband and their little daughter. My son-in-law is in the Navy and they were stationed there. They loved Hawaii and even though they were to be transferred to Jacksonville, FL for three years, I ...
Views: 5001(5 votes) - My Hero: Aimee Mullins - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen I think my life is hard and I want to quit, or just feel sorry for myself, I try to think of people like Aimee Mullins. Who is Aimee Mullins? Aimee is a double leg amputee. She lost both her legs in childhood to a genetic disease. As an adult she is a recognized athlete, model, ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - New Community for Women Empowers the Lives of Women Worldwide - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Cathy TaylorThere is a new community for women that is empowering women's lives across the globe and it's called BraveHeart Women. It is described as "social networking for women with a purpose," this community is built from an inspiring vision of its founder Ellie Drake. This social networking site is ...
Views: 1160(1 vote) - Noah benShea’s Ten Commandments for Tough Times - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsNoah benShea’s Ten Commandments for Tough Times 1. Being broke is not the same as being broken, losing money is not the same as being lost, and finding your balance is not something you can do on a balance sheet. 2. Don’t confuse having less with being less, having more with being ...
Views: 1302(2 votes) - Nothing Could Stop Her! - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Fireflies TeamBethany, who lives in Hawaii, was in grade school when she started her quest to become a professional surfboarder. Surfing is her passion. She spent every available minute in the water, even homeschooling so she would have more time to pursue her goal. When she was 8 years old she entered ...
Views: 843(1 vote) - Obama at Notre Dame: A study in Grace - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMay 17th turned out to be a gray and wet Sunday afternoon as I sat working on the new issue of my e-magazine. Buzzing in the background for the past few days, had been the incessant cacophony of voices discussing the feasibility conferring upon a President, who was pro stem cell research and ...
Views: 650(1 vote) - Objects of Power: Talismans - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor millennia, mankind has found peace and solace in objects of significance. When cleansed and consecrated through ritual, such objects - be they gems, amulets, herbs, or written words - become talismans. A talisman is any item imbued with a specific power by its bearer to serve a specific ...
Views: 660(1 vote) - On a Rocky Road - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Fireflies Team“Come on ma'am... time to move on." Kimball peeked at the park worker through sleepy eyes. The morning songbirds serenaded her as she gathered her bags. The singer drew in a deep cleansing breath and glanced at her watch... only an hour until her shift started at Grady Memorial Hospital in ...
Views: 1042(2 votes) - One Mop and One Bucket: An Inspirational Story - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2009 from Nea Joy JusticeWhat’s your idea of an environment that breeds success? How about an inner city upbringing with all the fixings-- single parent household, substandard education, drugs on every corner, and sleeping on the floor to avoid stray bullets that enter the window? That environment is more likely to be ...
Views: 1756(3 votes) - Ordinary People..Extraordinary Business - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Charlene RashkowOne of the marks of an extraordinary human being is someone who knows what he or she wants and goes after it. They have the courage of their convictions, surround themselves with good people and are not afraid to risk. Based upon that criterion, would you consider yourself an extraordinary ...
Views: 1868(1 vote) - Overweight,Obesity, Chronic Depression, Or Other Illnessesl? - Effective Strategy For Achieving Results - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbHow many of you have experienced something very painful? Have you been too ashamed or guilty to discuss your unpleasant issue with others? If so, why do you think that has been the case? Would you agree that everything we learn in life comes from the teaching of others and our own experiences? ...
Views: 1486(2 votes) - Play the hand that you have been Dealt - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from cedric riceDo you remember the movie titled Forrest Gump. His favorite saying was life is like a box of chocolates. In other words life is full of situations and circumstances but you won’t ever know what they are until the time comes. Life is full of surprises. Some of them are good but many are bad. We ...
Views: 1154(1 vote) - Positive Thinking Quotes: How to Pick the Right Ones for You! - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Suzanne GloverChoosing positive thinking quotes, positive sayings and other encouragement quotes can be fun when you know a few simple tricks to making them fit for you. This article gives you three tips for choosing which positive quotes are good quotes that find happiness inside and are the best ones for ...
Views: 1582(1 vote) - Positive Thinking: Why It Doesn't Work For Everyone - And How It Can Work For You - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Bob LancerEveryone has heard about the power of positive thinking. Filling your mind with inspiring thoughts and exposing yourself to inspirational messages are great keys to personal development and success. And yet, only the very few top performers in any field really apply this age-old wisdom for its ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - Prayer, Faith and Action! - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from JoAnn Youngblood KingI was speaking to someone recently who was going through a rough time. She said "I've been praying and praying and nothing is happening. I don't know what I'm going to do." Prayer is a sincere request to God or an object of worship. Every tradition talks about the importance of prayer. When I ...
Views: 2351(3 votes) - Preoccupy Your Gremlin and Get “Unstuck” - by Submitted on May 01, 2010 from Mary Lee Gannon,Most people have hopes and dreams. Most people understand what it will take to get to those dreams. And most people at some point in their lives accept that they probably won’t get there and give up hope. Why? Because they can’t seem to get the issues that haunt them out of the way. The ...
Views: 2953(2 votes) - Psychology Hacks to Boost Your Creativity - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2016 from Laura CallisenWe’re all advised to avoid sarcasm in our personal communications. But it turns out that sarcastic exchanges can enhance and boost your creativity. Sarcasm is frequently used as a way to hurt, demean, or belittle others. It also, too often, serves as a veil for hostility, when direct ...
Views: 1817(1 vote) - Quote: A description of my day :) - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHello Everyone, I'd like to share one of my favorite quotes with you. It just seems to fit today! “Once you can accept the universe as matter expanding into nothing that is something, wearing stripes with plaid comes easy” –Albert Einstein What quote describes the day you're ...
Views: 857(2 votes) - Relationship Facts That Get In The Way of Relating - by Submitted on May 26, 2013 from William CottringerRelationship Facts That Get In The Way of Relating By Bill Cottringer “Relationships are the real test to find out if you are as good as you think you are.” ~The author. Relationships are the real test in life to see if you can be successful in applying all you have learned ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - Research Reveals New Flower Power - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSpring brings Vitamin D energy and green growth into our lives. There is an easy, natural self-confidence about hidden potential percolating beneath the earth’s surface. When buds and bulbs emerge, there is no consciousness of the past, only fresh beginnings with a clean slate. One of the most ...
Views: 838(1 vote) - Self Awareness and Mindfulness - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from John DoidgeSelf awareness and mindfulness enable us to be a self dependent and confidently and morally able to control our actions. Together they give us wisdom. Mindfulness training and techniques develop our analytical awareness to complement our subjective self awareness to complete this wisdom. If ...
Views: 811(1 vote) - Seven Ways to Live a More Productive and Positive Lifestyle - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Ryan LoweDoesn’t it seem like every time you turn on the TV or get on the computer, there is always more negative news that just weighs you down. On top of that, you have your own personal issues to deal with. This “negative storm” can cause someone to feel stuck, lost and full of anxiety. It is the fear ...
Views: 1278(1 vote) - Sharing A Few Thoughts (the Building-Blocks for a New "Work"or “Works”) - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing A Few Thoughts (the Building-Blocks for a New "Work"or “Works”) Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): "Inspiration", Inspirational Quotes, New Book, New Books, Stirling, The Prize, The Grand Prize, Grand Prix, Craig Lock, Reconciliation, Hope, Forgiveness, ...
Views: 893(2 votes) - She Held the Record - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Fireflies Team"On your marks!" The loudspeaker boomed throughout the pool and the arena. The contestants were poised, tight, and ready to pounce. "Get set!" Bang! The start gun exploded over the swimmers’ ears. Microseconds later the competitors hit the water, splashing their way toward the end of the ...
Views: 755(2 votes) - Slow Down, Listen to The Call and be Amazed at What's Been There All Along - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Reggie OdomI am living in a brand new landscape as of 2 weeks ago. Yet it is the same one where I have been living for almost 2 years. It is a beautiful landscape that is home to the smaller house where I live with my partner and my dog-child Ollie, the larger house of the man who owns the property, ...
Views: 1039(1 vote) - Smart Women Need a "Lighthouse" - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Joy ChudacoffA few weeks ago, my sister Rene and I had the opportunity to visit our Mom in Florida. It was a "girl's getaway" filled with shopping, going to the beach, tasty food, wine and great conversation. Every morning we had a ritual of getting up, grabbing our coffee and heading out to the beach for a ...
Views: 1078(1 vote) - Some Sage Advice from Great Grandma - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Beth and Lee McCainFamily stories are amazing to me. You hear of family members long ago and through the retelling of their lives you can get an idea of who they were. And by hearing about who they were, you can find timeless wisdom that can apply to your own life now. My great grandma was one of those people. ...
Views: 1508(2 votes) - Spiritual Renewal: Bring Flower Power to Your Home - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn these times, it may seem foolish to spend money on something as frivolous as fresh-cut flowers, but there are several reasons why doing so is what will lift your spirits. The next few posts will address why flowers are important, how to arrange them yourself, caring for them and more. In ...
Views: 636(2 votes) - Spiritual Soul Core Strengthening—Foundation Repair and Building—Structural Reinforcement to Weather Severe Storms - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbIn spring, we often see very strong storms. Many times, the wind blows so hard that trees topple over. This is especially true if the tree is already old, weak or has no foundation of firm roots. I have a beautiful tree in the middle of my backyard. Last year, while having an annual tree ...
Views: 2688(2 votes) - Steve Daines on the Deficit - Daines For Congress - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Steve DainesThe reason I am running for Congress is that short sighted decisions being made in Washington are borrowing; some may say stealing, from the future of all of our children. Rampant spending and pork barrel politics is pushing this country down a road that will impoverish our children and the ...
Views: 1016(5 votes) - Stick to these two principles or it will be GAME OVER - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2013 from Calvin DormanThe two most important principles to which I have committed myself is to be 1. TRUSTWORTHY and 2. THE BEST. Every entrepreneur likes to think he is trustworthy and “the best”, but it is far easier said than practiced. TRUST is the description for a broad number of principles that falls in ...
Views: 797(1 vote) - Stoke Your Creative Fire...Or Else! - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.com“All God does is watch us and kill us when we get boring. We must never, ever be boring.” –(Chuck Palahniuk) That is a darkly humorous and ominous quote, but it has a spark of truth to it. Too much stimulation creates stress, but so does too little. Being stagnant and bored with life stresses ...
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