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- ***Love Is the Answer - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Gail Lynne GoowdinThis morning I received two emails within 5 minutes of each other, from friends asking for advice on how to deal with a difficult situation. The first one wrote that her best friend’s husband was dying from cancer. The second one shared that her friend’s husband had been shot and killed ...
Views: 860 - ***Make 2014 the Year When Everything Falls Into Place - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2013 from Tom Ingrassia and Jared ChrudimskyAre you prepared to turn life's obstacles into opportunities--and to make those opportunities your own? Will 2014 be the year when everything falls into place--just the way you visualized it? Do you have a blueprint to get from where you are now to where you want to be in life? If you ...
Views: 1849 - ***Manta Rays and Jellyfish - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Gail Lynne GoowdinYesterday my husband and I arrived at the Bight, a cove off Norman Island in the British Virgin Islands. We took the dinghy to the beautiful beach just in front of Pirates Bar, which was closed because of hurricane season. The beach was still beautiful and we were looking forward to enjoying ...
Views: 2323 - ***Only a piece of the puzzle… - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Gail Lynne GoowdinDid you ever watch a child put a jigsaw puzzle together? What’s the first thing that they do after dumping the pieces from the box? Come on, you remember don’t you? They’ll look at the picture on the front of the box so they know what the finished product will look like, right? We’ve all heard ...
Views: 1074 - ***Perspective and Judgment - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Gail Lynne GoowdinHave you ever noticed that everything in life is a matter of perspective and eventually judgment? Imagine you arrive late to your office, complaining because your car broke down, only to find the person in the next cubicle had their car repossessed the previous day. It kind of makes your repair ...
Views: 1242 - ***Remember Who You Are - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Gail Lynne GoowdinIf you remember the movie, The Lion King, Mufasa told Simba, “Remember who you are”. They could have been four of the best words ever spoken in any movie. Why do we forget who we are? Deep in our hearts, most of us know the true magnificence that we are inside. We know that first and foremost, ...
Views: 956 - ***Serendipity - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Gail Lynne GoowdinOne morning a few weeks ago I made a list of three things to accomplish that day. The first was to find a way to connect with a large corporation, the second was to connect with a major non-profit and the third was to resolve how to do a joint venture with a mentor I’d never met. I thought ...
Views: 943 - ***Serendipity, Coincidence or Something Bigger? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Gail Lynne GoowdinHow many times do things show up in your life that you write off to coincidence or serendipity? How often are you pleasantly surprised at things just fall into place perfectly? We are very powerful beings with the capabilities of creating what we choose in our lives. Yet many times, we don’t ...
Views: 928 - ***Someday is NOW! - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Gail Lynne GoowdinWhat’s in your someday basket? Today I talked with several different people who all talked about what they were going to do “someday”. By the fourth person, it hit me. I know when today is. I know when yesterday was. I even know when tomorrow will be. But, when is someday? According to the ...
Views: 930 - ***Stormy Sea - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Gail Lynne GoowdinBeing in a sailboat in the middle of a stormy sea isn’t my favorite thing to do. Last week I was sailing in the British Virgin Islands during a very windy day at sea. We had to cover nearly 15 miles, with the seas averaging 8-11? swells, complete with huge crashing-rocking-and-rolling waves and ...
Views: 1350 - ***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: 1755 - ***The Key to Finding Inspiration – Inspiration Walks By Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2018 from Judi MoreoLooking to find inspiration for the next great novel? For your musical masterpiece? For your next business idea? Often, the best way to find it is just to go for a walk: an ‘inspiration walk’!finding inspiration What is an Inspiration Walk? The idea behind an ‘inspiration walk’ is to leave ...
Views: 1624 - ***The River of My Life - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Gail Lynne GoowdinRecently a friend of mine told me that I have an interesting mind; one that can see anything physical and through metaphor, relate it to my life. Lately, just to see if she’s right, I’ve been paying attention to things around me, choosing an object and seeing how I can relate it to my ...
Views: 1020 - ***The Waves of Life - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Gail Lynne GoowdinYesterday we visited the Bubbling Pool on the windward side of Jost Van Dyke, in the BVI. The Bubbling Pool is a natural rock formation along the coastline that creates the best Jacuzzi one could ever imagine. Add winter weather with northern swells and high tide, and we were set for an amazing ...
Views: 823 - ***The World is Your Canvas - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderAs the son of an artist, I’ve always marveled at those who possess artistic skills. The ability to take an idea, a block of marble, or a brush and canvas, and convert it into a work of art, truly amazes me. I appreciate all forms of art, whether it be centuries old or still-drying paint, for ...
Views: 3161 - ***Time to Make Time for You - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Gail Lynne GoowdinDo you ever wake up and already wish you had more hours in the day? Imaging more hours to sleep, more hours to play. Each day we’re given this beautiful gift of 24 hours to fill in any way that we choose. Like many of us, I always fill mine to the point of overflow. Many of us want to know how ...
Views: 741 - ***Unplugged in the Caribbean - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Gail Lynne GoowdinI live a very blessed life. I’m still unplugged in the British Virgin Islands, relaxing, writing and getting perspective on my life. We come down here several times each year to think and just be. Funny thing is, I almost wrote that I come here to get away from the self-imposed busy-ness of ...
Views: 940 - ***Want More Friends? Be One First - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Gail Lynne GoowdinA few days ago I had a new contact on Twitter send me a message asking how he could increase his number of friends. I found it interesting that his message was sent to me in all capital letters like he was shouting at me. It read, ” I NEED HELP HOW CAN I GET MORE FOLLOWERS”. I took the time and ...
Views: 790 - ***We’ll See… - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Gail Lynne GoowdinThere is a Taoist story of an old farmer who had worked his crops for many years. One day his horse ran away. Upon hearing the news, his neighbors came to visit. “Such bad luck,” they said sympathetically. “We’ll see,” the farmer replied. The next morning the horse returned, bringing with it ...
Views: 836 - ***What Are Your Jellyfish? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Gail Lynne GoowdinWe’re spending this week with a friend, sailing the San Juan Islands of the Pacific Northwest. We’ve never been here before and the scenery is stunningly beautiful. My husband and I are enjoying a great week. One of our intentions for this week was to do some brainstorming for ...
Views: 780 - ***What Baby Steps Will You Take Today? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Gail Lynne GoowdinIf you’re anything like me, with Christmas behind us, our minds are now turning to the things we’d like to accomplish in the New Year and to our resolutions. With the close of one year it seems natural to look at our accomplishments and our outstanding goals and dreams. Sometimes that reflection ...
Views: 817 - ***What Would You Do If You Couldn’t Fail? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Gail Lynne GoowdinAbout a week ago I had an idea that was the biggest, boldest idea I’ve ever had. It came to me in a flash of inspiration during a visioning session with Darryl, my husband. This idea came from asking ourselves questions like, “How can we make the biggest difference in the world? If we absolutely ...
Views: 996 - ***What’s in Your Closet? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Gail Lynne GoowdinOften we have a special occasion coming up and want to look fabulous. Then the panic of “What do I wear?” begins. For my special occasion I want a new outfit that fits me perfectly and when I put it on, I feel beautiful! I went to Bonnie, a talented wardrobe consultant at Tres Bon, in Boulder, ...
Views: 863 - ***What’s Your State of Mind? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Gail Lynne GoowdinLet’s play a little game of word association. I’m going to say a word and I want you to think of the first thing that comes into your mind. You folks in the northeast are really going to enjoy this. Are you ready? Just after you read the word, close your eyes and feel the feeling… okay, ready? ...
Views: 815 - ***When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough take Baby Steps - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Gail Lynne GoowdinI live in a beautiful little house in the foothills of Boulder, CO. Our home is ideally situated between several mountains, perched on a ridge and can be seen from the surrounding areas in all directions. Our neighborhood is filled with windy, twisty roads, some with the same name and folks ...
Views: 786 - ***Yellow Bugs - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Gail Lynne GoowdinMy husband and I are spending time in the Seattle area, house-sitting for a friend until the end of September. Today I began the drive from Boulder to Seattle, through Wyoming and Montana. It rained most of the morning, but by early afternoon, the scenery was simply spectacular. The colors ...
Views: 1072 - ***You Get What You Think You’re Going to Get - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Gail Lynne GoowdinI have a friend named Jamie who lives in a medium sized city where she doesn’t feel like she belongs, but she can’t relocate yet because of her husband’s work. For the last two years she’s tried to meet people but is convinced that there are no “cool people like her” in the entire city. My good ...
Views: 820 - **The Power of a Compliment - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2020 from Judi MoreoToday I borrowed a friend’s car (red corvette) to run some errands. I stopped at the service station to fill it up with gas. There was a very good looking young man getting gas as well. He asked me what year the car was. I replied that I didn’t know as it was a friend’s car. He then said, ...
Views: 1276 - 1(814)*273-2000 Quickbooks Enterprise Support Phone Number - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2024 from John SteinbeckAvail expert help by dialing 1(814)*273-2000 Quickbooks Support Phone Number if you’re facing issues in Quickbooks Desktop Support Quickbooks Desktop is business accounting software. Its purpose is to help you manage your customers as well as suppliers and bank accounts efficiently. Quickbooks ...
Views: 469 - 10 Facts Children should know about Chandrayaan2 - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2019 from Saurabh GuptaMoon is one of those celestial bodies that has always stirred human imagination and curiosity with its splendid appearance and proximity. From lullabies to science books, the moon has made its mark everywhere. Exploring the moon and its environ has always captured the attention of various ...
Views: 755 - 10 PRIORITIES OF MODERN SCHOOLS GOING FORWARD IN THE 21ST-CENTURY - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2020 from Saurabh GuptaThe world is changing now more rapidly than ever before. Within just a decade, there is a complete transformation of how people live, work, earn and survive. This naturally poses a challenge for schools that have to train students for nearly 14 years and place them at an era that we have no idea ...
Views: 606 - 10 Proven Tips to Get What You Want! - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2019 from Christine Reidhead10 Proven Tips to Get What You Want! Are you stuck? Are you trying hard to achieve your simplest dreams, but you seem to be standing in the same place without moving a step forward? Here are 10 proven tips to get what you want! Now, I will give you the proven success recipe that will ...
Views: 1213 - 10 Ways to Cope with Change - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Rev. Elaine Torrance-GingrichLet’s face it, change is stressful and most of us want to avoid it like the plague. We love the status quo, even if it’s uncomfortable for us. We’ve become accustomed to the “devil you know” attitude and we don’t welcome or embrace the opportunity for something new. However, we also know that ...
Views: 1871 - 10 Ways to Realize Hidden Opportunities - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Jeff Beals"Great moments are born from great opportunities," said the late Herb Brooks, one of the world's most famous hockey coaches. Brooks certainly seized opportunity during his career. He agreed to coach the 1980 U.S. Olympic team that beat the "unbeatable" Soviet Union in Lake Placid, New ...
Views: 894 - 11 Easy to Start" Online Business Ideas - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2019 from Sachin PatilBusiness is the type of occupation in which you are the only boss. In this, you have to produce or sell the products/ services. You can do business alone or in partnership, depending on your budget. In today's world, people are looking for doing something related to their passion. They don't ...
Views: 1023 - 12 Of My Most Powerful And Important Life Lessons - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Rhod Jones"Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood." Ralph Waldo Emerson Each and every one of us has experienced important life lessons that have provided us with power and wisdom to alter the course of our lives. When I look book, there are many, many situations ...
Views: 2185 - 12 Powerful Paths to Harmony - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Judith Pennington12 Powerful Paths to Harmony What’s your stress index these days? If it’s high, try these sure-fired ways to evoke and preserve harmony and light. 1. Resonate with a friend. One of the best ways to reconnect with the deeper, core self is to talk with a loving friend. Besides the relief in ...
Views: 1242 - 12 Secrets of Language and Professional Success. A dozen ways to be better in any language and in life - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzie1. Head Start According to their daughter, first prime minister of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew and his wife Kwa Geok Choo said “Languages were best learnt young, when the brain is most plastic.” 2. Get Ready, Go! Earlier is better than later when it comes to language learning. As soon as ...
Views: 1704 - 15 things to know before you study architecture at university - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2019 from mike komoArchitecture is a fantastic subject to study, but you need to make sure you’re prepared Are you thinking of making architecture your chosen subject when you go to university? That’s great, but you might need to understand a bit more about what you’re getting yourself in for. Even if you’re ...
Views: 1248 - 1st Year Result 2019 Lahore Board - BISE lahore 11th Result - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2019 from jessica jonesBISE Lahore 11th Class Results Lahore HSSC Part 1 (First Year Results 2019 Lahore Board) will be announced on October 9, 2019. 1st Year Results 2019 Lahore Board: The end of the annual exams has been several months and the results of 1st year 2019 Lahore Board are waiting patiently. Usually, ...
Views: 913 - 2012 is coming - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2011 from Angela Schulz-HenkeAnd an eventful year comes to an end. The banks are supplied continuously with money, which actually does not even exist. Even as it does not exist, the taxpayers have to pay it back. We have known for some time that this system has outlived its usefulness. "If the world was a bank, you would ...
Views: 1405 - 2017 Inspirational Almanac and Ho'oponopono - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2016 from Theresia ValoczyI am very happy and thankful for the fact that you can get your hands on the 2017 Inspirational Almanac. http://a.co/226qPkR I am grateful because its birth was accompanied by miracles led by Angels. Here’s the story behind the scenes of the Datebook. The idea of the Almanac ...
Views: 1705 - 21 Ways to Celebrate Life - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWho better to suggest how to celebrate life than one for whom life is no longer on this earth but whose perspective is eternal. And so it was that Ways to Celebrate Life came to be. My son Josh was struck by a car and killed at age 15 ½ in 2002. My profound grief was tempered by a blessing. Josh ...
Views: 1028 - 25 Inspirational Keys to Strengthen Your Courage in Economic Hard Times - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Gerri D SmithQuote - A dream written down with a date becomes a GOAL. A goal broken down into steps becomes a PLAN. A plan backed by ACTION makes your dream come true. -Greg Reid If you could plan your future, what would it look like? What are your hopes, dreams and images of financial success? What is ...
Views: 2872 - 29 – Keith Mitnik – Thoughtful Prep for Winning Cases - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2019 from Michael CowenIn this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, Michael Cowen sits down with renowned attorney, host of the Mitnik’s Monthly Brushstrokes podcast, and author of “Don’t Eat the Bruises – How to Foil Their Plans to Spoil Your Case” published by Trial Guides [TLN users can use discount code “MITNIK19” to ...
Views: 1031 - 3 Easy Ways To Celebrate Your Home! - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2008 from Melissa GaltHome is truly our external heart and as such it needs a lot of care and attention in its decorating and development. Invite friends and family to contribute to the creation of your home. A house is merely a dwelling; it becomes a home when you use your heart to express your environment in a ...
Views: 1497 - 3 Guidelines for Determining and Setting Goals - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from CB MichaelsThere is a depressing number of people who have become so caught up in the mundane trivialities of day-to-day existence, that they’ve completely lost sight of the idea of goal setting (or perhaps they never saw it to begin with.) It’s a startling idea to me that some people live their lives ...
Views: 1398 - 3 Simple Steps to Quickly Reverse the Rebound Effect of Success and Breakthrough to the Next Level - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2010 from Reggie OdomHave you ever had a run of successful action and outcomes, and then felt blindsided by doubt, insecurity and unexpected obstacles? If so you have probably experienced the rebound effect of success. You’ve been here. You are inspired, clear and focused. You are taking action, loving what you ...
Views: 918 - 3 Simple Steps to Quitting and Living the Life you Deserve - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2021 from Kim NguyenI quit. Two dirty, unappealing, and cringe-worthy words we think only failures would say. I’ve quit many times and I consider myself a graceful, brilliant, and inspired creator who believes quitting can be good for us. I’ve quit habits. I’ve quit beliefs. I’ve quit jobs. I’ve quit ...
Views: 874 - 3 Steps to Manifesting with Intention - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2014 from Estra RoellThe act of setting an intention is your declaration to the universe of what goal or outcome you want to experience in your life. It is born of having a vision of what you want–which is the result of experiencing the contrast, or what you don’t want. Every time we run up against a challenge or ...
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