Post written by Leo Babauta. We are often afraid of silence, because its emptiness feels idle, boring, unproductive, and scary. And so we fill our lives with chaos, noise, clutter. But silence can be lovely, and therapeutic, and powerful. It can be the remedy for our stress and the habits that crush us. If we want quiet in our lives, how do we create it? I’ve been exploring this myself. As a father of six kids, I have to admit that I don’t always have silence in my life. That’s not a complaint — I love the messy noise that my family brings — but silence can be a…
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Why The Law Of Attraction Doesn’t Work For Most People
Walter E. Jacobson, M.D.7 Jan 2012 | 11:54 amThe Law of Attraction doesn’t work for most people because despite what they consciously strive for, despite what thoughts they keep in the forefront of their conscious mind, despite all their proactivity, practice, persistence and perseverance, they have an unconscious program of self-sabotage that is running the game and keeping all of life’s goodies that they desire at arm’s length. The solution to this problem is to eliminate the self-sabotaging behaviors by eliminating what’s causing them: unconscious guilt, shame, and self-loathing. How do we do this? By loving… -
Hidden in Him
Your Daily Hope27 Jan 2012 | 1:43 pmSCRIPTURE“For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock” (Psalm 27:5, NIV) WORDWhat a wonderful promise found in today’s scripture that when you seek God, when you serve Him with your whole heart, He will hide you in His shelter. You can be so connected to Father God that you are untouchable and invisible to the enemy! You are hidden in Him! That means no matter what is happening around you, you will have strength, confidence and rest greater than ever before knowing that you are safe in Him. -
Remain
Your Daily Hope27 Jan 2012 | 1:42 pmSCRIPTURE“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you” (John 15:7, NIV) WORDIn life, we all have ups and downs. There are seasons that are more difficult than others, seasons of testing, trials and temptation where our character is being developed and our faith in God is being strengthened. Sometimes it can feel like you are taking two steps forward and then three steps backward. But if we’re not careful, we’ll start thinking that life is always going to be this way. Even in the strong seasons, you'll start looking for things to go… -
Know Him as Father
Your Daily Hope27 Jan 2012 | 1:40 pmSCRIPTURE“For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father’ ” (Romans 8:15, NIV) WORDWhen you acknowledge that Jesus is the Son of the living God, that He came to earth, lived a sinless life, died for our sins and rose again on the third day, then you have a new relationship with God. He becomes your Savior. People receive this truth and know God as the all-powerful, all-mighty Creator of the universe — the King of kings and the Lord of lords. And, He is all of that and worthy of our…
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Creating Silence from Chaos
27 Jan 2012 | 4:20 pmPost written by Leo Babauta. We are often afraid of silence, because its emptiness feels idle, boring, unproductive, and scary. And so we fill our lives with chaos, noise, clutter. But silence can be lovely, and therapeutic, and powerful. It can be the remedy for our stress and the habits that crush us. If we want quiet in our lives, how do we create it? I’ve been exploring this myself. As a father of six kids, I have to admit that I don’t always have silence in my life. That’s not a complaint — I love the messy noise that my family brings — but silence can be a… -
The Habits That Crush Us
23 Jan 2012 | 12:26 pm‘Don’t panic.’ ~Douglas Adams Post written by Leo Babauta. Why is it that we cannot break the bad habits that stand in our way, crushing our desires to live a healthy life, be fit, simplify, be happier? How is it that our best intentions are nearly always beaten? We want to be focused and productive, exercise and eat healthy foods, stop smoking and learn to get rid of debt and clutter, but we just can’t. The answer lies in something extremely simple, but something most people aren’t aware of: We don’t know how to cope with stress and boredom in a healthy… -
Learning to Sit Alone, in a Quiet Empty Room
17 Jan 2012 | 2:49 pm‘All men’s miseries derive from not being able to sit in a quiet room alone.’ ~Blaise Pascal Post written by Leo Babauta. Think about some of the problems of our daily lives, and how many of them would be eased if we could learn to sit alone, in a quiet empty room, with contentment. If you’re content to sit alone quietly, you don’t need to eat junk food, to shop on impulse, to buy the latest gadget, to be on social media to see what everyone else is talking about or doing, to compare yourself to others, to make more money to keep up with the Joneses, to achieve… -
Life as a Conscious Practice
13 Jan 2012 | 10:15 am‘Everything is practice.’ ~Pele Post written by Leo Babauta. When we learn a martial art, or ballet, or gymnastics, or soccer … we consciously practice movements in a deliberate way, repeatedly. By conscious, repeated practice, we become good at those movements. Our entire lives are like this, but we’re often less conscious of the practice. Each day, we repeat movements, thought patterns, ways of interacting with others … and in this repeated practice, we are becoming (or have already become) good at these things. If you constantly check Facebook or Twitter, that is… -
Your Top 10 Clutter Questions, Answered
11 Jan 2012 | 12:33 pmPost written by Leo Babauta. Decluttering is a skill that you learn with practice, just like any skill. And just like other skills, there are many little questions and problems you need answered and solved as you get started. Those of you taking the Clutterfat Challenge this month are facing these problems, and I’m here to help. This post is a quickstart guide to decluttering — the most common questions answered. Also see last week’s Clutterfat Challenge post: How to Tackle Your Clutter. 1. Where do I start? Start anywhere — really, where you start doesn’t…
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The Happiness Project
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Self-Acceptance: Are You An "Alchemist" Or A "Leopard"?
27 Jan 2012 | 2:26 pmAs a student of human nature, one of my favorite exercises is to try to divide people into two camps. For instance, I've managed to identify splits like abstainers vs. moderators and under-buyers vs. over-buyers. Walking to the gym today, I found myself thinking about a passage written by critic John Ruskin: The little pig was so comforting to me because he was wholly content to be a little pig; and Mr. Leslie Stephen is in a certain degree exemplary and comforting to me, because he is wholly content to be Mr. Leslie Stephen; while I am miserable because I am always wanting to be something… -
"Everyone Shines, Given The Right Lighting."
26 Jan 2012 | 1:05 pmHappiness interview: Susan Cain. I'm so excited for my friend Susan Cain. Her terrific new book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking, just came out two days ago, and already it has been the subject of a huge amount of buzz, discussion, and debate. Susan shines a powerful spotlight on a fascinating aspect of human character: the power of introverts. The book is an absolutely compelling read—full of research and insight interesting to introverts and extroverts alike. I knew Susan had done a lot of thinking about the relationship of introversion, extroversion, and… -
Having Trouble Getting Yourself To Write? 9 Tips.
25 Jan 2012 | 8:53 pmThe most challenging aspect of being a writer? Writing. When I find myself struggling to be productive or creative, I remind myself of these nine tips. 1. Write every day. Staying inside a project keeps me engaged, keeps my mind working, and keeps ideas flowing. Also, I find, perhaps surprisingly, it’s easier to do something every day than to do it some days. (This may be related to the abstainer/moderator split.) "You're just grinding out material," a friend protested. "But that's when I have my best ideas," I answered. 2. Even fifteen minutes is long enough to write. For years I told… -
"Fun Gets Pushed To The End Of My To-Do List."
24 Jan 2012 | 4:05 pm2012 Happiness Challenge: For those of you following the 2012 Happiness Project Challenge, to make 2012 a happier year -- and even if you haven’t officially signed up for the challenge -- welcome! Each week, I post a video about some Pigeon of Discontent raised by a reader. Because, as much as we try to find the Bluebird of Happiness, we're also plagued by the Pigeons of Discontent. My friend Maria poses this week's Pigeon of Discontent, suggested by a reader: "Fun gets pushed to the bottom of my to-do list." Making time for fun. If you want to read more about this resolution, check out…… -
Novelty And Challenge Bring Happiness—Right?
23 Jan 2012 | 10:44 amIt's very true that novelty and challenge bring happiness. It's also very true that novelty and challenge often bring feelings of anxiety, frustration, anger, boredom, and insecurity. Learning to do new things, or to face new situations, isn't always fun. It's one of my favorite paradoxes of happiness: Happiness doesn't always make me feel happy. For the past week, I've been trying to learn to do something new and challenging. I want to make some of my favorite one-sentence aphorisms, Secrets of Adulthood, paradoxes, and the like into nicely designed jpegs. It's harder than I expected! But…
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Carrie and Danielle
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Errors People Make When Purchasing Insurance Policies
22 Jan 2012 | 11:19 pmFinancial plans can be scuttled by any catastrophic loss, bringing your savings down to its knees. In order to protect yourself against sudden death, loss of earning power, loss of earning power and medical cots you need an insurance policy. When it comes to insurance coverage, many people are basically [...] No related posts. -
12 Artistic Creations Made From Fruit
16 Jan 2012 | 10:03 pmA painter makes pictures with paint, a sculptor makes statues with clay and a performance artist makes a fool of themselves. But what do you call an artist whose medium is fruit? From the radical to the ridiculous below you will find 12 excellent examples of this flourishing art [...] No related posts. -
Investing, Do Men and Women Do It Differently
13 Jan 2012 | 12:11 amMany years back, there was a very popular book called Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. The very title of the book makes the suggestion that the two sexes are immensely different, specifically when it comes to communication and needs emotionally. Although not everyone is in complete [...] No related posts. -
Ways to Increase your Productivity at Work
5 Jan 2012 | 4:30 pmStaying productive at the office can be difficult given the number of distractions the average employee faces. From engaging in water cooler conversation to attending meetings, marking action items off my to-do list can take some effort. Here are some tips that have worked for me whether I was [...] No related posts. -
Do You Need a Financial Prenuptial Agreement?
22 Dec 2011 | 2:46 pmMost young couples don’t give much thought to creating a prenuptial agreement. Romance and idealism tend to paint a picture of the future in which everything is shared equally, couples grow old together, and arguments can always be resolved with a little effort. But the truth is that half [...] No related posts.
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Daily Inspiration - Daily Quotes
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Simple Joys
27 Jan 2012 | 11:09 pmIt is always the simple that produces the marvelous.- Amelia BarrMost men pursue pleasure with such breathless hastethat they hurry past it.- Soren KierkegaardThe essence of life is not inthe great victories and grand failures,but in the simple joys.- Jonathan Lockwood Huie*** Let my Regaining Your Happiness in Seven Weeks Program help you to design your inspired and joyful future.http://www.jonathanlockwoodhuie.com/happiness-program/Further reading: You have the power to make life joyfulThe Prayer of St. Francis of AssisiSuffering is optionalJoy QuotesSimplicity QuotesHappiness… -
Success
26 Jan 2012 | 11:09 pmOur greatest weakness lies in giving up.The most certain way to succeedis always to try just one more time.- Thomas A. EdisonSuccess consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.- Winston ChurchillTo leave the world a bit better ...to know that one life has breathed easier because you have lived.This is to have succeeded.- Ralph Waldo EmersonSuccess is not the key to happiness.Happiness is the key to success.If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.- Albert Schweitzer"Success" isn't about money or fame. Success is living a life you feel proud of.Further… -
Believe
25 Jan 2012 | 11:09 pmThose who believe they can do somethingand those who believe they can'tare both right.- Henry FordStand often in the company of dreamers.They believe you can achieve impossible things.- Mary Anne RadmacherYour life becomes what you believe.- JewelFurther reading: How To Not Care What Others ThinkHow to Deal with RejectionHow to Be YourselfSelf ConfidenceQuotes to Live ByWords of InspirationMotivational QuotesPositive QuotesPowerful QuotesCopyright © by Jonathan Lockwood Huie. First published on my Daily Inspirational Quotes blog. Also see Inspirational Quotes. -
No Regrets
24 Jan 2012 | 11:09 pmHe who spends time regretting the past,loses the present and risks the future.- QuevedoI rest in the light of forgiveness.I forgive myself and others for thatwhich is done (and better left undone)and also that which is not done (and better if done).I give myself permission to enjoy this moment without guilt.I freely release all uncertainty, regret, and fear.- Mary Anne RadmacherRegret is an appalling waste of energy,you can't build on it - it's only good for wallowing in.- Katherine MansfieldWhatever happened, forgive others, forgive yourself, move forward, live for today and tomorrow.Further… -
Education
23 Jan 2012 | 11:09 pmEducation is not the answer to the question.Education is the means to the answer to all questions.- William AllinIntellectual growth should commence at birthand cease only at death.- Albert EinsteinEducation is not the filling of a pail,but the lighting of a fire.- William Butler YeatsThe goal of education is the advancement of knowledgeand the dissemination of truth.- John F. KennedyBeing a role model is the most powerful form of educating.Youngsters need good models more than they need critics.It's one of a parent's greatest responsibilities and opportunities.- John WoodenPlease support…
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Inspire Me Today - Today's Brilliance
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Today's Brilliance from Ed Brodow
28 Jan 2012 | 2:00 amWe're only here for a short visit, so be sure to stop and smell the roses. ~ Ikut Checkhakov If today were my last day on Earth and I could share 500 words of brilliance with the world, here are the important things I'd want to pass along to others... How do you feel when you have to negotiate? Unfortunately, most of us do not enjoy the process of making deals and so we try to avoid confrontation. This is counterproductive, as life demands that we interact with other people and attempt to resolve our differences with them. In fact, the way you negotiate will determine the extent of your… -
Today's Brilliance from Melissa Zollo
27 Jan 2012 | 2:00 amToday is the most successful day of your life! ~ Melissa Zollo If today were my last day on Earth and I could share 500 words of brilliance with the world, here are the important things I'd want to pass along to others... Perhaps you can relate to my own personal journey. As an adolescent, I surrendered to other people's beliefs about who I was instead of pursuing the beautiful dreams within me. As a result, I backed away from life and abandoned my dreams. By the time I turned 21, I knew my past was driving my future as my old negative mental habits kept their strangling hold on my life. But… -
Today's Brilliance from Sylvia Gautier
26 Jan 2012 | 2:00 amLife is about choices. Everything is possible. The only person stopping you from making things happen is you. Be open to opportunities around you and be proactive to make your dreams come true. ~ Sylvia Gautier If today were my last day on Earth and I could share 500 words of brilliance with the world, here are the important things I'd want to pass along to others... We are the masters of our lives and we can make it what we want it to be. Life is about choices. We can accept it as it is or we can make positive changes in our lives to make it fantastic. It is up to us. By taking… -
Today's Brilliance from Susan Teton Campbell
25 Jan 2012 | 2:00 amIf it's not fun, don't do it! If you must do it, make it fun! ~ Lili of Maui If today were my last day on Earth and I could share 500 words of brilliance with the world, here are the important things I'd want to pass along to others... I have a beautiful friend named Marsha, who has been married to Harry for over 40 years. Marsha says, "When I wake up in the morning and realize I am breathing, and then I hear that Harry is breathing too, then I just know it's going to be a good day." Since Marsha shared her morning ritual I have taken on a similar attitude. While still in bed, before I move a… -
Today's Brilliance from Cherilyn Vonn
24 Jan 2012 | 2:00 amNo one can make you feel inferior without your consent. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt If today were my last day on Earth and I could share 500 words of brilliance with the world, here are the important things I'd want to pass along to others... <p>As I sit reminiscing over my life and the profound words of wisdom I would like to share with all of humanity, they would be the pearls of wisdom that I govern my life by.</p><p>Live purposefully: Are you living your purpose? Are you living your making or simply making a living? If you are not passionately pursuing your purpose then you are…
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Think Simple Now
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The Power of Rituals
23 Jan 2012 | 7:21 pmPhoto by Valerio Boncompagni Editor’s Note: This is a story by guest contributor Jordan Alam “The more I broaden my interpretation of what can be called a ritual, the more I find them, and find myself creating them in my life.” ~Lisa Weiner I was sitting with my therapist in the midst of college finals. It was one of our last sessions together before I would return home for the long summer vacation. It stunned me that my sophomore year at college was coming to an end. Where had the time gone? “I feel like it’s too soon,” I told her, “Like I’ve worked through all these changes,… -
Simplify Your Life This Year
16 Jan 2012 | 5:09 pmPhoto by Rosie Hardy By TSN Contributor Rajiv Vij This is the season for resolutions. I reckon you have considered one or two yourself. Unfortunately, as the year progresses, most New Years resolution tend to fall by the wayside and end up as mere intents. Here’s an insightful approach towards creating a life that’s not only happier and more fulfilling, but one that also automatically responds to your most meaningful resolutions. The Complicated Life Driven sometimes by ambition and other times by a sense of inner incompleteness, we instinctively immerse ourselves in a myriad of pursuits. -
How to Live
8 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pmPhoto by Vanessa Paxton By Cat Li Stevenson “Every artist dips his brush in his own soul and paints his own nature into his pictures.” ~Henry Ward Beecher “Okay, let’s say life is a blank canvas. Anything you want. What would you paint, babe?” I asked my husband. There was a brief pause. He grabbed a few Almond Rocas off the kitchen counter, made his way to the couch, and then sat there … like a happy, modern Buddha. He responded, “I don’t think about what to paint, I think about how to paint.” Irritation quickly spread throughout my entire body. Regardless of the Zen… -
Forgiving Yourself (A Story)
29 Dec 2011 | 7:34 pmPhoto by the talented Jon Jacobsen Editor’s Note: This is a story by guest contributor Bobbi Emel “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” ~Lewis B. Smedes I sat in the middle of the large wood-cabin conference hall and scuffed the pine floor with my hiking shoe. The flames in the huge rock fireplace danced as I gazed at them, lost in thought. I hadn’t wanted to come to this retreat. “What’s it like?” I asked my friend, Bruce, one of the organizers of the retreat. “There’s no dancing around the fire in loincloths with mud on our… -
20 Ways to Be Grateful
21 Dec 2011 | 6:15 pmEditor’s Note: This is a guest contribution by Daniel Wong I work as an engineer, and I recently returned to the office after a one-week break. I checked my e-mail inbox: 100 unread e-mails. A sense of dread washed over me. “There goes the next four hours of my life responding to e-mails,” I thought. Reading those 100 e-mails made me sad. Not one of them was written with the intention of expressing gratitude or encouragement! All of them were focused on customer complaints that needed to be addressed and problems that needed to be fixed. Even if the e-mail contained a “thanks,”…
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Lolly Daskal
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The DNA Of Dialogue
22 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pmCommunication is a basic activity in our lives. Every word we speak is a form of dialogue. As leaders we aim for great communication which leads to deeper connections, but most of us get in trouble when we don’t listen to one another. Too often we speak at each other or past each other or tune each other out. The problem may lay in the fact that we don't know what it takes to have a meaningful dialogue. The chit chat, the noise, the transference that is going on around us is all so distracting. Are we really listening… -
The Uncertain Leader
18 Jan 2012 | 7:00 amWe all talk about leadership success, inspiration and motivation, but there is more to leadership and life. There are truths that we must address, and there are realities that we cannot escape. Truth: Leaders face uncertainties. Truth: Leaders may come upon circumstances or experiences that they cannot fix (despite how hard they try). Truth: Leaders to some degree face fear. Fear of uncertainty is always with us. It lies there waiting to challenge us and is waiting to call upon us - and sometimes it is the greatest saboteur of… -
The Heart Of Listening
8 Jan 2012 | 10:57 pmWho was the last person who actually listened to you? Who was the last person you actually gave your full attention to? I know what you’re thinking. YOU listen all the time. But do you really? Do we understand what it really means to listen? Do we comprehend what is the Heart of listening? Do we realize that every person we will meet has something to teach us? Perhaps our job is to listen long enough to find out what that lesson is. Isn’t it true that when people speak to us, we tend to jump right in and give… -
Why No New Year’s Resolution
4 Jan 2012 | 1:28 pmI have heard from so many of you about your New Year’s resolutions. I know some of you are excited by them and some of you are already weary of them. CONFESSION: I don’t really make New Year’s resolutions. What I do instead - every year - is I check in with myself, through self reflection. In my self-reflection I ask: Am I standing for what I truly believe in? Am I showing up for what is most meaningful to me? Am I living by my principles? For me, my principles are my… -
You Matter!
31 Dec 2011 | 1:15 amDear Beloved Community, I appreciate you and I am filled with enormous gratitude. Each and everyone of you have filled my heart this past year with so many blessings. Each of you are unique, valuable, worthy, and irreplaceable. Each of you are one of a kind, knowing and gifted. Each one of you are making a difference. You have depth and heights which are powerful and expansive. There is no one in the world quite like you. This year allow yourself to lead with love, embrace your…
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Beyond Blue
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12 Ways to Pray During Lent
27 Jan 2012 | 5:46 amThis blog post has been also featured as a Beliefnet gallery. To get there click here. Lent, the 40 days preceding the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus, is supposed to be a time of fasting, where we chocoholics take an "s" of out the word "dessert," and are left with "desert." I...Read the full post here » -
And Then Life Happens …
26 Jan 2012 | 10:03 amAmerican journalist Allen Saunders was the first one to coin the phrase, “Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans.” I’m sure most of you can appreciate the truth of those words. In the last three years, life events have had me in a kind of half-nelson, from which I keep trying to escape instead of...Read the full post here » -
Therapy Thursday: Bawl Your Eyes Out
26 Jan 2012 | 5:00 amI have decided to dedicate a post on Thursday to therapy, and offer you the many tips I have learned on the couch. They will be a good reminder for me, as well, of something small I can concentrate on. Many of them are published in my book, "The Pocket Therapist: An Emotional...Read the full post here » -
Are You Thin or Thick Skinned? Knowing Your Emotional Type
25 Jan 2012 | 5:12 amI am often told that I should grow a thicker skin. I’m too sensitive. I let things get to me too much. Most people who struggle with depression are the same. We are more transparent and therefore absorb more into the gray matter of our brain than our thicker-skinned counterpoints. In his...Read the full post here » -
January 24 Is the Most Depressing Day of the Year
24 Jan 2012 | 5:11 amIf you're feeling depressed today, you're in good company! January 24 is supposedly the most depressing day of the year.According to Dr. Cliff Arnalls, a British psychologist with Cardiff University, it's almost like clockwork. A number of factors coincide to make January 24th "the perfect...Read the full post here »
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Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog
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Social Bankruptcy
26 Jan 2012 | 7:36 pmFor the past several months, I’ve been going through a social reboot. This involves consciously reassessing my social life and deciding what connections and social habits to maintain and what to change. But this year I’ve decided to go further with this process and declare outright social bankruptcy. This is an area of my life that was far enough off track that changing it for the better is closer to starting over from scratch than making modifications to an existing structure. It’s more analogous to changing careers than it is to tweaking an existing career. I could see… -
Opting Out of Holiday Gift Exchanges
25 Jan 2012 | 11:31 pmToday I told my family that I’m permanently opting out of buying/giving/receiving gifts for all future birthdays & holidays. Many people grow up with holiday traditions that center around buying and exchanging gifts with family members. I enjoyed and appreciated this when I was younger, and I have many fond memories about it. These days it no longer resonates with me though. It’s not a good fit for my values. I feel it’s time to make a conscious choice here and drop this tradition from my life. Gift giving is a popular love strategy that means a lot to certain people. I… -
Approach Anxiety
23 Jan 2012 | 7:31 pmSeveral months ago I was speaking with my friend Morty Lefkoe about fears and limiting beliefs that I noticed among my readers. I shared with him that one of the biggest problem areas was approach anxiety. While many readers appear to be very social online, it’s common for them to be pretty socially timid in person — I know this quite well from interacting with them both online and face to face. Social timidity is frequently a result of approach anxiety. Instead of proactively approaching new people to form connections (for friendship, dating, networking, etc), these people often… -
Workshop Update
16 Jan 2012 | 1:42 pmThe Conscious Success Workshop this past weekend went amazingly well, even better than I expected. I received lots of positive feedback on it afterwards as well as some suggestions to improve it if/when we run it again. It was a very rewarding weekend to be sure. It’s gratifying to know we stimulated lots of positive growth and change for those who attended. These workshops are highly interactive and very unlike anything else out there. Each workshop is centered around a core of serious content where I share the best tools I’ve encountered and plenty of stories and examples to… -
CSW Almost Sold Out
3 Jan 2012 | 11:51 pmThe Conscious Success Workshop starts in only 10 days (Jan 13-15, 2012 in Las Vegas). We’re close to selling out, so if you’re planning to sign up, please don’t wait till the last minute, or there’s a possibility we won’t have any seats left. I estimate that we can sell about 6 more tickets before the room is at capacity. (Update: We now have only 3 seats left.) This is the eighth 3-day workshop we’ll be doing in Las Vegas. When I look back on our first Conscious Growth Workshop in 2009, I see that we’ve really come a long way. I especially enjoy the…
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The Chief Happiness Officer
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#h5yr and #h5is – find out how these two cryptic twitter tags promote happiness at work.
23 Jan 2012 | 6:31 amTake a moment to check out these two websites with some slightly cryptic links: h5yr.com h5is.com They were created by Douglas Robar, a member of the Umbraco Community, that develops and uses the open source Umbraco CMS. They wanted a good way to share both success and mistakes and since there are hundreds of people working with Umbraco spread out all over the world they do this through twitter. If you want to praise a fellow member of the community for doing good work you can mention them on twitter and add the twitter tag #h5yr for High Five, You Rock (based on one of the exercises from our… -
Friday Spoing
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Happiness at work in Bangkok
17 Jan 2012 | 2:09 amI always say that happiness at work can be found anywhere, in almost any job. Here’s more evidence to support that hypothesis from a man who makes ice tea on the streets of Bangkok: Do you enjoy your job this much – or do it with half as much flair? If not… why not? -
Give it your best shot
9 Jan 2012 | 4:13 amArbejdsglæde How do you think this word above is pronounced? Make a recording of your best guess (video or audio) and post it here… We need this for a little surprise project we’re working on. And yes, Danish is a weeeeeeird language. UPDATE: Here’s an attempt from the US: And another great one from Poland: Nice tries both… but not quite there. What’s your best shot? -
Hmmm… is this me?
6 Jan 2012 | 3:10 amLast night I was reading the excellent thriller novel Killer Move by Michael Marshall when I came to this passage where one of the main characters arrives at his office and runs into his assistant: “How’s…” I struggled and failed to come up with the name of her spawn. “Feeling better?” This was not something I cared about in the least, but that morning a Danish positivity blogger had suggested going out of one’s way to attempt to get inside other people’s lives and minds, however small and unappealing they might appear, as a thought experiment…
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Self Help Daily
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Neck Pain, Catnip, Heating Pads, and Flying Agatha Christie Books - As a Matter of Fact, It Was One of THOSE Weeks
27 Jan 2012 | 4:56 pmWhen it comes to coping with pain, emotional or physical, you have to allow yourself to heal. Step back from your daily routine and do the things that promote healing. Don’t push yourself too far and don’t try to speed the healing process. That’s just an invitation for frustration, heartache, and lots of band aids. I am in the process of healing from an incredibly painful neck injury. The problem is, I have no idea how I hurt it. I simply woke up one morning in a heck of a lot of pain, unable to move my neck in the directions it had become so accustomed to moving. … -
Wordless Wednesday: Beautiful Kentucky Dam Village Golf Course - So Gren, So Beautiful, So Warm!
25 Jan 2012 | 2:02 pmI thought there might be some of you who’d appreciate a lush green golf course as the star of today’s Wordless Wednesday. This picture was taken last summer at the golf course at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park. If you ever get a chance to go, don’t hesitate for a second. And, whatever you do, you have to try the catfish in the lodge’s restaurant. Great, now I’ve worked myself into a catfish craving… Follow me on Twitter! http://twitter.com/JoiTaniaSigersWordless Wednesday: Beautiful Kentucky Dam Village Golf Course Related Articles: Wordless… -
When it Comes to How We See the World… - Sometimes the Window is a Mirror
19 Jan 2012 | 4:51 pmWhen I am happy, I see the happiness in others. When I am depressed, I notice that people’s eyes look sad. When I am weary, I see the world as boring and unattractive. – Steve Chandler They say we look at the world through a window, but as the today’s quote so eloquently illustrates, very often this window is more of a mirror. It can reflect back to us what’s inside of us, so much so that it’s often impossible to tell if we’re looking into a mirror or a window. If you find that suddenly the world (and the majority of its people) begin to look… -
The Marines Aren’t the Only Ones - Looking For a Few Good Men
17 Jan 2012 | 1:22 pmOur lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. – Martin Luther King Jr. I guess it’s because we recently celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on top of the fact that today’s Muhammad Ali’s birthday, but I’ve been thinking a lot about bravery, boldness, and guts. By contrast, I’ve been thinking about cowardliness and meekness. The two aforementioned me epitomized bravery and redefined boldness. Whether every single person agreed with them or not wasn’t the issue – everyone knew where they stood. Everyone knew… -
It Ain’t What They Call You… - It's What You Answer To
12 Jan 2012 | 5:08 pmBuy This at Allposters.com It ain’t what they call you, it’s what you answer to. The inspirational story by Walt Disney reminded me of a great poster I saw once. I searched for the miniature super hero and – ta da! – found him. Sometimes we have people in our lives who tell us we can’t do something or, worse, they’ll make fun of us for something we ARE doing. Fortunately, I’ve ran into that only a few times in my life. Being an only child usually involves people telling you that you surpass all of the wonders of the world and that you could move…
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Box of Crayons
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Michael Hyatt, Get Noticed in a Noisy World
26 Jan 2012 | 5:00 amMichael Hyatt is a man of many talents. He writes a blog on leadership and he’s chairman of the Thomas Nelson Publishing Company, the largest Christian publishing company in the world. He’s a New York Times bestselling author, a runner and a family man. He has a new book coming out in May called Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World, which is the book he wished he could give to every author who had a great idea but didn’t have a platform. There are 93 things I’d like to talk to Michael about, but we narrow it down and discuss: The secret to getting attention (and book sales) in… -
6 Twists on the Usual “Productivity Tips for the Busy Manager”
26 Jan 2012 | 4:00 amEvery manager is trying to get themselves and their team to be more productive. It’s one of the Great Measures of our corporate lives, isn’t it? The slippery slope is that it’s easy to muddle up “productive” with “busy” or “efficient”, as if busy were some sort of useful marker and as if efficiency was all that matters. I know you know that intellectually, but let me give you a little test. You walk past one cubicle and you see someone looking intently at their computer and typing with purpose. You walk past another, and the person is… -
The Practical Coaching Series: How to Get Clear
24 Jan 2012 | 4:00 amCoaching is a powerful tool that all managers and leaders could be using more than they do. The challenge? How do you make coaching practical in these days of overwhelm and relentless productivity? This Practical Coaching Series will help. It’s going to be running through much of February in celebration of the International Coaching Week. Why you need to get clear “Albert Einstein once said, ‘If I had an hour to save the world I would spend 59 minutes defining the problem and one minute finding solutions.’ And I find in most organizations people are running around spending sixty… -
Jason Womack, Your Best Just Got Better
19 Jan 2012 | 4:00 amIf being more productive, creating a bigger contribution and tapping into a sense of purpose is something that matters to you, then you’re really going to value this conversation with Jason Womack. Jason is a champion of the psychology of productivity and workplace performance. In his new book Your Best Just Got Better: Work Smarter, Think Bigger, Make More he poses a crucial question – what do you want to be your best at? Jason and I talk about: How his first job as an always-busy History and Spanish teacher sparked his interest in productivity Why it’s not possible to be great at 20… -
Planning is useful…
18 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am… but plans are useless. And five year plans for the busy manager or leader? Ha! Think back to 2007, and try and imagine how deeply inadequate your five year plan would be in today’s world. Everything’s changed, hasn’t it? I love this solution for Lea Belair, one of the Box of Crayons program leaders. She suggests that what you want is to go ride your bike… Take a look at what she means.
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Positive Self Development
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How Mistakes Can Make You Smarter
20 Jan 2012 | 9:29 amHow Mistakes Can Make You Smarter There are 2 typical responses to mistakes: paying attention & shutting down. A guest post by Kelly McGonigal, PhD OK, nobody wants to make mistakes — but how you react to them makes a big difference in whether you learn from them. Two new studies looked at what happens in people’s brains as they make mistakes. One used college students performing a computer task; the other used doctors making decisions about which medications to prescribe. In both studies, participants received immediate feedback about whether they had made the… -
How To Beat The Recession
17 Dec 2011 | 8:39 amImage via Wikipedia It seems that every time I watch the TV news I am bombarded with items on how badly the economy is doing. The Euro is in crisis Fuel costs have soared Pensions are being frozen Job cuts are announced Another high street retailer goes out of business In a few days it will be Christmas and with all the presents, cards, food drink to buy, my bank account takes a real hit. If you too are feeling the money pinch, what can you do about it? One answer is to earn some more money. Wouldn’t it be nice if a you could see a few hundred extra dollars going into your account each… -
Review of Creatively Ever After
18 Oct 2011 | 10:10 amCreativity is one of those words we associate with activities such as art, music, drama, dance, craft and the like. What is not always recognised is how important creativity is in the process of problem solving. No matter how great your life is there will always be problems. If you are a manager or leader at work then a large portion of your time will be spent dealing with problems that arise. Some problems will be simple and easy to deal with. For more complex or difficult problems creative thinking is required. Alicia Arnold is a certified facilitator of the Osborn-Parnes Creative… -
Creatively Ever After
10 Oct 2011 | 4:25 amCreatively Ever After. A guest article by Alicia Arnold. My interest in creativity developed at a young age, though I didn’t know it was called “creativity” back then. When I was 9 years old, a teacher explained there was no such thing as a one-legged stool. Being a curious youngster with a strong imagination, I raised my hand and shared, there was indeed, such a thing as a one-legged stool (picture a flared leg). My feedback was met with disdain. Although I would have hoped an elementary school teacher would have encouraged out-of-the-box thinking, this was not the case. This initiated… -
Life Manager Pro and Getting Things Done
17 Jun 2011 | 6:07 amImage via Wikipedia If, like me, you lead a busy life ,then you are faced with a large list of things that need to be done. It is very easy to feel overwhelmed by the length of this list. Some time ago I came acros the work of David Allen. His Getting Things Done way of organizing appealed to me and I decided to implement his method in my life. In the past I have written database systems for my business clients, so I began to to look at how I could translate David Allens’s ideas into a computer program. The result is Life Manager Pro, an application that I created over a year ago.
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Personal Development for the 21st Century
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Change Your Perspective
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I Had The Strangest Dream Whilst Taking a Catnap
16 Dec 2011 | 4:10 amI had the strangest dream whilst taking a catnap during working hours. Next to my bed was a carpeted seating area with lots of cushions. Outside of this was a small flat roof which was overflowing with rainwater although it seemed to me there had been no rain recently and it was pleasantly sunny. The rainwater did not go down the drainpipe presumably because it was blocked by leaves and I had not cleared the blockage. Instead the rainwater was coming into my bedroom via a ventilation brick. I saw the water which was a couple of inches deep and was moving the cushions away when I heard a sound… -
Top Five Regrets of the Dying
13 Dec 2011 | 7:21 amI saw this article about a a powerful book by a wonderful woman named Bronnie Ware which focuses in on the actual voiced regrets of people she encountered when they were dying. Powerful stuff – go and pick up the book! Here’s a small excerpt: For many years I worked in palliative care. My patients were those who had gone home to die. Some incredibly special times were shared. I was with them for the last three to twelve weeks of their lives. People grow a lot when they are faced with their own mortality. I learnt never to underestimate someone’s capacity for growth. Some changes were… -
Clarify Your Values
30 Nov 2011 | 9:19 amBy: Brian Tracy August 28, 2011 Decide What You Stand For What are your values? What do you stand for? What are the organizing principles of your life? What are your core beliefs? What virtues do you aspire to, and hold in high regard when you see them demonstrated by others? What will you not stand for? What would you sacrifice for, suffer for, and even die for? These are extremely important questions that are only asked by about three percent of the population, and that small minority tends to be the movers and shakers in every society. Write Out Your Key Values When I first began this… -
My Gift of $4,570 in Quality Self-Development Tools
28 Nov 2011 | 5:19 amI'd like to give you a gift worth $4,570.That’s right. There’s NO catch, NO small-print, NO subscription charges.Just $4,570 in quality self-development tools that you’ll cherish for years to come.Click here for Self-Growth Giveaway Just some of the many gifts you will receive:* Two hypnosis downloads of your choice.* A Relaxation Screensaver - with 250+ beautiful Images.* The Ultimate Self-Esteem Workbook.* An Audio interview with Dr Joe Vitale from The Secret.* A Mystery gift from Tony Robbins.There is no point in my listing everything when you can go straight to the Self-Growth…
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The Power of Gratitude
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The Blessings of Liberty
20 Jan 2012 | 11:52 amI've heard my father speak for years about liberty and freedom. One of the reasons I love writing about history is because I can transport myself and others back into an earlier time when life was simpler and there was less government intervention in our lives. We can learn a lot from history. Unfortunately, people who remember those times are dying daily. My father, for example, remembers when there was no income tax withheld from paychecks. Nothing withheld from paychecks. His father, a railroad engineer, was the first person in Chattanooga to have income tax withholdings. And then,… -
I'm With the Government and I'm Here to Help You
22 Dec 2011 | 11:16 amI was at the gym this morning and the TV was on the 700 club. Pat Robertson was talking about how more Hispanics are becoming evangelicals and we need to teach them how important Israel is. They need to understand that the Bible says we need to support Israel. Then, he added that the Republican party isn't being good to the Hispanics, but he was glad to see Newt Gingrich say something good about them. The next story that came up was about how Ron Paul is number one in the Iowa polls. The anchorwoman called Ron Paul a "new frontrunner." She defined Ron Paul's campaign… -
Why I'll Be Voting for Ron Paul in 2012
21 Dec 2011 | 1:41 pmA lot of people say leave religion and politics out of your social media and/or your business. Back in 2000 when I started SheLovesGod.com, people warned me that getting too "religious" would hurt my business. It didn't. In fact, it's grown and flourished exponentially ever since. I don't often get political, but as someone whose mantra is "highlighting truth and talent," I can't sit still when someone as honorable and steadfast as Dr. Ron Paul is proclaiming the truth about what's happening in this country and running for office. While the media… -
Mark Your Calendar for the 12th Annual SheLovesGod.com Virtual Women's Conference
5 Oct 2011 | 4:48 pmI hope you'll join me for the 12th Annual SheLovesGod.com Virtual Women's Conference coming up October 18th - 20th. It's all online -- no need to travel or even call into a phone line. Our theme this year is: "And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you." - Ephesians 4:32 Our presenters include: Lisa Rae Preston, creator of the Step Into Destiny Test - StepIntoDestiny.com Carolyn Cooper, the creator of the SimplyHealedTM Method - CarolynCooper.com Judy Rankin Hansen, author of Trusting… -
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Aspire Higher Motivational Quotes
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Cooperation Quotes
20 Jan 2012 | 7:20 pmTweetBeing able to cooperate is a key to living a successful life. Independence is not as important as interdependence. These cooperation quotes will surprise you: If you want to be incrementally better: Be competitive. If you want to be exponentially better: Be cooperative. -Unknown It is through cooperation, rather than conflict, that your greatest successes [...] -
Competition Quotes
9 Jan 2012 | 10:17 pmTweet Here’s a few competition quotes for those in business…or just in the business of life. Enjoy the successes that you have, and don’t be too hard on yourself when you don’t do well. Too many times we beat up on ourselves. Just relax and enjoy it. -Patty Sheehan I don’t care how good you [...] -
Book Review: Missing Varrun
8 Dec 2011 | 10:17 pmTweet If rules are meant to be broken then this book has definitely done the job! Missing Varrun is on its way to becoming one of the fastest bestsellers in the nation. The book has gained a lot of momentum, and why not? The story involves love, compassion, heartbreaks, picturesque scenes, along with a very [...] -
Attitude Quotes
7 Dec 2011 | 11:16 pmTweet When you read these attitude quotes, be ready to copy some down. By reading them over & over, it will help you keep that good positive attitude you need: 1. You cannot tailor make your situation in life, but you can tailor make your attitudes to fit those situations. -Zig Ziglar 2. We would [...] -
Appreciation Quotes
2 Dec 2011 | 11:31 pmTweet We all need to learn to appreciate what is good in our lives. These quotes will help you do that: God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say “thank you”? -William A. Ward If we get everything that we want, we will soon want nothing that we [...]
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Motivation Articles, Essays, Tips and Advice
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The Miracle of Personal Development By Jim Rohn
10 Jan 2012 | 5:30 amOne day my mentor Mr. Shoaff said, “Jim, if you want to be wealthy and happy, learn this lesson well: Learn to work harder on yourself than you do on your job.” Since that time I’ve been working on my own personal development. And I must admit that this has been the most challenging assignment of all. This business of personal development lasts a lifetime. You see, what you become is far more important than what you get. The important question to ask on the job is not, “What am I getting?” Instead, you should ask, “What am I becoming?” Getting and… -
12 Things I Love about Courage By Sandra Ford Walston
4 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am1. I love that my courage allows me to spread my wings and be all I can be. I am driven by an internal courage-fueled energy field that magnifies my spirit’s fulfillment. My courage is my antitoxin that I apply to setbacks, hurts or duties. How did I start this process? I gave myself permission to express my individuality! Did someone clip your wings? 2. I love that my courage supports me to exit bad situations quickly. Knowing my personal courage mindset allows me to embrace the courage opportunities I face on my journey. I am no stranger to my courage. I also know that I may feel unjustly… -
The Golden Hour By Brian Tracy
29 Dec 2011 | 5:00 amYou become what you think about most of the time. And the most important part of each day is what you think about at the beginning of that day. Start Your Day Right Take 30 minutes each morning to sit quietly and to reflect on your goals. You’ll find when you read the biographies and autobiographies of successful men and women that almost everyone of them began their upward trajectory to success when they begin getting up early in the morning and spending time with themselves. Feed Your Mind With Positive Ideas This is called the Golden Hour. The first hour sets the tone for the day. -
Top 5 Signs that You’re Stuck at Work By Sandra Ford Walston
26 Dec 2011 | 8:57 pmIn tough economic times, it is easy to feel stuck—stuck in the wrong job, stuck in a failing company or stuck in the unemployment line. But a slow economy does not necessarily mean that you have to remain stuck. In fact, getting stuck at work usually has very little to do with the state of the economy, and many of us may be stuck without realizing it. Let’s look at five main reasons why people get stuck and what you can do to overcome these obstacles. 1. Uncertainty gnaws at us and manipulates us at work, many times without us realizing what is happening. We question issues, we doubt… -
Success Through Wrestling By Ty Bennett
14 Dec 2011 | 2:01 pmWhen my brother Scott was a freshman in high school a friend convinced him to go out for the wrestling team. Scott had never wrestled before, and worse yet, he only weighed 92 pounds. The lowest weight class was 103 pounds, so he was giving up nearly 10% of his body weight every time he wrestled. His freshman year was a disaster. He would come home bruised and exhausted everyday after practice. It was painful to watch. Even more painful, though, was the fact that he lost every single match the entire year. My Mom hated it so much that she literally offered Scott $500 to quit wrestling, but he…
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Danielle LaPorte
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the “What I Trust List”. why you need one, and how to do it.
26 Jan 2012 | 3:16 pmBefore a big gig or juicy-charged op moment I do this trust exercise. I started doing it on airplanes en route to what I thought would be my destiny (even tho’ I don’t believe in destiny.) After my strategic wheels have been torqued, and I’ve imagined what the ideal outcome might feel like, I drill into my soul foundation, to what feels so true and solid that I just might bet my life on it. Unwaivering. Multi-dimensionally verifiable. Or close as I can get to it. The point: cool my mind and warm my heart. When that's my state of being, I can respond to pretty much anything. Often… -
The Subtle & Abiding Sense of Failure Angel. Know her?
20 Jan 2012 | 1:35 pmRy Cooder is considered to be one of the greatest bluesmen of all time. Yet, on more than one occasion, with a sold out concert and multiple encores, he asked promoters to refund the audience their money because he felt, "I could have been better." I have a painter friend whose art sells for $10,000 a painting. She routinely paints over pieces that are for sale in her gallery. It could have been better, she says. I’ve gotten standing ovations for speaking gigs. “Meh, I give myself a B. Coulda been better." Here's the confession: I always feel like I'm failing. And succeeding. And failing. -
10 antidotes to assumptions + the dark beauty of internships
16 Jan 2012 | 11:55 pmI sent out an email looking for a free intern. Holy smokers. Sound the alarms. This is the range of responses: My perception of your integrity has plummeted. Slave driver. Who do you think you are? Unsubscribed. What an unloving tone. Tacky. What a great opportunity. I was just thinking of offering my services for an exchange. Sounds incredible. I can't work for free, but what could we work out? I'd love to learn from you. Could be a magical trade. I'll make this work. I'm in. I'd pay YOU to be your intern! Chris Brogan had similar "comments/concerns/accusations" when he put a call out for an… -
this wednesday, jan 18 : publishing telejamjam
16 Jan 2012 | 7:18 pmAttention beautiful book dreamers, blossoming writers, bestseller brewers... Your Big Beautiful Book Plan Teleseminar + Twitter Party Wednesday, January 18th, 2011 at 9pm EST/ 6pm PST Sponsored by Karl from PartyBizConnect.com It's free. And there will be prizes! 5 copies of YBBBP! We'll be jamming on how to get an agent, how to cull your content into gorgeousness, creative fuel, and platform-building. All of it. You ask (via Twitter!) and we answer. Beautiful. Here's how to hop on the party bus: Step 1: RSVP right HERE Step 2: Make sure you're following @daniellelaporte, @lindasivertsen and… -
truism #49
16 Jan 2012 | 2:51 pmrefuse to believe in coincidence
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37days.com - Home of Patti Digh
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podcast episode 1: why the recognitions?
26 Jan 2012 | 1:56 pmClick here to download the PDF that accompanies this episode (Scroll to the bottom of the page to access the recording) Key Thoughts: Introducing “The Recognitions” – a biweekly podcast series from Patti Digh on living mindfully Exploring ideas, interviewing authors and intellectual mentors, and opening space for discovery Asking provocative questions 5-20 minutes in length, twice a month The root of “recognition” is “to think over again” Ideas in this episode: Our lives are stories. We are storying ourselves at every moment. Story is a yearning… -
poetry wednesday : two heavens in the now.
25 Jan 2012 | 7:29 amHeaven for Helen -Mark Doty Helen says heaven, for her, would be complete immersion in physical process, without self-consciousness— to be the respiration of the grass, or ionized agitation just above the break of a wave, traffic in a sunflower’s thousand golden rooms. Images of exchange, and of untrammeled nature. But if we’re to become part of it all, won’t our paradise also involve participation in being, say, diesel fuel, the impatience of trucks on August pavement, weird glow of service areas along the interstate at night? We’ll be shiny pink egg cartons, and… -
becoming bendy.
24 Jan 2012 | 11:08 amI’m continuing my quest to become bendy in 2012. Sometimes I fall off the wagon. Do you? Here’s the thing I know: I need a community of people to help me, encourage me, keep me accountable, make me laugh and dust off the truffle powder and get back up. Community truly rocks. So, I’m sharing my becoming bendy journey in 2012 again here on 37days. I hope you’ll join me. One thing I know about myself: I like goals. Like races. Or check-off boxes. They keep me moving. And in 2012, in addition to more yoga and more vegan and this amazing class, my goal is to run a race… -
make strong offers.
23 Jan 2012 | 7:28 pmI have made a conscious decision from the moment I started writing 37days that I would not allow ads on this site, though many have asked. That I wouldn’t accept product reviews. That I wouldn’t create affiliate programs or participate in them. This means that if I write about something I love–lavender cake or a Tom Bihn bag or a series of wellness seminars with coaches I admire, I’m writing about it because I love it and want to share my excitement about it, not because I’m going to profit from it at all. I wanted to create a better reading experience–for… -
poetry wednesday : invent one.
18 Jan 2012 | 8:45 amReply to the Question: “How can You Become a Poet?” -Eve Merriam take the leaf of a tree trace its exact shape the outside edges and inner lines memorize the way it is fastened to the twig (and how the twig arches from the branch) how it springs forth in April how it is panoplied in July by late August crumple it in your hand so that you smell its end-of-summer sadness chew its woody stem listen to its autumn rattle watch it as it atomizes in the November air then in winter when there is no leaf left invent one [image from here]
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My Take: What Would a Mystic Do?
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New Venue!
23 Jan 2012 | 1:02 pmHello Mystic Subscribers! I am happy to be at the beginning of this New Year 2012 and share with you a new link for finding The Mystic. I'll be blogging from a WordPress site that has more options for me and better opportunities to connect with more content for you.Click here > Subscribe to Yokibics Way by Email > if you would like to continue receiving my Blog Post via Email.I look forward to more opportunities to converse, dialog and play together!Namaste,Gael -
Pain as a Path to Insight
2 Dec 2011 | 7:47 pmAnyone who has ever suffered knows the challenge of finding meaning in the pain. Initially we seek a cause - we blame others - we blame ourselves - we blame inanimate objects or God. It must be someone's fault. Ow!! Once we get tired of that, we resign, man up, bear with it, or get going trying to alleviate the pain without ever recognizing the gift of it's presence - and there is a gift...always a gift underneath.There is a way to relate to the energy of pain that is far more effective - one that increases our abilities and gives clear meaning to our experience. This interactive workshop… -
Occupy Your Heart in Times of Change
21 Oct 2011 | 6:30 amI'm in the process of planning a Flow with the Yoga of Emotional Freedom workshop for this Saturday (can you meet me in NY for some fun stuff? :) The content is specific to folks who want to connect their yoga mat work to the bigger picture of their feelings and the emotional flows that go with them.Even as I plan something local, I've been avidly observing the global experience of the Occupy movement starting with Wall Street. I got to recognizing how many of us are starting to pop out of the numbness that our social - economic - political situation has engendered, and we're… -
The Language of Emotional Freedom
8 Oct 2011 | 12:09 pmaI came across this wonderful pledge on facebook through the razzlesdazzles page. Do check out the site for more of the same! All those shares he gets are "not for nothin'"Not only is this a great message for it's powerful content - take a long quiet breath on that one - in addition it's a literal primer in the use of conscious language. When I teach the topic of emotional genius, I draw from an innovative series of principles including conscious language - a skill that anyone can pick up once the ears are attuned. I notice words and the way we use them, and the… -
Are you dealing with negativity much?
9 Sep 2011 | 8:35 amDo you have many joy killers in your life? You know, the kind of folks who just can't get with the program that life IS a gift even when they have to make up the fun parts?What emotion do you think runs their circuits so that in the end these people wind up moaning that every solution has a problem...that happiness looks bleak...that your helpful insight is faulty, or that your parade is headed in the wrong direction? What maddening energy makes them tick?They might routinely reflect the pain of living. Perhaps they have a perplexing need to focus on the shadow side of everything. Maybe…
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A Beautiful Ripple Effect
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Color Me Happy: Mint
26 Jan 2012 | 1:31 pmMint green is such a bright and cheerful color. It’s hard not to smile in its presence. I had a lot of fun creating a minty ombre heart design against a natural linen canvas. I may use the ombre hearts for some Valentine’s Day fun as well :). I hope this burst of color brings a little smile to your day. What color is inspiring you lately? sources: photograph of woman with mint sweater (elle moss on etsy)| arrow card (ashley pahl on etsy) | mint chocolate chip ice cream photo (cindy loughridge on flickr) more color inspiration: color me happy on pinterest … a very green… -
Reflections on Reverb11
25 Jan 2012 | 6:00 amAfter a powerful experience, do you ever find yourself a bit numb—emotionally drained? Do you retreat to the safety of restorative activities that enable you to create some distance between you and the experience? This time for restoration is essential to your ability to digest and process the experience. During the Reverb11 journey, I noticed that many prompts touched on experiences too close to the surface for analysis. Rather than try to rush the process, I found that I gained clarity by simply noticing that more time was needed. Most importantly, I realized that the act of reflecting… -
A Turn in the Pathway
23 Jan 2012 | 5:00 amThis quote is from Christine Mason Miller’s book, Desire to Inspire! p.s. more inspiring quotes Related posts:Desire to Inspire: A Sparkling Giveaway The Why of Desire to Inspire We Won’t Always Know -
Less No, More Yes
21 Jan 2012 | 8:53 pmI can’t believe today’s post represents the end of Reverb11. The Reverb11 journey has been truly incredible. I hope to spend some time next week reflecting on this experience and share these reflections with you. Below are my responses to the last two prompts. I used these prompts as a way to pull together some of the major themes from my responses thus far. It was a great way for me to take a step back and see the big take home messages. Even if you didn’t participate in Reverb11, or maybe started but didn’t finish, I highly recommend exploring these two prompts as a… -
Giveaway: Shabby Apple Dress
20 Jan 2012 | 5:00 amI had so much fun with today’s giveaway! I was given the daunting task of choosing a dress from the vast selection of gorgeous dresses in the Shabby Apple online store for one of YOU to receive! I decided to narrow my selection to dresses that would be perfect for spring—day or evening. I was pulled to the dresses that were BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT! I love to wear colorful + cheerful dresses in the spring. After much deliberation, I’ve chosen Mariposa Grove. I am in love with the color and the simple elegance the dress exudes. It looks so easy and comfortable to wear; yet, with the…
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Jungle of Life
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How to Determine What to Focus On in Your Life
25 Jan 2012 | 8:00 pmTweet Casey Slide is a mother, wife, Christian, and engineer living in the Atlanta area. In addition to juggling many passions in her life, she shares her tips and insights for lifestyle and financial topics on the Money Crashers personal finance blog. Like many people, I can never seem to find enough time to do everything that I need and want to do. With only 24 hours in a day and 7 days in a week, there is no way to squeeze it all into my life. On a daily basis, I find myself struggling as to what aspect of my life I should focus my attention: preparing healthy foods, educating my son,… -
The Paradox of Focus
22 Jan 2012 | 7:15 amTweet I’m going to be honest. December is historically my slowest month in terms of client sessions. (That’s honest, yes, but that’s not my confession). So, to make good use of the space created in that time, I had fabulous intentions to map out 2012 in a truly powerful way during the month. Well, I did set some excellent goals, shared them with the world (or at least, my corner of the world), then…oof. (Annnnnnd, here’s the confession). Instead of strategizing and scheming, I baked and decorated. I shopped and sang. I cooked and visited. I hosted and wrapped. And it was bliss. -
Visit Your Local Farmers Market Today for Vibrant Health
19 Jan 2012 | 7:53 amTweet photo credit: NatalieMaynor You want to be healthy. You want leanness. You want to feel awesome as much as possible. You want perfect digestion if possible. You want to avoid sickness. You want to be disease and cancer free. You can have it all. The most important step is feeding your body what it desires. How do you do this? Buy food at a farmers market. Here is what you may find in abundance: Fresh veggies Fresh fruit Pastured eggs Grass-fed meat (including the nutrient dense organ meats like liver!) Fish/seafood Nuts and seeds Extra virgin/cold pressed Olive Oil Local food. -
Quit Spreading Yourself (And Your Money) Too Thin
16 Jan 2012 | 7:55 amTweet Want to save money? Focusing on ONE specific goal can be more effective than spreading yourself (and your money) too thin. Conventional wisdom says that the best way to save more money is by earmarking small amounts of money towards a wide gamut of goals. For example, your monthly savings might look like this: My next car purchase — $75 per month A “rainy day” fund — $100 per month A down payment on a house — $150 per month A trip to Italy — $50 per month A new dishwasher — $50 per month Total Savings — $425 per month But this spread-yourself-too-thin strategy can be… -
Everything Becomes Easier If You Have This
13 Jan 2012 | 7:53 amTweet One of the biggest barriers to success — in anything — is lack of focus. That we might be unfocused is also a hard thing to admit about ourselves. Because being focused seems too limiting — too small. We’re created for greatness, right? “I want to get debt-free AND lose weight AND train for a half-marathon AND watch less television!” “I have an awesome product that can help anyone — I want the whole world to know about it!” Worthy goals, to be sure. But when we spread our resources too thin, we end up falling short everywhere. If you’re having trouble gaining…
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Be the Change You Want to See in Your Community
27 Jan 2012 | 8:59 amWicked at the Durham Performing Arts Center Check out my new article on HuffPo, can you do something local like this to support artists and entrepreneurs? Be the change you want to see in your community! As I connect with the introspective energy of the winter season, I find that I am grateful to be living in the state of North Carolina. Over the years, I’ve found that my local area, known collectively as the Triangle, has blossomed in a balanced way, keeping a sense of decorum and dignity in a world that seems to be going mad lately. Sure there are struggles here in the state like… -
Join Kala at the Body Mind Spirit Expo in Raleigh NC
23 Jan 2012 | 10:27 pmThe Body Mind Spirit Expo strides into its 24th year with the theme “Shift Yourself & Transform the World.” Located at the NC State Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Bldg, the expo offers holistic exhibitors and free lecturers from across the nation. Get your aura photo taken, receive a relaxing massage, purchase quality nutritional supplements, have your future revealed, connect with lost loved ones, or uncover hidden significance in your soul. From ancient healing traditions to new age technology in the holistic field, the goal of the BMSE expo is to educate and entertain your body, mind and… -
Children Who Foresee Their Future
14 Jan 2012 | 5:20 pmOn this episode of the Explore Your Spirit with Kala Show, Kala speaks with Dr. Gregg Korbin about his book, Beyond Reason: Lessons from the Loss of a Gifted Child. Sometimes people enter our lives and change us forever. Author Gregg Korbon’s son, Brian, was such a person. In Beyond Reason, Gregg shares the story of his sweet and brilliant nine-year-old child. Though healthy, Brian told his parents he was going to die before he reached “double digits” (age ten). Six months later, after scoring the first run of his Little League career, he collapsed. Though his death garnered… -
How Energy Cords Connect to Your Aura
9 Jan 2012 | 10:06 pmHow energy cords connect to the aura is the topic of my new article on John Edward’s Infinite Quest. From my experiences in reading auras, I’ve found that the auric body typically maintains a basic form, which resembles an egg like oval shape around the body. Emanating from this body is a beautiful white light along with a wide variety of colors, shapes and at times, swirls and patterns. While it is fairly easy to learn to see an aura, understanding what the colors and images surrounding the aura represent, requires intuition, practice and an understanding of the spiritual planes and… -
Exploring Faith, Dogma and Spirituality
5 Jan 2012 | 8:13 pmOn this episode of the Explore Your Spirit with Kala Show, Kala speaks with Duann Kier about her book, Fundamentalisman: Resurrecting the Fundamentals of Relationship from the Fundamentalism of Religion. In the book, Duann asks the following questions: If you are a Christian fundamentalist and your beliefs are working for you because you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that they are right and real, this book is probably not for you. If you are a Christian fundamentalist and are beginning to question some of the beliefs you’ve been taught along the way, this book may be for you. If you…
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Morning Gratitudes
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Gratitude: daring, courageous and beautiful — Grat Challenge week 4!
27 Jan 2012 | 9:51 amI did this: I walked into Bank of America and closed my accounts yesterday. The move from giant bank to local bank is done. (At least I hope it’s done. I hope everything has cleared. I really really do hope I was thorough!) There was a slight feeling of anticlimax. I was expecting at least to be asked Why. So I volunteered the Why, told the bank officer who was pounding at the keyboard closing my accounts that I want to bank local. He shrugged. Sigh. It may not be important to him; it’s important to me. Drove down the road to Bank of Alameda and handed Georgeanne my check. I love… -
What’s your January takeaway? What’s your theme for 2012?
25 Jan 2012 | 10:56 amThere’s been an amazing flow of teleclasses, blogposts, ebooks, trainings this January. They’re everywhere! Just yesterday I signed up for what feels like my thirteenth series of mind-expanding, powerful teleclasses of the month. January is a month full of powerful offers of support for creating intentions, setting goals, starting out on the path of creating new habits, learning new things. Myself, I’m taking a year-long course, Awakening Joy, which offers monthly evenings of neuroscience of happiness geekery, singing, dancing and meditation. And I’m offering my own… -
Enter the (water) dragon
23 Jan 2012 | 6:07 pmHappy lunar new year! Today in the last day of the New Moon in Aquarius window, we celebrate the first day of the year of the water dragon. According to a post on 2012dragon.com: “The Dragon is in fact the major symbol of good fortune in Chinese Astrology. The Dragon constellation, for example, is accorded the honor of being the guardian of the Eastern sky. According to tradition the Dragon brings in the Four Blessings of the East: wealth, virtue, harmony and longevity. “Indeed, of the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac the Dragon is the most special, as it is a mystical being rather… -
Gratitude Challenge week 3
23 Jan 2012 | 1:03 am“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” — Marcel Proust, French novelist, critic, and essayist Grateful for the rain. So grateful for the rain! Grateful for healing. The bad cough, often a harbinger of longlasting compromised lungs, seems to be backing off. Yes! Grateful for loving friends. Grateful that Rowan would go suss out a rental listing in Alameda for me. Grateful that my sister checked up on me. Grateful that Heidi and Jeff took me out for New Year’s Eve (Year of the Water Dragon, starting tomorrow)… -
Gratitude Wednesday 1/18
18 Jan 2012 | 11:08 amIt’s a good morning to be grateful! Seriously. I am grateful for the business coaching I gave myself as a gift. To be in a supported process of discernment, clarifying and repurposing my mission and offers. It is extremely exciting. Yes, it’s also kinda daunting, but exciting nonetheless! I am grateful that I got the new page up on my website supporting the Love Letter teleclass. And crazy grateful that for the very first time there’s a button on my website that allows people to send me money through PayPal. Talk about opening up the moneyflow! I am grateful for a reunion…
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Jan 27, Inspiration Pictures, Videos & Insights to Feel Good Now-NEW Video Added...
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Jan 27, Just for Fun Videos and Insights: a NEW Fun Video Has JUST Been Added
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Jan 23, Small Business Ideas & Training Tools for More Motivation in the Workplace
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Jan 23, Leadership Assessment Tools:Little Known Ways 4 More Motivation in the Workplace
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Jan 19, How to Give Feedback and Not Wreck Relationships: A Four Step Process
19 Jan 2012 | 7:42 amThis four step process will show you specifically how to give feedback in a way that builds trust. Leadership development & communication skill builders that work!!
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Jonathan Fields
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10 Commandments of Epic Business
26 Jan 2012 | 10:08 amAt the end of my 2011 Annual Report, I created a simple graphic called - “10 Commandments of Biz” The 10 commandements were about doing business a different way. One that was designed to lead to not just a great career that changed lives, but to the ability to love the work you do in the world, the business you aspire to build and the life you want to live. And, in the context of the Annual Report, it was a bit of a parting bonus gift, a quick little slice of fun to leave you thinking about how you bring yourself to the world. While the entire Annual Report took off online (more… -
Why Hotel Magnate, Chip Conley, Is Getting Emotional
17 Jan 2012 | 9:22 amHe built the second largest boutique hotel group in the world, Joie de Vivre…then flatlined on stage while giving a keynote before thousands. Chip Conley survived, but this experience was a bit of a wake-up call. One that set in motion a different path. For years, Conley had been a deep student of human behavior and the psychology of success. That interest, along with two decades building his company, led him to write the New York Times bestseller, PEAK: How Great Companies Get Their Mojo From Maslow. Now, having sold a controlling interest in Joie de Vivre to Hyatt, Conley is back… -
Annual Report 2011: Serve | Aspire | Transcend
12 Jan 2012 | 9:30 amEvery December, I reflect upon what went right, what went wrong, what took me by surprise, what I can learn from these awakenings, and how I’ll change what I’m doing next year. I do this by writing an annual review. The process of spinning thoughts into logic and language is incredibly illuminating. It allows me to see and synthesize on a different level than pure contemplation. Inspired and humbled by the legendary annual reports of Berkshire Hathaway founder, Warren Buffet, I decided to expand my exploration into a full-blown 2011 Annual Report and give it a theme—”Serve,… -
2012 Business Catalyst Awards
2 Jan 2012 | 9:51 amI spend an inordinate amount of time speaking with, interviewing, reading, watching and listening to a cornucopia of leading and emerging voices on entrepreneurship, small-business, marketing and behavioral change. Every year, some established voices get stronger, others weaken and new ones arrive on the scene. Still, much of the recognition for thought-leadership goes to larger “magazine format” or multi-author blogs and larger online versions of print magazines. I thought it was time to start honoring the individual, often less filtered voices in a more formal way, collect them… -
Don’t Treat Your Best Customers Like Morons and Marks
21 Dec 2011 | 9:08 amI recently cancelled an online service. It was a monthly subscription model. A solid service. It’s just that my needs had changed and I no longer needed it. I might have in the future, though, and figured I’d go back to it “if and when.” After checking the box that cancelled the service, I was pushed to a page that made me a “one-time” offer. Re-activate my subscription immediately and I could lock in a monthly price that was 20% less than what I’d been paying. The same screen also told me this was a one time offer that would go away and never come…
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away we go
27 Jan 2012 | 10:26 amWe are a few hours into our journey to Paris and Rome, hanging out at the Minneapolis airport before our flight leaves. I have decided the Delta Sky Lounge is today’s closest equivalent to Ten Forward, with a bar and furniture that attempts to be hip-modern and everything, but unfortunately no Guinan. I wouldn’t mind hanging out with her all day. (Look it up, kids.) So far my biggest adventure has been attempting to operate on about four hours sleep and low reserves after a packed week. This has resulted in me spilling coffee on myself and (a little) on the dude next to me on the plane… -
"Perhaps the ‘I don’t have time to read’ line is just a cover. A way that people excuse..."
20 Jan 2012 | 8:54 am“Perhaps the ‘I don’t have time to read’ line is just a cover. A way that people excuse themselves from the uncomfortable truth that they do, in fact, have time but that they would rather do something other than read with that time (such as pretending to be a wood-elf). We exalt reading as ‘good’ like exercise and vegetables and so we are always making excuses as to why we avoid it.” - In the Land of the Non-Reader « The Bygone Bureau I’ve been reading much more lately and wondering about this excuse as well. Elsewhere in this post, the writer talks about reading in terms of… -
"Just as companies create pop-up stores during the holidays or during certain promotional periods,..."
19 Jan 2012 | 1:42 pm“Just as companies create pop-up stores during the holidays or during certain promotional periods, P2P marketplaces for the exchange of services make it possible for individuals to create their own little pop-up human capital stores, wherever they happen to be, and for as long as they want. This concept can be especially empowering for any individual who is unemployed (or under-employed) – or even someone who is employed and is interested in trying out a new career path. We’ve been trained to think of small businesses as the driver of economic growth and new employment in the economy,… -
I confess that I wish every Tuesday could begin with breakfast with my best friends and end with a...
17 Jan 2012 | 8:15 pmI confess that I wish every Tuesday could begin with breakfast with my best friends and end with a pedicure with my sister-in-law, with pizza and wine with the hubby as the epilogue. Tuesday is not typically so much fun (especially considering that I actually worked, too). And so rarely does it end with my toes sporting a happy pink-red shade, this one in particular called California Raspberry. And yes, I picked the color first, but it was the name that sold me. -
this is how nerds say i love you
12 Jan 2012 | 4:30 pmSeriously. I love this guy SO MUCH.
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Walter E. Jacobson, M.D.
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Anger Management: Channeling Anger Into Effective Communication
25 Jan 2012 | 1:12 pmAnger is a signal device to inform that there is a perceived threat. In relationships, anger is used to emotionally beat up the other person. Best that anger be channeled into calm, effective communication of one’s concerns so that problems can be resolved in such a way that the needs of all parties are addressed and met. Forgive To Win! Copyright © 2012 Walter E. Jacobson, M.D.. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site you are looking at is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact… -
The Message We Aren’t Hearing From Our Politicians: Tolerance, Acceptance, Compassion, & Unity
14 Jan 2012 | 1:38 pmUnity is a very important theme. It is critical to the resolution of the many problems facing our nation and our world today because without it we will never be able to engage the necessary solutions. In this election year it’s painfully clear that there are many people with many differences. Many needs. Many perspectives. Many polarities. Many grievances. Many resentments. Many biases. Many prejudices. A great deal of intolerance. A great deal of hostility. A great deal of rage and aggression. We have forgotten who we are. We have forgotten that we originally all came from one Source. -
What The Presidential Candidates Aren’t Telling Us
11 Jan 2012 | 7:16 pmAll the candidates on both sides of the aisle tell us what they’re going to do for us. They’re going to lower taxes, and they’re going to create new jobs, and they’re going to… blah blah blah… but what they don’t tell us is what we need to do for ourselves, and what they, as leaders, should be doing as well: stop all the fear-mongering, stop all the demonizing, stop all the rageful, hate speech about those who don’t share the same beliefs. All this divisiveness is what will defeat us in the long run, not global warming, nuclear weapons, or… -
Guest Post: “What Is Your Plan To Be Happy and Successful in 2012?” by Bob Turrou
11 Jan 2012 | 10:30 amI don’t know what your plan is for 2012, but this is my plan. Read it over and see if it makes sense to you. OK, this year is going to be my first, full year of consciously being loving and forgiving to everyone I possibly can be, forgiving myself when I slip up, learning from my mistakes and doing better the next time. I AM happy now, but I want to be successful in all of the different areas of my life, and I now know that the way to get there is by being truly helpful to others. Being truly helpful to others means, to me, to help others become successful in all areas of their… -
Why The Law Of Attraction Doesn’t Work For Most People
7 Jan 2012 | 11:54 amThe Law of Attraction doesn’t work for most people because despite what they consciously strive for, despite what thoughts they keep in the forefront of their conscious mind, despite all their proactivity, practice, persistence and perseverance, they have an unconscious program of self-sabotage that is running the game and keeping all of life’s goodies that they desire at arm’s length. The solution to this problem is to eliminate the self-sabotaging behaviors by eliminating what’s causing them: unconscious guilt, shame, and self-loathing. How do we do this? By loving…
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Everything Counts!
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A Story of Pride, Hope and Glory
18 Jan 2012 | 5:19 pmThere’s an old story about a man who walks by a construction site and sees workmen pushing wheelbarrows, each filled with an enormous stone. He asks one what they’re doing. “What does it look like?” he says with a sneer. “Hauling rocks.” Unsatisfied with that answer, the passerby asks another construction worker the same question. The workman doesn’t bother looking up. “We’re putting up a wall.” Frustrated, the man tries one last time. “I say there,” he asks the next fellow, “can you tell me what you men are doing… -
Words of Wisdom
30 Dec 2011 | 2:13 amWhen you fail, resiliency counts. When you’re late, forgiveness counts. When you’re mad, self-control counts. When you’re broke, every penny counts. When you’re depressed, every hug counts. When you’re on a diet, self-discipline counts. When you’re in a hurry, every second counts. When you’re negotiating, transparency counts. When making a decision, good judgement counts. When you run into obstacles, perseverance counts. When you’re designing a new product, simplicity counts. Your entire life is an accumulation of tiny details and small decisions . -
Nitty-Gritty Details
29 Dec 2011 | 12:41 amA moment’s thought reveals that our entire world is simply an accumulation of tiny details. Every action — every detail of our lives — has bottom-line repercussions, and it’s dangerous and derogatory to think of any of those details as trivial, unimportant, or inconsequential. You may be familiar with the old nursery rhyme which teaches this principle to children: For want of a nail the shoe was lost. For want of a shoe the horse was lost. For want of a horse the rider was lost. For want of a rider the battle was lost. For want of a battle the kingdom was lost. And all for the… -
The Right Objectives
18 Dec 2011 | 11:38 pmJust like any building needs a solid architectural design, every highly successful life and business must be purposely designed and built to achieve a specific set of appropriate objectives. I’m referring to the goals and accomplishments that will drive you to the success you desire. So what specifically is your life designed to accomplish? Brace yourself… Right now, your life and career is perfectly designed to achieve the results you are CURRENTLY GETTING! And, if you aren’t getting the results you want, that simply means you haven’t designed a life strategy that… -
The Impossible Dream
18 Dec 2011 | 11:13 pmMan of La Mancha rocked Broadway in 1966 with its thundering theme song, THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM. You remember that song, don’t you? It opens in soft reflection, “To dream the impossible dream… To fight the unbeatable foe…” but then it defies mortal gravity to rise heavenward on a column of fury like an old Apollo rocket. This is my Quest: to follow that star! No matter how hopeless, no matter how far! To fight for the right Without question or pause, To be willing to march into hell For a heavenly cause! And I know, if I’ll only be true To this glorious…
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What My World's Like
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to the creatives…
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on openness.
5 Jan 2012 | 12:49 amI have an admission. The recent absence of my online presence isn’t exclusively related to being busy or mentally preoccupied. That’s part of it. Another part of it, actually, the biggest part of it, is the recurring struggle I’ve had with allowing myself to be open. I’m set on finding the balance between protecting myself and my life and being an open book. I’d like to share myself in a thoughtful, meaningful way, not recklessly over-share. Posing this dilemma to a friend, he said, “But the work you do requires you to be honest. All creatives have to… -
vision is everything.
3 Jan 2012 | 2:02 am“Before a painter puts a brush to his canvas he sees his picture mentally… If you think of yourself in terms of a painting, what do you see? Is the picture one you think worth painting? You create yourself in the image you hold in your mind.” - Thomas Dreier For years, I’ve been meaning to set aside the time to create a cohesive vision of how I’d like my life to look. Every area: health and fitness, career, finances, emotional life, spiritual life, social life, romantic life, etc. Occasionally, I’ll remind myself that fuzzy targets don’t get hit and… -
What My World Sounds Like: Emily King
12 Dec 2011 | 1:05 amEmily King has slipped under the radar for far too long. Before even knowing what the words are, the song takes listeners on a nice little journey that feels so good, not knowing the words doesn’t seem to matter that much. Feels good. Enjoy. Emily King – “Radio” Emily King – “No More Room” -
be inspired: stand up for what’s right.
19 Nov 2011 | 3:20 pmAdmittedly, I’ve been fairly removed from the Occupy Wall Street movement that’s been brewing for the past few months. Last night, I found out a retired Philadelphia Police Captain joined the protest and was arrested. Not generally a fan of this country’s “defense” systems, it’s cool to see a police officer with a true understanding of where he stands within this nation’s social hierarchy and being one with the people and not against. Here’s a short video of an impromptu interview before he was arrested. Read more about this here.
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Escape Adulthood with Kim & Jason
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How Much Mommy Guilt Is Too Much?
25 Jan 2012 | 9:06 amInstagram photo of me and Ben, shot with my iPhone Jason and I are determined to get to the end of our lives with no regrets. It’s our life’s work. So, having said that, I pose a question that challenges me big time: How much “mommy guilt” is normal? Many moms have some level of it, usually when it comes to being away from their kids. But when does this guilt start to serve as a warning sign — a red flag — telling you that you need to make some changes? I sat in on a discussion last week that really got me thinking. Two experienced work-at-home moms were… -
Meet Greg Link
24 Jan 2012 | 9:56 amKim & Jason Nation is a playful group of rebels who share a joyful, indomitable childlike spirit and are not afraid to let that spirit come out to play! They’re united by a common goal of fighting Adultitis and the doo-doo heads who embrace its ideals. Quite frankly, they’re pretty much the coolest people on the planet. Here’s one right now… • My hometown is… Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • My biggest dream…is to go on a TOMS shoe drop, want. • My inspiration… All KIDS!!!! • When I was a kid, I… really wanted to fly and I’m still… -
What I Learned From One Family’s Battle with Leukemia
22 Jan 2012 | 10:01 amAcrylic and Sharpie marker on newsprint. I met Kevin and his family when I was in college. They were very involved in the church I attended. Such cool people; kind, warm and welcoming. The parents modeled a marriage worth emulating. Kevin reminded me of me when I was his age: brown curly hair, smart and thoughtful, a little bit shy. I’d lost touch, but was recently saddened to hear that Kevin, just twenty-three years old, was battling leukemia. He had been in Texas getting treatment and fighting hard, but with the cancer on the verge of winning the war, he returned this past September to… -
Savor Your Life’s Fleeting Moments
18 Jan 2012 | 11:00 amInstagram photo shot with iPhone I LOVE Ben’s cheeks! Seriously, I just can’t get enough. I munch on them, pretending to eat them (which always gets a smile from Lucy). I rub my own cheeks on his. I walk across the room JUST to kiss them. Every time I absorb their cuteness my heart overflows with love. It’s the best feeling in the world. They are just there for the taking and I can’t help myself, doggonit. His chubby little cheeks, his adorable smell, his little gurgling noises — I am savoring them all. This time is fleeting. He’s already changing so much. -
How To Make Someone Feel Like The Cat’s Pajamas
15 Jan 2012 | 10:00 amThe Wall of Lucy, shot with my Canon Digital Rebel XS A few years ago, I drew a portrait of Lucy for Kim as a Christmas present. She loved it. I’m not sure I truly thought through the ramifications of that gift. After all, there was no way I could NOT do another one the following year. And now that we’ve had another kid, I just doubled my workload! If nothing else, this all but assures that we won’t be making a run at the Duggars in terms of family size anytime soon. So, after running out of space in the kitchen, I hung the newest drawing along with the previous two on a…
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The BridgeMaker
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A Simple Path – To an Unexpected Connection
25 Jan 2012 | 8:48 pm“To touch the soul of another human being is to walk on holy ground.” ~ Stephen Covey Eight people met for the first time this past Saturday night. A few minutes before 7 p.m. no one knew what to expect, but by the end of the evening eight people had made an unexpected connection. It wasn’t fate that made this unexpected connection; it was the power of the human spirit. Three years ago Mary Beth had brain surgery to repair a Chiari Malformation which is a rare defect that results in brain tissue extending into the spinal canal. Without surgery, my wife’s physical symptoms would have… -
The Journey to Becoming Ourselves
22 Jan 2012 | 11:16 amThe journey is the reward. – Chinese Proverb Life is a remarkable journey that is travelled no matter if we like the road conditions, or not. And even though our journeys may take separate paths, I think most of us want the some things in life – we want to be loved, to be happy and to make the most of the time we have. By sharing our journeys, we provide inspiration, hope and a sense of connectedness that goes beyond how we might otherwise see each other. Simply put, the journey to becoming ourselves is a little less intimidating, and a little more empowering when it is shared. -
How Bad Do You Want It?
18 Jan 2012 | 7:58 pmWhen the world says, ‘Give up,’ Hope whispers, ‘Try it one more time.’ – Author Unknown Article written by contributor Jarrod Clark of Optimistic Journey. Once again, we’ve entered into a season of new beginnings, and we’re facing the same yearly traditions. Many people are reflecting. Some are letting go of things. And others are making plans to set resolutions and bring about positive change into their everyday lives. It’s great to set goals and resolutions for the future. But what happens if you slip off? What happens when things don’t go the way you… -
Giveaway: Enjoy Every Sandwich – Living Each Day As If It Were Your Last
15 Jan 2012 | 11:27 amEven death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely. – Buddha Enjoy Every Sandwich: Living Each Day as If It Were Your Last by Dr. Lee Lipsenthal delivers a simple, but powerful message: Be grateful for something every day, and remember to live fully, love well, and enjoy every moment. Lee worked at the well-known Preventive Medicine Research Institute. As medical director of the Institute, he helped thousands of patients to overcome their fear of pain and death and to embrace living life with joy every day. In his own life, happily married and the proud father of two remarkable… -
A Simple Path – To Finding Home
12 Jan 2012 | 7:35 pm“Peace – that was the other name for home.” ~ Kathleen Norris After spending more than two weeks in Florida (for both fun and work), I sat exhausted on a Southwest Airlines flight last Friday night. When the pilot announced the flying time would be three hours, it had the same effect on me as if he said the flight would take an eternity. Both measures of time felt the same in that moment. But mingled in with my tiredness was the excitement of one last thing to do – come home. I couldn’t wait to come home. While traveling is fun, by the end of each trip I feel the twinge that…
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You Quoted - Motivational, Inspirational, Famous Quotes
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Peace will not come out of a clash of arms
22 Jan 2012 | 7:27 pmPeace will not come out of a clash of arms but out of justice lived and done by unarmed nations in the face of odds. Mahatma Ghandi Note: There is a rating embedded within this post, please visit this post to rate it. -
The whole secret of existence is to have no fear
22 Jan 2012 | 7:21 pmThe whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed. Buddha Note: There is a rating embedded within this post, please visit this post to rate it. -
We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life
11 Jan 2012 | 8:01 pmWe act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic about. Charles Kingsley Note: There is a rating embedded within this post, please visit this post to rate it. -
In business, I’ve discovered that my purpose is to do my best
11 Jan 2012 | 7:59 pmIn business, I’ve discovered that my purpose is to do my best to my utmost ability every day. That’s my standard. I learned early in my life that I had high standards. Donald Trump Note: There is a rating embedded within this post, please visit this post to rate it. -
A leader has the vision and conviction
8 Jan 2012 | 7:47 pmA leader has the vision and conviction that a dream can be achieved. He inspires the power and energy to get it done. Ralph Nader Note: There is a rating embedded within this post, please visit this post to rate it.
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Your Voice of Encouragement
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Use Your Creativity to Get Different Results
23 Jan 2012 | 9:29 amIt was the last day of a conference for entrepreneurs and small business owners, and eighteen people were competing for Marketer of the Year. Each person had just 15 minutes to describe the marketing strategies they’d implemented in the previous year. I was amazed and inspired as I listened to all the creative ideas they’d used to attract, acquire and keep customers.At the end of the presentations, the audience members cast their ballots, and I was thrilled when my friend Charlie McDermott with StandOUT Video was announced as the winner. Charlie has developed an ingenious way to use video… -
The Courage to Make a Change
16 Jan 2012 | 8:59 amDuring the summer of 1982 I was working as director of federally-funded programs for a local school system. It was my second year on the job, and the difference between Year 1 and Year 2 was like night and day.I had been hired by someone who recognized my abilities and gave me free reign to make improvements to the programs I was in charge of. My first year was fun and exciting as I worked hard to involve parents and to provide the latest learning strategies to teachers whose positions were funded by federal dollars.At the end of that first year, we got a new superintendent of schools. As… -
Affirmations Expand Your Self-Image
9 Jan 2012 | 9:01 amWhat you believe about yourself has a huge impact on what you attempt in life. For example, if you’re convinced you can’t do something, you’re not likely to try it. To realize your true potential, you need to replace self-limiting thoughts with more realistic, positive thoughts. And get rid of negative self-talk by using affirmations instead.Affirmations are positive statements about your ideal self. Reading and repeating them reminds you of what’s possible and motivates you to be at your best. If you say the affirmations often enough, they can change your self-image and create new… -
Self-Forgiveness Is Key to a Strong Self-Image
30 Dec 2011 | 9:13 amWhen someone else inflicts physical or emotional pain on you, you may react in a variety of ways: anger, lashing out, silence, or withdrawal. If you’re not careful, a deep-seated resentment can take hold. And when that happens, your relationship suffers a potentially devastating blow.The secret to moving past the pain is forgiveness, recognizing that the other person is fallible and deserves to have another chance.Unfortunately, we often don’t treat ourselves with the same compassion when we make mistakes or fall short of who we want to be. If you’re not careful, you can hold a lifetime… -
3 Questions to Make Next Year Your Best Year
19 Dec 2011 | 11:09 amAs we approach January 1, you’ll hear a lot about the importance of making New Year’s resolutions. But most goals that people set at the beginning of the year - such as getting physically fit, getting out of debt or making more money - do not become reality.There are many reasons for this, such as a lack of sufficient motivation, inadequate commitment, or an unwillingness to experience discomfort. And sometimes the goals are simply outside the realm of possibility. The problem is, if you create unrealistic goals, you don’t just set yourself up for failure. You set yourself up for…
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Building Personal Strength
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I Rewire My Brain - I Replace Another Bad Habit with a Good Habit
22 Jan 2012 | 5:59 pmFrom Brook Farm...I was enjoying my shower this morning, when it dawned on me. I was busy scrubbing my back with a long-handled brush, and I wasn't even thinking about it. I hadn't decided to do that. I had just done it. Out of habit.Hoo!Six years ago, I arrived in the Texas Hill Country. Practically the first thing I did was to go to the doctor to get a boil on my back treated. He quickly took care of it, and I asked him how these things happen. I wanted to avoid getting another one, if possible. "Hygiene," he said. "Just keep your back clean." "But I shower every day," I said, somewhat… -
How to Break a Bad Habit - My Story
15 Jan 2012 | 3:57 pmThere's no mystery to breaking a bad habit. What you do is replace it with a good one.That, as you know, is much easier said than done. During the past several months, several factors conspired to cause me to gain weight. I'm not obese. But I'm usually in fairly decent physical condition, and I had gained more weight than I've ever gained in my life. The culprit - the onset of football and basketball seasons, along with the temptation to really enjoy the games by snacking and drinking beer or wine. Then I got an ankle injury, which made it hard to exercise. And finally, the holiday season. -
Why Parents Avoid 'The Talk' with Their Teens
9 Jan 2012 | 3:37 pmI've written two books, Conversations with the Wise Uncle and Conversations with the Wise Aunt - one for boys and one for girls. Both are fictional accounts about an older relative mentoring a young person during the teen years to give the child a "heads up" about important issues.The inspiration for these books came when one of my best friends told me about his teen years. When he was 12, his uncle took him out for breakfast. In addition to potatoes and eggs, they shared a long talk. His uncle was relaxed and fun to be with, not at all like his dad, who was stern, demanding and hard to talk… -
Passion and Level of Effort - The Magic Ingredient
5 Jan 2012 | 11:37 amMen's NCAA basketball - On January 4, 2012, Duke (ranked 3rd in current ESPN poll) was beaten by unranked Temple 73-78.Big deal. Top-ranked teams get upset all the time.Well, it was certainly a big deal for the Temple fans, who stormed the floor after the game.But it's interesting to appreciate why this happened, why a team with less talent can take control, lead the entire game and beat a team like Duke, most of whose players go on to play professionally. The answer comes from the Duke team itself.Duke Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski - "They played with great toughness....For some reason, we… -
Sean Covey on Teen Peer Pressure
4 Jan 2012 | 11:10 amTeens are famous for doing wild and crazy things without thinking about the consequences. I shudder when I remember some my own antics as a teenager. Of course one of the reasons for this behavior is that they're experimenting and exploring their independence at a time when the decision-making part of their brain is "under construction." They're also particularly vulnerable to peer pressure. A friend may suggest a joy ride, shoplifting, drugs, sex or some other ill-advised behavior. Faced with the disapproval of a friend, it can be very hard to say no.Most parents aren't sure how to help…
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3 Leadership Lessons To Keep Your Organization From Running Aground
27 Jan 2012 | 9:00 amAs a leader, one thing you must be vigilant about is keeping an eye out for any process or culture creep which might lead to complacency or a disconnect with the present-day realities found just outside your office walls. While there are many examples in today’s headlines of organizations which have drifted so far off-course that it’s hard to see a viable turnaround in their near future, few illustrate the risks and fallout from such situations as the ensuing drama around the capsizing of the Costa Concordia cruise ship off the coast of Italy.In the piece “Seven Tips for… -
Leadership Biz Cafe Podcast #5 – Marlene Chism on Stopping Workplace Drama
24 Jan 2012 | 9:00 amHow do we stop or curb drama in the workplace? That’s the basis of the conversation I had with Marlene Chism in the fifth episode of my leadership podcast series, “Leadership Biz Cafe”.Marlene is a speaker, author and founder of The Stop Your Drama Methodology, an eight-part empowerment process to increase clarity and improve productivity and personal effectiveness. Marlene has a master’s degree in HR Development from Webster University and is the author of “Success is a Given: Reading the Signs While Reinventing Your Life”, as well as recently published “Stop Workplace… -
Have You Tied Your Organization’s Goals To Your Noble Cause?
17 Jan 2012 | 9:00 amWhy do the goals that you’ve set out for your team to accomplish matter?At first, the answer to this question might seem obvious – the goals you’ve established are meant to ensure your organization’s continued profitability, to increase or sustain your market share, create a new demand for your products or services, and so forth.And yet, if we examine this answer closer, it becomes clear that the measures above are merely the outcomes of your organization’s shared efforts and not the real driving force which motivates your employees to contribute their full talents… -
Finding The Talent Your Organization Needs To Grow This Year
13 Jan 2012 | 9:05 amAs the new year continues to chug along, there’s been a noticeable amount of discussion going on in trying to decipher or anticipate what businesses can expect over the course of the next 12 months. In what’s sure to be music to the ears of many leaders and their employees, most business pundits are putting forth predictions of a turnaround year, with the focus shifting from recovery back to growth.Whether these predictions turn out to be true or not, one thing that there’s little doubt about is that an organization’s chances for growth and prosperity is tied to their… -
How To Catch And Solve Problems Before They Become Insurmountable
10 Jan 2012 | 9:00 amThe following is a guest post by Tom Salonek.In technology, a big part of our job involves solving problems. Perhaps we’re trying to figure out how to integrate a new software package into our existing architecture, or maybe we need to find a way to make a program run faster. But no matter what the work situation, problems are always challenges to be met with creativity, energy and persistence.Some think that problems in a business are evidence that people are doing something wrong.Sometimes leaders deny or ignore dealing with problems because they’re afraid of such negative judgments.
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Simply Encouraging Blog
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The Magic Will Come
25 Jan 2012 | 8:13 amAfter a consultation, I called to thank the person who recommended my services. He seemed clueless who the people were, but after considerable mind-searching, he exclaimed, “I gave them your name over ten years ago!” There is much to unpack from this brief interaction. First, our timing is not the timing of another. A lot has to be reorganized on the inside for a recommendation to take hold. Second, our timing is not divine. Very often, external circumstances have to line up for the blossoming of our otherwise brilliant suggestion. Third, just because we have spoken, we are… -
Eves
28 Dec 2011 | 5:27 pmI love “Eves” because they’re very different from plain old “evenings” or “nights”. An “Eve” is the evening or night immediately preceding a special day, and on the most popular of “Eves”, there is always a powerful energy of eager anticipation. “Eves” tend to vibrate with childlike imagination about the specialness of the day to come, ever hopeful of fresh starts, and new beginnings. The “Eves” we share in common are incredible, but I have to wonder. What if we treated every single evening or night as… -
"Thank You" Is a Gift!
26 Dec 2011 | 9:19 amMore than a state of gratitude within oneself, “Thank you” is a statement of deep connection with another. “Thank you” conveys humility, surprise, and perhaps a little bit of awe. After all, it’s always “awesome” when someone delivers on our desires before we’re fully aware of their existence. “Thank you” acknowledges that, “I let go, and your love took hold!” It’s a statement of childlike excitement, celebrating the giver as much as the gift. Yes, I think it’s better to give than receive, but think it… -
Be the Light!
14 Dec 2011 | 11:00 amThis is the season of spiritual light where celebration and joy abounds. There are festive rituals with candles lit, colorful lights, gifts exchanged, and grand meals shared amongst family and friends. There is hope of reunion, reconciliation, and peace. Worship overflows from grateful hearts, and the heavens rejoice at the outpouring. For a season, everyone seems happy, connected, and free of care.Yet in the midst of it all, there are so many people who are suffering quietly. Oh, they go through the motions, complete with smiles and the just right words, but look very closely. There is a… -
I'm Yours, You're Mine
1 Dec 2011 | 6:01 amI love the idea of “mutuality” in relationships. For me, being “mutual” implies “an exchange of persons” where “I am yours, and you are mine”. If something troubles you, it will trouble me. If something troubles me, it will trouble you. My heart senses your desire, and your heart senses mine. I’m clearing the way before you take the next step, and you help to guide and protect my steps as well. This isn’t codependency where there is a loss of self and a confusion of boundaries, it’s cherishing! Mutuality is a “state of…
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Feed the Beauty
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The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
27 Jan 2012 | 8:52 pmI’m not ashamed to admit that books were my first friends (after ‘Love’ my stuffed bunny). If you are a book lover, a story collector, a dreamer– let it load, make a cup of tea and take a timeout this weekend to watch this touching short by author/ illustrator William Joyce and Co-director Brandon Oldenburg. This is cutting [...] -
Do You Dream of Flying?
15 Jan 2012 | 3:13 pmI’ve had flying dreams all my life. One of my favorite books as a child was ‘The Queen Who Flew’. So I loved this well produced, crazy-fantastic video of The Worlds Fastest Flying Human Being 2010, wingsuit flyer Espen Fadnes. The sounds are real, the background music fits beautifully. Filed under: Community Art, Uncategorized Tagged: dream [...] -
The Birthright
13 Jan 2012 | 1:41 pmThe Birthright We who were born In country places, Far from cities And shifting faces, We have a birthright No man can sell, And a secret joy No man can tell. For we are kindred To lordly things, The wild duck’s flight And the white owl’s wings; To pike and salmon, To bull and horse, [...] -
When this video is over you feel like you do at the end of a really good book
31 Dec 2011 | 3:54 pmWinter Essence- Tender musical arrangements by pianist Sherry Klinedinst paired with the elegant eye of my friend, photographer Wendy Kaveney. Happy New Year and very best wishes to my wonderful subscribers, xoxoxo. Filed under: Community Art, FTB Soul, Photographers Tagged: inspirational winter video, Sherry Klinedinst, Wendy Kaveney -
Mother’s Song
29 Dec 2011 | 1:53 pmit’s quiet in the house so quiet outside the snowstorm wails the dogs curl up noses under their tails my little son sleeps on his back his mouth open his belly rises and falls breathing is it strange if I cry for joy? Anonymous (19th century), translated from the Inuit Stephen Berg/Translator Artwork by Janet Kigusiuq [...]
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Kaizen Vision
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How to Make Lasting Changes in Your Life
23 Jan 2012 | 4:30 pmIt’s nearing the end of January already and many New Year’s resolutions have either not yet been started, or they’ve been abandoned. Back in my pessimistic days I’d find myself irritated by those who succeeded with their goals, when I didn’t. Then I’d often come up with reasons (excuses) why it wasn’t the right time, or what got in the way. It surprises people when they find out, I wasn’t a natural optimist. Growing up, it would bug me every time my Mom would say “can’t you get that chip off your shoulder?” It would just… -
Unique Gift Ideas From Fun, to Funny, to Fabulous!
19 Dec 2011 | 4:01 pmTypically I have a lot of fun giving gifts, but sometimes it’s a hairsplitting challenge to find something non-generic, unique and something the special person would like. I have a handful of people who I find really hard to find gift ideas for, and even though Christmas and Holidays aren’t about gifts and material possessions, it can be great fun to give something that makes the person smile, laugh or do something they just wouldn’t ordinarily do. If you’re looking for some ideas for a unique gift for your friend, family member, or your favorite hairdresser… -
Listen and Reflect. Your Story Has Secrets and Wisdom to Share
12 Dec 2011 | 8:42 pm“Not only is your story worth telling, but it can be told in words so painstakingly eloquent that it becomes a song.” -Gloria Naylor It’s nearing the end of 2011, and for many of us, it’s a time of reflection. Reflect upon this passing year, looking towards the upcoming year, 2012, and thinking of any resolutions or goals we desire. It’s mental cleaning time. Sweep the floors of your mind, dust the corners, and re-arrange. But, before you simply ponder your successes, and non-successes, and evaluate what you want in life, just stop. Stop for a moment, or longer, and… -
Finding Gratitude – How to be Thankful in Difficult Times
23 Nov 2011 | 5:03 pmAdversity causes some men to break; others to break records. - William Arthur Ward Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day here in the U.S and it can be a wonderful time of celebrating with family and friends. It can also be a lonely and depressed time, which can intensify when it looks like everyone else, has so much to be thankful for. For those who are in a time of personal struggle, it can feel ridiculous to think that gratitude or joy is a choice, but it is. The truth is, no matter what your situation, you always have a choice in how you choose to perceive your reality. Dig deep within your heart… -
Winter Joy List. 10 Small Things To Make Winter Wonderful
11 Nov 2011 | 2:52 pm“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.” - Anne Bradstreet It’s winter here in the U.S and yes, Southern California does have a winter season. While it may not reach below zero temperatures where I live, it does get cold and it does get dark early. So I like finding things that make winter yummy and lovable. I have a winter joy list, the things that help me embrace winter and celebrate it with joy. I share my secrets, so they may give you more ways to embrace the cold and have fun in…
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The Curious Brain
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advertising on gif’s
27 Jan 2012 | 10:19 amNow if converse was behind this…it will be the best advertising ever! Dead cheap and extremely shareable!! Hmmm maybe there is a business idea here in the making “advertising on gif’s ” via iamforeverinlovewithyou -
How Return Of The Jedi Should Have Ended
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Sad Stuff on the Street
27 Jan 2012 | 8:09 amI just fell in love with this blog! A photo blog that collects images of sad stuff left on the street! What a concept! Go check it out here -
Twitter In 1991
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I Might
27 Jan 2012 | 7:30 amAnother great song by Wilco. Perfect for Fridays The video is teaser listen the full song from the soundcloud
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Managing Information and Communication Overload
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Absorb Information and Applying It
19 Jan 2012 | 11:14 amInformation can only become knowledge when it's applied. Before you can absorb and apply yesterday's intake, however, the explosion of new information floods your receptive capacity.Such constant exposure to the daily information and media shower leaves each of us incapable of ingesting, synthesizing, or applying the data before tomorrow's shower.The eruption of information renders us over-stimulated. The more information you try to ingest, the faster the "clock races," and your sense of breathing space is strained.As yet, few people are wise information consumers. Curiously, there is only… -
Step out of the Information Shower
12 Jan 2012 | 12:49 pmAs writer Kevin Donahue observes: The managing editor of MensHealth.com, a married father of two whose job requires him to be plugged in 24-7, began weaning himself from his cell phone. Davids Swink's goal was to leave office stress in the office. “Make your smartphone work for you, rather than be at its mercy,” recommended Swink, chief creative officer of Strategic Interactions.He suggested putting the phone in a drawer, turning off the ringer, and setting up a regular time every couple of hours to check and answer e-mail for 5 minutes.After doing Swink concluded, “I needed more like… -
"Better" TVs, Less Exercise
11 Jan 2012 | 11:15 amCNN reports that TVs in 2012 will get brighter, thinner, more social.Do we need this? With an already an obese, often mentally unhealthy populace, will whiz bang TVs do anything about that? -
When Information Deceives
8 Jan 2012 | 4:44 pmCourtroom attorneys are now employing forensic animation to illustrate to jury members in less than a minute what traditionally could have required days on end of experts, explanation, and testimony. Judges, meanwhile, are predisposed to allowing any evidence deemed reliable if it shortens the length of a trial.While such costly and impactful forensics DVDs can aid in illuminating the facts in a case, there is an inherent danger when lawyers act as “film” producers. By altering lighting, camera angles, color, or visual tone, the jury can be lead in one direction or completely in another. -
When Rules Last Forever
5 Jan 2012 | 1:29 pmOnce a rule gets in place it's very difficult to eliminate it even though the original reasons for its generation are long gone, according to author Roger von Oech. His prime example:In the 1870s the leading manufacturer of typewriters at the time received complaints that too many of the typewriter keys were sticking together if the operator went too fast. In response to this, the company produced the QWERTY type keyboard -- a configuration standard on all keyboards -- to slow down operators so that the keys wouldn't jam together. Today, technology permits us to produce typewriter keyboards…
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Han of Harmony
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Sharing Your Inner World to Enrich Memories and Experiences
16 Jan 2012 | 10:13 pmSharing their Inner Worlds by Horton Group The way we perceive and remember events is unique to us. Two people can share a unique and pleasant experience together and yet walk away with different memories of that event. Let us say that a couple had a wonderful date together. This does not mean that they will have the exact same view or memories of events. Their memories might focus on different parts of the date that matters to them. As time passes, they might remember the date in different ways for different reasons. Memories are unique. It links our past, present and future together with… -
The Vizier on Dealing with Pain
9 Jan 2012 | 7:25 amTears by Erickson Ocampo This morning, a dear friend of mine returned to the States. I will probably not see her for some time and it causes me deep anguish. Separation from people you are close to is never easy. Yet pain is something we all have to deal with at one point or other in our lives. While pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. The sooner we get through the healing process, the sooner we will be able to let go of our pain. Here are the steps that I took to manage my pain. The Vizier on Dealing with Pain 1. Awareness The first and crucial step to dealing with pain is awareness. -
The Vizier on Dealing with Guilt
3 Jan 2012 | 8:49 pmGuilt by Ramzi Hashisho Guilt is the great paralyzer. Instead of taking action quickly to correct and resolve a mistake, guilt might prevent you from doing so. Everyone makes mistakes. There is no shame in that because we are all human. What truly matters is how you take action to clean up the mess. While feeling guilty after a mistake is natural, you must not allow your regrets to paralyze you from taking corrective measures. Yet this is no easy task. How then can you manage guilt better? 1. Understand, Accept and Forgive Yourself Every action has a reason behind it. On hindsight, that… -
Resolutions of the Vizier for 2012
31 Dec 2011 | 3:24 amSun Rise by Crvdude As 2011 ends and 2012 approaches, it is a good time to reflect. Then I read Galen’s yearly ritual and retreat to her Batcave. This set me thinking. While my ritual is nothing like Galen’s, I too prepare for the new year in my own way. 2011 Thinking Ahead My word for 2011 was “Thinking Ahead.” My aim was to continually practice to improve my foresight through divination and other means. While I did not get down to learning the game of “Go” fully, I did improve my foresight through other means. No matter what I did, I always made sure to think ahead. 2011 was not… -
The Nature of Worry
26 Dec 2011 | 10:10 pmWorry by Murielle As 2011 ends and 2012 approaches, it is a time to reflect. Despite the festive season, not all is rosy in the world today. Many of the major powers are facing problems of their own and how they manage will affect the rest of the world. This situation can be a cause for worry because they do not seem to be managing well. While a little worry makes you cautious and instils prudence, too much worry can cripple you. For much of my life, I was a worrier. When faced with a problem whose outcome mattered to me, I could spend countless hours brooding over the worst-case scenarios.
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Scott Grossberg | Thinking Magically™
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The Masks of Tarot | Faceless
22 Jan 2012 | 10:00 amMan is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth. – Oscar Wilde Recently, New York’s Enrique Enriquez and I were exchanging ideas and I shared with him some guided imagery scripting that naturally arose from my book, The Masks of Tarot. I decided that I wanted to share this with you, as well, as a further way to say Thank You and to celebrate the Kindle version release of Masks; a little guided imagery exercise that actually started out as a mnemonic device for remembering the main technique in the book. What I am about to… -
Thinking Magically™ | The Fourth Dimension
15 Jan 2012 | 10:00 amOnce one has experienced a few times what is it like to stand judgingly between the opposites, one begins to understand what is meant by the self. – Carl Jung Today we are going to explore an almost out-of-this-world and nearly on-the-spot method for ending the negativity you might feel about something. This ritual is a combination of objective/silent/ideal observer psychoanalytic techniques with Carl Jung’s concept of the fourfold functions of the Ego. It is as much about reflection on the past as it is about projecting yourself forward. It reads as an astonishingly easy… -
The Deck of Shadows | Hands of Truth
8 Jan 2012 | 10:00 amTruth is what works. – William James Here is a video tutorial for a fascinating and powerful technique that relies on the ideomotor responses of the person you are working with. (Hint: you can use this, yourself, for some spectacular changes and making new discoveries). Just some thoughts. If you enjoyed this, please click below to share this with others. And make sure to sign up for my blog mailing list so you get all future postings delivered directly to your inbox. © 2012 by Scott Grossberg. All Rights Reserved. thinkingmagically.com -
The Deck of Shadows | The Start Over Spread – 7 Steps to Power
1 Jan 2012 | 10:00 amWell I know it wasn’t you who held me down Heaven knows it wasn’t you who set me free So often times it happens that we live our lives in chains And we never even know we have the key - The Eagles, Already Gone Happy New Year! On this, the first day of January 2012, I want to share with you a terrific meditative technique and spread combination that can be effortlessly be used with The Deck of Shadows (or other oracle of your choice). The Start Over Spread can easily help you to clear away your negativity and give yourself a literal start over in the various areas of your life… -
The Vitruvian Square | A Slice of Life (Part 2)
25 Dec 2011 | 10:00 amIn chess, as in life, a man is his own most dangerous opponent. – Vasily Smyslov Happy holidays, everyone! In the spirit of gift-giving, last week I showed you the basic technique for the Slice of Life reading. If you missed Part 1, you can easily find it here: A Slice of Life (Part 1) Now that you’ve had a chance to see the strength of this method and learn how powerful it really is, I’d like to give you some additional meanings and symbolism to consider when doing your interpretations. THE VITRUVIAN SQUARE MATRIX This 9 square board (with the “0″ resting…
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eOptimist, Optimism and The Optimist Creed
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Finding Inspiration in Charlie Brown
25 Jan 2012 | 1:01 pmThis is a guest post by Wes Morgan. Charlie Brown is a lovable loser. He can’t win at baseball or fly a kite without facing disappointment and ultimate failure. He has insecurities and is often taken advantage of by his peers. Lucy holds a football for Charlie Brown to kick, but pulls it away before [...] -
The Story of Two Flat Tires
9 Dec 2011 | 2:30 amThis is a guest post by Wes Morgan. A huge part of my optimistic outlook on life is the general belief that things will work out. You have to have faith, especially when you encounter adversity. You might consider a flat tire a relatively minor setback, but for me it is one of the most [...] -
Life is a (Thanksgiving) Parade
23 Nov 2011 | 11:00 pmThis is a guest post by Wes Morgan. Ralph Waldo Emerson became one of America’s best known and best loved 19th century figures. He left his original profession as a Unitarian minister to pursue a career in writing and public speaking. “Life is a journey, not a destination,” he once said. I have said this to [...] -
Life’s a Happy Song
22 Nov 2011 | 10:09 amYou can say one thing about the Muppet’s…they are optimists. The Muppet characters always find themselves in trouble but manage to work together to succeed. “The Muppets” newest movie hits theaters tomorrow just in time for some holiday cheer, childhood nostalgia and reminder to look at the sunny side of life. - Maggie -
An Open Letter to Optimists
17 Nov 2011 | 12:03 pmMy name is Aaron. I am 25 years old and I live in St. Louis, MO. When I was 11 years old my dad brought me down the street to Forest Park where I competed in a 1-mile race that was organized by the Optimist Club of Mid-City St. Louis, MO. This was the firs time [...]
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Experience Optimism
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My favorite thing!
28 Jan 2012 | 12:14 amDogs really are my favorite things. I know I talk a lot about other favorite things, but I think that it is because most of the time I choose to view life like a dog; I am curious about most activities, people and ideas that come my way. Perhaps you have seen this before. If so or if not, I hope that you can enjoy the simple pleasures that take place every day in the life of a dog: 8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing! 9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing! 9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing! 10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing! -
Searching for relevant information
26 Jan 2012 | 12:27 amMy last post focused on what I called a random anomaly from Google that brought something completely unknown and not requested into my search window. It's quite evident that the Google algorithm brings local content to the user, often based on what they have searched for before. While it makes me feel confident that the Experience Optimism blog shows up consistently first on my Chrome browser, I understand that is not true for others and honestly, it's a little creepy when the advertisements on my Gmail account mimic my messages a little too closely. But what also happens with the Google… -
A random post
23 Jan 2012 | 12:46 amAccording to Wikipedia, "Wayne Cochran is an American soul singer known for his outlandish outfits and white pompadour." Oddly, "Last Kiss" was the singer/songwriter's last recording, made famous most recently by Pearl Jam; but this week, for some unknown reason, Wayne Cochran keeps appearing in my searches on Google and YouTube. That must mean something, right? So here it is, my Music Sunday choice on Experience Optimism, a clip of Wayne Cochran and the C. C. Riders on the Jackie Gleason show, "Get down with it." In case you prefer a more recognizable song and artist, here is Pearl Jam… -
They learn to love, laugh and live with optimism
22 Jan 2012 | 12:40 amTravelling to other Optimist Districts is always a pleasure for visitors get to experience the hospitality and traditions of a slightly different culture. Yes, we are all united under the Optimist International umbrella, but the programs we choose to conduct and the way they are organized often differ slightly, if not greatly froem club to club and district to district. I've heard it likened to speaking with a different dialect. One of the highlights of my trip to the Arizona District was to witness first hand the truly engaging Communications Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Some… -
A job well done
18 Jan 2012 | 11:41 pmSoon I will be doing a little traveling for Optimist International to visit the Arizona District and to congratulate Tom Hogan, Governor 2010-2011 for earning top honors for all Optimist Districts for the past year. Tom led with distinction adding seven new Optimist Clubs to the district roster and achieving approximately 10% net new membership growth. That's very impressive anytime, but even more so in our slow economy. He and his team of leaders and members are well deserving of being named number one. Last year was an odd year for organization statistics for Optimist International. Then…
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{wallpaper} Summer frangipanis
23 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pmA few years back some bright spark thought it’d be a gorgeous idea make frangipani stickers for cars which caught on as an annoying fad for bogans and totally ruined their appeal (the flowers, not the bogans). Do you remember? Yeah, it was a pet hate of mine too. But thankfully now the phase has passed (and those lame ‘My family’ stickers have taken over), sweet frangipanis have a fresh new alure that was lost on me for a while there. Frangis can grow a little spindly if conditions aren’t quite right, but this tree outside our holiday joint in South West Rocks was so… -
Bêtes de mode {Fashion Animals} by HELMO
17 Jan 2012 | 9:22 pmI just can’t go past a good tricky light installation lately (as you might have seen in last week’s Carnovsky post). Would you check out this insanely brilliant exhibit by French photography team Helmo – Bêtes de mode or ’Fashion Animals’. A high contrast rock’n'roll layering of blue and red gels that light up iridescently to create staggeringly arge scale display to sometimes show the models, sometimes the animals and sometimes both as shown here. Trés, trés chic. Non? -
Darren Martin Photography
16 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pmSometimes you have no idea how cool your other half is until they introduce you to a super-talented Photographer, Creative Director and all-round nice guy such as Darren Martin, and in my attempts to be cool by association, I’m pretty pleased to be reworking that introduction to all you keen readers out there. With a portfolio of stop-you-in-your-tracks portraiture, vintage-esq landscapes and overseas scenes – it’s such a pleasure to share Darren’s incredible work with a little Q&A here on Cohabitaire… Hey there Darren and thanks for taking time out for… -
El Mar, Mi Alma } The Sea, my soul
12 Jan 2012 | 8:06 pm“The sea is the richest thing, you have to respect the sea” So I’m probably a little late on the train for this one but have just been so moved watching the previews below, with my heart strings singing from the sounds of Chilean folk artist Manuel Garcia and incredible scenes from Chile, that I reckon you guys will want to see the full El Mar, Mi Alma film as much as I want to. El Mar, Mi Alma is Part surf film, part documentary by Lennox Head filmmaker Stephen Jones and Chilean Tatiana Velasco - described as ‘A 16mm cultural surf film experience through… -
Carnovsky } life in RGB
10 Jan 2012 | 7:04 pmCarnovsky‘s RGB exhibit is everything I love visually in one place: Bright, layered colour. Hidden images. Tricks with light. “RGB designs create surfaces that mutate and interact with different chromatic stimulus.” The imagery switches and dances as the lighting changes colour, revealing layers of sea life, tropical jungle, animals, serpents, botanicals and the human body. ‘Specially love the mirrored image wheels with the rainbow of colours created… some people are just too damn clever for words aren’t they?! Good on you Carnovsky. Shown at Milan’s…
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Mind Map Inspiration
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Going for gold
24 Jan 2012 | 3:21 amThere is not a single athlete entering the Olympics who is not aiming at giving their best performance. Every one of them will train for peak fitness and optimum skill. Many will have their sights set on winning a medal; some will be going for gold. It’s the desire, the dream, the aspiration, the achievement that drives them, whether finishing first or last. Thousands of athletes striving for their best – the best they can be and every single one of them knows they can’t all win a gold. It’s the sport that counts; that and following their passion. Even those finishing last are… -
Dream Vision
17 Jan 2012 | 2:55 amThis mind map draws inspiration from an outstanding book called “Innovate like Edison” by Michael J. Gelb and Sarah Miller Caldicott. Michael J. Gelb is the author of “How to Think like Leonardo da Vinci” and many other books. You can follow him on Twitter @MichaelJGelb and visit his website at http://michaelgelb.com/ Sarah Miller Caldicott is the great-grandniece of Thomas Edison. Visit her website at http://www.powerpatterns.com/ I’ve called this mind map Dream Vision and it covers hints and tips, inspired by the book, for getting your message across to an audience, be it a… -
Look again
10 Jan 2012 | 9:13 amTruth and illusion; both thought-based; both require identification with thought. Illusion is a script, a story; truth has no “story” it just “is”. A tree is a tree – that’s truth. If I tell you all about a tree and about everyone who comes and goes and sees the tree, that is a story – or stories about the tree. The tree is only an example; it might be a rock or a flower or anything. The name of the tree is a label; another story – the tree is a tree whatever it may have been labelled by our ancestors. Even the word “tree” someone had to label. The labels come and the mind… -
Global waterways
3 Jan 2012 | 2:54 amHere is a mind map exploring a possible cure for droughts, floods and famine. Global waterways – intercontinental water pipes. Think electricity, satellites, internet, telephones, technology, tunnels and bridges already linking the world partially or fully. Imagine such an interconnection circling the planet for water distribution, however many years it takes to create the vast project. Imagine being able to direct and redirect water resources – a flood becomes an opportunity to service a drought. Obviously there would be a safety requirement and multiple cut-off and checking points much… -
What Stevie Wonder sees
20 Dec 2011 | 3:11 amBlindness has not stopped Stevie Wonder seeing. Being sightless, he does not turn a blind eye of ignorance to the world outside of his mind and thoughts. Shut your eyes for a moment and sample your judgments of your surroundings. With eyes closed your senses take over, with eyes open your thoughts flood back in, labelling the world you see before you. Shut your eyes when you listen to the news and “see” with the mind in images yet without the images you see on screen. You can see with the eyes, you can see with the mind and you can see with the senses, yet often each tells a different…
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The Happy Path
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Perspective
22 Jan 2012 | 11:53 amLife is all about perspective. And who gets to define your perspective? You. How is that for some great news! -
Joyful Journey
21 Jan 2012 | 5:32 pmIs your life a joyful journey? Is it possible to blend the practical with passion? Yes, yes it is. It isn’t that it isn’t possible, it is that we are afraid to do it. That is a major, big, fat ugly difference isn’t it?! It isn’t a pleasant thing to think about as it draws us ever closer to the conclusion that it isn’t that we can’t do it, it is that we don’t do it. You can do what you want, as for me though, I have decided to blend the practical with passion and return to my joyful journey. The secret is, that even if I “fail”… -
Take What You Need
21 Jan 2012 | 5:15 pmTake what you need from philosophies, ideas and advice and leave the rest behind. And what you leave behind do not criticize, as it may not fit your life, but it may fit someone else’s. Furthermore, expect the same in return and remember the only way to please all is to do nothing. And what’s the fun in that? -
How Your Life Is Like Social Media
19 Jan 2012 | 7:56 amI was reading a blog the other day about social media marketing. It occurred to me how similar social media marketing and connecting professionally/personally are. I believe two points in the blog post I read are particularly important to remember: Numbers and quality should not be individualized. (If you lose quality you will eventually lose numbers.) Frequency of engagement counts. All this is to say if you are overextended and telling yourself you are “maximizing” your time, you are kidding yourself. Being over extended will lead to numbers overtaking quality and a… -
Best Advice Ever
16 Jan 2012 | 7:35 pmThe following is a short clip from “The Office” which breaks down to the basics what we often forget. Follow this advice and you are on your way to great things! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVVsDIv98TA&feature=related
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Self Confidence | Positive Thinking | Personal Development - Justified Lions
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Tim Tebow Positive Thinking Motivational Speeches
17 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am(Photo Credit) Love him or hate him, Tim Tebow is a great role model that provides inspiration both on the field and off the field. Below Are Tim Tebow Famous Motivational Speeches The Promise (September 2008 after Gator’s home loss to Mississippi) I just want to say one thing. To the fans and everybody in Gator Nation, I’m sorry, extremely sorry. I promise you one thing, a lot of good will come out of this. You will never see any player in the entire country play as hard as I will play the rest of the season, and you will never see someone push the rest of the team as… -
I Promise Myself To Be So Strong That Nothing Can Disturb My Peace Of Mind
16 Jan 2012 | 12:55 pmTo be so strong that nothing can disturb my peace of mind. To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person I meet. To make all my friends feel that there is something worthwhile in them. To look at the sunny side of everything and make my optimism come true. To think only of the best, to work only for the best and to expect only the best. To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as I am about my own. To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. To wear a cheerful expression at all times and give a smile to every living… -
How To Cope and Stay Positive When Bad Things Happen
15 Jan 2012 | 3:24 pm[Photo] “Can’t Rain All The Time” – The Crow Bad Things In Life No one ever said life is going to be easy. We all have experienced rough times in our lives, some others more than most. We all look for our answers when bad things happen and especially when it happens to good people. It can also be very easy to start the blame game or the “what if” game after bad things happen. Let’s face it though, we can’t prevent or predict when bad things happen in our lives. Honestly, bad things are more likely going to happen to us in the future. -
14 Tim Tebow Inspirational Positive Thinking and Attitude Quotes
18 Dec 2011 | 6:45 pmI will admit that I was not a huge fan of Tim Tebow in the beginning of the season. I am indeed a Denver Bronco’s fan mainly due to the love of my life Andrea’s hometown. I didn’t like his sloppy passes and his need to always try to make running plays. However, the more I get to know Tim Tebow from his background and attitude, the more I like the guy. He truly is an overall good guy who displays being humble and a positive outlook on life. Tim does not have a bad bone in his body even faced with trash talk and negativity, Tebow decides to take the higher road and… -
4 Positive Thinking Reasons to Smile More
22 Oct 2011 | 1:18 pmSmiling is such a powerful tool that we can control to powerfully affect outcomes in our life that we mainly neglect to utilize on a daily basis. A smile is contagious and who wouldn’t want to be around people who smile more often. 1. Being Happy and Positive by Smiling More A smile can increase your positive influence and positive thinking for the rest of your day. Our thoughts become reality so try to stay away from negativity in which can cause us grief or pain. Whenever you may feel down, try smiling and there is a good chance that it will put you in a better mind…
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All About Gratitude | How to be More Grateful | Increase your Gratitude | Gratitude Quotes | Paul B. Taubman, II
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Want More Gratitude? Just Do It!
26 Jan 2012 | 7:22 amInline with today’s Gratitude Burst (you can sign up here), I am re-posting Art Williams famous speech. Art is a billionaire insurance executive so he must know something about taking action! Whatever your goals are, whatever you want, stop procrastinating and Just Do it! As you accomplish more, you will experience extra gratitude in your life. How do you do it? It is easy… Just Do It. From his speech: Winners just do it. But what do they do? They do whatever it takes to get the job done. They do it – and do it – and do it – until the job gets done. And then they… -
The Trouble Tree
25 Jan 2012 | 1:35 amHere is a great little story! The carpenter I hired to help me restore an old farmhouse had just finished a rough first day on the job. A flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric saw quit and now his ancient pickup truck refused to start. While I drove him home, he sat in stony silence. On arriving, he invited me in to meet his family. As we walked toward the front door, he paused briefly at a small tree, touching the tips of the branches with both hands. When opening the door he underwent an amazing transformation. His tanned face was wreathed in smiles and he hugged his two… -
I Have A Dream
16 Jan 2012 | 7:55 amTo is the official day of remembrance for Martin Luther King, Jr. here in the United States. “I Have a Dream” was a 17-minute public speech by Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered on August 28, 1963, in which he called for racial equality and an end to discrimination. The speech, from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, was a defining moment of the American Civil Rights Movement. Delivered to over 200,000 civil rights supporters, the speech was ranked the top American speech of the 20th century by a 1999 poll of scholars of public… -
Fotoshop by Adobé
15 Jan 2012 | 5:18 pmGratitude comes from the inside. Madison Avenue and marketing happens on the outside. Here is a great spoof from http://jesserosten.com/ on how much of that REALLY happens. Feel your gratitude from the inside, and it will show on the outside! Be Well. Paul. The Gratitude Guru -
13 Life Lessons From Movies and TV Specials
13 Jan 2012 | 11:48 amAs the holidays were underfoot last month, all the classic Movies were played on TV. As I watched some of these, I realized that there were some great messages in these flicks. It got me thinking… What if a list was compiled outlining some great messages? What a great thing to share with others! Have you thought about how holiday movies and TV specials can teach us how to live better and enjoy more happiness year round? I am sure you have seen many of these (if not all) movies. These are some of the most important life lessons from a few old favorites and some other works that may be…
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Council of Love
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Yahweh gifts and instills within us again his Golden Flame of the Divine Masculine
23 Jan 2012 | 4:23 pm…it is the energy of the Divine Masculine, the balancer, but it is also the flame of infinite knowledge, of infinite creation, of infinite understanding of the creation codes. It is the Golden Flame of inspiration and my beloved ones it is the Golden Flame of action… Greetings, I AM Yahweh. Welcome, welcome my beloved [...] -
Hour with An Angel – Jesus Sananda
10 Jan 2012 | 7:31 amTonight on An Hour with an Angel, Jesus made some startling revelations. To listen to this show and past shows, click on the link below: -
Mother Mary’s Message for the New Year 2012
9 Jan 2012 | 12:42 pmI came to tell you and to engage you with my Love and also to share with you from our prospective what will be the themes and necessary for this upcoming year, which is momentous. Greetings, I AM Mary, Universal Mother, Mother of Love, Mother of change, Mother of the omniverse, Mother of One, and [...] -
An hour with an angel – week 4
3 Jan 2012 | 9:32 amLinda begins by discussing channeling with us. To hear the Jan. 9, 2012 audio program, click here. Archangel Michael says he hears our wish for some tangible evidence of this remarkable time. He recognizes that many lightworkers are at their wits end waiting for something to happen. He asserts that the James Martinez video is [...] -
A Winter Poem
2 Jan 2012 | 9:03 amA beautiful poem by fellow lightholder Raisa Goltsin. Enjoy! Winter Season of peace, season of joy When the light of the day retreats But the lights light up In the homes, on the streets, And within our hearts. It is the season when we become sincere, When we pay attention to our spirit, To the [...]
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Shake Off the Grind
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How Not to Be a Victim: A Guide to Self-awareness and Empowerment
23 Jan 2012 | 7:34 pm“He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful.” – Lao Tzu To take more control of your life, consider these questions. Are there beliefs you’re holding onto that you need to release? What have you experienced or learned in the past that [...] -
How to Boost Productivity While Working from the Comfort of Home
21 Jan 2012 | 11:14 amAre you a part of the fortunate group who get to work from the comfort of your own home? For many people the idea of working wherever and whenever they want is pretty appealing. Maybe you are self-employed or maybe the company you work for has offered the opportunity for you to work remotely outside [...] -
How to Meditate: For the Type-A Personality
14 Jan 2012 | 9:41 pm“Do not dwell in the past; do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” – Buddha Can’t find time to meditate? Well, you’re not the only one. We live in a world of constant stimulation and activity. We have our entire day planned out by the minute and we are [...] -
How to Untwist Your Thinking and Take Control of Your Mind
8 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm“Life consists in what a person is thinking of all day.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson We have over 50,000 thoughts running through our heads on any given day. Our mind is flowing in a constant stream of thought, whether we’re aware of it or not. Our beliefs are at the core of this process. They [...] -
How to Be a Champion in the Game of Life
2 Jan 2012 | 1:33 pmI remember getting trophies and medals for sports I played when I was a young kid. Frankly, my teams never got first place, but we still were given a trophy for our effort. It felt great to get a trophy even though we weren’t the true “champion.” Too bad society isn’t so considerate of our [...]
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The Inspiration Blog
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An Open Letter to David Cameron
25 Jan 2012 | 7:51 amTo: Mr David Cameron, PM Fr: Will Edwards Dear Mr Cameron, The new UK Cookie Law that came onto the statute books back in May last year, as a result of an EU directive, is giving us a quite a headache at the … Continue reading → -
The Cookiest Law the EU has Ever Introduced
24 Jan 2012 | 6:58 amJust the other day we saw Wikpiedia close their site for a day in order to raise awareness of the SOPA bill going through the American Congress. Well, it seems that the EU has gone a step better than the … Continue reading → -
Pipe-Dream or Vision?
23 Jan 2012 | 7:04 amHelen Keller once said, “the saddest thing in life is people with sight, but without vision.” Personally, I believe it is imperative that you have a vision if you are to achieve anything significant in life. So, in this post, … Continue reading → -
Jessica’s Daily Affirmation
21 Jan 2012 | 8:45 amI just love this video of Jessica’s Daily Affirmation! Now My Whole House is Great I can do Anything Good I like my School I like Anything I like my Dad I like my Cousins I like my Aunts I … Continue reading → -
Kindle Spam Problem – Update
21 Jan 2012 | 7:37 amIn a nutshell – we won! You may remember that I wrote about the issue of Kindle spam here and here. Essentially, people were uploading our free books to Kindle and then selling them. Actually, I didn’t really mind people … Continue reading →
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Happiness and Good Life articles from YES! magazine
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Vandana Shiva: Teachers for a Living World
27 Jan 2012 | 12:17 pmWhile Ivy League schools marvel at India’s economic growth, Vandana Shiva’s University of the Seed looks to the earth—and Gandhi—for guidance.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/yes/happiness/~4/c1qdB4tB3cY" height="1" width="1"/> -
A Tale of Two Cities: Beijing and Detroit
26 Jan 2012 | 8:15 pmWhich symbolizes success, and which disintegration? It may not be what you think.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/yes/happiness/~4/4SGMAFDvCNo" height="1" width="1"/> -
Deb Richter: A Cure for Broken Health Care
25 Jan 2012 | 6:44 pmThe YES! Breakthrough 15: Meet the doctor who uprooted her life to bring universal health care to Vermont.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/yes/happiness/~4/aOh0xuAFO6k" height="1" width="1"/> -
Beyond “Free” or “Fair” Trade: Mexican Farmers Go Local
25 Jan 2012 | 6:41 pmWe usually think of the demand for local, organic foods as coming from the North. But in southern Mexico, the growing localist movement is a strategy for survival.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/yes/happiness/~4/Ecc_bGcoZvc" height="1" width="1"/> -
Local Economies for a Global Future
19 Jan 2012 | 5:49 pmYes, we need to relocalize—but that doesn’t mean we're headed for provincialism. Anticipating our near-heavy, far-light future.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/yes/happiness/~4/LqH5GHyD-sE" height="1" width="1"/>
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Success For Life - Have Fun. Make Money. Change the World.
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Eternity’s Call
9 Jan 2012 | 6:35 pmThere’s an urge. A calling. An impulse that sleeps inside of you. Whispering. Nudging. Pushing. Constantly reminding you of something that takes titanium like courage to remember. It knows you want to acknowledge it’s calls. It’s far wiser than you. It sees potential where you see failure. It knows only triumph while you brood over imagined defeat. It bears witness to your flailings, tantrums and doubts. But it still beckons you to see what it sees. To know what it knows. And to join its quest. A journey of pure potential. An adventure beyond anything that you can imagine. -
Happy Holidays
24 Dec 2011 | 10:05 pmThank-you all for joining me on this amazing journey of growth and self-discovery. I hope your holidays are fantastic. And here’s to an amazing 2012! Keep Being Inspirational! Ian -
What Makes For A Good Year?
20 Dec 2011 | 5:15 amIt’s 6am and I’m thinking of you. Wondering how your year was? Curious to know if it ended the way you wanted it to? 2011 was a year where I began to measure my life in different ways. Trying to get to the core of what truly matters in life. * How many little perfect moments did I experience with my family? * How much impact did I have within the world? * How aware did I become to the unskillful patterns of behavior in my life? * How often did I speak my truth? * How much of my time was spent pursuing my passions? * How many adventures did I go on? * How many moments did I spend… -
Top Ten Blog Posts of 2011
18 Dec 2011 | 10:30 am“Prepare to be amazed” Michael “Goob” Yagoobian (The Bowler Hat Guy) From Meet The Robinsons 2011 has been one of the best years of my life. And if there was one word that would some up how I’m feeling right now it would be blessed. The four best things that have come out of 2011 have been: * The chance to work alongside International Bestselling Author and Leadership Expert Robin Sharma * Having a million perfect little moments with my childrean Eavan and Shea this summer up north * Meeting Tabitha – an amazing woman whos mere presence in my life has… -
Calling All Angels
19 Nov 2011 | 8:27 amBest selling author, Luciano de Crescenzo once said that, “We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly by embracing one another.” And that my friends is the secret of life. When we give ourselves to some noble cause. When we pour ourselves into a purpose. When we share the best of ourselves with the world – we soar. What I want to share with you now is a chance to do just that. To share a part of yourself. To become a part of a legacy. And in doing so we all may be able to save a life and make the world a little bit better by our efforts. My friend Lynne…
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ZEN INSPIRATION
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Thoughts of change
28 Jan 2012 | 4:05 am- Go on that trip. Don't postpone it. - Say those words. Don't let the moment pass. - Do what you have to, even at society's scorn. - Write poetry. - Love deeply. - Walk... This story, was originally published at Zen Inspiration . -
101 Simple Truths We Often Forget
25 Jan 2012 | 11:37 amSometimes we find ourselves running in place, struggling to get ahead simply because we forget to address some of the simple truths that govern our potential to make progress. So here’s a quick... This story, was originally published at Zen Inspiration . -
35 Fast Tips To Make This Your Best Year Yet
17 Jan 2012 | 12:14 pmI'm sitting on an airplane thinking about what the best performers and most successful people do to continually outperform everyone around them. As we enter what I hope will be the single best... This story, was originally published at Zen Inspiration . -
Pursuit of Happiness Quote !
16 Jan 2012 | 4:51 amYou want something. Go get it. Period. The Pursuit of Happyness provides a great quote and solid advice. Do you have a favorite quote from The Pursuit of Happyness? This story, was originally published at Zen Inspiration . -
Become Legendary
9 Jan 2012 | 12:06 pmA quote from “Become Legendary” speech by Michael Jordan by bramvanhaeren . This story, was originally published at Zen Inspiration .
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Thin Difference
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What Does Peace Mean to You?
26 Jan 2012 | 6:06 amIn this moment, I close my eyes and think about peace. My mind weaves together different thoughts that drop out: Peace is a home where there is laughter, cuddling, and quiet moments of just feeling good about all that is around. Peace is getting lost in the lyrics of song. Peace is teenagers who do what they are asked when they are asked. Peace is a workplace that respects individuals, creativity, and contributions. Peace is an expansive prairie with a light breeze and a slight smell of a spring rain. Peace is the clean, quiet scene after a major blizzard. All outside looks crisp, clear, and… -
Why Having Thick Skin Is Essential
24 Jan 2012 | 6:38 am“Get thicker skin!” “She/he must have thicker skin.” We hear these statements, and what rings through our mind is “toughen up.” There is truth in this thought. We do need to have thick skin in our life. Many things come at us – Making ends meet Surviving annual reviews Being told you are not good enough or smart enough Being ignored Raising teens Getting old Navigating troubled economic times You, undoubtedly, can add to this list. Especially over the last several years, we get worn out trying to keep up with everything and worrying about when some of the… -
Spite or Solve: A Choice
19 Jan 2012 | 6:25 amArguments happen every day. Heated conversations take place all the time. Disagreements come into light between honorable people. Life is contentious at times. What do we do? Do we fight to the bitter end? Do we use unflattering names? Do we stall or filibuster until we get our way? Do we let problems fester until everything fails? Do we say one thing and then do another? Life is in motion. What do we do? Do we listen to the differences and then find middle ground? Do we look for solutions? Do we evaluate alternatives? Do we put progress above stagnation? Do we find what can be done in order… -
Hot Pursuit. On Cheetahs, Discernment and Leadership.
16 Jan 2012 | 6:46 pmAs I began to read Mike Myatt’s recent post in Forbes, I was attracted to the image of the cheetah. Issued at year end, amidst a ream of top ten lists and related assessments, the cheetah stood out for its focused energy, and even more so for its extraordinary speed. The leadership quality Myatt discussed, symbolized by the cheetah, is pursuit. You don’t ever attain, Myatt states, what you don’t pursue. “Great leaders are never satisfied with traditional practice, static thinking, conventional wisdom, or common performance. In fact, the best leaders are simply uncomfortable with… -
Get a Pair: Buy Khakis or Live Boldly
11 Jan 2012 | 6:20 amI drive by this billboard almost every day. Get a Pair. The first time I drove past it, my marketing brain went to work, and my thought was “what a bad ad.” If I liked the khakis, I did not know the brand nor could I read where I could buy a pair. My conclusion was “what a waste of money.” A few mornings later, when I noticed it again, a second thought went through my mind. “Oh, there is a second meaning to that message!” Now, whether you get the second message or not, let me just say it is a somewhat crude way to say, essentially, “Get a backbone, get in there, and do what…
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Later Bloomer
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Edith Wharton: Beyond Downton Abbey
21 Jan 2012 | 12:48 pm“True originality consists not in a new manner but in a new vision.” ~Edith Wharton I count Downton Abbey my one marital costume drama triumph. I’m not sure how I convinced my English hubby to watch the first episode. It doesn’t matter, because it’ll never work again. But I thank Julian Fellowes’ superb writing for keeping it going. I had one glorious weekend, seven hours of silk and corsets, with the hubby. In Downton Abbey, Elizabeth McGovern plays Cora Crawley, Lady Grantham, an American heiress who saves the ancestral home from bankruptcy. In reality, over a hundred… -
Was Ben Franklin A Late Bloomer?
17 Jan 2012 | 2:05 amThis month, while many of us made manifestos and broke resolutions, Ben Franklin (1706-1790), the original American smarty pants and grandaddy of getting things done, had his 306th birthday. I studied American history but have forgotten much, except for those stories designed to impress a young mind: Washington and the cherry tree; Franklin and the lightning storm. I’m sorry to report the cherry tree story has been debunked. But Franklin’s achievements still electrify! Like Peter Roget, he was a polymath: printer, statesman, activist, inventor and diplomat. By 26, he was a best-selling… -
Grandma Moses: The Importance of Keeping Busy
15 Jan 2012 | 1:19 am“Painting’s not important. The important thing is keeping busy.” Anna Mary Robertson was born before Lincoln took office. She died the year JFK was inaugurated. She started painting at age 76 and sent her early works, along with her raspberry jam, to the Cambridge county fair. The jam won a ribbon. The paintings went unnoticed. But she kept at it and painted thousands more, 25 after she turned 100. By then, some were worth $10,000. Now they go for a million. Until her 101st birthday, she painted every day. Of course, you know her as Grandma Moses. A Life From Lincoln to… -
Heinrich Schliemann & The Truth About Troy, Part 2
7 Jan 2012 | 4:28 amHeinrich Schliemann–discoverer of Homer’s Troy, self-taught polyglot, self-made man. Admirable accomplishments. But at the end of Part 1, I dropped a rather unsavory tidbit about him. Once Schliemann amassed his fortune, he abandoned his wife, journeyed to Greece, and married the teenage Sophia (at left) so he could have a Greek companion in his search for Troy. I never uncovered his first wife’s fate, but she was from a moneyed family. I assume they looked after her and the children. In his memoirs, Schliemann claims to have dined President Millard Fillmore. No record…
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Look who Found the Marbles
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How She Found the Marbles: Asking for Help
27 Jan 2012 | 4:00 amIn the post below, Tara Ziegmont shares her story of strength, courage and the importance of asking for help. Over the last 18 months, I have struggled in ways I never thought possible. In that short time, I’ve dealt with an unexpected pregnancy, extended bedrest, serious pregnancy complications, a traumatic birth experience, postpartum depression, a colicky and hospitalized infant, and then a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. In retrospect, I don’t know how I survived it all, except that I just did the next most important thing. I never imagined that I’d make a plan to kill… -
Join Us for the Brave Woman Twitter Party!
26 Jan 2012 | 11:17 pmI am honored to be hosting the upcoming Brave Woman Twitter party sponsored by Collective Bias. Please join us for this very important hour as we discuss the strong women we know and how we can help our friends and family members stay strong in their fight against domestic violence. Here is all the info: When: Thursday, February 2nd at 8:00-9:00 pm EST (7:00-8:00 CST) Where: On Twitter using the hashtag #BraveWoman. Who: Please follow the hosts, @FoundtheMarbles and @MonicaJohnson as well as @Brave_Woman. Prizes: The prizes are in the form of gift cards and we would love for you to use… -
Thoughtful Thursday Blog Hop! Dreaming Big for Africa
25 Jan 2012 | 7:13 pmMalaria No More has just launched it’s newest campaign called, “Dream Big for Africa”. Anyone who texts 85944 will donate $10 to help bring an end to malaria and will also be entered to win a trip to Africa with Smash star Katharine McPhee! Want to help? If so, please tweet, like or +1 about Malaria No More’s “Dream Big for Africa” campaign. You can even copy the following tweet: Text 85944 to donate $10 to @MalariaNoMore and be entered to win a trip to Africa with @NBCSmash star @katharinemcphee. Time to link up! Add your favorite post and be sure to… -
Tips for Getting It All Done When Your Spouse is Away
24 Jan 2012 | 11:23 amLately it seems like there are fewer than 24 hours in a day, doesn’t it? Our time is spread so thin and our brains are in a perpetual state of prioritizing. We are working, parenting, exercising and organizing, cooking, cleaning, carpooling and more. Thank goodness for texting because we don’t even have time for full-length conversations anymore. When our spouse travels frequently for work, our daily responsibilities increase yet the amount of time we have does not change. (Last I checked there are still 24 hours in a day.) Then we must readjust when said spouse is home again. … -
Joe Paterno: Just a Kid from Brooklyn
22 Jan 2012 | 7:18 pmWhen Joe Paterno was a kid he lived in Brooklyn in a time and place when the Italians, Russians and Jews all lived seamlessly together. He and his brother loved spending their days outside with the kids from the neighborhood. In his autobiography, Joe explains that during the Jewish Sabbath, he would go to his friends’ homes to do a favor for their mothers. He would light the ovens in their kitchens so that their dinners could be prepared quickly when the Sabbath was over. Fifteen years ago I read Joe Paterno’s autobiography as well as several biographies about him, including the one…
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FinerMinds
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Are you a ‘Wexter’? How you might miss out on life’s simple joys
25 Jan 2012 | 7:26 amWe thought we’d be brilliant and coin an original new word: wexter. This would be, we cheekily conjectured, a person who walks and texts at the same time. Fortunately, we Google-checked online before publishing this piece – and much to our suprise (and dismay) discovered that the word had already been invented. According to the Urban Dictionary, a wexter is:A person walking around in public that has their cell phone/mobile device out in front of their face rapidly hitting keys (texting) while walking and not paying ANY attention to where he/she is walking… So much for our… -
Criss-Crossing America in Five Minutes – Inspiring Video
24 Jan 2012 | 10:05 pmOn his blog Brian DeFress describes himself as an editor, photographer and videograper. And not only that, but he also likes to photo journal.Well, we guess so – as evidenced in this video where he records his 2,000-mile trip criss-crossing the United States.In five minutes, you can see what Brian saw as he wended his way from New York to California – taking photos and time-lapse videos all along the way. And then, as if that wasn’t enough, he travelled back ‘cross country again.As he says, Brian “loves traveling and experiencing new places,” looks “at each day as a… -
Granny Discovers Pop Rocks – Oh The Simple Things In Life!
24 Jan 2012 | 9:22 pmSometimes it’s the simple joys in life that bring the most fun to everybody. Who ever thought that Pop Rocks candy could make an 82 year old grandma as happy as this? Perhaps her ROCKy mountain thrills come from the feel of the fizzy pops on her tongue or maybe it’s the sweet buzz she got from the combination of sugar, corn sugar, and lactose (milk sugar). Either way, her heart-warming smiles and giggles are an unexpected delight to all in the room – to say nothing of the 1,388,910 hits this video has received so far.Pop Rocks candy dates back to the 1970s pop culture and… -
Librarian Hour Wisdom from The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur
24 Jan 2012 | 2:37 amMichael Michalowicz (he prefers “Mike”) is an author, entrepreneur, lecturer, and television personality who travels around the United States lecturing on behavioral marketing techniques, entrepreneurship, and sales.His toilet paper entrepreneur philosophy is based on the premise that starting a business with fewer resources actually works to your benefit.This is because:• You’re more than likely forced to “make do” with what you have • You have to learn to pull miracles out of the trash, and • Ultimately you’ll learn to make more and more out of less and less.In the… -
Enlighten Up – The Light-Hearted Wisdom of Puppetji
24 Jan 2012 | 1:56 amWhether you’re new to the spirit-based scene – or an old hand going way back when – The Truth According to Puppetji is guaranteed to serve you well. A divine mix of humor and spirituality, the Master Guru Puppet (created by puppeteer James Murray) is a funtastic prescription for any person, place or thing that ails your downtrodden spirit or aching bones.Often a good jolt of humor will do for you what regular meditation, yoga, or sipping of green tea won’t – perk up your spirit while distracting your pesky but voracious ego. But don’t expect simple cartoon advice…
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Be The One Blog
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Highlights From January 2012 #BeTheOne Tweetchat
14 Jan 2012 | 7:57 pmBridgetHaymond Today’s theme: uncertainty-lack of absolute certainty or knowledge that makes it impossible to do more than guess at a result #BeTheOne BridgetHaymond Uncertainty arises due to insufficient evidence & implies a wavering or fluctuating between one conclusion & another #BeTheOne BridgetHaymond Uncertainty can get in the way of intention & execution, limit belief in our abilities, growth, development and risk taking. #BeTheOne Greetums I love those moments of certainty I like to WAVE at them as they pass by. #BeTheOne BridgetHaymond Q1: How does uncertainty… -
Highlights From December 2011 #BeTheOne Tweetchat
3 Dec 2011 | 10:38 amBridgetHaymond Today we’re looking at being distinctive which are the characteristics that differentiate people making us unique & recognizable. #BeTheOne BridgetHaymond Some people are distinctive because of character traits, excellence in a profession, a unique talent, wisdom and foresight. #BeTheOne @BridgetHaymond: Q1: What does it take to become a “person of distinction”? #betheone spreadingJOY Q1 Be yourself… regardless #BeTheOne do what you love & do it with flair! Cybuhr A1: It is who you are that makes you unique. What you do is unique when it flows… -
Highlights From November 2011 #BeTheOne Tweetchat
20 Nov 2011 | 8:05 amBridgetHaymond Good morning! Today we’re going to dialog about courage and what that looks like in our lives. BeTheOne BridgetHaymond Courage means to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or being deflected from course of action. BeTheOne strider1123 Courage, standing tall every day, regardless of circumstance, knowing it won’t last… Betheone gingerconsult Courage is admitting your mistakes and learning from them. Good morning! betheone LoisMarketing I think about how many of us here have taken the courageous step for starting our own… -
Highlights From October 2011 #BeTheOne Tweetchat
5 Oct 2011 | 10:19 amAfter taking a break for the summer we are excited to resume our monthly chat about how to make a difference in the world right where your are, even if you don’t have the title of “leader”. Today we’re dialoging about how to be remarkable which refers to something that is exceptional, important, striking & worth noticing. Let’s get started with our first question. BridgetHaymond Q1: How can you be remarkable in regard to how you spend your gifts, time, and resources? #BeTheOne Cybuhr A1 To be remarkable – Step 1: Be yourself. Your remarkable. #BeTheOne… -
Highlights From July 2011 #BeTheOne Tweetchat
2 Jul 2011 | 11:49 amThis month we chatted about the subject of vulnerability. Despite various lag time difficulties with twitter, we had some great thoughts share once all the tweets finally showed up. Here are the highlights: BridgetHaymond Today we’re discussing vulnerability. Are you ready to be vulnerable, at least a little? #BeTheOne KateNasser Vulnerable on the inside and insightful to know who to trust w/ my vulnerability. #betheone pdncoach C.S. Lewis writes, “To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken.” #BeTheOne BobbyClubbs…
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EMPOWERED EVERYDAY: Your "Daily Deep Breath" for Empowered Living
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wisdom
20 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am"Wisdom is always an overmatch for strength." ~Phil Jackson ~QUESTION FOR CONTEMPLATION AND JOURNALING~How will your wisdom direct your strength? ~THE DAILY DEEP BREATH~ Take a deep breath, exhale, and remember... "WISDOM BEFORE STRENGTH." Share This Post! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Follow Dr. Shelly on TWITTER! ~ Get posts via the "Focus and Flow" FACEBOOK Page! Subscribe RSS ~ Subscribe by email! http://www.shellyharrellphd.org - contact:ee@thecenterforempoweredliving.com -
second wind
18 Jan 2012 | 7:35 pm"Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they've got a second." ~William James ~THE FOCUS AND FLOW QUESTION~ Have you run far enough towards your goals to find your second wind? ~THE DAILY DEEP BREATH~ Take a deep breath, exhale, and remember... "YOU'VE GOT A SECOND WIND." Share This Post! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Follow Dr. Shelly on TWITTER! ~ Get posts via the "Focus and Flow" FACEBOOK Page! Subscribe RSS ~ Subscribe by email! -
inner compass
17 Jan 2012 | 8:14 pm"One can follow their own inner compass or that of the global unconsciousness. The first leads to clarity, the other confusion." ~Jiulio Consiglio ~QUESTION FOR CONTEMPLATION AND JOURNALING~Are you following your own inner compass? ~THE DAILY DEEP BREATH~ Take a deep breath, exhale, and remember... "FOLLOW YOUR INNER COMPASS." Share This Post! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Follow Dr. Shelly on TWITTER! ~ Get posts via the "Focus and Flow" FACEBOOK Page! Subscribe RSS ~ Subscribe by… -
power to forgive
16 Jan 2012 | 9:09 amWe must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. ~Martin Luther King, Jr. ~THE FOCUS AND FLOW QUESTION~How will you use the power to forgive? ~THE DAILY DEEP BREATH~ Take a deep breath, exhale, and remember... "FORGIVENESS IS POWERFUL." Share This Post! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Follow Dr. Shelly on TWITTER! ~ Get posts via the "Focus and Flow" FACEBOOK Page! Subscribe RSS ~ Subscribe by email! -
dangerous
15 Jan 2012 | 8:42 pmNothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity ~Martin Luther King, Jr. ~THE FOCUS AND FLOW QUESTION~ What can you do to help overcome ignorance? ~THE DAILY DEEP BREATH~ Take a deep breath, exhale, and remember... "OVERCOME IGNORANCE." Share This Post! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Follow Dr. Shelly on TWITTER! ~ Get posts via the "Focus and Flow" FACEBOOK Page! Subscribe RSS ~ Subscribe by email! http://www.shellyharrellphd.org -…
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Tony Michalski's Master Key Coaching
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Guest Article: The Secret to Success Is… (J.F. (Jim) Straw)
16 Jan 2012 | 10:29 amOver the past 50 years, I have been thrilled and delighted to see hundreds of people succeed in business, but I have watched sadly as literally thousands of people have achieved little or no success. There are a multitude of common characteristics among those who succeed, but there seems to be only one glaring common characteristic among those who achieve little or no success. That characteristic is simply never deciding upon one single plan of action and sticking with it day-in and day-out. They never achieve any success by doing a little of this, a little of that. They are, in effect,… -
Live 2012 As If It Were the Last!
2 Jan 2012 | 1:25 pmOh those Mayans! As we leave 2011 behind us and enter into 2012, we do so with the thought that this may very well be the last year on Earth for all of us. That is, if the Mayan calendar and prophecies are true. Chances are that they aren’t. That doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t at least live 2012 as if they were! Think about it. What would you do if you knew with absolute certainty that this would be your last year? One thing is certain: You would definitely live your life a little more (at least) fuller. You’d do some of the things you always wanted to do. You’d do your damnedest to… -
Guest Article: 5 Ways to Think Like a Champion by Jon Gordon
5 Dec 2011 | 2:58 pmI meet and learn from Champions every day. Not just in locker rooms but in classrooms, hospitals, homeless shelters, homes and office buildings. I’ve learned that to be a champion you must Think Like a Champion. Champions think differently than everyone else. They approach their life and work with a different mindset and belief system that separates them from the pack. 1. Champions Expect to Win – When they walk on the court, on the field, into a meeting or in a classroom they expect to win. In fact they are surprised when they don’t win. They expect success and their positive beliefs… -
Guest Article: “Perseverance: The Key To Total Success” (Jawara D. King)
20 Nov 2011 | 10:53 amThere is guaranteed success when you never give up! The lack of perseverance is the only thing that can prevent your success.Perseverance is one of the most important personal character traits needed to succeed in life. Nothing worthwhile can ever be accomplished without perseverance. Persistence and determination supersedes genius, education, and talent. Those who refuse to persevere have little hope for success. All those at the top have the same character trait in common: perseverance.The history books are full of examples of people who succeeded as a result of never giving up.The… -
Opportunities Everywhere (So, Where’s Yours?)
16 Nov 2011 | 8:38 amGrab an opportunity and see where it leads! Opportunities. They’re all around us. From jobs to friendships to learning opportunities. What’s stopping you from taking advantage of them? One thing that might be stopping you, as it’s something I’ve seen within myself at times as well as in some Master Key Coaching clients is this: Sometimes — too many times! — we fear making that leap of faith. For whatever reason, instead of jumping into the ”fray,” so to speak, we hang back, almost as if we were awaiting the “perfect shot.”…
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site of wisdom
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What and How to Eat for Weight Loss: Some Practical Tips and Tricks
22 Jan 2012 | 1:58 amHow to Eat for Weight Loss Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime Y OU JUST HAVE TO KNOW WHAT AND HOW TO EAT FOR WEIGHT LOSS, so that you can continue losing weight without starving yourself. Otherwise, you decrease your likelihood of success in your weight loss program. What to Eat for Weight Loss Eating is an important [...] -
Harnessing Our Spiritual Power to Bring About Wealth and Abundance
31 Dec 2011 | 1:07 amSpiritual Power Image Courtesy of Dreamstime W E ALL POSSESS SPIRITUAL POWER AND ALL LIVE IN AN ABUNDANT WORLD. These are our (each of us) birthrights, and are there so that we can live a happy, contented life. Unfortunately, not all of us experience abundance in life because of ignorance to make proper use [...] -
Save the Marriage You Cherish from Unnecessary Dissolution
30 Nov 2011 | 6:05 amStill Hoping to Save the Marriage Save the Marriage Image Courtesy of Dreamstime T O SAVE THE MARRIAGE FROM DISSOLUTION MAY BE A DIFFICULT UNDERTAKING but not an impossible one. It is perfectly normal for spouses to experience very difficult and trying times in their relationship, but this does not have to end up in separation, [...] -
A Simple and Easily Doable Daily Exercise Plan for the Lazybones
30 Oct 2011 | 1:38 amAn Exercise Plan Is What This Lazybones Needs Exercise Plan Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com A SIMPLE AND EASILY DOABLE DAILY EXERCISE PLAN IS WHAT A LAZYBONES NEEDS, in order to activate momentum that ends up in motivating him to start a regular exercise program later on. Most people do not exercise due to laziness, [...] -
How to Develop Anger Management Skills
11 Oct 2011 | 9:08 pmAn Anger Management Practitioner Anger Management Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com ANGER MANAGEMENT IS NOT ABOUT LEARNING NEVER TO BE ANGRY. It is about learning HOW to be angry. The general notion that anger can only be nothing but destructive can be invalidated by a deliberate attempt to render it safe and constructive. Learning how [...]
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ModernLifeBlogs
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Eenox Qube : Create Geolocalized, Trackable & Modifiable QR Codes
25 Jan 2012 | 2:33 amLaunch smartly your QR code campaigns, geolocalize and get strategic statistics about scans. It’s great way to track all your codes and edit them anytime. The site is great and easy to create code and much userfriendly. Check out our blog code below which we have created using this awesome Eenox Qube : ModernLifeBlogs QR Code Features : Geolocalize scanned QR codes : Geolocalize scans and get real time map of better street ads locations. Track your campaigns & get strategic statistics : Get strategic statistics about visits frequency and traffic informations. Modify target URLs… -
Pulse : Transform Websites Into A Colorful & Interactive Mosaic
24 Jan 2012 | 1:30 amPulse is an elegant news reading application for iPhone, iPad and Android devices. It incorporates colorful panning story bars and fills them with content from your favorite sources. Pulse redefines news, giving you the opportunity to experience the news you desire from traditional sources, your favorite blogs and social networks – all in one beautiful interface. Pulse Android App Screen (View & Sharing) Features Dual view: For each article on Pulse News, you can switch between a clean text summary of the article or go to the website directly. When you tap on an article, both are ready… -
6 Tips To Know Before Jogging To Gym
22 Jan 2012 | 12:06 pmFitness is something which is often aspired in their life by one and all; however, everyone has its own way of doing it. Some do exercise, few walk have healthy food, while many join a gym. Joining a gym can be a good practice to make you fit and healthy and thus keep you in proper order and right shape. However, before joining them it’s better to consider few safety factors to avoid any fatal result. These are important because they will help you get the best and right result you are looking forward to have. The following are few of the factors which you need to consider before joining… -
5 Most Enlightening Tips To Create Opportunities
20 Jan 2012 | 12:43 amLife is a space where opportunities flow like fishes in water. While some moments seem to carry more favorable circumstances than others, there are ways to also create them. Indeed, opportunities are never the result of chance or luck, there are the first visible harvest of a consistent open state of mind. This state of mind is a disciplines and focused path that requires one’s full awareness and faithfulness to self. Take a moment and read the following list. It gives you 5 easy tips to create your greatest moments of good fortune. 1). Be open to possibilities Be open to possibilities… -
Pinterest : Find & Share Your Beautiful Interests
18 Jan 2012 | 1:21 amPinterest is a virtual pinboard. Pinterest allows you to organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. You can browse pinboards created by other people to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests. People use pinboards to plan their weddings, decorate their homes, and share their favorite recipes. What is a pin? A pin is an image added to Pinterest. A pin can be a dded from a website using the Pin It button, or you can upload images from your computer. Each pin added using the Pin It button links back to the site it came from. What is a…
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The Master Key Coaching Teleseminars
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The Master Key Coaching Teleseminars Will Resume in February
16 Jan 2012 | 7:54 pmHAPPY NEW YEAR! This is just a quick note to let you know that the Master Key Coaching Teleseminars will resume on Monday, February 6, 2012. (That’s the first Monday in February.) If you’ve been following, the last teleseminar covered the exercise from Week Six of The MasterKey System. We made it through one-quarter of the book! Those first six exercises will get you into the “state” that you need to be to continue with the rest of the book. So pleas take your time to master them. If you have already, then please use this extra time to completely perfect them. -
The Exercise in Week Six of “The Master Key System” Explained
15 Dec 2011 | 7:18 pmWith this, Week Six of The Master Key System, we are now one-quarter of the way through the book. It is beginning to get good now. If you’ve been following us, the first four exercises trained us to get into the “state” of relaxation and receptivity. We now know how to keep ourselves still, how to relax, how to quell our thoughts, and how to “let go” of discordant feelings. With Week Five, we began our studies into visualizing, a most important aspect of personal development. Hopefully, you’ve mastered Week Five’s exercise — and had some fun… -
The Exercise in Week Five of “The Master Key System” Explained
5 Dec 2011 | 11:58 amWe made it! In reviewing the exercise for Week Five of The Master Key System — “The Creative Mind” — we’ve reached the fiftieth episode of these teleseminars. Exciting stuff! With this exercise, we move beyond the “foundation” laid out in the first four exercises. Now, we have our first “taste” of visualization. While it is not visualization proper, it is an exercise in focusing, concentrating, and creating mental pictures. I have found — and my Master Key Coaching clients have found — this exercise to be fun and helpful. I… -
The Exercise in Week Four of “The Master Key System” Explained
20 Nov 2011 | 10:05 amWeek Four of The Master Key System — “Reversing the Process — From Cause to Effect” is the last exercise that builds the “foundation” upon which all the following exercises will be built. In this exercise, you will effectively master your ability to relax physically as well as mentally. You will master the control of you body and your emotions. You will learn to allow yourself to attain the “state” of physical and emotional control and well-being that will set you apart from the masses. In short, you will learn to be a master of yourself rather than a… -
The Exercise in Week Three of “The Master Key System” Explained
14 Nov 2011 | 9:47 amThe first four exercises in The Master Key System are the ones that will build for us the foundation upon which the remaining twenty exercises — and by extension, the results we will obtain with them — will be built. The exercise for Week Three is very important — more important than many people realize. You must master this exercise to not only take advantage of all of the exercises in The Master Key System, but also to take advantage of just about any other personal development techniques you may wish to explore. It is my hope that this teleseminar and article will make it…
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Soul at Work
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Dig a Little Deeper
11 Jan 2012 | 7:34 pmIt is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. ~Aristotle~ I like to believe that Aristotle was suggesting that we watch not only the external voices, but our own internal voices, as well. In a recent post I invited you to watch your thoughts and recognize the negative voices that may be holding you back from living your best life. Our thoughts make up our experience of the World, moment to moment, and being aware of our thoughts, and consciously rewriting the messages we are telling ourselves is important. This time I am going to recommend… -
Beauty and Wonder of Bali
4 Jan 2012 | 9:18 pmAntonia, morning meditation at Sanur Beach After many, many hours of flight (three days, to be exact), a friend and I finally arrived upon the beautiful Indonesian island of Bali. There is a magical wondrous underlying energy here, and I’ve felt immensely grateful to have an opportunity to realize my dream of visiting this spectacular and special land. While the journey’s beginning didn’t match my pictures, my quest to seek out the beauty of the land and incredible temples has exceeded my expectations. I share some of the gloriousness with you here, beloved reader. EnJoy! -
Easing into the Holiday’s
7 Dec 2011 | 6:20 pmThe bright, festive leaves of fall are beginning to return to the earth, setting the stage for winter and many holiday festivities. The stark beauty and stillness found in our natural surroundings lie in sharp contrast to the sped up lifestyles we can find ourselves leading during this time of the year. While gathering with friends, family and loved ones is a wonderful way to share in the heart-centered traditions of year’s past, it can also lead to some feelings of overwhelm. There are ways in which we can make the upcoming holidays, and inevitable full schedules, easier on ourselves so we… -
Energetic Space Clearing
17 Nov 2011 | 5:44 pmSince ancient times, people have used various forms of energetic space clearing to remove residual energies which build up where people live, work, or spend time. While our homes and offices can provide a wonderful respite in which we can live, play, create, and rest, it is important to occasionally take time to revitalize rooms by clearing out the stagnant energies that accumulate. In the interconnected web of life, our energies have frequencies, and the patterns of these energies remain in the areas we touch. Most religious traditions have a method for consecrating sacred space,… -
Autumnal Gifts
26 Oct 2011 | 5:17 pmWhile I’m certain that I fall in love with each of the seasons as they circle ‘round, I am finding this fall particularly inspiring. Nature’s festive autumn palette offers such an exquisite array of bright oranges, rich reds and warm golds, shimmering against the dark pine mountains and vibrant greens summer brought forth. The last of the sunny days shine across clear blue skies, giving way earlier and earlier to the longer, colder nights. As Mother Earth’s energy draws down into itself, we too can allow for the falling away of that which longer serves us, making room to welcome new…
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Personal Development Wisdom
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Affirmation To Keep Daily Routine
24 Jan 2012 | 6:21 amMy daily routine is increasing my discipline. I grow in self-discipline by applying myself to a daily routine. Using a set schedule, I allocate ample time to the things that matter most to me. This enables me to fulfill my goals. I design my daily routine based on what I want to accomplish each day. [...] -
Improving Follow Through on Your New Years Resolution
22 Jan 2012 | 8:38 amBy the time we reach a certain age, we understand the real point behind our New Year’s resolutions. It’s admirable to make real efforts to improve yourself. Yet, for many, making it past February 1st with your resolution intact just doesn’t happen. What can you do to ensure you follow through with your New Year’s [...] -
Affirmation To Believe In Yourself
20 Jan 2012 | 10:41 amBelieving in myself is a daily goal. In my everyday life, I experience occasional challenges. Meeting these head-on takes self-confidence and tenacity. I remind myself that I can make it through any issue and be a stronger person for it. I can learn something valuable from facing challenges. My life improves based on how I [...] -
Affirmation To Achieve In Daily Life
19 Jan 2012 | 9:49 amI strive for achievement in daily life. Life can feel like a string of days filled with lists of things to do. To make life more fulfilling, I want to feel like I accomplish something every day. I try to find a time in each day when I can achieve something, regardless of how small. [...] -
Affirmaiton To Accept Criticism
17 Jan 2012 | 9:45 amI accept constructive criticism. One of my goals in life is to be the best person I can. Although I used to have to ask myself what I could do to better myself, I now know how. I feel confident and proud that I take a positive approach to life and endeavor to learn all [...]
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Color Your Life Happy
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Celebrate Martin Luther King Day with Service
14 Jan 2012 | 4:16 amCelebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day takes many forms for many people. I’d like to focus on his call to all of us to serve. In his speech, “The Drum Major Instinct,” King said that if you want to be great, serve. Regardless of background, education and ethnicity we [...] No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. -
Are You Missing the Beam?
3 Jan 2012 | 10:02 pmAfter I read a recently released longitudinal study about the spread of happiness in a social network, I noticed this comment from one of the readers. In another more distant time, I was quite depressed, and found that walking up a corridor the automatic door would not open for me, although it would for anyone [...] No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. -
The Best Advice to Take You into 2012
20 Dec 2011 | 5:03 pmAt the end of each year we are always given loads of advice to help us reform, update and upgrade our lives in the new year. This season is no exception. Here is some of the best advice for improving your personal and business life. Let’s start with what you shouldn’t do from Harvard Business Review’s article, [...] Related posts:Roll Over Your Resolutions Each year there is so much emphasis on creating... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. -
Holiday Memories are Worth Your Time and Energy
12 Nov 2011 | 4:31 pmhen my four children were young, I sometimes felt like a short order cook, especially as they grew up and began to have food preferences. Likewise, as their personalities and talents differentiated them, it was a challenge to keep daily activities on schedule, much less add the extra things that came with the holidays, [...] No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. -
Our Gift from Steve Jobs
6 Oct 2011 | 1:43 pmAs we all pause to mourn the loss of Steve Jobs, let us reflect on the gift he gave us during his lifetime. Most will think that his greatest gift is his contribution to the computer and entertainment world. But it’s more than that. At a commencement speech at Stanford he spoke of the path his [...] No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
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Keith Jennings | Keitharsis
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The Tension
25 Jan 2012 | 11:31 pmEverything exists in tension. Our personalities are a mix of tensions: introversion vs. extroversion, spontaneity vs. order, emotion vs. reason, etc. Ethics is built on tensions: truth vs. loyalty, short-term vs. long-term, individual vs. community, justice vs. mercy. Even taking a sip of that coffee beside you requires tension: the upward force you create must overcome the tension of gravity plus the weight of the object, right? Tension is simply the energy (positive AND negative) created by two or more objects pushing and pulling against each other. If you were to go back and read every… -
Word-in-a-Word Wednesday: "Generation"
24 Jan 2012 | 11:30 pmToday's word is "generation". The word within it is "era" - genERAtion. Does a generation define an era? Or does an era define a generation? If this is the first time you are reading a "Word-in-a-Word Wednesday" post, click here to learn how it works. Keitharsis is a blog on creativity, roots and the portfolio life. It is written for creative writers and artists. New essays are published each Tuesday and Thursday. Creative exercises and challenges are offered on Wednesdays. -
The Circumstances
24 Jan 2012 | 12:01 am"It's not how well you are able to make a movie. It's how well you are able to make a movie under the circumstances." George Lucas Eighteen years ago, I spent my evenings sitting on the roof of an old Civil War-era mansion in the Garden District of New Orleans. I was a 23-year-old with a head full of poetry and ideas and images and stories. I would sit for hours listening to the sounds of the night. The muffled small talk of strangers. The wind in the trees. Passing cars. The patter of rain. Occassional gunfire. And I would write. Not a week passed that I didn't walk or drive… -
Cross-pollination & Your Creative Work
18 Jan 2012 | 11:37 pmDo you use cross-pollination techniques in your creative work? It's an effective way of working from a portfolio-orientation rather than a path-orientation. Because it allows you to work on multiple projects, rather than focus exclusively on just one. I work on multiple writing projects throughout the day in a nonlinear way, rather than move from one to the other in a linear fashion. Plus I don't "batch" my writing by working on pieces with common themes. I may be working on a thought leadership article on hospital marketing, a poem or two, an essay on the relationship of faith and… -
Word-in-a-Word Wednesday: "Request"
17 Jan 2012 | 11:03 pmIf you are a regular reader of Keitharsis, you are used to the long-standing Tuesday/Thursday pace. Well it's time to change things up. Sort of. In addition to my regular Tuesday/Thursday essays on creativity, roots and the portfolio life, I'd like to introduce a series on Wednesdays for those of you interested in PRACTICING creative thinking. Yep, practicing. It's the way to Carnegie Hall, right? I'm calling this new series, "Word-in-a-Word Wednesday". Here's how it works. I will introduce a word, then point out a word within it. Your challenge is to take each word in a word and figure out…
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Lava360
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Giveaway: 250 pcs Die Cut Business Card Printing for one (1) winner
26 Jan 2012 | 3:52 pmAre you looking to start your new year with a fresh set of prints to help promote your design business? Then We have yet another cool giveaway. Lava360 and uPrinting announce ... This is a content summary only. Click on Title for more! -
Roundup Of 26 Truly Helpful HTML 5 Tutorials
26 Jan 2012 | 4:23 amHTML5 a newly launched web structural language. HTML5 is a language for structuring and presenting content for the World Wide Web, and is a core technology of the Internet originally ... This is a content summary only. Click on Title for more! -
50+ Creative & Impressive Logo Designs For Inspiration
25 Jan 2012 | 4:36 amToday I was browsing on the internet to find some new and fresh logo designs to share with our readers and I find great and impressive logo designs which I ... This is a content summary only. Click on Title for more! -
The Skill Of Typography! 30+ Spectacular Typography Poster Designs
24 Jan 2012 | 4:15 amTypography is an art form that has been approximately for hundreds of years. Words and text edition are all-round us each day in almost everything we do. In all part ... This is a content summary only. Click on Title for more! -
Roundup Of 30+ Unique & Attractive brochure Designs
23 Jan 2012 | 3:52 amA brochure is also recognized as pamphlet is a type of leaflet. Brochures are most commonly found at Tourist places that we visit frequently, such as museums, major shops, and ... This is a content summary only. Click on Title for more!
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Very Smart Girls (tm)
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“I Hear You” is the new “I Love You”
15 Jan 2012 | 12:23 pmHave you ever wanted someone to truly feel that you are listening to them? Have you ever wanted to lovingly acknowledge what someone was saying even though you didn’t agree with it? How to you acknowledge feedback from someone, especially if you don’t agree with it? People want to be Genuinely Seen and Heard As shared in “Seeing from your Heart”, to truly connect with someone is to see them as a whole and perfect human being, as someone who is always doing their best. To do this, you must feel kindness, compassion, appreciation and reverence for the person…and to do… -
Quotes about Actions Speaking Louder Than Words
14 Dec 2011 | 7:00 pmEnjoy! “Well done is better than well said.” Benjamin Franklin “Be content to act, and leave the talking to others.” Baltasar Gracian “The shortest answer is doing the thing.” Ernest Hemingway “Action is eloquence.” William Shakespeare “The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps – we must step up the stairs.” Vance Havner As shared in “Actions and Reactions Speak Louder Than Words”: “Trust only movement. Life happens at the level of events, not of words. Trust movement.” Alfred Adler “As I grow… -
Actions and Reactions Speak Louder Than Words
16 Nov 2011 | 7:55 pmHave you ever felt like you were getting mixed messages from someone? Has someone’s actions, or reactions, ever surprised you? Have you ever wondered what someone was thinking? Thought Precedes Action To get insight into what someone is thinking simply look at their actions because thought precedes action. What people do, especially over time, represents their intentions, priorities, attitudes, and beliefs. Actions are very revealing. “Trust only movement. Life happens at the level of events, not of words. Trust movement.” Alfred Adler “As I grow older I pay less… -
Quotes about Money and Life
16 Oct 2011 | 9:06 pmEnjoy! “Money never made a man happy yet, nor will it. The more a man has, the more he wants. Instead of filling a vacuum, it makes one.” Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) “Man…Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived.” Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him about humanity “Money… -
If You Spot It, You Got It
22 Sep 2011 | 7:42 pmWhat upsets you? Do you get upset if someone breaks a promise to you? Where does the upset come from? And how can you use outer experiences to learn more about what is going on inside of you? Definition of Psychological Projections According to Wikipedia, psychological projection is a psychological defense mechanism where a person subconsciously denies his or her own attributes, thoughts, and emotions, which are then ascribed to the outside world, usually onto other people. Thus, projection involves imagining or projecting the belief that others originate those feelings. In other…
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The Road
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Biscuits
25 Jan 2012 | 9:41 pmThrough broken speech, a grown man stood and told of how he went to church for years with only one parent. The sight of a younger, but very brave father of two standing up before us to give Devotion tonight, who had noted something beautiful about his daughters, something very special that brought tears to all of our eyes, had tugged deep inside this other man. With pride gleaming from him, he illuminated the room with the warmth of his memory of going to church without his dad. Another parent stood soon after to just tell us how blessed she was which led her up front to… -
Three minutes
25 Jan 2012 | 6:33 amI was listening to my husband's car leaving. As he set out on what he thought would be an average day at work, there was something much bigger in store for him. My thoughts were interrupted by an eerie howl that attacked me from the nearby woods. I pondered only briefly what the sound might be, and then sat straight up in the bed with nothing but disturbance. Tornadoes. I need to warn my husband. I had forgotten all about the bad weather, we rarely even watch t.v. but the storms are coming, and he doesn't even know. I turn the t.v. on as I walked past it to do my usual three minute wake… -
Connecting Dots
24 Jan 2012 | 6:21 amWhen we were blessed with our kids, we had no idea what lied ahead. We had a blank sheet and could design any picture, and as many as we wanted, we just had to fill it with enough dots for the kids to connect, so they'd see the wonderful pictures in the end. I've realized over the years that we can't possibly be every dot for every picture. As they grow and the pictures become bigger and better, they also become more complicated and less visible when we first start out. Pictures become filled with so many tiny dots that looking outward in, the kids can't always see how beautiful it… -
And She Shouted
22 Jan 2012 | 5:33 pmI was thrilled it was Sunday when I awoke this morning. I needed it to be Sunday. I haven't had a terrible week or anything but I just needed church today. I needed Him, I needed my church family, I needed my family, all together. As we began to sing before Sunday School, I know I wasn't the only one who thought we may never divide to classes this day...voices were strong, proud, and strengthening. We did in fact go to classes and when we returned, it didn't take long get right back where we had left off. For the very first Alter Call, I watched a tiny four year old march herself up the first… -
Different Plans part 2
16 Jan 2012 | 9:01 amDuring all parts of church Sunday, prayer request after prayer request poured in, one after the other, so many sick, some in hospitals barely hanging on while others have been sent home needing miracles. The singing was really strong today, in every song we sang. Three people stepped up to sing together, and never would I have thought about teaming them up vocally but someone else had. With mics in hand and one seated at the piano, they all began to sing. I found myself shaking my head back and forth as the beautiful music, their radiant songs, lit the church. They sang with…
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Thin Difference
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What Does Peace Mean to You?
26 Jan 2012 | 6:06 amIn this moment, I close my eyes and think about peace. My mind weaves together different thoughts that drop out: Peace is a home where there is laughter, cuddling, and quiet moments of just feeling good about all that is around. Peace is getting lost in the lyrics of song. Peace is teenagers who do what they are asked when they are asked. Peace is a workplace that respects individuals, creativity, and contributions. Peace is an expansive prairie with a light breeze and a slight smell of a spring rain. Peace is the clean, quiet scene after a major blizzard. All outside looks crisp, clear, and… -
Why Having Thick Skin Is Essential
24 Jan 2012 | 6:38 am“Get thicker skin!” “She/he must have thicker skin.” We hear these statements, and what rings through our mind is “toughen up.” There is truth in this thought. We do need to have thick skin in our life. Many things come at us – Making ends meet Surviving annual reviews Being told you are not good enough or smart enough Being ignored Raising teens Getting old Navigating troubled economic times You, undoubtedly, can add to this list. Especially over the last several years, we get worn out trying to keep up with everything and worrying about when some of the… -
Spite or Solve: A Choice
19 Jan 2012 | 6:25 amArguments happen every day. Heated conversations take place all the time. Disagreements come into light between honorable people. Life is contentious at times. What do we do? Do we fight to the bitter end? Do we use unflattering names? Do we stall or filibuster until we get our way? Do we let problems fester until everything fails? Do we say one thing and then do another? Life is in motion. What do we do? Do we listen to the differences and then find middle ground? Do we look for solutions? Do we evaluate alternatives? Do we put progress above stagnation? Do we find what can be done in order… -
Hot Pursuit. On Cheetahs, Discernment and Leadership.
16 Jan 2012 | 6:46 pmAs I began to read Mike Myatt’s recent post in Forbes, I was attracted to the image of the cheetah. Issued at year end, amidst a ream of top ten lists and related assessments, the cheetah stood out for its focused energy, and even more so for its extraordinary speed. The leadership quality Myatt discussed, symbolized by the cheetah, is pursuit. You don’t ever attain, Myatt states, what you don’t pursue. “Great leaders are never satisfied with traditional practice, static thinking, conventional wisdom, or common performance. In fact, the best leaders are simply uncomfortable with… -
Get a Pair: Buy Khakis or Live Boldly
11 Jan 2012 | 6:20 amI drive by this billboard almost every day. Get a Pair. The first time I drove past it, my marketing brain went to work, and my thought was “what a bad ad.” If I liked the khakis, I did not know the brand nor could I read where I could buy a pair. My conclusion was “what a waste of money.” A few mornings later, when I noticed it again, a second thought went through my mind. “Oh, there is a second meaning to that message!” Now, whether you get the second message or not, let me just say it is a somewhat crude way to say, essentially, “Get a backbone, get in there, and do what…
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Choosing the Truth
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Lessons from 2011 – Lesson 1: Letting Go
6 Jan 2012 | 2:20 pmFor those of you who don’t know, I’ve been doing a new podcast with my good friend, Jackie Dotson (AKA Captain Awesome). Jackie is an all-around badass business therapist, and doing the podcast with her has been a lot of fun. Click here to check it out…it’s called “The Powder Keg of Awesome”. I’d love to hear your feedback on the show and to have you call in to share some ideas, if you’re so inclined…the call-in number is listed on the show’s page. Anyhow, the reason I bring it up is that this past Wednesday, the show was… -
The Value and Necessity of Thinking for Yourself
19 Dec 2011 | 8:00 am“If I told you what it takes to reach the highest highs, you’d laugh and say, ‘Nothing’s that simple.’ But you’ve been told many times before, Messiah’s pointing to the door, and no one had the guts to leave the temple.” – from “I’m Free” by The Who I’ve used those lyrics from The Who before; I guess you could say they hold a kind of special place in my heart. I think what makes them so special to me is the sentiment they express: that most of us, given the chance, wouldn’t have the guts to leave the temple, no matter how compelling the evidence. Why? -
Andy Rooney, the Truth, and You
7 Nov 2011 | 12:35 pm“That’s what a writer does. A writer’s job is to tell the truth.” – Andy Rooney I was reading an article about Andy Rooney’s death earlier this week, and I came across that quote. Rooney, best known for his curmudgeonly opinion pieces at the end of episodes of “60 Minutes“, is one of my heroes. Granted, I haven’t worked my way through all 1,097 of his show-enders, but what I’ve seen consistently is a man who wasn’t afraid to speak his mind. He didn’t hold back. Sometimes he offended people, sometimes he caused an… -
What Does It Mean to Choose the Truth?
2 Nov 2011 | 2:26 amThere seem to be a lot of opinions about what qualifies as the truth these days. Politicians of every stripe, religious leaders and zealots, philosophers and scientists all clamor for attention as they hold up their ancient teachings or current opinions or latest discoveries as “the truth”, the one and only way to believe. It can be pretty confusing to digest, and even harder to actually do anything with it all. Fortunately, that’s not the kind of truth I’m talking about when I speak of choosing the truth. It’s not universal truth I’m interested in;… -
So Long, “Motivation 101″…Hello “Choosing the Truth”!
31 Oct 2011 | 2:35 amBoy…where to start? So much has happened in the last 90 days, I really don’t know what to talk about first. So I’ll start by explaining the title of this post. Over the next few days, you’re going to see some changes to this blog, starting with the name. When I started blogging back in 2006 (holy shit, has it really been that long?), my intention was to talk about business, specifically about customer service and sales. The name of the blog came from an idea I had for an audio program (which I eventually created and you can download for free here), and it was…
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Your Daily Hope
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Hidden in Him
27 Jan 2012 | 1:43 pmSCRIPTURE“For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock” (Psalm 27:5, NIV) WORDWhat a wonderful promise found in today’s scripture that when you seek God, when you serve Him with your whole heart, He will hide you in His shelter. You can be so connected to Father God that you are untouchable and invisible to the enemy! You are hidden in Him! That means no matter what is happening around you, you will have strength, confidence and rest greater than ever before knowing that you are safe in Him. -
Remain
27 Jan 2012 | 1:42 pmSCRIPTURE“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you” (John 15:7, NIV) WORDIn life, we all have ups and downs. There are seasons that are more difficult than others, seasons of testing, trials and temptation where our character is being developed and our faith in God is being strengthened. Sometimes it can feel like you are taking two steps forward and then three steps backward. But if we’re not careful, we’ll start thinking that life is always going to be this way. Even in the strong seasons, you'll start looking for things to go… -
When You Make a Mistake
27 Jan 2012 | 1:41 pmSCRIPTURE“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9, NKJV) WORDWhen we make mistakes in life, there are three main things that we need to do. Number one, ask for forgiveness. Number two, receive God’s mercy. And number three, move forward with your life. Let it go and press ahead. So many people today are still beating themselves down over something they did five years ago. They’ve asked God to forgive them a thousand times, but can’t let it go. They go around living depressed, defeated and feeling… -
Know Him as Father
27 Jan 2012 | 1:40 pmSCRIPTURE“For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father’ ” (Romans 8:15, NIV) WORDWhen you acknowledge that Jesus is the Son of the living God, that He came to earth, lived a sinless life, died for our sins and rose again on the third day, then you have a new relationship with God. He becomes your Savior. People receive this truth and know God as the all-powerful, all-mighty Creator of the universe — the King of kings and the Lord of lords. And, He is all of that and worthy of our… -
So that You May be Healed
27 Jan 2012 | 1:38 pmSCRIPTURE“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective” (James 5:16, NIV) WORDAll throughout scripture, we see that God’s system is based on sowing and reaping. In other words, what you make happen for others, God will make happen for you. The same is true when we pray for others. When we focus on doing God’s work, when we yield ourselves to His purposes, then He is able to do a work in us. When we pray for others, we receive His healing power in our lives as a result.Today, look…
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Instilling Passion for Living Well
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What Are We Waiting For?
26 Jan 2012 | 8:23 amHave you ever had that feeling of being alert? Like where every part of you just felt like it was watching, waiting, looking and listening? This is how I have felt the past couple of days. Actually it goes deeper than a feeling…more like an orientation of spirit, body, mind and emotions. It’s like being present in my daily life, being grounded, and also being up, being higher, being elevated…not bogged down, having clarity and focus. I wanted to write about it because it’s how I want to live in 2012. It’s how I think we are being summoned… -
Land Ho!
19 Jan 2012 | 10:19 amWe’ve all seem the images now…..the half submerged cruise liner that crashed on a reef in Italy a few days ago. Perhaps your first thought was like mine, and that of my sons, “Oh my gosh they were so close to “shore”. Why was everyone panicking if they could swim to safety?” Now I know there are many parts to this story. And many ways to look at and understand the panic and terror, for sure! And for the sake of this blog today, I want to highlight one aspect of this story and how it so reminds me of life and what we attempt… -
What Do You See?
12 Jan 2012 | 9:03 amThe image above is of a Korean skyscraper being transformed into an invitation, if you will, for the G-20 Summit that was held in Seoul in 2010. When I saw this image in National Geographic my first thought was, “My, the power we have to interpret things the way we want to or to ‘see’ what we want to see or to ‘shift’ our perceptions to whatever we want to.” Just as these workers created a new view of a tall building, so too can we create a new view of anything or anyone. The key is willingness. Are we willing to see? I was listening to a wonderful… -
30,000 Feet in the Air
5 Jan 2012 | 8:18 amMy boys and I were flying home from Florida the other day on Southwest airlines. We like to sit near the back, and so we got our seats and were getting settled in when I saw a beautiful woman walking down the aisle towards me. She was crying and visibly upset. I next overheard her tell the flight attendants, as she got some Kleenex from them, that she felt sorry for anyone sitting next to her because she was such a nervous wreck. Well guess who ended up next to her? I like the aisle seat, so this lovely soul ended up in the seat right across the… -
Palms Open?
28 Dec 2011 | 6:35 pmIt seems everywhere I turn these days I keep reading about this being the time to “let go”. That as we head into 2012 it would serve us well to learn the practice of letting go. Not that letting go is a new concept at all…it’s been around forever. And, perhaps the reason this message is ringing so loudly and clearly today is because up until now we haven’t done a great job of living this out! Just look around you. Look at all the illnesses related to stress…or should I say related to how people “hold” stressful experiences. Look at how much energy…
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Power of Repetition
15 Jan 2012 | 10:29 amDo you want to be successful? Do you want to the best? Do you absolutely want to be at the top of your trade? The simple answer is becoming excellent in your chosen game. Become the best in whatever you want to do. Become one of the best artists in your art. And the answer to being excellent is “repetition”. “Repetition is the mother of skill” There is simply no way around. It might sound harsh and a bit blunt, but no there is no shortcut. There is no one who will bless you and everything will be fine. You will have to take complete responsibility and work your way through. Everyone… -
Being Selfish
24 Dec 2011 | 10:20 amAre you selfish? What is it you are selfish about? If you have to rate your selfishness on a scale of 1 to 10, what would be it? Well, I come close to a 10. Maybe it is 9.9999 out of a 10, perhaps I am not perfectly selfish but incredibly so. Being selfish is a very good thing, only it depends what are you selfish about? Greed and selfishness are often regarded as wrong. Selfishness is condemned, despised by a great majority of people. But true joy and happiness lies in knowing what are the things worth being selfish about. Paradox of Being Materially Selfish We all want a better life. We all… -
Joy of Creation
20 Nov 2011 | 7:20 amWhat have you created today? Is could be a piece of writing, a verse of poetry. It could be a painting or a beautiful tune of music. It could be a piece of code to make life simpler. It could be teaching students something that would change their lives forever. It can even be just making someone smile. Yes, it is that simple. Again coming back to the question? What have you created today? You might ask, why bother about it. Why Create at All? Creating something aesthetic or useful is very important for the nourishment of our soul. Creation in many cases unleashes our positive emotions of… -
You Are Awesome
26 Oct 2011 | 5:39 amYou Are Awesome. Yes you are. You have the ability to do anything and be want you want to be. You have the power to make the impossible, possible. If you believe in yourself, even when no one else does, keep on believing. If you keep on going, even with no support, keep going. If you keep on pushing, even when you are alone, push some more. It is only after success, you will see support, recognition and appreciation. Till that point all you have is your self belief and ability to push yourself. Please don’t give any half baked excuses of being inadequate, being too old or too young, or… -
Power of Disgust
20 Oct 2011 | 2:51 pmSometimes you hate yourself. You can no longer take it any more. You know you have to change something. Change anything. Your own habits have repulsed you. You just want to end the vicious cycle of pain. You are totally and thoroughly disgusted with your own self. We have all been there. At times, we breach our own rules. We don’t keep up to standards against which we measure ourselves. It is painful. When you don’t live up to your own expectations, it hurts. Something inside snaps. And then you resolve to never ever do that again. You just quit certain habits that pulled you…
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Online Life Coach Services For Individuals and Couples
24 Jan 2012 | 5:01 pmOnline Life Coach Services For Individuals and CouplesIf you have been wondering what online Life Coach services can do for you, then you will want to check out the free email session offered here at Inspir3.com. It is quick and easy. Just use this form. It will email me and your information is always kept confidential. -
Recover from Spiritual Bankruptcy without Religion
18 Jan 2012 | 5:11 amSpiritual bankruptcy is a feeling of emptiness that no matter how you try to fill yourself up, there is just a vast empty, painful, nothingness. There is an epidemic of spiritual bankruptcy in today’s society. This is not a religious problem because at the core, religion has nothing to do with spirituality.This is about your inner essence, the part of you that is underneath your thinking and emotions. It is the part of you that listens to what you think and interprets what you feel. Spiritual bankruptcy is the failure to acknowledge that part of yourself.Most people suffering from spiritual… -
How Yoga Creates Natural Beauty
13 Jan 2012 | 5:39 amNothing is more beautiful than being healthy. Yoga creates radiance and vibrancy from the core of your being. Regardless how much you weigh or what your features are like, being healthy is beautiful. Moving well in your own skin with grace and ease is incredibly attractive. Yoga provides that too.Yoga is the number one practice you can pursue for beauty and health. It is not reserved for skinny people that can bend their left foot around backwards to scratch their right ear. There is a yoga practice for every age, weight and ability level.Yoga is a collection of gentle, yet deeply effective… -
8 Things to Let Go of for a Happy New Year
17 Dec 2011 | 7:05 pmThe New Year is sniffing at our heals. Before deciding if making resolutions are worth it consider these 8 things to let go of for a happy New Year.Let Go Of:Rushing through LifeWe rush to grow up, graduate, get married, have kids or have a job. We rush for the weekends, vacations and holidays. Pretty soon your life is behind you and the realization of how much you missed will be more than a shame. You will never, ever get this time in your life back again. Enjoy every minute of it.Competition with OthersWhen you compete you compare. When you compare you will always find at least one way that… -
The Benefits of Online Life Coaching
6 Dec 2011 | 12:07 pmEvery top athlete, performer and business tycoon became their best because of a coach. Millions of everyday people are employing coaches for their own personal reasons. The benefits of online Life Coaching create an incredible opportunity to experience coaching in a convenient and effective way.Many online Life Coaching clients enjoy being able to communicate with their Life Coach on a daily basis via email or Skype instead of having to wait for a once a week or every other week session. They find the consistency to be much more effective in helping them focus on their goals.Online Life…
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Embracing Change While Holding Onto the Past
17 Jan 2012 | 5:45 amWhen I was a kid, I shared a room with my two sisters. One thing that we loved doing together was re-arranging our furniture. And we did it often. I’ve never lost that need to re-arrange things in my life. Where there is comfort in routine, there is excitement in change. I need them both. At this moment, I feel as if I’m sitting in the middle of a teeter-totter, where one side is the comfort of the past and the other side is the excitement of the future. You can’t have both. That’s how a teeter-totter works. You have to choose. I’m choosing change. But not… -
Yes. I noticed
27 Dec 2011 | 8:57 pmI noticed how your eyes lit up when you saw that your stocking had been filled. I noticed the excitement when you saw that two of the cookies were gone and your confusion that one was still left. I noticed that you loved your Smarties just as much as your ride on vehicle. I noticed that you wished there were more gifts for me. I noticed that you were completely in the moment. I noticed that you hugged your fairies tightly because you loved them so much. I noticed that everything you received, you wanted to share with me. I noticed that you said thank you. I noticed that you placed the… -
Hey! Your Gratitude is Showing!
13 Nov 2011 | 9:16 amI caught you on Facebook showing gratitude and now I’m spreading the joy! * Thankful for living in Michigan where we get to enjoy all 4 seasons! Let it snow!!! * It’s been a long commute home this week, going to Indiana each night. But it sure is nice to come home to Mary every day. I do love her! * Yipppeee! We had snowflakes! * Must say my girlfriend is not only beautiful but totally awesome * Getting lunch then off to an overnight trip to Chicago with my wonderful husband * I am thankful for another wonderful nights sleep, coffee with cream, and the sun shining!!! * 6 months… -
Honor on the Roadside
11 Nov 2011 | 6:06 amAs I was returning from lunch yesterday, I noticed an unkempt man walking along the side of the road. I was stopped at a light so I watched him as he paused and bent over. I wondered what he was doing and observed something very sweet and powerful. On his walk, he noticed a small American flag on a stick lying in the wet grass. He stopped to pick it up, straighten it out and place it back in the ground. He stepped back to make sure it looked ok, then continued on his way. And I was moved. It was such a small gesture, but it made such a big statement. My guess is that he’s probably a… -
Point at Yourself
3 Nov 2011 | 7:50 pmDid you do it? No? Do it! Point at yourself. Where did you point? Right in the middle of your chest? Near your heart? I’m pretty certain where you didn’t point….your head. We instinctively know that our sense of “self” comes from our heart, not our head. Our heart is what makes us who we are. When life offers up tough decisions, which it often does, I tend to over-think them. I ask a million questions. I google everything and research it to death. It’s all a waste of time, really, but it makes me feel productive. I usually can get the answer pretty quickly…
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The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide Part 6: Keeping Your Eyes On Your Goal At All Time
18 Jan 2012 | 11:50 amGSPET – Tracking And Review Tracking is the only way you can know whether you are moving in the right direction ~ Vincent Tan An airplane is off course 90% of the time but how does it get to reach its destination? By consistently tracking the direction it is flying and making the necessary changes along the way. Tracking is important because if you do not track your progress, you will not know whether you are moving in the right direction. If you don’t want to get lost or end up somewhere that you don’t want to be, then you need to start tracking your progress now. The more you… -
The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide Part 5: Turning Dreams Into Reality
12 Jan 2012 | 3:36 amComplete Series Part 1 Of The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide: Introduction to GSPET Part 2 Of The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide: Setting Your Goals Part 3 Of The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide: Coming Out With Your Strategy Part 4 Of The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide: Time To Put Things Into Plan Part 5 Of The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide: Turning Dreams Into Reality - You are at Part 5 of the Series Part 6 Of The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide: Keeping Your Eyes On Your Goal At All Time Execution – GSPET The important thing is somehow to begin. ~Henry Moore This is part 5 of The Ultimate Goal… -
The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide Part 4: Time To Put Things Into Plan
10 Jan 2012 | 11:58 amComplete Series Part 1 Of The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide: Introduction to GSPET Part 2 Of The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide: Setting Your Goals Part 3 Of The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide: Coming Out With Your Strategy Part 4 Of The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide: Time To Put Things Into Plan - You are at Part 4 of the Series. Part 5 Of The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide: Turning Dreams Into Reality Part 6 Of The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide: Keeping Your Eyes On Your Goal At All Time Planning – GSPET A goal without a plan is just a wish. ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupery After reading The Ultimate… -
The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide Part 3: Coming Out With Your Strategy
8 Jan 2012 | 11:05 amComplete Series Part 1 Of The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide: Introduction to GSPET Part 2 Of The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide: Setting Your Goals Part 3 Of The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide: Coming Out With Your Strategy You are at Part 3 of the series Part 4 Of The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide: Time To Put Things Into Plan Part 5 Of The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide: Turning Dreams Into Reality Part 6 Of The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide: Keeping Your Eyes On Your Goal At All Time GSPET – Strategy Strategy is a plan of action to help you achieve your goals. Source~Wiki A strategy can help you… -
The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide Part 2: Setting Your Goals
7 Jan 2012 | 7:38 amComplete Series Part 1 Of The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide: Introduction to GSPET Part 2 Of The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide: Setting Your Goals You are at Part 2 of the series Part 3 Of The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide: Coming Out With Your Strategy Part 4 Of The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide: Time To Put Things Into Plan Part 5 Of The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide: Turning Dreams Into Reality Part 6 Of The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide: Keeping Your Eyes On Your Goal At All Time GSPET – Goals If you don’t know where you are going, you will probably end up somewhere else. ~Lawrence J.
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The BullBuster Cafe
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I Have to Live a Normal Life to Be Successful
25 Jan 2012 | 6:35 amToday’s post is on a subject I feel very passionate about; the notion that we all have to be the same, or be like most people, in order to feel good about ourselves, or to fit in. I’m reading a fantastic book by Sir Ken Robinson, called “The Element” – which is only furthering my Bullbusting campaign! It’s so nice to feel understood in a book, and to learn that this notion that we all need to be the same comes right from our education system, and what Sir Ken Robinson tells you in this book will blow your mind! (It certainly blew mine away, and it… -
I Can’t Stop Living With Regret
18 Jan 2012 | 6:49 amToday’s Video Lie of the Day is about busting through the idea that we have to live with regret, or that we have no control over our regrets. (If you can’t see the video, please hit the TITLE of this blog post and you will be directed to the page on which the video is located.) In the video, I give the URL of an exercise you will want to download so you can use my BullBusting Regret process for yourself! And, I’d really appreciate your feedback on how the process goes for you! Hope you find it inspiring. If you don’t feel like watching the video, you can find… -
I Have to Follow Everyone Else’s Rules
11 Jan 2012 | 6:02 amIt’s 2012, about time for a VIDEO blog, eh? Today’s lie focuses on our belief that we have to dull ourselves down to be accepted – hit the play button, and I tried to add some fun subtitles once in a while! -
I Can’t Beat My Anxiety
4 Jan 2012 | 6:00 amToday’s Lie of the Day is in a special format. I’m delighted to be a guest contributor to my friend Gina’s Anxiety Busting challenge! Not only is Gina doing great work, but she also sent me a very cool cow, pictured here… I named her Wanda because I think she is wondering, and she is funny like Wanda Sykes, lol! Instead of presenting you my normal content here, please head on over to Gina’s Anxiety Busting Challenge where I share my BullBusting tips to beat anxiety. -
I’m Too Afraid to Step Forward – New Year, New Step Forward
30 Dec 2011 | 9:49 amAs we prepare for 2012, a recent experience reminded me of what it’s like to confront our fears, which then allows us to experience things we otherwise couldn’t imagine. I spent my first Christmas in Florida where the weather was sunny and in the 80s, no snow! I was fortunate to be staying near to a pool which I swam in each morning, and some afternoons. Though the mornings were somewhat cool, the pool water was so warm and inviting I got right in. The first afternoon I attempted to swim, however, I was met with a surprise. The outside air was very warm, so warm I felt the…
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VeehCirra
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How To Change Your Life In 2012|
26 Jan 2012 | 2:04 amNote: This is a guest post from M.Farouk Radwan founder of http://www.2knowmyself.com At the beginning of the New Year maybe you wrote your New Year resolutions only to stop pursuing them a few weeks later. The enthusiasm that you developed during the first few days of the year can easily disappear as time passes. In [...] -
Why You Need To Give Up?
18 Jan 2012 | 6:26 amPut up your hands in the air and just say, “Am done.” Just give up! When things are not going right and it feels like you are literally standing on sinking sand. The most popular advice that is dished out to you is to never ever give up! What does that even mean? Rather, ask [...] -
There Is No Where to Run
16 Jan 2012 | 10:44 amWhere do you go when you feel like your whole life is closing down on you? When you feel like your life is crumbling right in front of your eyes. Like you are drifting through life and that life is just passing you by. When you feel helpless and wonder what to do with your [...] -
Live For The Moment
11 Jan 2012 | 8:22 amSlow down Breathe slower Listen truly Talk less Laugh louder Smile often Save wisely Give freely Forgive… forget Dream… act Love always Live Now! Tagged: Dream, life, now, poem, present, thoughts -
Exercises That Will Hinder You From Losing “Weight” in 2012
10 Jan 2012 | 12:47 amA dear friend of mine posted some interesting ways to lose weight, on Facebook. Just had to share them with you. As you fully embrace 2012. Ponder on these exercises… Beating around the bush , Jumping to conclusions , Climbing the walls, Throwing your weight around, Dragging your heels , Pushing your luck, Making mountains [...]
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Self Confidence Blog & Podcast
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Impatience Limits Self Confidence
27 Jan 2012 | 5:33 am9. You limit your self-confidence when you are impatient with the process When I was desperate for my life to change I wanted everything that was wrong with me to magically disappear overnight. Eventually for my own piece of mind I had to accept that some things were going to take longer to work through and learn how to manage than others. Little things like being able to speak up in a meeting I managed to work through in weeks. Other things like sabotaging my success took a lot longer and I discovered different ways I sabotaged my life. Every time I thought I had dealt with it I would find… -
Thinking “I’m Not Good Enough” Limits Self Confidence
26 Jan 2012 | 5:29 am8. You limit your self-confidence when you believe you are not good enough This has was a huge, gigantic barrier for me right from the start because I grew up believing that I was not good enough and even now, 20 years later, I can find myself having to work through and overcome this feeling of not being “good enough!” if I find it is behind me not achieving a goal I set myself. The difference is now I work through it fairly quickly, it took time to learn how to do that and writing out and using affirmations was definitely a key in helping me. Thinking, feeling and believing that you… -
Stop Wasting Precious Life On Regrets
25 Jan 2012 | 5:28 am7. You limit your self-confidence when you waste precious life on regrets In life things don’t always go the way we had hoped and sometimes we may even wish that we had done things differently. It is always good to take a long hard look at the impact our actions have in our life and on other people because you gain a number of insights doing this kind of self reflection. Once you learn from your mistake the next step is to look at what you will do differently next time and how you can learn from your mistakes. Then finally, the thing to do so you don’t waste your life on regrets… -
Lack of Support Can Limit Self Confidence
24 Jan 2012 | 5:24 am6. You limit your self-confidence if you don’t have support One of the reasons I decided to train as a Life Coach was because of the way it moved me towards my goals so quickly. The other was the support it provided. At first I didn’t even think about taking on clients, I just wanted to use the tools and support myself to change my life. When I did start taking on clients I found being in a group full of other life coaches helped me to stay focused. When you set yourself a goal to build your self-confidence there are a number of different ways to can gain support for yourself. -
Sabotaging Your Success Limits Self Confidence
23 Jan 2012 | 5:18 am5. You limit your self-confidence when you don’t try to succeed because you believe people won’t like you One of my biggest fears of being successful was that people won’t like me. As I had no self confidence getting people to like me and making sure I always did things to ensure people liked me was what I believed was me. When I saw just how limiting living that way made me I wanted to change it and I had spent so long being other people’s doormat and doing what I was told that I wasn’t even sure if I could be any different. When you succeed people hate you.
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Starcat's Study
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January Thus Far
24 Jan 2012 | 9:01 pmHere's a photo essay on how our January has been thus far. It's been trucking along pretty well. ElvenTiger officially became a teenager! She and her best friend and I all spent the day together, doing girly stuff. Then we had a family dessert gathering, with gifts, of course.We had a yummy lunch, and a bit of dessert afterwards.Though it left us feeling a bit full...But then we walked around the mall, got our nails done, and the girls updated their wardrobes a bit.Merlin is doing great. He's been going outside again, and he still loves getting Reiki from us.Percy is his usual happy… -
Cake of the Month: December (and Series Wrap-Up!)
22 Jan 2012 | 4:40 pmWell, hello there! I thought I'd finally wrap up the Cake of the Month series by sharing pictures of December's cake. Also, I have a confession to make: I didn't do a November cake. I was in the middle of my sugar fast, there were no family birthdays, and so I just skipped it. I do have a bonus cake, though, which ElvenTiger and I made this month - see below for the pictures.December's cake was a spice cake with mint frosting, made in a tree-shaped cake pan that Aunt Peg gave me. I made it for our Christmas Eve gathering at Mom's, but since that meal never really happened (because Aunt Peg… -
Contemplation and Preparation
12 Jan 2012 | 11:40 amMother Nature has delivered us a lovely snowy day, after a few weeks of winter without any of the white stuff. ElvenTiger is happy and excited - her 13th birthday is Saturday, and she wanted to have snow on the ground by then. I'm glad that our out-and-about plans for today were canceled, and I can settle in for some more contemplation and preparation.Winter is a time for slowing down, for hibernating a bit and letting my dreams and goals for the year begin to percolate underneath the surface. I've been slowly working through my plan for the new cycle. I'm still on the first couple of steps -… -
A Merlin Cat Update
6 Jan 2012 | 9:02 pmMerlin got his wire removed from his jaw today. They had to give him anesthesia for the procedure, and he wasn't too happy about being at the vet again. When we dropped him off this morning, he was meowing and growling. I felt bad about leaving him there, but knew it had to be done.They told us to call at 2pm and they'd let us know when he could come home. I got a call from the vet's office at 1:45pm, with the tech saying diplomatically, "Merlin would love to come home now. You can pick him up anytime." He'd been out in the back room crying and mewing! We zoomed over and got him right away -… -
Starcat's Ten Best Books of 2011
4 Jan 2012 | 2:45 pmAs promised on this week's episode of the PawedCats Podcast, here is my list of the ten best books I read in 2011. These are my favorites out of the 51 books I read last year. Please note, these aren't necessarily books that came out in 2011, just my favorites of the ones I read. They are listed in no particular order. If you'd like more information, check out the podcast!Shadowheart: Volume Four of Shadowmarch by Tad WilliamsActive Dreaming: Journeying Beyond Self-Limitation to a Life of Wild Freedom by Robert MossThe Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology by…
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The Bryan Project
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Giving Great Applause
25 Jan 2012 | 9:02 pmThere is a great tradition of spectatorship in human society. One in which we come together to watch our “heroes” perform for us on the stage or field. We invest such a great amount of our emotional being into the efforts of these entertainers. We hold them so high on the pedestal of our consciousness. [...]This post by Bryan Weller of http://thebryanproject.com -
The New American Disability
22 Jan 2012 | 11:38 pmThere is an epidemic running rampant in America today. Perhaps it is spilling over to the rest of the world. I don’t know, but the evidence here is everywhere. This epidemic is leading to a rash of disabilities for the victims of this insidious malady. The culprit? Unchecked obesity. The problem was crystallized for [...]This post by Bryan Weller of http://thebryanproject.com -
Announcing the New Inspiration to Change Newsletter
19 Jan 2012 | 6:53 amToday, I’m announcing the release of my first newsletter series, Inspiration to Change! In it, you’ll read inspiring stories of people who have made grand changes in their life despite momentous obstacles standing in their path. I’m offering this series absolutely free of charge to my loyal subscribers. This is bonus material that simply won’t [...]This post by Bryan Weller of http://thebryanproject.com -
Kill Your Television
16 Jan 2012 | 9:58 pmThere is a criminal lurking in your home right now. He’s a thief. You may know him by one of his many aliases; The Boob Tube, The Idiot Box and The Telly, among others. He’s rarely found far from his known associates including The Couch, Recliner, The Love Seat and Bed. You’ve guessed it… this [...]This post by Bryan Weller of http://thebryanproject.com -
7 Tips to Boost Confidence and Succeed
13 Jan 2012 | 9:01 pmConfident people just succeed. They do. And it’s not just me saying this stuff. I have real, actual sciency peeps to back me up. A little while back, Timothy A. Judge and Charlice Hurst published a study in which they tracked the career arc of almost 8,000 subjects over a 30 year period. These [...]This post by Bryan Weller of http://thebryanproject.com
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Motivation for Life
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The joy of appreciating people around you
23 Jan 2012 | 11:30 amThe joy of appreciating people around you The joy of appreciating people around you. I love it when people appreciate my work, character or attitude. You must love the same. Do you do the same with people around you? When was the last time you appreciated your parents, your boss, your friend or your care taker? I consider appreciation as a magic stick. Once its rolled on the people, it works like a wonder. It gives a sense of satisfaction to the other and it gives a joy to self for appreciating others on their hard work. I remember the instance from the movie Munnabhai MBBS, The actor… -
Know yourself; that is your first Karma
11 Jan 2012 | 9:57 amKnow Yourself We end up spending too much of time to understand what is around us, but you will have hard time to reply this question “Do you know yourself?” The question has lot of practical value as well as spiritual value. I would take a practical approach towards answering this question, this might help you do a self-analysis. I won’t be surprised after doing a self-discovery or knowing yourself you will find a totally different person living within you. OK, so let me ask you this. When did you felt an electrifying current within you? Off course on a positive side of this effect… -
Positive Self Talk, A friend for Life
25 Dec 2011 | 12:52 pmSelf talk is like an auto installed program which is installed in the computer of your Brain. You have been using it unknowingly for many years but you never realized its good and bad uses. So in so many terms you have never explored the potential of Self Talk. I would like you to think over it today and experience a great benefit of Positive Self Talk. Why Am I Saying Positive Self Talk? Because you have been using Negative side of Self Talk more than Positive Self Talk.? How and When? Well every time, almost every day we have been talking to ourselves and telling us something those are not… -
Why Winners only have Plan A?
18 Dec 2011 | 12:36 pmUntitled Document Why Winners only have Plan A? Do you aim to do something in your life? Are you sure about it? What if you don’t achieve it? Do you have Plan B and what if Plan B fails? If you have Plan B and subsequent plans, I am sorry to say you may not be the winner. I am not kidding when I am saying this. The winners have only plan A and they keep working on it till they successfully execute it. While people of other group (I didn’t want to write losers ) have always Plan A, B, C… and so many. “Keeping things safe is always a plan to die”. The winner will never seek the safety… -
Daily Motivation: What is special about today?
5 Dec 2011 | 2:23 amIt is today which is going to make all the difference in your life. It is today that was not yesterday and that will not be tomorrow to you. Like yesterday, today has started with its own importance and reason; did you find the reason for Today? Believe me; if you don’t find the reason for today, you are going to lose today again like you did yesterday. But No, today you have to make a great day that you could not yesterday. Oh; so why was it lost yesterday? because you didn’t care and let it passed by like any other day. Didn't you? Here is a wonderful poem on daily motivation…
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Mastering Your Life - The Soul Institute
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Beauty Beyond the Mirror
24 Jan 2012 | 2:32 pmKahlil Gibran once said, “Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart”, and if it had not been for S.O.U.L., this would never truly impacted me the way it has today. When I thought of beauty growing up, I thought of Barbie, MTV, Disney channel, and movie stars. So let’s just say I didn’t exactly have a sense of self-worth or self-love for that matter. I just knew that to fit in you had to be like what you saw on TV. To have friends you had to know what was “cool” and what wasn’t. I went all through middle school and high school thinking this way. I went on… -
How Do You Help Someone Who is Afraid or Angry?
15 Jan 2012 | 9:29 amWhat do you do when someone you know is upset, afraid and angry over something in their life? Do you join them in saying how awful the situation is? Or do you tell them they’re blowing it out of proportion and it’s not as bad as they think? Do you offer solutions to the problem? Do you “comfort” them and tell them it will be “all right?’ Or do you just advise them to get over it and move on? If you are distressed about a situation, how do any of these common responses feel to you? People often ask me how to communicate better with their spouse, children and friends. I suggest they… -
Possibilities, Opportunities and New Choices
9 Jan 2012 | 9:33 pmThe New Year has begun, and with it, a whole new year of Possibilities, Opportunities and especially New Choices! There are Possibilities for Change – both conscious andunconscious. There are Opportunities for Growth – both inner and outer, which you then see in the world around you. Then there are the Choices or Actions you can take that will either support you in your desired Results . . . or not. In any case, there will be change in some way or form, for that is life in this physical dimension. There is one thing, however, that NEVER changes and that is Who You Are – who… -
A Season of Consciousness
27 Dec 2011 | 2:06 pmWhat is your relationship to the ‘Divine Essence’ within you? Do you allow yourself to be intimate with you, loving and accepting all of you – no matter what? Before you chose consciously to incarnate into the physical, you were a very wise, loving and a highly evolved Spiritual Being. You then decided to come to earth to learn and grow into wholeness while experiencing separation and limitation. Many got lost in the separation, did you? Are you busy judging, blaming, and shaming yourself because of other people’s beliefs that you adopted as your own? You now carry… -
What Are You Worth to You?
20 Dec 2011 | 12:18 pmOne of the things that hurts my heart is interacting with people who do not see their own self-worth. They spend their lives making everything exquisite for everyone around them, but they give too little love and care to themselves. Are you one of these people? Perhaps you know someone who is? They drive literally thousands of miles per year taking their kids to activities, then are too tired to drive themselves to the doctor for a check-up. They work themselves ragged contributing to their company’s success, then have little or nothing to contribute to their relationship with their spouse…
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Inspirational Quotes Today
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Inspirational Quote from Marcus Aurelius: A man should remove not only unnecessary acts but also...
27 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am"A man should remove not only unnecessary acts, but also unnecessary thoughts, for then superfluous activity will not follow." Marcus Aurelius Roman Emperor Image Source -
Inspirational Quote from Benjamin Disraeli: Worry is a god, invisible but...
26 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am"Worry is a god, invisible but omnipotent. It steals the bloom from the cheek and lightness from the pulse; it takes away the appetite, and turns the hair gray." Benjamin Disraeli British Prime Minister Image Source -
Inspirational Quote from Charles Caleb Colton: Wealth is a relative thing since...
25 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am"Wealth is a relative thing since he that has little and wants less is richer than he that has much but wants more." Charles Caleb Colton Cleric Image Source -
Inspirational Quote from Ernest Hemingway: The real reason for not committing suicide is because...
24 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am"The real reason for not committing suicide is because you always know how swell life gets again after the hell is over." Ernest Hemingway Writer & Journalist Image Source -
Inspirational Quote from Henry Ford: It is not the employer who pays wages...
23 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am"It is not the employer who pays wages - he only handles the money. It is the product that pays wages." Henry Ford Industrialist Image Source
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Motivational Thoughts
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The Moment Gone By
21 Jan 2012 | 11:17 pmAlone I sat and cried To get back what I had just used up Thrown away as a worthless bauble I wanted the moment that had already died My heart was filled with pain and regret At the thought of things the moment could have beget I felt like I was in eternal debt Having wasted the moment I could never get The moment went away in thinking about the past I wasted it in dreaming about the future I couldn’t use it to focus on the present I couldn’t use it to be happy and content I cried, if only my tears could bring it back I thought if only money could buy it back Deep within I knew nothing… -
Teachings of a Bamboo Tree
14 Jan 2012 | 9:12 amBamboo was used since ancient times. A highly useful material, it has been used by man and is still being used for a number of different purposes. It’s one of the most popular and influential plants in the world. What makes it so special and what can it teach you? Fast regeneration: Bamboo has the fastest reforestation potential than any plant. Any deforested area can be replaced in a matter of months when planted with bamboos. This shows that when you fail, when there is a setback or a challenge in your life you should bounce back quickly and go on with your work. High growth rate: A… -
Real Failure in Life is the Failure to Try
11 Jan 2012 | 11:10 amThe only real failure in life is the failure to try Do you dread failure? Does the thought of failing scare you? Do you worry that your family, your friends, your well-wishers will think less of you if you fail. The thought of failure keeps many of us from taking the steps to reach our goal. Many of us are so paralyzed by the fear of failure that we don’t dare even to begin. The bottom-line is that failure scares us. We are all afraid of it. I am sure you dream of success. We all do. But fear stops you from taking action. We fear failure and its consequences but rarely realize the… -
A Golden Leaf
7 Jan 2012 | 10:27 amOne day on a lonely road I found a golden leaf Sad and filled with grief Ragged and torn it was With all its glory and colour lost On the winds of fate it was being tossed With all its shine gone It was lonely and all alone Thinking of the suffering undergone I picked up the fallen leaf and asked it in disbelief The reason for its sadness and gloom The leaf spoke and pointed to a tree Whose leaves were all made of gold Within its every fold was beauty untold The golden leaf lamented and cried That its connection to the tree had been broken and its relationship to the source has dried It had… -
Make Use of Time
4 Jan 2012 | 11:52 amMake use of time, let not advantage slip. William Shakespeare “I did not have the time”; a phrase we hear often, words we often use to justify our failures, our lack of effort to go after our dreams, words we use to justify all things not done. Many of us complain that life is unfair, that we are not born rich; there are no opportunities around us. We blame lack of money, lack of contacts and lack of resources as the reasons for not succeeding or not even starting. You must not forget that time and not money is your greatest resource. Each individual has only 24 hours allotted to him/her…
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Self Improvement Saga
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Shovel the Sh!t Out of Your Life
26 Jan 2012 | 6:00 amReflecting on life lessons learned an sometimes be a less than cheerful trip down memory lane, but this one is actually quite funny. The joke is on me, but fortunately for you I’m not afraid to laugh at myself. So here we go. If you live in a cold climate, you know very well the pain of shoveling snow from your driveway so that you can drive out of the garage. Well, I didn’t quite understand this concept when I moved to Minneapolis, MN from Memphis, TN. In Memphis, the entire city would shut down if there was one inch of snow; and that was just about the most I’d seen at… -
Inspirational Thoughts: The Power of Now, The Gift of Today
23 Jan 2012 | 7:30 amDo you feel the boundless freedom and the power of the present moment? The freedom to live with both the motivating excitement of a new beginning and the enthusiastic anticipation of completion. Not the power to become—but to simply be. Not the power to remember—but to create anew. That is the power of now. Yesterday and tomorrow—beyond the extent to which they motivate and inspire you today—are irrelevant. This day, this hour, this moment is all that truly matters. Yesterday is no longer, and tomorrow does not exist. The now is all there is, all you need, all that’s real. -
15 Life Lessons Learned and Another Birthday
17 Jan 2012 | 5:13 pmJanuary is an awesome month for me. Not only is it the start of a new year, it’s the time to celebrate the day I was born into this world. As of January 14, 2012 I am 35 years awesome. Woo hoo!!! One of the things I love to do around this time of year is to reflect on the life lessons learned since my last birthday; as well as, those learned over the course of my life. As if such an opportunity isn’t enough of a gift, I have the extra good fortune of being able to share my life lessons with you. And that’s exactly what this post is all about. Thanks for sharing this… -
30 Quotes by Martin Luther King Jr. In Honor of His Birthday and His Life
15 Jan 2012 | 10:53 amI’ve compiled these quotes by Martin Luther King Jr. to celebrate the birthday of a man whose courage, vision and greatness touched countless lives with the gift of a deeply powerful, eternally relevant message. The message is one of pure truth, love, peace and respect for all of humanity. Quotes by Martin Luther King Jr. 1. We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. 2. Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it. 3. Man must… -
Inspirational Thoughts: How to Go With the Flow of the Stream of Life
9 Jan 2012 | 2:13 pmOn this beautiful Monday, I feel compelled to remind you that, no matter where you are on your journey right now, all is well. You have the support of the entire Universe; therefore, wherever you are, there is boundless opportunity for joy. All that you have or don’t have, all that you know or don’t know, all that you are—is absolutely enough. Enough to make magic and to create the life of your dreams. I offer this perspective in hopes that you will take it as your own, trusting that this powerful belief is the precursor to manifesting the “stuff” your dreams are made of. I…
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positively present
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musings on meditation
26 Jan 2012 | 7:12 amThough I've read over and over about the benefits of meditation -- an easier time being present, better sleep, more mindfulness, a greater sense of peace, a more calm demeanor, improved health, etc, etc, etc. -- I'd always been hesitant to even give it a try. With a mind that's often going a mile-a-minute, I didn't think a mind like my would ever be able to be calm enough to sit in peace for any significant period of time. But a few weeks ago I finally gave it a try... My boss, my coworker, and I went on a department outing to a local yoga studio that also hold… -
get over overthinking: 6 steps to start now
23 Jan 2012 | 7:22 amThe January 2012 issue of Real Simple had a great article on how to get over overthinking (a negative mental habit that too many people -- including yours truly -- battle far too often). Below is my take on the six steps recommended to kick that cycle of too-much-thinking to the curb. 6 Steps to Stop Overthinking Step 1: Take Action. As the article says, "If the problem is specific and solvable, try to turn it into a concrete solution." Don't focus on what happened in the past (or what hasn't happened yet). Instead, focus on what you can do to improve the present… -
words to live by: eat up all the gray
22 Jan 2012 | 12:06 amBad day, looking for a way homeLooking for the great escapeGets in his car and drives away,far from all the things that we are.Puts on a smile and breathes it inAnd breathes it out, he says,Bye bye bye to all of the noise.Oh, he says, bye bye bye to all of the noise.Hey child, things are looking down.That’s okay, you don’t need to win anyways.Don’t be afraid, just eat up all the grayand it will fade all away.Don’t let yourself fall down. "The Great Escape" Patrick Wilson "Words To Live By" is a segment on Positively Present that features my favorite quote… -
how to overcome fear: 9 tips from the bold life
19 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amLately I've been struggling with fear a lot (see here), and it's been so wonderful for me to find inspiration from people who really seem to know how to overcome fear. Tess Marshall, creator of The Bold Life, is one of those people and she's been gracious enough to share her wisdom here. Take it in because it really is life-changing. Fear is an illusion that we buy into and believe in, simultaneously forgetting about our strengths, brilliance, and resilience. We give fear so much power that we forfeit our dreams to avoid the emotional pain of rejection, criticism,… -
write it down: a 2012 goal for everyone
16 Jan 2012 | 6:48 am"I'm not writing it down to remember it later,I'm writing it down to remember it now." Field Notes When I purchased a set of Field Notes for my boyfriend's Christmas gift, I received a gift myself: the above quote nestled in the bottom of the confirmation email. (It is also, I just noticed, splashed bolding across the company's website, which makes me question if I might miss the big things but notice the little ones...) Reading this quote got me thinking about writing, memory, and why we keep track of what we do. Even those…
