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- Sharing Some More Thoughts (Inspirational and Empowering) On “The War For Peace” - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some More Thoughts (Inspirational and Empowering) On “The War For Peace” Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): Peace, “Inspiration, Inspirational Quotes, Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa, Barack Obama, Spiritual”, Spiritual Laws, Law of Attraction, World ...
Views: 900 - Want the Courage To Reveal the Real You? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Margie Warrell"To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best to make you everybody but yourself means to fight the hardest battle any human being can fight -- and to never stop." -- e.e. cummings Daniel Goleman's research in Emotional Intelligence found that we human beings are wired for ...
Views: 1813 - A Model, A Possible Template for Peace Negotiations Around the World - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A Model, A Possible Template for Peace Negotiations Around the World Author Name: Craig Lock Category (key words): “Inspiration”, peace, negotiation, peace negotiations, peace strategy, leadership, South Africa, inspirational writings. Web Site: ...
Views: 944(1 vote) - The Road to Global Peace - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Road to Global Peace Shared by: Craig Lock Category/Key words: Peace, Peace-making, Possibilities for Peace, Leadership, Inspiration, Empowerment, Upliftment, Spiritual, Spiritual Thoughts. Web Site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter's blog (with ...
Views: 946(1 vote) - Sharing some more Thoughts/Writings on Peace (Part Two) - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing some more Thoughts/Writings on Peace (Part Two) Shared by: Craig Lock Category/Key words: Peace, Peacemaking, Possibilities for Peace, Leadership, Inspiration, Empowerment, Words of Upliftment, Spiritual, Spiritual Thoughts. Web Site: ...
Views: 916 - When A Crisis Strikes…People Helping People - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Karin VoloMany times we tend to focus on the differences between us—and that causes all sorts of problems. If we focused on how much we have in common, it would be easier to understand each other and have compassion. The Dalai Lama said it so well when he stated we are humans sharing an experience on ...
Views: 1376 - Sharing some Quotations on the Power of Love to Make a Difference - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing some Quotations on the Power of Love to Make a Difference Shared by: Craig Lock Key Words: Inspiration, Love, words of inspiration, empowerment, Spirituality Web Site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various ...
Views: 2034(1 vote) - When A Crisis Strikes…Judgment - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Karin VoloIt is so easy to judge another person. We are conditioned to compare ourselves to others and therefore judge: are we better than them or are they better than us? What I discovered meeting hundreds of people is that we ALL have our difficult times. Sometimes I had prejudged someone while I was ...
Views: 1325 - “I Dream With a Passion of Turning Hatred Into Love” - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: “I Dream With a Passion of Turning Hatred Into Love” Author: Sean O’Connor Shared by: Craig Lock Category/Key Words: Inspiration, Sean O’Connor, New Zealand Herald (College Herald), Love, Peace, Hope, Dream, Believe, Inspiration, "Words of Empowerment and Inspiration" Web ...
Views: 850 - Secrets to Passion for Success - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Sandra SmithWhat is the secret to passion and how do you get it? Well, the answer isn’t what you think. Don’t think about how to get it, because you already have it. Think about where to find it. Where to Find Passion The secret is that passion is buried deep in your joy and happiness. In other ...
Views: 991 - Soak Up the Sweetness of Summer to Achieve True Balance - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Shann Vander LeekThis summer has been extraordinary. One of the best I can recall. Most weekends have been devoted to beach-combing, floating and capturing images of Leelanau County AKA “The County”. My back yard is primarily made up of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, just voted the most beautiful ...
Views: 1618 - How to Make Your Wildest Dreams Come True - Fifteen Principles to Realise Them - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Make Your Wildest Dreams Come True - Fifteen Principles to Realise Them Author Name: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, Dreams, Self Help, Personal Growth, Inspiration, Self Help Books, Personal Growth, Success Skills, Empowerment, Positive Psychology, Motivation ...
Views: 1144 - Global Economic Downturn or Greatest Entrepreneurial Opportunity of this Millennium? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Andrew HortonIt certainly looks like we are going through really difficult times on a global and to a lesser extent a national scale. What seems to be real doom and gloom for some is in fact the greatest opportunity that has come the way of entrepreneurial thinking people with vision. If you are willing to ...
Views: 1510(1 vote) - Courageous People Do What It Takes To Change. - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2011 from Angelene O'ReillyToday I was sitting here thinking about the amount of courageous people that have inspired me. Some have because they overcame odds that others thought weren't possible, while others had the guts to become exactly what they wanted. The common I found amongst all of them was that courageous ...
Views: 1075 - Make A Difference Right Here and Right Now - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Larry BarkanThe other day, I had lunch with a friend at a restaurant near the state Capitol building in Olympia, Washington and, afterwards, decided to visit the nearby library. I was searching through the library’s computer catalog when I felt a tap on my shoulder. “Can you help me find the children’s ...
Views: 774 - Live Your Dream through overcoming Obstacles and Never Ever Quit (from "Inspirational Books") - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Live Your Dream through overcoming Obstacles and Never Ever Quit (from "Inspirational Books") Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Inspiration, inspirational books, inspirational writing, success, personal growth, motivation, persistence, dreams. Web Site: ...
Views: 1873 - Don’t Allow Your Commitment to Comfort Rob You Of Success! - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Cari WollmerEverything in our lives is connected. On the surface it might appear we have a problem in one area of our lives when really the problem stems from a different area of our lives. My friend Chris experienced this firsthand. As a business owner he was struggling to GROW his business. After ...
Views: 985(1 vote) - The Circle of Time - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Meghan GehanIf you drew a big circle on a piece of paper and I asked you to divide it up like a pie, each slice representing how you spend your time, would there be nice big chunks of pie devoted to REST, RELAXATION, REFLECTION, RECREATION???? When I do this exercise with people, the majority of them have ...
Views: 1166 - Are you choosing “Freedom” in 2011? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Karen KanakanuiEarly in the year, everyone talks about planning, changes, moving-forward, transformations, and some interesting and well-meant resolutions that seldom come to fruition. However, how about “Freedom”? Yes, freedom to be who you are without feeling the “need” to please anyone but yourself? I ...
Views: 804 - Don't Quit, Achieve Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Aya EneliDon’t Quit, Achieve Your Dreams Live Your Abundant Life by Aya Fubara Eneli Have you ever been so overwhelmed or discouraged that you decided to throw in the towel and give up on a dream? In my interactions, I often talk with people who have expressed regret over plans and dreams they have ...
Views: 1127 - Sensibilities of the Senseless - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Wayne HarrisonDriving around most of Nottingham this evening, one would be forgiven for thinking it is just another sunny day, in a great city. The city centre was full of shoppers earlier, with many making their way to the local derby football match this evening. Trouble in an area last night (where 50 cars ...
Views: 1297 - The Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Craig LockTitle: The Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi Author Craig Lock Category/Key words/ Tags: Gandhi, Mahatma (Mohandas) Gandhi, Peace, Peacemaking, Leadership, Inspiration, "Inspirational Writings", India (stop - enough there now) Web Sites: ...
Views: 1420 - Gandhi's Legacy of Non-Violence - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Gandhi's Legacy of Non-Violence Author Craig Lock Category/Key words/ Tags: Gandhi, Mahatma (Mohandas) Gandhi, Peace, Peacemaking, Leadership, Inspiration, "Inspirational Writings", India, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual (stop - enough there now) Web Site: ...
Views: 1295 - What will it take to unlock the Superhuman in you? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Andrew HortonHave you ever explored the limits of your potential? Or are you limiting yourself by what you believe is possible for you. There are amazing stories going back through history, where humans have exhibited incredible feats of both physical and mental prowess. One of the stories that really stood ...
Views: 1473(2 votes) - The Possibilities of Possibility. - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Sarah CentrellaHave you ever felt like you were on the brink of something? Like the brink of falling in love...those butterflies, that hope. The feeling that the world is yours all you need to do is roll outa bed, open the door to discover the rainbow has landed on your welcome mat. I have felt like that ...
Views: 1222 - Can 'Ordinary' People Effect Change and so Help Make a Better World?: The Power of ONE - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Can 'Ordinary' People Effect Change and so Help Make a Better World?: The Power of ONE Author Name: Craig Lock Category (key words): Inspiration, Empowerment, Spiritual, Words of Upliftment and Inspiration, the “Power of One" Web Site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 ...
Views: 1434 - Are You Dancing In Your Business? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Reggie OdomDancing solo can be exhilarating. It can be rich and full of expression. Or it can be missing something. If you are an inspired entrepreneur, there is a dance to successfully bringing your very important work to the world. It is a dance of two, the ‘pas de deux’ of devoted calling, and of ...
Views: 1008 - Lessons from a bestseller! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Ronny PrasadJune 2011 saw the successful launch of my very first book, WELCOME TO YOUR LIFE – simple insights for your inspiration & empowerment (www.WelcomeToYourLifeBook.com). Throughout the whole process (from writing the manuscript, to releasing the book), I learnt many valuable life lessons, which I ...
Views: 1115 - Never Give Up - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Krystal KuehnLife can be hard, unfair, painful, and confusing. Sometimes it is overwhelming and we feel defeated. We may face situations that we do not think we can overcome and we just want to give up. We may lose faith and give up on ourselves, on others, and sometimes on life itself. Following are ...
Views: 1827(1 vote) - CRAIG’S BLOGS: A LIST OF MY WORDPRESS BLOGS: A NEW BOOK (OR BOOKS)??? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Craig LockCRAIG’S BLOGS: A LIST OF MY WORDPRESS BLOGS A NEW BOOK OR BOOKS?? Web site: http://craiglock.wordpress.com/category/craigs-blogs/ Tags (key words,/categories): Writing, writing articles, books, new books, authors, Craig Lock, South Africa, Zimbabwe, spirit, sport, peace, motor racing, ...
Views: 1543(1 vote) - You Just Never Know, Do You? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Scott Q MarcusYou just never know Early morning routine: Jack, my dog, and I are taking our walk. His leash is in my hand, my headphones are clamped over my ears; I am absorbed in the back-and-forth of my favorite podcast. Jack and I; just doin’ our thing. The neighborhood is residential; no major ...
Views: 1253 - How to Use Audio to Improve Your Imagination - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonWe repeatedly hear that your imagination paves the way to your reality. This is a pretty well known fact. But this fact can also be a source of frustration to those who just do not have a very good imagination. They want to imagine great things happening in their lives, but simply cannot ...
Views: 1306 - Law of Attraction: My Definition - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Sarah CentrellaSo I’ve realized lately that my definition of the Law of Attraction or at least my view of it is somewhat different than all the others you will see larking on the web. If you Google the phrase you will get a ton of sites claiming to give you instant wealth and riches and stating that your ...
Views: 2310(1 vote) - Is There a Hereafter - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2011 from jesse wadeIs there a here-after? Danged if I know! Of course; we can hope, pine, crave, desire, want, need, hanker, fancy, itch, burn, and go hell-bent for a here-after, but no-one can prove, or disprove such a place exists. The only “possible truth” I’m certain of is that my “present” is the “here-after” ...
Views: 1293 - Express Your Creativity - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierExpress your creativity by first acknowledging that you are a Divine being of love and light. The Goddess is within you whether you are woman or man. That natural vibration of the Sacred Feminine is creativity itself. So many of my clients feel that they are not creative at all. Yes you are ...
Views: 1379 - The Spark! - Realize Your Potential is Waiting for Action - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Jason PlevellEach and every one of us has the potential to achieve anything you want in Life. On your journey to this discovery, you will all be made aware of a flame that has been lit deep within you for some great time now. This flame was lit long ago by a single spark. Even the tiniest of sparks can ...
Views: 1784(1 vote) - 3 Ways To Be Graceful - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Jennifer UrezzioDefinition: Grace-- favor or good will 1. Saying Grace How frequently to you offer yourself good will? Today, just be aware of how often you are choosing something else over love, compassion, joy, good will, and grace. When you notice that you are not, just pause and simply say, "I ...
Views: 1451 - Soup for the Soul - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Kate FuentesHair refuses to cooperate, kids drank the last of the milk last night (which means no cereal for me), new puppy decided to wake up at the crack of dawn (for no apparent reason), and my husband forgot to put out the trash bin. GOOD MORNING WONDERFUL DAY FROM THE GATES OF HADES! It’s inevitable ...
Views: 1007 - Do You Like Me? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanWe all want to be loved. We all want to be liked. We all want to fit in. We all want to be understood. We just do. We are social beings. We thrive in groups. We live in tribes. We have leaders and followers and pecking orders and those at the top and those at the bottom. And ...
Views: 1445 - The Choices We Make - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanTake a look at your life right now. Look at where you live, who you spend time with, how you support yourself financially, your level of stress, your state of mind, your health – all of it. Is this the life that you want to be living? Is this a life that you consciously created or is this a life ...
Views: 2344 - How Powerful Are You? Become Your Own Super Hero. - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Margie WarrellThere isn't a super hero "out there" who can save you from your situation, fix your problems, or take away your fears. You have to tap into your own super hero; to identify the fears that are holding you back and to make a decision not to reclaim the power they have wielded. I recently ...
Views: 1517 - Support the Bloody Sunday Paratroopers - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Timothy R WadeThe OOA's aim is to Petition No.10 to register our profound anger for this apology and to urge the Prime Minister to retract the apology and to confirm that no soldier will face a criminal prosecution in the future regarding Bloody Sunday. The IRA have had their combatants pardoned and released ...
Views: 1147 - 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: 1136(1 vote) - Re-ignite your Personal Inner power and dare to dream again - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Andrew HortonWhen you speak to a young child and ask them about their dreams when they grow up, they get so excited about the prospects that await them. They tell you that they can’t wait to grow up so that they can begin to pursue their dreams. Children are filled with passion and excitement about the ...
Views: 1648(2 votes) - Time And You - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from jesse wadeTime --- Personally, I am a very firm believer that “time itself” does not exist...I am convinced that it is only a very necessary invention of mankind! Having said that, most of us never even consider the fact that every second we waste is gone forever...shot, dead, never more to be ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - Come Let’s Stroll - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from jesse wade“Come let’s stroll” is the title of a song from somewhere around the 1950’s, so my happy self seriously doubts if any of you younger folks will remember it…but am very sure most of us “elders” do. The 50’s were the years when songs were sung by folks who could actually sing, teenagers could ...
Views: 1204 - Ever Wonder Why You Are Here - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from jesse wadePersonally, I do not ever remember asking myself that question until the first time I found my happy self on a desert in Arizona back in 1964…was too busy growing up, learning and going to teen towns in my teenage years, and later trying to earn a living for my family. It was a warm and ...
Views: 1035 - Just Running Scared - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from jesse wadeCannot remember if I was once a very young lad (I’m in my twilight years), but there are no doubts that every so often, I would perceive a ghost in the house or behind a tree at night. It also seems that there was a teacher who scared the daylights out of me when she threw a piece of chalk at ...
Views: 1022 - Writing and the Creative Imagination - How to Avoid Writer's Block? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Writing and the Creative Imagination - How to Avoid Writer's Block? Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, How to Write Creatively, Writing Hints/Tips, Creative Writing Course,Writing Course, Online Writing Course, Imagination, Creative Imagination ...
Views: 1793 - How to Leave Old Feminine Traditions in the Dust - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Marion ChamberlainA friend had forwarded me an article titled: The Good Wife’s Guide from Housekeeping Monthly, 13 May, 1955. Now I had heard about the article before, but quite frankly, didn’t really form an opinion about it. However, this time around when we went through the “tips” that were given to the ...
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