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- Kick-Start Your Motivation! - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Carole HodgesProcrastination and wasting time are common ailments. Even if you lose only a few hours a week to them, it can be annoying. Why? Because you may realize that you didn’t really ENJOY the wasted time. If you had actually planned to take that time off, you might have done something much more ...
Views: 1611(8 votes) - I've given up shaking hands, forever! - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"I've given up shaking hands, forever!" announced my friend E.Dan. He said it to a small group of friends at a pre-wedding party yesterday. And he meant it. He no long shakes peoples hands. Instead, E.Dan gives hugs. For the past five weeks, he has been retraining himself to not reach out his ...
Views: 751(2 votes) - Dinner with Monica Lewinksy -- 6 Reasons to Forgive Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhile we were recently in England we were invited to a dinner party that was also attended by Monica Lewinsky (yes, that Monica!). She struck us as being a beautiful, intelligent and confident woman, having attended the London School of Economics. As we left we thought about how tough it can ...
Views: 756(3 votes) - Graduation Speech to Follow Your Dreams - Unlocking Your Rubber Room - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Perry BinderBook Excerpt: Graduation Speech Unlocking Your Rubber Room © 2009 Perry Binder LLC http://www.YourRubberRoom.com When I participate in graduation ceremonies, I often imagine delivering my own speech to the graduates, as if I were the commencement speaker: Good morning Chancellor, ...
Views: 7033(5 votes) - A $2.4 Million Personality - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Dawn AngierA $2.4 Million Personality According to an Associated Press story, the headline above is true. It seems that Gwen Butler, a bartender in an upscale restaurant in Boston’s Beacon Hill section, made quite an impression on one of her patrons—a multimillion-dollar impression. Gwen is a ...
Views: 1113(5 votes) - Story of Inspiration: Teenager Diagnoses Her Own Stomach Cancer - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy dear friends, Ya think being young means you’re invincible? Honey, if there was an immunity medal, I’d buy them in bulk! When it comes to a medical diagnosis, there's no such thing as being "too old" or "too young". Today we live in a world where those stereotypes are shattered because ...
Views: 4076(2 votes) - Let Yourself Off the Hook - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Esther HartThree and a half years ago I started a business. I was sure that this was my vehicle for creating financial freedom. It’s a good business and I’ve derived great satisfaction from being able to assist people in creating more vibrant health for themselves. Yet, I have not achieved the financial ...
Views: 913(2 votes) - Is it the Recession… or Are You Limiting Your Possibilities for Your New Job? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Lisa BradleyIf you're a looking for a new job it can feel impossible right now… what if it’s not? Here are some steps to Un-limiting Your Possibilities, and getting a great job even during this recession. The biggest block people often have about their future possibilities is thinking that what they ...
Views: 795(13 votes) - The Magic of PS22 Chorus - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI used to rule the world Seas would rise when I gave the word Now in the morning I sleep alone Sweep the streets I used to own I used to roll the dice Feel the fear in my enemies eyes Listen as the crowd would sing "Now the old king is dead! Long live the King!" Some of ...
Views: 970(2 votes) - I Will Change The World for You! (Inspiring Love Poem) - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Danish AhmedI Will Change The World for You Different perspectives I will share with you. You will get to know you. In yourself you will see what you did not see before. In the world you will create what you were meant for. Choice flows like a magic carpet Because the freedom is in your ...
Views: 5232(2 votes) - ***"Do or do not, there is no try." - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Sharon SaylerSometimes a character from a movie just utters a great line that makes you stop and think… “There is a difference between knowing the path and walking the path.” Who are you? What do you stand for? More importantly, how do you show what you stand for to the world? I had to answer those ...
Views: 1442(2 votes) - Beating Depression VS Beating Desperation, There Is A Difference - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Daniel HerznerI'll admit; there isn't much I know about how to beat depression. What I do know of it, those who suffer depression find themselves in an almost daily struggle dealing with the affliction. I wish there were words of liberation I could offer those folks...but I don't have any. I'd be remiss if I ...
Views: 1628(2 votes) - The Invitation - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Brenda Crawford-BeeAuthor, Oriah Mountain Dreamer (Sent to me from my sister, Norma Good, in honor of my birthday, September 13) "It doesn't interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing. It doesn't interest me how old you ...
Views: 1238(5 votes) - Do You Know of the YES Program? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDo you know of the Yes Program? Let me share this with you and how it came into my life. One of my dearest friends, Suz, used this as a lifestyle tool for herself as long as I had known and cherished her. Suz introduced this wonderful tool to me one time when I called her for a ...
Views: 677(2 votes) - Today is a New Day - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowEach day that you step out of bed and your feet hit the floor you are given another brand spanking new opportunity to make the right choices. Each day you are granted this opportunity is another day that you are presented with the occasion to make a conscious decision to take the steps to ...
Views: 1038(2 votes) - Spiritual Renewal: Bring Flower Power to Your Home - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn these times, it may seem foolish to spend money on something as frivolous as fresh-cut flowers, but there are several reasons why doing so is what will lift your spirits. The next few posts will address why flowers are important, how to arrange them yourself, caring for them and more. In ...
Views: 637(2 votes) - Waiting for Good Object-O - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIs it possible to truly hate an appliance? If so, I HATE the vacuum I have been saddled with at our little creaky cabin in Maine. I bought it in a hurry. The old vacuum died, and the place was rapidly getting pretty filthy. There aren’t a lot of places to find vacuums near our cabin, so I ...
Views: 689(1 vote) - Transform Corporate Culture for an Increased Bottom Line - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Mary Lee Gannon,Corporate Culture is a harmony of people coming together for a common purpose – their communication with each other, how they manage their time and energy, the way they organize their work, and the way they are led. Leaders communicate values – the things that really matter to us, ideas and ...
Views: 1282(2 votes) - Objectified - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI took two of my sons to see the new documentary on industrial design: Objectified. (Yes, that would be a big night out for the Pieris.) It was created by Gary Hustwit, who also created a scintillating (I am dead serious) film on type design, called Helvetica. You don’t have to be design ...
Views: 651(4 votes) - Overcoming Adversity is an Every Day Slice of Life - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Mary Lee Gannon,More than 200,000 people lost their jobs last month (August 2009) and unemployment is up to 9.7%. Nearly seven million jobs have been lost since the recession began in December of 2007. Is it just me or are we getting immune to hearing this information because it is repeatedly negative? The ...
Views: 1755(6 votes) - What do you choose? Memoirs from Celebrate Your Life, Chicago - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt has been three days since I left the amazing Celebrate Your Life Event http://www.celebrateyourlife.org in Chicago. As I departed I left an old piece of me there and brought with me a new amazing spirit, a spirit more full of love, joy and light than ever before. I am changed and now choose ...
Views: 945(4 votes) - Life Lessons from My Two Year Old - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Amy AhlersMy firecracker of a daughter, Annabella AKA Bella, is turning two on September 4th. I must say I marvel at her energy, her zest, and her strong will. This phase of parenting is often referred to as the "terrible twos", but I must say, this stage has been a profound teacher for me. I am learning ...
Views: 2099(4 votes) - Tied in Knots: The Journey of Release - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen we become overwhelmed and things are not going as planned, it is natural to hold tighter to our goals and try to force things to go our way. In the process, we tie ourselves in knots, tensing our shoulders, jaws, and muscles throughout our bodies. Our mind tells us that this is how to get a ...
Views: 607(2 votes) - The Power of Your Smile - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsUnfortunately, there may be times that smiling can be difficult - when it might not be easy and might feel virtually impossible. Sometimes we get so caught up in the bad things that we forget that smiling is actuallly an option. Maybe your boss inappropriately yelled at you...maybe you had a ...
Views: 1397(2 votes) - Hearing with the Ear of God - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhat is it to really listen? When you listen, are you listening to hear something that will confirm or reinforce your own ideas, thoughts, and beliefs? Or are you listening in a way that will allow you to see anew? Listening to discover something new, to find out what is true, is very ...
Views: 635(2 votes) - What Are You Spreading? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn the midst of the recent Swine flu panic, most of us have been more careful than usual with our physical hygiene. We wash our hands more faithfully, cover our sneezes more correctly, avoid touching surfaces in public places and maybe worry more. We also have been humbled by how quickly and ...
Views: 560(2 votes) - Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Dawn AngierPositive Thinking A few years back, I was asked to present a series of workshops to some high-school seniors on the subject of Positive Thinking. It’s a subject that’s near and dear to my heart, but I approached the assignment with some trepidation. The idea of leading a group of ...
Views: 1325(2 votes) - Quote: A description of my day :) - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHello Everyone, I'd like to share one of my favorite quotes with you. It just seems to fit today! “Once you can accept the universe as matter expanding into nothing that is something, wearing stripes with plaid comes easy” –Albert Einstein What quote describes the day you're ...
Views: 858(2 votes) - The Hero's Journey - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Kelley KremerMany of us fail to recognize the dormant hero that lies in each one of us. We are taught to believe that in order to be a hero we must perform some truly noble act or possess supernatural abilities. Only then, we feel, will our lives be validated and some higher duty fulfilled. The greatest ...
Views: 3252(8 votes) - An Enlivening Force: Cultivating Inspiration - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe all know inspiration when we feel it. It is a force that enlivens us and activates us to do something—we might dance, sing, paint the house, or envision a new career. We might call an old friend or plan a trip abroad. Whatever the case, doing what we do from a place of inspiration makes all ...
Views: 742(2 votes) - Perspective - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWorking out of this brain concussion from being hit by the car is a very challenging experience. I have always had great confidence in my strong, bright, quick mind and really have taken my brain for granted all of my life. I have a completely different perspective on life after this event. I ...
Views: 561(2 votes) - Are You Really Following Your Dreams? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA version of this post was first published on the blog Patricia's Wisdom on June 5, 2009. Many of us live ignoring our intuition and our dreams. And then we wonder why we're not happy. But as you can see by the story below, when we open ourselves up to our dreams, a lot more opens up for us ...
Views: 603(2 votes) - The Invitation - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt’s impossible for any of us be in or even look at nature without our mind, body and soul experiencing pure joy on some level. Every cell of life in June is an invitation to each of us. June’s invitation is beckoning us, “come play, let’s rest, read this book, wiggle your painted toes in ...
Views: 609(2 votes) - How to be Happier...by Working for Free! - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI'm sure many people will read a bit of what I have to say and quickly discard it. And why wouldn't they? Our lives are SO busy and there is SO much to do...how would I ever find time to VOLUNTEER? And how could that possible make me a happier person? The answers are simple and are two ...
Views: 559(2 votes) - How A Humble Hand-Written Receipt Signals "Real Deal" - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy oldest son likes to expose me to new music. To bands with names like “El Ten Eleven” and “Architecture in Helsinki.” Atonal, modern-sounding stuff that I can’t quite describe. For Mother’s Day he gave me this CD. Cover of CD "Actor" by St. Vincent (yes, she goes by that name) We ...
Views: 1590(2 votes) - Beautiful and Courageous You - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Harold BeckerYou are a wonderfully divine expression of all that is good. You are the hope of the world because you carry hope in your heart. You dream of a better life for yourself and others because you know that it is possible. You have come here for this very purpose – to add your distinctive thread to ...
Views: 2182(4 votes) - Does a Recession Make us Less Compassionate? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen we have money we tend to build a bigger house and then we have to put a fence around it to keep people out, and then we have to become wary of anyone who wants to be our friend. The minute we have something we become very guarded and protective, and reluctant to share. Does success make ...
Views: 580(3 votes) - 10 Quotes on Self Awareness - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Alvah ParkerThe key to meaningful work and a fulfilling life is first to become more self aware. Really understanding yourself and what is important to you in your life and in your work is the key to getting satisfaction out of work and life. Over the years many people have talked about different aspects ...
Views: 1312(4 votes) - It's Never Too Late - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Judi MoreoIt’s never too late to be what you might have been or do what you might have done! Often I hear people say they once wanted to do something or go somewhere, but they were too busy and life passed them by. They wish they could have been or done whatever it was. Well, think about this! You ...
Views: 2532(3 votes) - The First Step to “Star Power!” - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Sande ShurinThe first step to “Star Power!” is to value yourself. This is the job for your Authentic Self, not your Ego. Judgments and opinions are the Ego’s yardstick – valuing and appreciating who we are and all we go through constitute your Authentic Self. It takes a long search before you can ...
Views: 1055(2 votes) - From Transformational Acting: A Step Beyond - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Sande ShurinAn Inside Look at This Acting Technique Created By Sande Shurin I began to develop a new acting technique in 1979/1980; rather it began to create itself through me – and it continues to do so. “Transformational Acting: A Step Beyond” is a book about the formative years of myself, this ...
Views: 2287(3 votes) - It's the "Feel Good" Article of the Day! - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Simeon JohnsonTHE PRAISE IS POURING IN FOR YOU’RE A WORTHWHILE PERSON IN MORE WAYS THAN A MILLION. Why are First Lady Michelle Obama, President Emeritus Bill Clinton, Golf Legend Tiger Woods, and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg PROFUSELY THANKING SIMEON W. JOHNSON? The philosopher Seneca said it ...
Views: 1054(2 votes) - Reveal and Heal - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Chrissy KohlerThe magical power of a band-aid. Once applied, to a child, the hurt and pain instantly defuses and they are left healed and ready for the next adventure … Doesn’t matter the kind of band-aid – name brand vs. dollar store, Scooby Doo vs. Hello Kitty, to a child they hold power; the kind of power ...
Views: 1540(4 votes) - You Are Oprah: Top 8 Ways to Be Great - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere are a multitude of self-help books in the marketplace that speak to the idea of self-acceptance, self-worth, self-love -- in fact, I've authored two of them! And with that in mind, I have to say that Howard Glasser's new book You Are Oprah: Igniting the Fires of Greatness can and does ...
Views: 684(2 votes) - Embracing Change - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Lavinia PlonkaFor a month, I kept banging my head. Unintentionally, or so it seemed. Suddenly everywhere I turned, I encountered a barrier. Obstacles leapt in to connect with my forehead, my temple, the top of my skull. Cursing, but pushing on, I walked into more doors. I hit my head on the car door ...
Views: 1771(3 votes) - What Does Success Mean to You? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Ligia HoubenWhat Does Success Mean to You? By Ligia M. Houben, MA, CG-C, CT, CH, ACCP Life Transitions Consultant and Coach Certified Grief Counselor Professional Speaker-Author "Success is hard work disguised as good luck." -Julio C. Martínez A. When you hear the word "success" what comes to ...
Views: 1933(2 votes) - 5 Tips to Successful Real Estate Investing - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from nancy geilsAs a real estate investor you want to be successful; you want to make more money by buying and selling homes. Whether you've done it before or you're just starting out, here are 5 tips that you must put into practice if you want to be successful. Tip #1 – Automate: Many new real estate ...
Views: 709(2 votes) - Prayer, Faith and Action! - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from JoAnn Youngblood KingI was speaking to someone recently who was going through a rough time. She said "I've been praying and praying and nothing is happening. I don't know what I'm going to do." Prayer is a sincere request to God or an object of worship. Every tradition talks about the importance of prayer. When I ...
Views: 2353(3 votes) - What is your Self Image? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from William Fergus MartinSelf image is a combination of who, and what, we think we are. It is a mixture of pictures, thoughts, feeling, beliefs and ideas that we have about ourselves. Self Image is the way we habitually think of ourselves. Self image can be both positive and negative. We may see ourselves as good at ...
Views: 1299(2 votes) - Ten Years in a Cave - The Resilience of the Human Spirit. - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Caroline and Craig MakepeaceMy travels around the world have allowed me to experience a different perspective on life. I have had the opportunity to meet and talk with many people from around the world who come from many different places. I have listened to many stories of survival, triumph, heartache, celebration, love ...
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