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- 5 Affirmation Starters You Need To Know To Make Them Work! - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Claire McGee"I think I can. I think I can." Those are the immortal words of the Little Engine That Could, the train locomotive from the children's story who against all odds pulled his heavy load over the mountain. Those words were his affirmation to himself that pushed him to keep trying until he finally ...
Views: 3527(5 votes) - 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: 974(2 votes) - Dare to Be - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Steve MaraboliWhen a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully. When there is darkness, dare to be the first to shine a light. When there is injustice, dare to be the first to condemn it. When something seems difficult, dare to do it anyway. When life seems to beat you down, dare to fight ...
Views: 849 - Have you ever explored what makes you happy? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2011 from Andrew HortonHappiness, like success is not something you pursue, anything you pursue, eludes you. Invest some time today answering the question I posed above, it is possibly one of the most important questions you will ever answer in your life. When you understand what actually makes you happy and feel joy ...
Views: 1229 - What do you value most in your life? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Andrew HortonIf you thought about this question for just a second, the first thoughts that would pop into your mind would be, “my family”, “my children” or “my spouse”. Now take the time to look a little deeper, is the way you are living your life indicating that you are actually living your life, like those ...
Views: 15066(2 votes) - Have you ever wondered what you are capable of achieving? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Andrew HortonIf you are searching for exceptional results, you will need to be different and to do things in your own unique and special way. This is one of the best ways for you to stand out from the herd. As long as you choose to remain part of the crowd and you keep doing things that are fashionable, ...
Views: 2757(1 vote) - The benefits of Giving to Inspiration and not to Desperation - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Andrew HortonThe benefits of Giving to Inspiration and not to Desperation The lasting and most wonderful part of giving to others is not that you only brighten the life of someone else, but that you will actually experience both physical and emotional benefits yourself. The act of selfless giving sees ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - Mattie Stepanek: "Play After Every Storm" - A Profile in Living Well - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Steve RiceThe storms of life will come...that is inevitable. You will face adversity. We all do. The question, then is, What will you do? What will you do after you have faced the dark night of pain or despair? How will you continue to live when you don't feel like going on? How can you take ...
Views: 3306 - The Color of Your Life... Or the Shadow - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Carol Harris-FikeBy Carol Harris-Fike, NCOC, PCC and author of "5 Life Energies: The Choice You Have in How Energy Shapes Your Life" ©2009. Want to know the science behind this newsletter? Read about the research. ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - Obstacles the Japanese Soccer Team Endure - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Loren Fogelman“A warrior…feeds his body well; he trains it; works on it. Where he lacks knowledge, he studies. But above all he must believe. He must believe in his strength of will, of purpose, of heart and soul. David Gemmell So much anticipation has been building all week long toward last Sunday’s soccer ...
Views: 1749 - There is a Reason Pessimists Often Stay Pessimistic - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Claire McGeeThere are three main reality types in our world. One is the "optimist" who is constantly seeing the world with the "glass half full". Another is the "realist" who looks at each situation and calculates what is positive and what is deemed negative with each one. Often the "realist" calculates the ...
Views: 1547 - Are you just drifting through life? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Andrew HortonAre you just drifting through life? Too many people just drift through life, going with the flow, never having any direction about where they want their lives to go. They are like a paper cup that blows around in the car park at the shopping Centre. It is totally at the whim of the wind and ...
Views: 8700(2 votes) - The Parrot and Freedom - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Fariborz ArbasiThere was a certain merchant who has a parrot in a cage. He was going to travel to India for business, he said to his servants, bondwomen, and parrot,” what things do you want I bring to you from India?” Everyone ordered something, but the parrot said,” when you see the parrots in India, say ...
Views: 4158 - Holotropic Breathwork: An Experience Unlike Any Other - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Dr. Karen CastleWhen someone asks me to explain what Holotropic Breathwork is, I try to keep it simple but I also realize that it is difficult to explain in just a few words. Many people today are familiar with the term Breathwork, however, not many are familiar with Holotropic Breathwork. Holotropic ...
Views: 1714(1 vote) - Having a Vision - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Jessica McGregor JohnsonFor the last 20 years I have read many times that it is very important to have a vision for whatever you want in your life. Perhaps you’ve heard the same – without vision there is no way you can work out your pathway to your destination. Over the years I have worked with my clients on ...
Views: 3110 - Finding Great Software and Vocal Samples Online - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Mike SintonWhen it comes to being a musician and trying to create their own music, it's a fact that not everybody has their own recording studio with the fanciest equipment that all the professionals use. It's just not practical for most people to have this. However, this does not mean that they should not ...
Views: 813 - Getting The Best Professional Synth Sounds - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Mike SintonMusic is an array of wonderful sounds, whether they are natural of computer synthesized. Creating sounds and beats for music through a synth (synthesizer) program can be a tricky business. In order to get the best synth sounds possible through synth software or hardware, professionals have used ...
Views: 1577 - What Type of Input is Best for Making Beats, Keyboard or Drum Pads? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Mike SintonWith the proliferation of so many amazing technologies with which to create drum samples, the aspiring and sometimes even the professional musician may be at a loss to decide which is the best method for their music to use. If, like many musicians you are operating on a tight budget and already ...
Views: 831 - What are your values reflecting to the world? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Andrew HortonWhat are your values reflecting to the world? Create a set of great personal values and surround yourself with the right people that can form your support system. Have an optimistic spirit and develop a strong purpose that you completely believe in and everything you can imagine is possible, ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - Increasing Positivity – How To Break Free From The Negative - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2013 from John CharestEvery day of our lives from early childhood and into adulthood we create patterns for ourselves. Through our perspective of the world in which we live along with the words and actions we choose to use to react to all this stimulation that we encounter, we are constantly building and reinforcing ...
Views: 1473 - Our Mind is the Author and Creator of Our World - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Claire McGeeOur mind is a beautiful complex mechanism which provides us with necessary knowledge to proceed in life. The power which lies within the province of the mind can catapult us toward our dreams and desires making them a reality, or, keep us stranded in a pit of despair. Our mind is the author ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - Famous Inspirational Quotes That Boost Our Motivation To Succeed - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Michael LeeWe all admire people who have made something out of their lives. And while we can't ask them to live our life for us, we can look to their famous inspirational quotes for guidance. We know their words to be truthful, for they have been through struggle and have reached success. Here are some ...
Views: 2435 - 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: 1385(1 vote) - Inspire Yourself Through Daydreams - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceIf you’re like most people, you probably feel that daydreaming is a waste of time – a period spent in mental wandering instead of getting something constructive done. The truth is, daydreams have an important place in our lives. They are often the inspiration you need to take the first step ...
Views: 3407(3 votes) - When Should you trust the advice of experts? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Andrew HortonWhen you choose to follow the advice of any self-professed experts, it is always advisable to be absolutely certain that their advice is sound. Ideas and concepts that work for one person may not work for someone else. The safest way to use any advice you may encounter is to examine it first, ...
Views: 2227(2 votes) - Courage to Change - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Ernest QuansahArticle Author: Ernest Quansah This is a story about a woman we will call Anne, a thirty-five-year-old woman who concluded that she could never find a man. She determined that loneliness was her fate and thus went as far as accepting it as fact. Her case proves what I have discovered in ...
Views: 1189 - 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: 1057(2 votes) - My Greatest Race: "The Race of Life": Sharing a Few Spiritual Thoughts - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Craig LockMY GREATEST RACE: "THE RACE OF LIFE" Submitter's Note: Craig is presently working on his latest novel 'The (My) Greatest Race'. These are some notes (some thoughts on the 'spiritual and writing journeys' - some from authors unknown) that I've collected and jotted down over the years. So will ...
Views: 1089(1 vote) - You Can't Run Holding A Bag Of Grudges - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2013 from John CharestWhen was the last time you achieved a positive result from holding a grudge against another person, especially a family member or someone close to you? Have you ever held a grudge against another person so long that you truly felt satisfied and happy that you did so? I don’t know of anyone ...
Views: 4265(2 votes) - Being Successful in the Face of Adversity - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Cheryl FrisciaSo many articles and blogs focus on being successful, moving forward and how to get where you want to be but there aren’t many that talk about how you get there when you don’t have the support of family because life at home is difficult or nonexsistent. Being a young adult is difficult enough ...
Views: 1451 - QuickBooks Applications Hosting and Cloud computing - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from mark hanryCloud computing is finding resonance in al aspects of enterprise functioning and financial aspects of a business are no exceptions. QuickBooks hosting and other accounting and financial software hosting is one of those areas that cloud computing has been getting wide acceptance. Hosted ...
Views: 705(1 vote) - Your History- Your Destiny - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Steve MaraboliSo many of us get caught up in the past: past issues, past relationships, past mistakes, etc... We tend to give away our thoughts and energy of today to days and events that no longer exist. An unfortunate reality of this type of thinking is that we tend to lose sight of our true power and ...
Views: 1668 - Set Dynamic Goals - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaIt seems like I always had a goal I was working for but it always took a long time. Sometimes I would get distracted and not even complete it. Then I would start something else. And it went the same way. What was the problem? My problem was that I didn't know how to set dynamic goals. What ...
Views: 1904 - Make a list of your grievances - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Kristin EcklundStart by listing the judgments that you hold against the person you have in mind. And be honest, very honest. The more real you are with yourself, the better this will be. It’s best if you can write it out, on a piece of paper, because then you’ll have the physical evidence of all that your ego ...
Views: 1605(1 vote) - Do What You Love so You Can Love What You Do FOREVER! - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Kelly WrightI have always held this belief that when we were kids we had some inkling or notion of the things that inspired us and even gave us some insight into who or what we wanted to become when we were older. Then as life would have it, we grow up and away from those things as we learn about pleasing ...
Views: 1110 - Leveraging Social Media to Your Advantage - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Andrew HortonLeveraging Social Media to Your Advantage There are a few amazing stories about people that have gone from rags to riches using the internet and or social media to pave their road to great wealth. So yes it is possible to dramatically accelerate your success if you leverage these amazing new ...
Views: 1461(2 votes) - When A Crisis Strikes…Survive and Thrive: Be Nice to Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Karin VoloBe kind to yourself, especially during difficult times. This is so easy to forget! Often we are our own worst enemy and critics. We need to learn to love ourselves and have patience. You must learn to listen to your needs and accept them as they are. So when a crisis strikes and you feel the ...
Views: 1431(1 vote) - When A Crisis Strikes…Survive and Thrive: Courage - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Karin VoloOften the hardships we face are here to give us courage and to find our own inner strength. Most crisis cause a major shift in your life and change the path we were on to something that is better in the long run. Everything that happens to us is there for us to learn and grow in some way. ...
Views: 1461 - When A Crisis Strikes…Survive and Thrive: The Basics - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Karin VoloA crisis can strike at any time in our lives and generally we are never prepared for it (otherwise it wouldn’t be a crisis!). Sergio and I want to share in this series how we managed to cope going through the biggest crisis that we ever experienced. We’ll start with the basics. One of the ...
Views: 1274 - Rise Above the Hurt: Using Compassion to Heal - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Karin VoloHurt people hurt people. I recently read this and it really struck a cord with me. When I read that statement and let the meaning really sink in, I felt myself being lifted to a higher level of understanding. I felt my heart open up and compassion flow through me because I realized, aren’t we ...
Views: 1223 - Growing your non-profit group - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Bruce MillsFor those that are part of a non profit group it is as important to your group to keep growing each year as it is to a business. The above photo is of a Circuit City that is no longer in business. Could it be because they didn’t grow or change with the times? I think about Woolworth’s Department ...
Views: 1163 - Pay it Forward - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Bruce MillsI like the idea of paying it forward, meaning that when you help make one person’s day better, they will likely go on to make someone else’s day better, then that person will likely go on to touch someone else’s life, and so on and so on. Wouldn’t that be awesome if everyone just cheered one ...
Views: 1247 - How to Fight Dumping and Divorce in Today's World - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Kimberly MitchellWith the statistics of divorce being so high, the idea of 'staying together' can be almost impossible to imagine. For those who are in a relationship or already married, the fight is not over yet. First, you decide. You decide that this is the person you want to spend the rest of your life ...
Views: 1583 - ‘THE PRIZE’: A New Book - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: ‘THE PRIZE’: A "Review" of a New Book Tags: (Key words) books, new books, ‘The Prize’, Craig Lock, inspiration, empowerment, words of inspiration and empowerment (enough there now) Websites: thegrandprize.wordpress.com and ...
Views: 1167 - Prayer for South Africa and especially Africa - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Prayer for South Africa and especially Africa Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (Key Words/Tags): South Africa, Southern Africa, Africa, Prayer, Inspiration, Spirituality, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Writings, God, Empowerment (enough there now) Web sites: ...
Views: 1126 - "The Prize": A Tribute to Ernest Hemingway - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: "The Prize" A Tribute to Ernest Hemingway Submitted by: Craig Lock Key Words: Ernest Hemingway, writing, Hemingway on writing, writing styles, Hemingway’s themes, writing themes Web sites: thegrandprize.wordpress.com http://craigsbooks.wordpress.com/ and ...
Views: 1186 - The Awakening Soul of South Africa - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaTHE AWAKENING SOUL OF SOUTH AFRICA ACCEPTANCE SPEECH - AREA GOVERNOR D3, DISTRICT 74 – 2009/2010 PART I: THE VISION Dr Joseph Busby from the Sun Centre School of Esoteric Philosophy in Somerset West, in a channeled transmission in 1985 said: “A great light is radiating here and now ...
Views: 1930 - Saying Goodbye So You Can Say Hello - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanSometimes in life we have to make tough choices if we want to grow and live the life we know we are meant to live. We may have to give up a part of ourselves that we have grown comfortable with, even if we know that it isn't the self we want to bring on our journey. I was watching Peter ...
Views: 1468(1 vote) - Taking Time to Celebrate - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanWe all set goals for ourselves and work really hard to complete them. We do all of the necessary steps - we plan, we take action, and we complete them. And it feels great! And what do we usually do next? We move onto the next goal or the next project. And do all of the necessary ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - On the Horizon - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanWhile it's great to spend most of our time in the present moment and truly be mindful of what's happening right now, it's also fun to have something to look forward to - something on the horizon that we are excited about - something we can think about and dream about and make plans to realize. ...
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