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- Go for the Gold: Be the Best You Can Be - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Monika KleinThe Olympics are now over but I can’t help thinking how amazing those athletes were. Such dedication to a dream and pride at all the effort they put into it. Not everyone there was a Michael Phelps and they were all masters. They gave so much to their dream as well as to their country and to us ...
Views: 944 - Go For Your Big Dreams! - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Brian NicolettiRemember when you were a kid and felt you could set the world on fire? Millionaire? Sure. Hollywood star? Of course! Astronaut? Easy. Best-selling author? No problem. World traveler? Start packing. So what happened? Where are you now? Are you living the life you thought you'd lead? ...
Views: 1024 - Go Green: Turning Your Jealousy into Strength - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Tama KievesThe other day I read about an acquaintance, another author, I know who was featured in The New York Times. As I came upon the story, try as I might to fill my mind with the bird songs and daisies of good will, I felt sandpaper scrape my soul. Immediately, her shiny success became my ...
Views: 1446 - Goal Setting - Why New Year's Resolutions Waste Your Time & What to Do to Accomplish More Goals - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Karim IsmailIf you're looking to accomplish more goals this coming year then forget about New Year's resolutions. The people that profit the most from New Year's resolutions are... * Owners of fitness centers * Authors of weight loss books * People who sell programs about how to make money online ...
Views: 953 - God Is In Your Tears - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Merry BattlesI was in such a dilemma. My only daughter is grown and a mother with two small children. She had decided to do something that I would never do. It felt as if she was a stranger. Where had she been all those years when I was preaching about natural health and healing? I was devastated. Why would ...
Views: 983 - God knows my name and he knows yours, too! - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2008 from Vanessa RichardsonSuddenly, she was hit hard. The unexpected impact sent her sprawling to her knees. She could hear the sound of the rain pelting against her large bedroom window. It was all a strange phenomenon, to her. Dark billowy clouds had gathered hovering and intimidating. It was a remarkable sight. The ...
Views: 1170 - 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 - God Works In Mysterious Ways - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from LORDIEL PALMERJune 22nd, 1993 … A day so profound, a day that is forever etched in my mind and yet continues to change with time. I was a registered nurse and mother of four children and had achieved a goal that would allow me to see the world as a traveling nurse. I only had two weeks to go before ...
Views: 1665 - Goddess Inspiration - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Arne rantzenAre you so busy doing, doing, doing that suddenly the hour, day, month, year is gone and everything seems like a blur? Have you ever asked, "Why am I here? There’s got to be more to life than this." I asked those questions. In the hopes of finding some answers, I read books, took classes, ...
Views: 813 - Goddess Inspiration - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Arne rantzenAre you so busy doing, doing, doing that suddenly the hour, day, month, year is gone and everything seems like a blur? Have you ever asked, "Why am I here? There’s got to be more to life than this." I asked those questions. In the hopes of finding some answers, I read books, took classes, ...
Views: 717 - Going From McMansion to McManageable - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Debbi DachingerGood things come in little packages. Southern California is known as the birthplace of McMansions like the former Aaron Spelling mansion in Holmby Hills that is 56,000-square-feet. There are a lot of gratuitously huge homes that have been built here. But here in the Southland there’s now a ...
Views: 1336 - Going Platinum - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLast night I caught a couple minutes of a show I’ve never seen on a channel I don’t remember - a sort of musical biography of Kid Rock. My first memory of this guy was how hard he made my best friend Greg laugh to the words of I Got One For Ya. Very irreverent (both of them). Although I ...
Views: 925 - 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 - 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 - Good schools in noida - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2020 from Saurabh GuptaSapphire is one of thee best & Good School in Noida When we talk about educating our young ones, the first things that come to our mindsare probably related tomaking sure of their academic brilliance and taking care of their participation in the co-curricular activities. However, when ...
Views: 516 - Good Vs Bad Pre-owned Car Dealer – What are the Differences? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2019 from Jishu chakmaCar dealers are among the best sources to try, in order to get the best deals. Keep in mind that only a suitable dealer can assists you in a proper way to find your dream vehicle. A bad used auto dealer can do just the opposite, and ruin the entire car buying experience for you. You are likely ...
Views: 1102 - Got Tall Poppy Courage - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Margie WarrellTo be outstanding in life, you must be willing to stand out. When all you do is try to fit in, you negate the difference your difference makes. Tall Poppy Courage is not about being better than anyone else, just the best possible version of yourself. Growing up on a farm in rural Australia ...
Views: 1404 - Gratitude Is An Attitude - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Gerri D Smith"Be content with such things as ye have." - Hebrews 13:5 Be grateful for what you have now, and more of the same will be attracted to you. Gratitude is a feeling that is worthy of constant practice. Life is easier, happier and more rewarding when you give thanks for all things, good and ...
Views: 1763 - Gratitude is an Attitude - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonIf you are feeling dissatisfied then it's time to recognize that your reality is created by the things which you choose to focus upon. Your attitude creates your reality. Unhappiness and dissatisfaction derive from focusing upon what you do not have instead of focusing upon the things which ...
Views: 1043 - Gratitude Schmatitude - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Rev. Nina RoeThe first hundred times my various teachers uttered the words, “You must have gratitude for all that comes into your life”, I rolled my eyes and thought to myself, Yea, right. And how am I supposed to have gratitude when my father is in the hospital about to have critical surgery. The tension ...
Views: 1453 - 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 - Great Wood Projects for relaxation - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Scott WarnerWould you like to start learning the woodworking craft? It's not exactly easy, at least not if you want to become good at what you're doing, but it's fun and it's worth all the effort for sure. You will need some guidance though and you can get it on the net if you want to make it as easy as ...
Views: 1119 - Green in Spirit: Discovering Our Niche - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Brenda SandersAs we settle into a regular mediation practice we begin to glimpse a part of ourselves that we likely haven’t experienced before and a whole new inner life opens up to us. At its center is the awareness that we are interconnected with everything and everyone, andgreen in spirit 3 each a facet of ...
Views: 1185 - Growing Our Businesses Using Our Inner Strengths - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Andrea OkrentowichOwning your own online business is a fantastic way to increase your wealth while also staying home with the kids. I began my business in 2001, and it has morphed in ways I could never have imagined. Throughout the years I have discovered that my business has grown and changed according to my ...
Views: 1200 - 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 - Gym Story: Smiling Woman with Physical Challenges Changes My Day - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI feel sorry for myself sometimes. When I arrive at the Boston Sports Club in Newton, I am mentally beating up on myself because I am not in as good shape as I would like to be. Somehow I am never enough: not strong enough, not thin enough, not pretty enough. It goes on and on like a negative ...
Views: 735 - H for a Meaningful Life - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Norma CasasResting on the slopes of the Himalayas, the kingdom of Bhutan emerges as the happiest place on earth. Isolated from the world until the late sixties, this relatively small country has found the recipe for a happy and meaningful life, and it is precisely its happiness levels what measures their ...
Views: 1606 - 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 ...
Views: 964 - Halloween and Low Self Esteem: How to Be Confident in Who You Really Are and Take Off the Mask - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Jennifer SarpongPutting on the Mask Because of Low Self Esteem It’s Halloween in the United States, October 31st is fast approaching. I believe there are lessons in Halloween that show exactly what low self-esteem is. This is a time where people like to dress up as other characters, and people. Sometimes ...
Views: 1814 - Happiness Quotient: Can money buy happiness? Does success and money lead to happiness? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieTHE GREATEST INVENTION When we think about the top 100 inventions, the monetary system is likely to be on the list. Economic systems based on currency circulation facilitate the development of human society. Whatever we personally think of this medium of exchange, can it of itself generate ...
Views: 2398 - Happy New Year - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 from Darlene Siddons“The best year of your life begins today.” -Alan Cohen- Here we are into the bright fresh new year of 2008. With all of our new resolutions, our lists of all the things we are going to accomplish, all the projects we are going to start and the ones we are going to finish, the people we are ...
Views: 1226 - Happy New Year! You are Here - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2018 from Daydree HornerHappy New Year! Regardless of how it went for you, 2017 is gone. There were challenges that faced many of us, and even some that tried to suck our souls like a newly purchased Roomba. However, in spite of the attempts, we're still here. There's something about adversity. It mobilizes the ...
Views: 1474 - Has Education Today Become a By-Word for Our Indoctrination? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2016 from Christopher EvansIt was Albert Einstein who once had this to say about education, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” The education system remains an exercise in micro-management that provokes memories of the ...
Views: 1764 - Have a Heart - Everyday - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA woman approached me recently with the idea of purchasing hearts for an entire school that helps support her autistic son. I was so taken by the gesture, first of all, and geared up to get those hearts to them by Valentine's Day. She politely told me that it did NOT need to happen by ...
Views: 564 - Have We Forgotten Something? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2008 from Terrence AubreyWe the Human Race seem to stumble from crises to crises; the worrying part is that each new crisis is a little more serious than the last. We now seem to be up against “The Mother of All Crises. This time even the very planet we inhabit is telling us to turn around, change our ways and stop and ...
Views: 1926 - 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 - Have you ever felt lost? Practice the balance between zooming in and zooming out - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2015 from Natalia PineguinaEvery single day we bury ourselves deep into our daily agenda that needs to be accomplished at work, school or during our free time. We have always various types of deadlines that we need to follow – both big and significant, and also small and trivial. This is what I call zooming in. It is when ...
Views: 1326 - Have You Ever... ? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Amethyst WyldfyreHave you ever received a BIG VISION? An inspiration from Spirit that you felt compelled to bring into fruition? Have you ever worked really hard to create something beautiful? Have you ever poured your heart and soul into something that you were really deeply passionate about? Have you ever ...
Views: 1146 - Have you found your purpose in life? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Calvin DormanDo you know what is driving you? Why are you working so hard and doing so much to get what you want? Do you know your purpose for being here? It seems strange that most of the time we go through life without any real purpose of our own. At times we do achieve great things and have the ...
Views: 878 - 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 - Healing (from) the Heart - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Margaret SelfLove is the strongest of emotions, the most powerful force we can experience. We have allknown or heard stories about people who were called back from death’s door with the loving words of someone dear to them, as well as stories of those who suffered such grief at the loss of their spouse that ...
Views: 1411 - Healing Matters Of The Heart - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Antoinette MoltzanSpiritual Principles of Thought: Healing Matters of the Heart comes by way of using spiritual principles of thought. In A Course in Light you are guided through processes that lend a hand in your healing. Most healing is needed in order to clear Matters of the Heart. It is within the heart ...
Views: 1545 - Healing Prayer - Spiritual Thoughts - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Michael BlitchteinMy life experience has made me think that some healings occur in a very short period of time, while others demand perseverance, patience, persistence and being firm in our faith. Trust in God or good helps us overcome difficult moments in our earthly experience, but often because of ignorance of ...
Views: 4831 - HEALTH WEALTH SUCCESS BLESSINGS: May you be blessed with Health, Wealth, Success - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieHEALTH B: Blessing your health and the health of your loved ones and all humanity is one of the best things you can do. Blessing yourself and others will make you feel better, and you will make a positive contribution to your well-being and those around you. L: Living it up or lazing away the ...
Views: 2144 - Health, Energy and Optimal Weight on a Plant Based Diet - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2019 from Kathleen GagePlant-based eating is becoming more popular by the day. According to international food and restaurant consultants Baum & Whiteman, plant-based dining was the number one dining trend for 2018. In the article, Plant Based Food is Declared 2018 Top Dining Trend, a study by Mintel revealed ...
Views: 1188 - Healthy Eating without Dieting… Break Bread Together - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2019 from Lana NelsonMost people go on diets for the expressed purpose of getting healthy. Yet, most diets are very unhealthy. Imagine implementing a healthy eating regime and NOT dieting. You can. It’s called Break Bread Together. As simple as it sounds, when you break bread with others, you literally change ...
Views: 883 - Healthy Living Is a Prerequisite for Success - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Jeff BealsNearly 300 years ago, a British physician, preacher and intellectual by the name of Thomas Fuller said, "Health is not valued till sickness comes." Such sage historical wisdom still holds true today. Those who hope to achieve the highest heights in the 21st Century economy need to take care ...
Views: 859 - Helen Keller Quotes That Inspire You To Live Life To The Fullest - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Michael LeeWho hasn't heard of Helen Keller quotes? From the time you were in school, teachers have been quick to point out how the American author and political activist helped shape how the world looks at women and disabilities. Her words, especially the ones below, have always been a source of ...
Views: 2669 - Help Me Bring Down the Healing Rain - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPost written by Alex Blackwell. Connect with me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter. Kansas City is in a drought. There has only been 0.05” of precipitation recorded this year. My hands and face are as dry and cracked as the hard winter ground. It’s rare to go so long without any type of ...
Views: 690 - High Risk Trading Account Facts - by A high-risk merchant account is a type of merchant account that accepts credit card payments from customers of a "high-risk" business, such as online gaming, pharmaceuticals, travel, telemarketing, and the like. Setting up such an account can be difficult, but it surely has many benefits for ...
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