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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: 1817 - The Storm, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Doug GradyThe Storm, by Doug Grady So often we want to be rescued from the storm. We don’t realize it is the storm that rescues us. -Unknown* These words hit me like a thunder bolt when I heard them. I was in the midst of my own personal storm. It included, among other elements, intense ...
Views: 1296 - Road Turtles - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Maria KhalifeGod, make me so uncomfortable that I will do the very thing I fear. ~ Ruby Dee If you've done much driving - and I have in several countries - you've encountered safety devices on the roads in one form or another. I heard a story told by Michael Neil about Road Turtles that you might find ...
Views: 981 - Vision Repaired, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Doug GradyI thought I was just tired. I was reading a book with fine print and found myself pulling it further away to make out the words. My vision was better than 20/20- this must be a mistake. I delayed the inevitable for over 2 1/2 years. Last weekend I faced the facts and bought my first pair of ...
Views: 1317(1 vote) - True Stories of Unconventional Success To Inspire You - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Chris D'CruzThere are stories of people who have had unconventional success that have given you inspiration in life. Such stories are so uplifting that they give you positive energy that enables you to do so much in life and look everything in a positive way. May be someone won a lottery when they really ...
Views: 1451 - TRAIN YOUR MUSE - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Ed RubinIt has been my habit . . . for the past eight months . . . to post a hypnosis-related article called "Trance Tuesdays" . . . on my blogsite . . . every third Tuesday of each month. Well . . . the third Tuesday of the month is here . . . and it seems like it came around way too soon this time . ...
Views: 1479 - Happiness is not an Outside Job - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Andrew HortonHave you invested time into creating a clear vision for the future? Until you do this your life will continue to fly past in a blur of dissatisfaction, where you continue to see everything in your life, as being in your way. You will live in a place where you are constantly looking for ways to ...
Views: 1563(1 vote) - Potential is the greatest source of wealth available to mankind - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Andrew HortonNothing ever invented, produced or multiplied a thousand times over, could ever match the potential wealth that lies untapped in the minds of people. Are you convinced that you are living your full potential or are you just coasting through life, spinning your wheels? Remember that you can only ...
Views: 1952(2 votes) - How to be mindful and grateful - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Lais Stephan"If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway. If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway. The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway. For you see, in the end, ...
Views: 1576(1 vote) - Are you choking on the dust of your own regret - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Andrew HortonAre you choking on the dust of your own regret, for all the great opportunities you have squandered over the years? Is this attitude or philosophy serving you in any positive way? Can you see how living in the past, focused on what might have been, complaining about all the challenges that have ...
Views: 2517(1 vote) - A Comrehensive Review On Dante's Divine Comedy - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Amy DyslexIn a nutshell, Dante narrates the poem through an alter ego referred to as the Pilgrim. The Pilgrim passes away from this world, moves on to the next one, and then passes 3 different sites of the world hereafter; heaven, hell & purgatory. Through Purgatory and Hell, the Pilgrim is guided by ...
Views: 1612 - Sharing Some of Dr Martin Luther King’s Most Famous Words of Inspiration and Empowerment - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some of Dr Martin Luther King’s Most Famous Words of Inspiration and Empowerment Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Martin Luther King Jnr, Love, Power of Love, Quotations on Love, Hope, Dreams, Peace, Inspirational Quotes, Inspiration, Empowerment ...
Views: 4794(2 votes) - You can Never Fail unless you give up - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Andrew HortonIs there such a thing as failure? You can only fail if you choose to give up and stop trying. As long as you are pressing on, taking action and trying to achieve anything, all you have encountered is an unresolved roadblock, challenge or difficulty. These unresolved challenges, roadblocks or ...
Views: 2063(1 vote) - Sharing a Few Thoughts on Using the Immense Power of Words and Language - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a Few Thoughts on Using the Immense Power of Words and Language Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips Web Sites: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 and https://www.xinxii.com/adocs.php?aid=16831 The submitter's blogs ...
Views: 2405 - Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish: the Palestinian Martin Luther King - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Craig LockTitle: Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish: the Palestinian Martin Luther King Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Book, Book Recommendations, Book Review, Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, I Shall Not Hate, Powerful, Reading, Review, The Gaza Doctor, Palestine, Inspiration, Inspirational Stories Web site: ...
Views: 1916 - Dream Time - Get the Life You Want - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Cynthia HatcherWe are all responsible for our own lives and how it turns out. There comes a time where we must stop blaming situations, circumstances or others. At the point when we decide take total ownership, then the time to dream should soon follow. When I speak of dream time, I am not talking about ...
Views: 1088 - Wave Your Magic Wand - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Kenny BrixeyWave your Magic Wand What would you bring into existence in your life if you could wave magic wand and everything just appeared? If there were no limits to what you could create and manifest, what would appear for you? Pay close attention now, here comes the truth… No wand is needed because ...
Views: 1669(2 votes) - New Resolve With New Ideas Happy New Year - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2011 from Kalpendra SinghWe all celebrate New Year every year on 1st Jan but have we ever thought of special new year gift ideas…?? New Year and the new years eve is the time for new things and plans so start thinking of something new that can amaze your loved ones. On the day of New Year we generally plan to gifts our ...
Views: 627 - The Greatest Source of Unique Content - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from TJ PhilpottFor many working online one of their biggest challenges is finding new sources for unique content! The importance of creative writing ideas for any online business can't be overstated since information is used in so many aspects in terms of marketing! The problem is that many are convinced they ...
Views: 732 - 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: 1691(1 vote) - What are you Thankful for? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Bruce MillsThe above is a photo of one of my son’s guitars. I am so thankful of having a healthy Son and a healthy Daughter. I am thankful of so many things that I keep a list of them in my office. Do you have a list of the things you are thankful for? November is a even better time to make your list than ...
Views: 1254(1 vote) - Gaze Your Mood With New Year Flowering - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Kalpendra SinghEvery year we celebrate the joy of New Year by sending greets to our loved ones. The most important from all is the best new year quote sand sayings that are been used by us on the very special eve of New Year. New Year sayings or the quotes are the phrases which are meant to describe the joy ...
Views: 760 - Sharing a few Quotations/Thoughts on HOPE and LOVE - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a few Quotations/Thoughts on HOPE and LOVE Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Hope, Quotations, Love, Thoughts, “Inspiration, Spiritual”, Inspirational Writings. Web Site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his ...
Views: 2691(1 vote) - Become the best version of yourself possible - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from Andrew HortonThere are numerous possibilities available, for you to become the best possible version of your unique self. Accept that there is only one version of you on this planet; no one else has your unique mind, life experience, character, attitude and exactly the same philosophy as you. This ...
Views: 2499(1 vote) - Turn Those "What If's" Around - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from Wisdoms TorchTime To Turn Those “What If’s” Around In Your Favor So many people get anxious, get worried, get stressed and let the thoughts of ‘What If’ start running through their head. Even with me just saying that, I’m sure almost everyone reading this immediately thought of the term ‘What If’ in ...
Views: 920 - Great Inspirational Quotes- Your 2 Minute Attitude Changer - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Rhod JonesGreat inspirational quotes about life, achievement, conquest and success have been something that I’ve used to comfort, inspire and motivate me throughout my adult life. Any time I’d be feeling down, overwhelmed, worried or stressed then reading some inspirational quotes would always lift the ...
Views: 997 - How To Let Your Dreams Find You - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonDreams are wonderful things to have and to hold onto. Dreaming is the first step towards success and fulfillment. Without a dream you can find yourself floating your way through life like a boat without a rudder. As children we dream. We listen to fairytales and imagine that we are the ...
Views: 1045 - Get with the program - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Earl Stevens"get with the program"? In one way or other, we all have heard that many times over the years - from a young age, through school and university, through the first few years in the workforce... But if you consider winners like Steve Jobs, who continues to shape our world, it is those ...
Views: 1832 - The Bungee Cord Effect - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Kenny BrixeyStanding over a deep ravine, strapped to a bridge with an oversized rubber band, you begin questioning your intelligence. But hey, you are on a new path in life where you are facing your fears and getting out of your comfort zone, breaking through the walls that limit your abilities. The fear ...
Views: 1700(3 votes) - 7 Early Signs of Stress - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from Gerrianne ClarePeople think of stress as being burnt out, crying alot, feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope. While these are definitely signs of stress, they are often preceded by some earlier warning signs that people do not necessarily attribute to stress. Ponder the statements below, ask yourself, ...
Views: 1378 - ***Self-Esteem: What’s In It for You? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from Gerri D Smith“Take a moment to remember how special you are and how lucky the world is to have you in it.” - Author Unknown Your self-esteem is one of your most important assets. Never be afraid to hold on to your self-worth no matter what situations you may find yourself experiencing. Possessing ...
Views: 2996(1 vote) - Rupinder Singh Khurana: A Successful Chef from London - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from Rupinder Singh KhuranaRupinder Singh Khurana, is a London based Chef who is working in a leading luxury hotel. He is 35 yrs old and is settled in London since past 8 years. Rupinder Singh Khurana originally hails from Liverpool where he was born and did his schooling. Born to doctor parents, everybody including ...
Views: 843 - Know why you want to Achieve Something and Nothing can Stop You - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Andrew HortonAny superficial motivation that presents outside of you will be fleeting at best and offer very little or no long term, enduring inspiration at all. For motivation or inspiration to offer you any long term value, it must either help you to answer the question; “Why is this important to me” or ...
Views: 2019(2 votes) - 7 Steps to Living with Purpose & Passion - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Ronny PrasadOn my Personal Development radio segment, I revealed my 7 Steps to living with Purpose & Passion. So here they are: 1. Make a gratitude list daily – you must have something to be thankful for! Make a very comprehensive list of what you are grateful for, every single day. Then read this ...
Views: 1709 - Life is a Journey, How can we Enjoy The Ride? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Andrew HortonI am sure you have heard the cliché “Life is a Journey, Enjoy the Ride” Bandied about recklessly by people around you all the time. These same people then tell you that they are not enjoying their lives, but when they get the new promotion, their kids go off to varsity or they start to earn a ...
Views: 3553(1 vote) - Create a World of Love: Your Thoughts Can Make It Happen - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Anne Whitehouse PhDDid you know that you really can change the world with your thoughts? While we all know that it is better to go through life with a loving, positive attitude, did you realise that your thoughts are actually sending real energy into the world and making changes there? People used to believe ...
Views: 1706(2 votes) - Sick and Tired - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Janet Perez EcklesSo what’s the politically correct word for handicap? Disabled? Or physically challenged? I say, “what does it matter?” The real question is what do you do when you’re part of this group. As one myself, I wanted to sprinkle a bit of insight to those who are tiptoeing their way, riding their ...
Views: 1510(1 vote) - Who Knows Where the Time Goes - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Jodi ChapmanIs it just me, or do you also sometimes feel like while time may be linear, your life definitely isn’t – you instead are spinning around and around, going in endless circles. I will be the first to admit that keeping up with it all and still managing to find time for myself is one of my ...
Views: 1245 - Steve Jobs: Vision in Life, Inspiration in Death - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Anne Whitehouse PhDSteve Jobs has finally lost his battle with cancer, and lovers of computing and technology will mourn his loss. While there will no doubt be many eulogies and tributes to his achievements, I would like to offer a more spiritual perspective on this inspirational man. For years we were ...
Views: 1529 - The Politics of Love (from a book 'The Passing Summer' by Michael Cassidy) - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Politics of Love (from a book 'The Passing Summer' by Michael Cassidy) Submitted by: Craig Lock Key words (tags): Books, 'The Passing Summer' , Michael Cassidy, South Africa, Negotiation, Love, Hope, Dreams, Peace, Inspiration, Pursuit of Peace, Good Books, Politics, ...
Views: 2958 - All about Santana – The Rock Band - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Jane RosenthalIn San Francisco, the young guitarist got the chance to see his idols, most notably King, perform live. He was also introduced to a variety of new musical influences, including jazz and international folk music, and witnessed the growing hippie movement centered in San Francisco in the 1960s. ...
Views: 1650 - Giving Without Resenting - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Ann ThomasThere are so many benefits to giving: personal satisfaction, mood improvement, and igniting the universal law of reciprocity - to name a few. The problem lies when you over-give. Here are some symptoms of over-giving: • You feel burdened, tired, resentful, or exhausted • You secretly hope the ...
Views: 842 - Self Suggestion Statement Will Change Your Life Forever - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from John CarinciSelf-Suggestion Statements (from the self help book: The Power Of Being Different) Self-Suggestion Statements Today I begin my new life. The old life of mediocrity, compromise, and weariness has been laid to rest. Today I am born anew, with all the enthusiasm of a child. For as a child, ...
Views: 2377 - The Inventors Study, How To Be Different - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from John CarinciWhat do great inventors all have in common? They are intensely driven individuals that will not stop until they have achieved the goal set forth. They are not deterred by failure, no matter how many times they have failed, nor how many experts and people tell them their ideas are foolish and ...
Views: 1495(2 votes) - Diwali Greetings With Showering Gleam Lights - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Kalpendra SinghDiwali is a festival of dazzle of lights, colors, fireworks and prosperity which tantamount with festive celebrations around the world. The splendor of this festival is so great because many other cultures are also celebrated this Hindu festival with equal spirits and passion just like Hindu. ...
Views: 812 - May Gleaming Crackers Bless Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Kalpendra SinghDiwali is most significant and fortunate celebration of Hindu faith and called as festival of lights. However, this celebration is of Goddess Lakshmi and God Ganesha puja. It has celebrated in most part of world, where Hindu community residents. We can also say that it is most celebrated ...
Views: 672 - You never need to be motivated, If you are Inspired - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Andrew HortonI have recently been asked the question “What motivates and inspires you”? I found it rather difficult to answer this question at first and got inspired to write this article, now that I have given this issue some deep thought. When my son was 10 years old, I never needed to walk into his room ...
Views: 1538(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: 1765 - Feeling the Bumps in the Road - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Jodi ChapmanWe have all had a moment in life (or several of them) where things didn’t go according to plan. We set up a scenario in our mind. We visualized the outcome happening exactly how we would like it to. And we waited for everything to unfold beautifully. And then reality set in. The universe had ...
Views: 1329 - Are You Running Away from Your Dream? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Jodi ChapmanI am in the process of writing a book. It’s a different kind of book than the Soulful Journals that my husband, Dan, and I have written. It’s a full-length book about pushing through fear to live the life of our dreams. It really gets to the heart of who I am – my soul has begun to emerge ...
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