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- Shrinky's Guide to Happiness: The Wise Old Man at the End of the World - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Glenn BergerMany years ago, when I was searching for the answer to life, I thought I’d find it by going to the end of the world. That was the instruction I found in all the stories. You climbed the mountain, found the guy with the long beard, and he’d give you the secret. You’d come down a changed man, ...
Views: 2121 - A "Review" of 'The Greatest Miracle in the World' by Og Mandino (Part Two) - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A "Review" of 'The Greatest Miracle in the World' by Og Mandino (Part Two) Submitted by: Craig Lock Key words: 'The Greatest Miracle in the World', Og Mandino, book "reviews", good books, inspirational books Web site: http://www.ragpicker.org/ The submitter's blog (with ...
Views: 1305 - Refocus and Rejoice - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Frances LucasThere are times when our daily routines seem to drag us down. We get sidetracked and then feel guilty we didn’t get something completed like we always do. We get too focused on the process or the routine trying to make sure we don’t leave anything out. Then we are distracted by our concern of ...
Views: 1125 - A Motivational High School Graduation Story from the Bronx - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Ralph VargasI had some issues remembering a school event that resonated with me and I also could tell everybody among the countless ones which I possessed. minutes I made the decision to stay with a day and also a moment that is distinctive to anyone who experiences it. I have never counted myself as a ...
Views: 2299 - Celebrating Thirty - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Antoinette SykesDear God, Thirty days ago, my life changed forever. My fiancee transitioned to heaven and more than thirty friends, family and others that I have not met, have continued to pour out their support, prayers, love, friendship, kinship and camaraderie in ways only YOU can see. But, I truly feel ...
Views: 1134(1 vote) - Show Compassion - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Frances LucasWe can’t depend on others to make us happy. Others will say and do things which will disappoint us. They will say things out of fear, jealous and pride. People are unkind and wicked at times. They will not do things we believe they should do. How we react to what others do is really all we can ...
Views: 1849 - Summary of the Book "Say 'YES' to your Potential" - Part Three (by 'Skip' Ross with Carole C. Carlson) - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Summary of the Book "Say 'YES' to your Potential" - Part Three (by 'Skip' Ross with Carole C. Carlson) Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, personal growth, success skills, success principles, Skip Ross, self help, inspiration, inspirational books,, ...
Views: 1895(1 vote) - Signs From the Universe Are Everywhere - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Maria ErvingSigns from the Universe is everywhere - pay attention. Be aware of what is coming your way today, as the universe is constantly giving us hints and clues of the next step to take and where we're headed. A lot of people are not aware of these subtle signs that is revealed to us all the time so ...
Views: 13001(4 votes) - Summary of the Book "Say 'YES' to your Potential" - Part Four (by 'Skip' Ross with Carole C. Carlson) - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Summary of the Book "Say 'YES' to your Potential" - Part Four (by 'Skip' Ross with Carole C. Carlson) Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, success principles, motivation, empowerment, mind, mind power, life purpose, spiritual, spiritual gifts, inspiration, ...
Views: 1341 - 40 Days to a Better Me: Day 08--Get Inspiration - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Daniel Toops40 Days to a Better Me: Day 08—Get Inspiration In an attempt to sell everything from dog food to cosmetics, we are inundated with a constant barrage of marketing. Advertising tells us that real luxury is driving this particular car. The magazine ads tell us that the fragrance they are ...
Views: 1328(1 vote) - Awaken your Creative Genie - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from WEE DILTSOne of the reasons you stop creative efforts is your feel you are not getting the praise you want from others. Why not consider the praise and growth you get from the Universe? Another reason you stop creating is you think your creation is not as good as others; so what? It’s yours. Stop ...
Views: 1828(2 votes) - Useful tips for winning online bidding auction. - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from william denzelspan style="font-weight: bold;">Online Auctions Penny auction websites are growing every day.People are fond of bidding and winning items by bidding.But as traffic increase in these websites it becomes harder to win bids.To win your desired items on online penny auction websites one need a ...
Views: 2311(1 vote) - 40 Days to a Better Me: Day 05 "Have Fun" - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Daniel Toops40 Days to a Better Me—Day 05—Have Fun When I was a boy living in the strange and distant land of Indiana, my summers were filled with the traditional family ritual of camping. Each summer we would trek to Brown County State Park, throw up a couple tents and spend a week or two there. And, I ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - It’s Not Just Another Day - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Frances LucasPsalm 119:4-5 “You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees!” When we wake up in the morning, we possibly think that we would like to do something we don’t have to do. We may wish we could stay in bed another hour or so. ...
Views: 1103(1 vote) - Three Steps to Day-to-day Achievement: Via Encouraging and Inspiring Quotes to Attain Your Goals - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Francisco CancholaChanging our daily habits may be less difficult than formerly envisaged. Through meditating on and repeating motivational and inspirational quotes, we're better prepared to alter our thinking patterns, habits and consequently, change our existence. Here's how it is completed. If we ...
Views: 633(2 votes) - Sharing A Few Thoughts (the Building-Blocks for a New "Work") - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing A Few Thoughts (the Building-Blocks for a New "Work") Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): "Inspiration", Inspirational Quotes, New Book, Craig Lock, Reconciliation, Hope, Forgiveness, Love, Peace (enough there now) Web sites: ...
Views: 1128 - My Story: From Brain Tumor to Pearl! - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Mary BrittainMy Story: From Brain Tumor to Pearl! On February 26, 2006, I was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. I felt as if I was pushed off a tall building and began rapidly falling to the ground. It was “fly or die” time. It was then that I realized the true power of my inner survivor ...
Views: 1738(1 vote) - Can 'Ordinary' People Effect Change and Make a Better World? The Power of ONE - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Can 'Ordinary' People Effect Change and Make a Better World? The Power of ONE Author Name: Craig Lock Category (key words): "Inspiration, Spiritual, Words of Upliftment and Inspiration, "The Power of One", Empowerment Web Sites: http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock ...
Views: 3330 - Good Enough - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Frances LucasExodus 3:11-12 But Moses protested to God, “Who am I to appear before Pharaoh? Who am I to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt?” God answered, “I will be with you.” How many times do we protest to God or ignore Him because we don’t believe we are good enough. We think we don’t have what it ...
Views: 1329 - My Movement is Movement - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Carmen DjemalianYesterday, I came face to face with the Universe’s way of slapping a reality to… yes… my face! My schedule is incredibly packed these days and I try to put aside some time, mostly late afternoons, for my children. At precisely 8PM, I lock myself up to work on my daily post and the Daily Hint ...
Views: 1169 - Advantages of offshore web development India - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from John SilverstoneThere is no doubt about the fact that offshore Web Development India market is getting quite famous at present. Indians with their academic qualification, technical skills and excellent command over the English language are in great demand when it comes to web development. New web ...
Views: 1475 - The Real Magic Of Goal Achievement - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Bob LancerGoal achievement is not just practical; it's magical! Even though it is the result of something that is, for the most part, easy to comprehend, when we watch a dream turn into reality it feels like the essence of real magic and inspires us with enchantment. As I have explained in a previous ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - Mastering Goal Achievement - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Bob LancerGoal achievement is really a very simple process: persistently take your best action for what you want until you arrive at your goal. As simple as this seems, very few actually employ the process to achieve really big goals. The key to using the goal achievement process to make your greatest ...
Views: 1814 - A Secret To Goal Achievement - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Bob LancerThis article presents a very powerful "secret" for goal achievement. The "secret" is to make your action-plans easy enough for you to follow through on. Goal achievement is the fruition of a process that is totally reliable: 1. Take action in line with what you want 2. Learn from ...
Views: 1347 - Fly Your Kite - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Belinda LamsHave you ever watched a kite? They soar in the stratosphere - free, unencumbered, dancing and twirling in the wind. However, kites don't fly all by themselves. They need help. Who is on the other end of the string? A pilot. A solid anchor connected to the earth. If the kite ...
Views: 2775 - Dare to Dream Again - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Belinda LamsWhat happened to your dreams? As people mature into a life of responsibility, they often find that they've lost something along the way - something that they wish they could regain. Where there used to be passion and imagination, there is now the mundane - the everyday activities. Harsh ...
Views: 1519(1 vote) - Navigating Change - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Belinda LamsI remember being a young mom and finally getting my baby on a routine. Oh, I've got it down now. I just need to feed him at 7, change his diaper, and put him down for a nap from 9-10:30. I have a whole hour and a half to take my shower, do the dishes, make phone calls... Finally! I ...
Views: 1369(2 votes) - Good Grief! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Belinda LamsClearing space typically means something like organizing your garage or clearing the excess activities off of your calendar. These are the kinds of things you get to choose to eliminate. What about those areas you don't get to choose? What about the space created from loss? All ...
Views: 1734 - Deeply Rooted - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Belinda LamsI just fought with a plant...and I won. I recently decided to rearrange some plantings in my backyard. VISION. The next step was to uproot the ones that I wanted to move. PLAN. Everything was going smoothly until...(dun-dun-dun!), I began to uproot the plant from hell. OBSTACLE. ...
Views: 1330(1 vote) - Leader or Liar? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from A. Drayton BoylstonDo you think leaders are liars? A recent PBS show investigated the question - "Are leaders good liars?" According to psychologist Carrie Keating's experiments in human behavior - "the findings seem to demonstrate a correlation between persuasive abilities and dominant behavior." From the ...
Views: 1248 - Done There, Been That - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Frances LucasWhy is it we keep going back to places and situations we know are wrong in God’s eyes? We have heard the saying “been there, done that” but sometimes we keep going back and repeating bad mistakes. These mistakes come from our own desire to do wrong. These desires come from our past of what we ...
Views: 1296 - Why You Should Not Feel Comfortable in Your Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Paul BrooksLife is a continuous journey filled with endless future possibilities and future accomplishments. Yet many people think life is a destination, they achieve a certain plateau of success in their lives and begin to rest on their laurels. In other words they become complacent or content which is ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - Spiritual Practices: Routine or Rut? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Sara DillingerWhat is the difference between a routine and a rut? Is the series of actions that you are currently undertaking a routine or a rut? There is something in all of us that seeks to organize our time. For some of us, that organization is necessary to move us through a busy and demanding schedule. ...
Views: 2280 - Aim To Finish - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Frances LucasActs 20:22-24 “And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - USE THE INTERNET TO HELP BUILD A BETTER WORLD - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: USE THE INTERNET TO HELP BUILD A BETTER WORLD Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Internet Marketing, Internet, WWW, Trends, Inspiration, Empowerment, "Entrepreneurship", Business Vision Web Site: https://www.xinxii.com/asresults.php?s4=craig+lock&sid=1 The submitter's ...
Views: 980(2 votes) - Death and Liberty: The Story of Harriet Tubman - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Marquita Herald(Following is one of 101 Stories of Uncommon Women in History, told in honor of Woman’s History Month. Harriet Tubman, 1820–1913 "There's two things I got a right to and these are Death and Liberty. If I could not have one, I would have the other." ~ Harriet Tubman Harriet Tubman was ...
Views: 2251(2 votes) - How to be kind to others? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Dia ThabetAre you a kind person? Do you know how to be kind to others? Do people usually tell you that you are kind? What is kindness? Kindness is when you do something positive to someone else or to yourself. Kindness is an act of goodwill that can help and makes a positive difference in someone’s ...
Views: 2004(4 votes) - "Resist Not" Your Greatness: 6 Simple Ways - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Reggie Odom“Resist not evil” is a quote that has puzzled millions of people for over 2,000 years, and still does today. But what is even more puzzling and frustrating is why we resist our good. Why do we resist what we love, what we are called to do, our deepest yearnings, our biggest dreams and ...
Views: 881 - Magnetizing Abundance with the Power of the Spoken Word! - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Cari MurphyMagnetizing Abundance with The Power of the Spoken Word Prosperity isn't just the accumulation of things! Prosperity is the CONSCIOUSNESS that ATTRACTS the things! It is a way of living and "being." We all have words that resonate strongly with us -- words that inspire us and just make us ...
Views: 2393(2 votes) - Clear Your Fear - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Anita JeffersonLearn How to Face Your Fears This exercise is designed to give you pause time to stop and objectively evaluate your fears. Be honest, the outcome depends on it. Repeat often until it becomes a first response habit. 1. Identify three of your greatest fears. Write them ...
Views: 1594(1 vote) - Who Protects Your Greatest Vulnerability? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Jeff BealsHave you ever seen The Blind Side? It's an acclaimed movie based on a true story first described in a best-selling book by Michael Lewis. It's quite inspiring. The Blind Side introduces us to Michael Oher, one of 13 children born to a mother addicted to crack cocaine living in a Memphis ...
Views: 1017 - It's Better to Be Different than It Is to Be Better - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Jeff BealsFrom an outsider's perspective, she was leading the ideal life. She made the Dean's List in law school and was in her tenth year practicing at a respected firm in the middle of Toronto's bustling financial district. If that wasn't enough, she had four beautiful daughters, a rich personality ...
Views: 1066 - The Power of Creation Is Yours - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Kris BrietkopfIt’s all real. Every last psychedelic hallucination. The Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, Leprechauns, all of them. They are as real as you are. They are especially as real as the one who believes in them. It’s the magic of believing that allows for the creation of all things. It has been ...
Views: 1124(1 vote) - God Slows Us Down - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Frances LucasSometimes God slows us down. He creates quiet time for us when we think we should be doing something else. Just as he stopped other people in the Bible in their daily lives, He stops us in the middle of our routines. When He does this, He is turning us away from worthless things in the world, ...
Views: 1659 - Only believe - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Faith AbrahamThe only portion of the Bible that will work for you is the portion that you believe. Although God sees our needs and feels our pain He does not respond to that. What He does respond to is faith. Faith is a direct byproduct of believing. What is believing? Believing is having the upmost ...
Views: 1613 - OVERCOMING THE ONE THING THAT KEEPS PEOPLE POOR - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Joy AkinloluJames walks to his little shop happy as always greeting almost everyone he met on his way. James is always a wonder to admire. Despite all his predicaments, he still makes his business profitable. After 10years in marriage, James lost his lovely wife Ammy. Leaving behind an eight year old son ...
Views: 1932(3 votes) - How To Create Success In Every Area of Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Dr. Rick SchaeferThe recipe for success is completely an inside job. Here is the simplest plan for creating a new habit and completely transforming yourself: 1. Have a new thought 2. Repeat that thought 3. Create an action consistent with that new thought 4. Repeat that action 5. Repeat the thought and ...
Views: 1372(6 votes) - A "Book Review": 'THE THIRD JESUS' (by Dr Deepak Chopra) - Part Three - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A "Book Review": 'THE THIRD JESUS' (by Dr Deepak Chopra) -- Part Three Submitted by Craig Lock Key words: Deepak Chopra, Jesus, Jesus Christ, books, "The Third Jesus", spirituality, spiritual growth, enlightenment, inspiration, empowerment, self help, self realisation ...
Views: 1660 - From Procrastination to Productivity - The Mini-Retreat Solution - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Julia JamesAre you a champion procrastinator? Some of us are such talented and accomplished procrastinators that we really should get an award. Honestly, we can be so creative! Where others see a pile of paperwork, we see another game of Solitaire. Dirty dishes in the sink? That’s just a sign it’s time to ...
Views: 1450 - Habits - How to Make them Work for You - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Julia JamesHabits – the things we do and say automatically, without thinking – are a very big part of our lives. They show up in our everyday activities (showering, driving, eating) … the way we talk (gestures, phrases, style) … even the way we think (self-talk, fears, judgments). We develop habits ...
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