Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter. How does ’simple’ differ from ‘minimalist’? That’s the question someone asked me on Twitter recently, and it’s a good one. Zen Habits has become known as a leading simplicity blog, and at the same time I recently started mnmlist, a blog about minimalism. Why the two blogs? What’s the difference? It’s an important question as it forces us to examine each concept a little more closely. First, let’s acknowledge that the two concepts are related, and in some ways are two ways of saying the…
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Zen Habits
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12 Classic Zen Habits Posts You Might Not Have Read
6 Feb 2010 | 4:37 pm“There is no way to happiness, happiness is the way.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter. This morning I found myself lying around, enjoying a lazy weekend with my wife and kids, basking in the peaceful simplicity of today. It’s in these moments that I find not only my greatest happiness, but my purpose in life. I am here not to achieve or even to change the world, but simply to live. Life is a gift, and I’m happy to accept every moment of it. And so, in this spirit, I thought I’d dig through my archives and share a few favorite posts, to… -
9 Unconventional Steps to a Thriving, “Very Small” Business
4 Feb 2010 | 7:00 amEditor’s note: This is a guest post from Chris Guillebeau of The Art of Non-Conformity. For more than ten years I’ve operated a string of one-man businesses. My model is: keep it lean, hire no one, and outsource very little. I’ve made my share of mistakes (a long list!), but one thing has remained constant—I want to add extreme value to my customers, and I want to make a good living without simply creating a job for myself. Here’s what I’ve learned. 1. Hire no one. My Unconventional Guides business took off in early 2009, and for a while I felt an internal… -
Zen Habits Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1 Feb 2010 | 2:57 pmPost written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter. I get asked a lot of questions, many of them repeatedly, and I figured instead of answering them all over and over, I’d compile my answers for everyone here. Of course, there’s a lot more about me and this site on the About page, and I’d always love it if you checked out the Books page. I hope you find this useful! 1. Why did you turn off comments on Zen Habits? This has been the most difficult decision I’ve made since starting Zen Habits, as I truly loved comments here. I love hearing from readers, and it was my… -
How Not to Hurry
28 Jan 2010 | 4:56 pm“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” ~ Lao Tzu Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter. Consider the above quote from Lao Tzu, (perhaps mythical) father of Taoism: how can it be true? Is it possible to never hurry, but to get everything done? It seems contradictory to our modern world, where everything is a rush, where we try to cram as much into every minute of the day as possible, where if we are not busy, we feel unproductive and lazy. In fact, often we compete by trying to show how busy we are. I have a thousand projects to do! Oh yeah? I have 10,000! The…
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The Happiness Project
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Are You in a Book Group? Want a Reading Group Guide?
8 Feb 2010 | 8:27 amHappiness is a great book group meeting! I'm in three book groups -- one in which we read books aimed at adults, two in which we read book aimed at children and young adults. Being part of these books groups is among the joys of my life. So I'm a big fan of book groups. In general, I've heard, book groups don't choose books that are only available in hardback, so I've been surprised to hear from a lot of people that their groups have read The Happiness Project. It's thrilling to imagine a book group reading my book. Zoikes! If you do choose The Happiness Project, if you'd be interested, you… -
"There Is Certainly No Greater Happiness..."
8 Feb 2010 | 5:44 am“There is certainly no greater happiness, than to be able to look back on a life usefully and virtuously employed, to trace our own progress in existence, by such tokens as excite neither shame nor sorrow.” -- Samuel Johnson * A reader sent me the link to this fabulous item on etsy -- a great, stylish way to track resolutions. I love it! * Want to launch a group for people doing happiness projects together? I'm in a group like that myself, and I love it! If so, read more here and sign up here for a starter kit to help get you going. -
Schedule Time for Play.
5 Feb 2010 | 11:54 amI’m working on my Happiness Project, and you could have one, too! Everyone’s project will look different, but it’s the rare person who can’t benefit. Join in -- no need to catch up, just jump in right now. Each Friday’s post will help you think about your own happiness project. One of my favorite resolutions – but also kept with great difficulty – is to Schedule time for play. I often get teased about this resolution, because people think it sounds incongruous, and even silly, to schedule time for play. Play should be spontaneous, right? Aren’t we naturally alert for… -
Happiness Is…A Great Book Event in Toronto.
5 Feb 2010 | 11:38 amI had such a great time in Toronto – I’d never been to Toronto, or even Canada, before this trip. I met a lot of interesting people during the day, and last night the famous Heather Reisman of Indigo Books and I had a conversation at one of the wonderful Indigo bookstores. Interesting note about Toronto: I saw a street sign that said, “Pedestrians obey your signals.” You don’t see this in New York City! We dart out the minute we see a break in traffic. * Interested in starting your own happiness project? If you’d like to take a look at my personal Resolutions Chart, for… -
"Marriage is About...Tea, Doctor's Appointments, Trivia, Quirks."
4 Feb 2010 | 10:39 amFrom time to time, I post short interviews with interesting people about their insights on happiness. During my study of happiness, I’ve noticed that I often learn more from one person’s highly idiosyncratic experiences than I do from sources that detail universal principles or cite up-to-date studies. I’m much more likely to be convinced to try a piece of advice urged by a specific person who tells me that it worked for him or her, than by any other kind of argument. The relationships among love, marriage, and expectations are some of the most complex and important issues within the…
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Carrie and Danielle
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Budget Planner, Finding Relaxation on a Tight Budget
1 Feb 2010 | 11:00 pmThe terms budget planner and relaxation don’t really go together and that is true. Although that is a fact there is the time where we all need to take a break way from the work that we do, the family and other type of stress that are in our [...] Related posts:Budget Planner, Finding Relaxation on a Tight BudgetBudget Planner, How To Buy Gifts on A Tight BudgetBudget Planner, Finding a Personal Financial Budget Planner -
Budget Planner, Making Buying Decisions
1 Feb 2010 | 10:45 pmThe budget planner can help you out when you’re trying to make one of those difficult buying decisions. As with most anything the bigger it is the more stressful it is going to be. The last thing you want to do is buy something that is out of your [...] Related posts:Budget Planner, Making a Realistic Budget through Saving ReceiptsBudget Planner, Making Your Budget For FreeBudget Planner, Making a Family Budget Work -
Budget Planner, Making a Simple Monthly Budget
1 Feb 2010 | 10:30 pmWorking with a budget planner is one of the best ways for you to be able to know where your money is going and help you take control of your finances. You can do this through just an easy budget and even though it might seem like it’s a [...] Related posts:Budget Planner, Creating a Simple Monthly BudgetBudget Planner, Making Free Monthly Budget WorksheetsBudget Planner, Making a Monthly Budget You Can Stick With -
Budget Planner, Setting Up a Family Budget
1 Feb 2010 | 10:15 pmThrough a budget planner you’re going to be able to have a budget that’s going to allow control over your families spending and you’ll have enough money leftover so you can pay your bills and still enjoy saving through some money for a vacation or other wants. Following these steps [...] Related posts:Budget Planner, How to Make a Household Budget for Your FamilyFree Budget Planner Review: Family Budget Planner from Vertex42Budget Planner, Making Free Monthly Budget Worksheets -
Budget Planner, Making a Simple Budget Plan
1 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pmA budget planner is something that is really needed as these days it’s really hard not to feel the pinch. When you can make a budget plan you’ll be able to get an idea on where your money is going and be able to get your finances on track. The [...] Related posts:Budget Planner, Making Your Budget For FreeBudget Planner, How to Create A Personal Budget PlanBudget Planner, Making a Monthly Budget You Can Stick With
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Daily Inspiration - Daily Quotes
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We fear both the best and the worst in life
8 Feb 2010 | 9:09 pmWe fear both the best and the worst in life. - Jonathan Lockwood HuieOur deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our Light, not our Darkness, that most frightens us.- Marianne WilliamsonWhy would we fear the best in life? We tend to fear the unknown, to fear what is outside our experience.Let today be a day to open the door to life's greatness.*** Check out the Best Insurance QuotesLife Insurance QuoteHealth Insurance QuoteCar Insurance QuoteFurther reading: See the list of our most popular Inspirational Articles on… -
Change always comes bearing gifts
7 Feb 2010 | 9:09 pmChange always comes bearing gifts. - Price PritchettWhile it is only human to fear change and to fear the unknown, take a deep breath and welcome change.Usually, change is for the better. Even when a change is, on balance, painful, there is always a silver lining to every cloud.Welcome change. Be grateful for the blessings and accept the rest as important lessons.*** Today's picture with quote is one of many Framed Inspirations available from my affiliate Simple Truths.Further reading: I have compiled another collection of quotes. This collection focuses on some of the very Best Quotes I have… -
There is a crack in everything... Leonard Cohen
6 Feb 2010 | 9:09 pmThere is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in. - Leonard CohenIf our world were as we perceive it should be, we would never be inspired to be creative or adventurous. Let us give thanks that our world is designed to challenge us and to bring out the best of the human spirit.*** Today's CD: Leonard Cohen: Live In LondonFurther reading: Circumstance does not make the man: it reveals him to himself. - James AllenEleanor Roosevelt quote: The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.Leonard Cohen video - Everybody knows (live in London, 2008)Jonathan L. -
Do first things first, and second things not at all. - Peter Drucker
5 Feb 2010 | 9:09 pmDo first things first, and second things not at all.- Peter DruckerIf a task is important, do it now. If it is not truly important, forget about it forever, relax, and do something that really is important.*** Book of the day: The Essential Drucker: The Best of Sixty Years of Peter Drucker's Essential Writings on ManagementFurther reading: Quotes about Life ChoicesTime, like life itself, has no inherent meaning.CHOICE - the fourth Point of Simply An Inspired LifeChoice: Choose carefully and wellJonathan L. Huie, author of self-awareness books and the Daily Inspirational Quote blog and free… -
You cannot do a kindness too soon - Ralph Waldo Emerson
4 Feb 2010 | 9:09 pmYou cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.- Ralph Waldo EmersonLet Today be a day to let Kindness rule all your actions.*** Book of the day: Inspiration 365 Days A Year w/free Dvd from Simple Truths. There is a link on that page to watch the movie for Free. It has beautiful pictures, inspiring quotes, and soft music.Further reading:Love from the Children of Langkloof South AfricaMark Twain: Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.The Cab RideOscar Wilde: The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest…
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Inpsire Me Today
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Today's Brilliance from Dr. Joe Rubino
9 Feb 2010 | 12:00 amOnly you can diminish your self-esteem and only you can restore it. Dr. Joe Rubino 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... There is absolutely no reason for anyone to live a dimmed existence marked by resignation, suffering, struggle, scarcity, strained relationships, ineffective communication, and diminished self esteem. When we can embrace life as a learning process that is full of exciting opportunities for us to learn, break though our stops and limitations, and… -
Today's Brilliance from DC Cordova
8 Feb 2010 | 12:00 amThis moment is the first moment of the rest of your life. ~DC Cordova 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 was always inspired by the hippie saying: "Today is the first day of the rest of your life..." Though I had been trained to believe that I had a limited world and that I'd better adapt to it, I knew deep inside that at all times I (and others) had the ability to change my mind. By the pure grace of God (because believe me, I was not looking for it!) I discovered… -
Today's Brilliance from Noah benShea
7 Feb 2010 | 12:00 amOf all the things you can make in life, remember you make a difference. ~ Noah benShea 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... Noah benShea's Ten Tips for Tough Times1. Being broke is not the same as being broken,losing money is not the same as being lost,and finding your balance is not something you can do on a balance sheet.2. Don't confuse having less with being less,having more with being more,or what you have with who you are.3. Slow down.What you're chasing may be… -
Today's Brilliance from Becca Robison
6 Feb 2010 | 12:00 amSometimes all it takes to make a difference in your community is to be the person who is willing to try. ~ Becca Robison 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 am often asked what made me able to accomplish the things I have at my age. My answer is simple. I was willing to try. I'm a regular teenager. I wouldn't consider myself gifted, special, or anything else. I'm just someone who thinks "I can." Sometimes that it all it takes. I have done lectures and… -
Today's Brilliance from Dr. Joe Mancusi
5 Feb 2010 | 12:00 amThe purpose of today is to create great memories for tomorrow, for ourselves and for others. Everyday spent doing that doubles the value of our lives. ~ Dr. Joseph L. Mancusi 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... Life Secrets of the Butterfly - excerpts as told to her young - Copyright 2008Fear and love feel the same when first you feel them.Fear is like moving from a flame, Love is like flying into it.Love will make you do things only a silly fool would do, but only if it…
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Lolly Daskal
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Lead From Within
19 Jan 2010 | 3:55 pmWhen you Lead From Within, you step inward to seek the life you yearned for–a life of commitment and fulfillment of your heart’s desires. By listening to your inner self and following your compass within, you will find a life that is aligned with your talents, truth and values. You probably do not know at this moment what that means or what your life will look like once you have decided to Lead From Within. You may be uncertain of it all means or how to attain it. It does not matter: Leading From Within, will bring you closer to the life you yearn for! Leading From Within will form the… -
Keep Your Inner Circle Thriving
25 Dec 2009 | 1:50 pmOn February 26, 2010, Susan Mazza and I will be facilitating a powerful workshop called Cultivating Your Inner Circle For Success. In the past few weeks I have received an enormous amount of emails asking me what does it take to Cultivate Your Inner Circle For Success? So today, I want to take the time to discuss just one powerful way to keep your current Inner Circle strong, empowering your mutual success. Cultivating your Inner Circle for Success begins with being mindful of the needs and commitments of the people you care most about. You must have your attention on supporting those in… -
No Comparison
24 Dec 2009 | 6:37 amHow often do you play the comparison game? Sometimes you believe that if only you had the luck the other people had, then you would make it in life. Are you not forgetting that luck really has nothing to do with the good things you have in our life and that fortune is the result of making the proper choices and keeping your values intact? Stop, comparing yourself to others and to their situations. You never know what is going on in the other person’s life. Each and every one of us has our own lessons to learn, our own essence to explore and pursue. You cannot begin to be content until… -
Artful Communication
23 Dec 2009 | 8:42 amHow you communicate determines whether you build bridges or create havoc within yourself and others. To have artful communication you have to consciously communicate from your heart and soul, you need to commit yourself to being aware of how, why and when you communicate. Learning to consciously communicate will help you to understand what your intentions are during any particular encounter, especially during times of intense emotion and vulnerability. If your intention is to win, or to be right, you’d better pause until you can change that to a desire for better understanding and… -
Gossip
22 Dec 2009 | 9:26 amThere is no way to get away from gossip; people are interested in one another, and regardless of what you do there is a good chance you are the topic of a gossip session somewhere. Even if all you do is avoid people and stay in your house, that fact alone can provide ground for the neighborhood gossip mill. Many problems come from gossiping. Gossiping can hurt others and damage their reputations if it involves rumors. People who gossip might be a lot better off using the time improving themselves or at least looking at why they are so interested in someone else’s life. Lead From Within:…
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A Touch of Encouragement
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What's the Good Word?
9 Feb 2010 | 3:16 amInspired by viewer comments from the video "Look That Up in Funk and Wagnells", Martha Williamson shares some of the beautiful words chosen by you. Read this post » -
The Truth About Ruth
5 Feb 2010 | 3:13 amWhile having a conversation with a gentleman who had suffered a stroke, Martha Williamson was moved by the word with a thousand meanings. Read this post » -
Whatever Does it Mean?
2 Feb 2010 | 3:16 amAs Martha Williamson deals with the issue of what she should allow her children to watch on television, there is one word that will always make her change the channel - "whatever". Read this post » -
The Bucket List
29 Jan 2010 | 3:16 amWhile talking about the Touched By An Angel episode Psalm 151, where a young boy had a list of things he wanted to complete before he died, Martha Williamson was reminded of the bucket list she created thirty years ago and how it has changed since then. Read this post » -
Stories of Faith and Love
26 Jan 2010 | 3:40 amWe have more exciting news to share! Touched By An Angel returns with two new uplifting collections on DVD! TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL: INSPIRATION COLLECTION - FAITH and LOVE each feature four thematic episodes specially selected and hosted by series executive producer Martha Williamson. For more information please go to atouchofencouragementstore.com Read this post »
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Beyond Blue
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Relationships Week: 12 Ways to Mend a Broken Heart
9 Feb 2010 | 7:16 amBess Myerson once wrote that "to fall in love is awfully simple, but to fall out of love is simply awful," especially if you are the one who wanted the relationship to last. But to stop loving isn't an option. Author Henri Nouwen writes, "When those you love deeply reject you, leave you, or die, your heart will be broken. But that should not hold you back from loving deeply. The pain that comes from deep love makes your love ever more fruitful." But how do we get beyond the pain? Here are 12 techniques I've gathered from experts and from conversations with friends on how they patched up their… -
Group Beyond Blue: Letting Go of Someone You Thought Loved You
9 Feb 2010 | 3:00 amGroup Beyond Blue member Blondie started an interesting thread on Group Beyond Blue at Beliefnet Community called "Letting go of someone you thought loved you." She writes: Unfortunately, 4 years ago I fell in love with my boss. It has affected my depression and moods so much and now I have to let go of a dream that I had. Unfortunately he is married. Anyone have any suggestions? Why did I get involved in the first place? This is not something that is healthy and I realize that it is a sin to love someone that is not yours. I do have to say that I believed 4 years ago when he said he was… -
Mindful Monday: Pain Is Still Pain
8 Feb 2010 | 7:15 amWhat is it about the pain of depression that we are afraid to call it pain? I mean, when a close friend goes in for a hip replacement or is diagnosed with breast cancer, we hold them in prayer and love. We encourage them to cry as we hold their hands. But when it comes to mental pain--that familiar wish to be dead, and the dread of waking up in the morning--we don't want to say anything for fear that we'd be whining. I mean, look at Haiti, Somalia, and Afghanistan. That's pain. I'm guilty of this discrepancy too. I'm guilty of it today. The last week has been one of those stretches… -
It's Relationships Week on Beyond Blue!
8 Feb 2010 | 3:10 amJust like last year, I've decided to hold a "Relationships Week" on Beyond Blue because depression affects so many of our relationships and because my articles on relationships always get a good response. So, in preparation for Valentine's Day on Sunday, here's the line-up this week: Tuesday * 12 Ways to Mend a Broken Heart * Group Beyond Blue: Letting Go of Someone You Thought Loved You Wednesday * 12 Ways to Recover from an Emotional Affair * 10 Signs of an Emotional Affair * Emotional Affair Support Group Thursday* 9 Ways to Affair-Proof Your Marriage* Video: Date Night* Rules for Date… -
10 More Ways to Make Friends
5 Feb 2010 | 7:00 amI've been writing plenty about how to clear out all the toxic friends from your life. But then you have no friends. In a prior post, I listed 13 ways to make new friends. John Grohol of Psych Central just published 10 more ways. To get to his post, click here. I have excerpted it below.... No matter what method you try, making new friends requires something I can't give you in this article -- courage. It takes courage to go out and actually take a leap of faith by introducing yourself to someone new and taking a chance you may be rejected. That's why smaller groups are almost always…
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Steve Pavlina
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How You Give Your Power Away
2 Feb 2010 | 12:38 pmOne of the themes that repeatedly came up at the last Conscious Growth Workshop was the problem of giving your power away. Instead of focusing on your true desires, you erect false structures in front of your desires and then feed your power to those structures as a delay tactic. Here are some typical scenarios of how people give away their power in different areas of their lives: Relationships Let’s say that your true desire is to be in love. You want a relationship with someone special. You want someone that you can smooch, cuddle, play with, and make love to. You want to be with… -
2010 Conscious Growth Workshops
28 Jan 2010 | 1:49 pmOur second Conscious Growth Workshop January 15-17 was another amazing weekend of fun and personal breakthroughs. It was a real treat to see so many conscious growth enthusiasts coming together in one place. CGW #3, 4, and 5 We’re already in the process of booking the next 3 CGWs for the remainder of 2010. All of these will be held in Las Vegas. This info is still very tentative, but I wanted to give you a heads up since many people have been inquiring about future workshop dates. Most likely CGW #3 will be May 14-16, 2010 (Fri-Sun). CGW #4 will probably be in July or August. CGW #5… -
How to Build a Stronger Ego
20 Jan 2010 | 9:30 amThere’s a notion that’s been spread around the spiritual side of the self-help field that suggests one of our primary aims in life should be ego-less enlightenment, a state where we achieve near-perfect inner peace, where we’re one with everything but attached to nothing, and where nothing in the physical world can knock us off balance. This creates some personal challenges for me because whenever I write about anything remotely spiritual in nature (and sometimes even when I don’t), some readers assume I’m one of the guys promoting this same sort of ideal. Then… -
Domination-Submission and Personal Growth
7 Jan 2010 | 6:22 amI want to share some thoughts on an interesting dynamic I’ve been observing as I continue to explore domination and submission (D/s) with my consensual slave partner. A key aspect of personal growth is that in order to grow, we must stretch beyond our comfort zones and experience something new. If we stay within our comfort zones and stick to the familiar, we deny ourselves the opportunity for expansion. Yet we don’t know for certain how new possibilities will impact us until we dive in and experience them. Many years ago I thought about being an entrepreneur. Since I’d… -
Domination and Submission
4 Jan 2010 | 5:10 pmAs I mentioned in my 2010 Focus post, my personal focus for this year involves immersing myself in the fun and exciting world of domination and submission (D/s). (I really love my life!) Now one obvious question I’ve been asked a few times is: What the heck does this have to do with personal development? Once you get past the socially conditioned attitude that D/s is somehow naughty or deviant, you’ll find that it has a tremendous amount to do with personal development. Let’s start with some of the most basic elements and go from there. Body Image First, when you consciously…
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The Chief Happiness Officer
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Getting to action: My latest Reboot talk
8 Feb 2010 | 3:52 amHere’s a video of my presentation at last year’s Reboot conference in Copenhagen: For a long time, I’d been wanting to do a speech in shorts and flip-flops and since Reboot is a) held in the summer and b) mostly attended by IT geeks, this was the perfect venue to do it :o) The theme of the presentation is action. My point is simple: A bias for action is good for you because stuff happens when you act. But mostly I talk about how you get to action. Your take What about you? What helps you act? When do you get up and do stuff and when do you prefer to think, analyze and plan? -
A question for ya
4 Feb 2010 | 4:39 amI’m currently writing an op-ed piece for a Danish newspaper about how to treat new hires. A lot of companies get this wrong and more or less toss in new recruits at the deep end to let them sink or swim for themselves. Others, like for instance Disneyworld or Zappos.com spend a lot of time and money on their new people to make sure that they “get” the company culture and are given all the tools, instructions and knowledge they need to succeed. For all of us, starting a new job can be a stressful time. You don’t know anyone there, you don’t know the written and… -
Hooray – it’s snowing
4 Feb 2010 | 4:29 amDenmark is having the coldest winter in many years and the whole country has been covered in snow for the last several weeks. This, predictably, annoys the Danes. The roads are icy, the trains are late, your feet get wet, etc… So last night I went on Danish TV to explain why snow makes us happier. Here’s the clip: Basically, it’s because snow reflects light which means that the days are brighter which counteracts winter depressions (or SAD – Seasonal Affective Disorder). -
Quitting time
1 Feb 2010 | 12:25 amI got an email from Red in the Philippines, who took a major step towards happiness at work last week: Red writes: I have been your follower and i really admire your writing style. In fact, I have adapted your style in my report writing. I just talked with my boss this morning (after reading your article on fear about being fired – now what vs. so what) and told him that I have reached my quitting point and I am resigning effective March 31, 2010. You know what, I felt a sense of relief deep inside and it was really great. Though I dont have a job lined up, I believe that it is worth… -
Friday Spoing!
29 Jan 2010 | 4:02 amHere’s some major happiness at work at the Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. What you see is their staff doing a Pink Glove Dance for breast cancer awareness. Thanks, Elaine.
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Manage Your Life Now
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Declutter Your Life By One Item Per Day
8 Feb 2010 | 1:05 pmJust so we are clear, you can do this. Actually I’m pretty sure that the majority of people in the westernized world could. And what that is, is complete a one year challenge. The prize? Well, I can only speak for myself, but it was worth it. The Challenge? That’s where things get interesting. I’m not to sure where I came up with the idea. It was probably in one of the last 4 moves I did in two years. I vowed on the last one that the countless boxes I was hauling around containing all my worldly possessions could use a little diet. Actually, that wasn’t my first thought. It was… -
How to avoid obesity
1 Dec 2009 | 10:46 amThere is no doubt that obesity is one of the biggest problems that many men and women of all ages suffer from, and although everybody wants to lose weight quickly, burning fat is no easy task. We all want to eat everything we want, when we want, in the quantities that we want. At the same time, we act as if we are concerned about staying fit and healthy. Nevertheless, here are a few weight loss tips that will help you shed some pounds with a bit of hard work and determination. Don't expect to just read these tips and tricks and expect to lose weight while you sleep, it will take a lot of… -
7 habits for longer life
26 Oct 2009 | 11:25 amAlthough nobody can guarantee you that by adopting a specific lifestyle you will be able to live a longer life, there are certain things you can do to increase your chances of living longer. By following some healthy guidelines for sure you have nothing to lose but you have a lot to gain. Anything you do in order to live longer has to turn into a habit. In other words you have to do it without realizing it. Healthy living and lifestyle is a way of living and this is how you should approach it. The 7 most important habits for a better life and outlined below: 1. Don't worry be happy It is… -
Tips on How to get pregnant with a boy
25 Oct 2009 | 6:50 amMost couples that want to get pregnant, usually say that they do not care about the gender of the baby, and that everything is okay with them, but in most cases they would prefer one or the other. This is quite common since people do have opinions about things like this and they all root to their own childhood. If they have had only brothers, it is common to only being interested on how to get pregnant with a baby boy, because they know how to handle with them, and know what to expect. Giving birth to a girl would be something that is even frightening to them. Although this is not true in all… -
How to Get a Slender Figure in 5 Easy Steps
24 Sep 2009 | 7:29 amOften it is harder to keep a slender figure than it is to get it. After a drastic weight loss diet your body acts uncontrollable and starts packing fats. This is why you should avoid using rapid weight loss diets to shed those extra pounds. What you should do is learn from the people that have a slender figure and keep it over time. The people that had all their life a slender figure, or for a long time, don’t use operations or expensive treatments to maintain it. Some do but most can’t afford them. What they all do is use some simple tricks. Here are just 5 tips that will help you get…
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Self Help Daily
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The Looking Glass: Thursday Throwback Woefully Late
8 Feb 2010 | 2:34 pmThe Looking Glass by King Vidor appears in the a wonderful collection of articles from the 1940s and ’50s called Words to Live By. It’s one of the best and sums up what I have found to be one of the greatest truths in all of the world: We are the artists of our own life. The majority of the strokes come from our own hand… for better or worse! The Looking Glass by King Vidor, Producer and Director “The world is a looking glass and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face.” – William Makepeace Thackeray I had to live a long time before I… -
Tranquilista by Kimberly Wilson: Celebrate Being a Girl
7 Feb 2010 | 7:06 amYou may be wondering, “What in the world is a tranquilista?” So glad you asked! A tranquilista is a woman who embraces her many sides: spiritual (she’s a tranquility-seeker), creative (loves style), and entrepreneurial (calls her own shots). She hearts fashion and philanthropy. Parties and prayer. Entertainment and enlightenment. The golden rule and layers of vintage gold bangles. She is you and she is moi. She is full of aspiratioins and always seeking inspiration. Oh, and she sparkles. Literally. – Kimberly Wilson, Introduction of Tranqilista I recently received a… -
How to Deal With Stress Before It Deals With You
4 Feb 2010 | 10:58 amStress is nothing more than a socially acceptable form of mental illness. – Richard Carlson Have you ever seen an individual in the throes of stress? They look like they’re convinced they have it worse than anybody on earth and seem to be almost incapable of functioning. Sometimes they lash out in a temper tantrum like a 5 year old that’s being forced to leave the McDonald’s playground or cry and/or sulk like one that never made it to the playground in the first place. Other times, they internalize and cause themselves a whole host of health problems. -
Better Because of You: Get Ready for a Shot in the Arm
1 Feb 2010 | 8:34 amI mentioned, in my last post, an inspirational little book I just finished, Better Because of You by Ginny Hutchinson and Kathy Haffner. I am absolutely in love with this book and I hope you’ll soon have the opportunity to fall head over heels in love with it as well. This book is perfect for you if you…. Love inspirational books and writings. Love books that read very fast, leaving you more time for other things. Are looking for more peace and zen in your life. Are looking for more joy and happiness. Would like to have your life touched and enriched. Would welcome a ray of… -
A Few Thoughts and The Best Quote You’ll Read This Year
30 Jan 2010 | 7:41 amHello! You remember me, right? Oh, come on… you do so. I’ve gotten behind this month on Self Help Daily – with writing, responding to comments, and just about everything else. I served all of January on jury duty and had to sit got to sit on the jury for a major trial. It was an utterly fascinating, gut wrenching, educational, and profoundly moving experience. I’ll never forget any of it for the rest of my life. I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again – if you ever are chosen to serve on a jury, just do it. Don’t do back flips…
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Box of Crayons
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Great Work Interview Seth Godin
9 Feb 2010 | 3:12 amI don’t know for sure, but I’m guessing Seth’s blog is the most read in the world of business. In his blog, just as with his numerous and excellent books, (Linchpin, Tribes, Purple Cow etc.) Seth has an unparalleled capacity to offer up insights and ideas that challenge, provoke and support us all to do more Great Work. What does it mean to serve others? What does it mean to break the rules? What does it mean to do business in this changing world? It is quite an honour that Seth has contributed an original piece to Do More Great Work. In this interview we talk about: Why the… -
Why stories matter
8 Feb 2010 | 6:50 amOr rather, let me show you the power of a story. And all through the lens of a search engine. My vote for the best ad of the Superbowl. Related posts:Pulling back the curtains on glory -
Great Work Interview Leo Babauta
8 Feb 2010 | 3:08 amOne of the giants in the self-development world, Leo Babauta. His blog Zen Habits is read by over 150,000 people, and with good reason. It’s practical, wise and committed to helping people create a better life for themselves through simple productivity. He’s also the author of The Power of Less, a best-selling book which helps declutter your life on every possible level. I’m thrilled to say Leo has contributed a piece to my new book, Do More Great Work. In this interview Leo and I talk about: How he balanced two jobs (and a family with six children) to launch Zen Habits… -
Great Work Quote #65 “How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate…”
8 Feb 2010 | 2:15 am“How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” ~ Maya Angelou One of the great blessings of writing Do More Great Work was inviting some people I admire greatly to contribute to the book. Inviting them, and being accepted. This coming week I feature Great Work interviews with some of the contributors to Do More Great Work. Seth Godin, Chris Guillebeau of The Art of Non-Conformity, Michael Port of the Think Big Revolution, Leo Babauta of Zen Habits, Penelope Trunk of Brazen Careerist and HR guru Dave Ulrich are all people who’ve written… -
Stop the busywork #1: 7 strategies to do more Great Work
6 Feb 2010 | 4:47 pm“Do more Great Work!” I say, full of vim and vigor and the wide-eyed enthusiasm of someone with a book about to be published. “Yeah yeah,” you say. “Don’t you know how busy I am, how many emails I have to get through, how many meetings I have to attend?” Well yes, I do. Or at least, I can guess. I saw a recent report that said that in Intel people spend an average of 20 hours a week ON EMAIL ALONE! Crazy. So if you’re looking for something practical tips, here we go. One page, seven tactics. (It’s the press release from my publisher, so if…
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Prayer Circle of the Day
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Pray for D. Sutton
8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pm"My husband's business is not going well and now all of our bills and rent are getting backed up." --damaris77 Add your prayers now -
Pray for Celeste L.
7 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pm"Although my financial situation is not life or death, the economy has caused my bills to spiral out-of-control." --daisy97 Add your prayers now -
Pray for L.J.
6 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pm"A grandson who is 14, almost 15, is smoking, skipping school, and in trouble with the law." --brendplus Add your prayers now -
Pray for Constantine G.
5 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pm"Constantine G. had lung surgery two weeks ago. The lung was completely removed. He was recovering according to expectations, when the last two days he turned into being in critical condition." --nnenya Add your prayers now -
Pray for Reconciliation
4 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pm"Prayer for reconciliation. We are speaking now. We are both working on ourselves and working on depression problems." --wendyt5370 Add your prayers now
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Positive Self Development
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The Cure for Misery
8 Feb 2010 | 4:14 amImage by Tanais Fox via Flickr There are a lot of miserable people in this world and there is a vast industry to help them: An army of therapists Libraries of self-help books Self development and motivational speakers Psychics Agony aunts Prozac and other drugs Anyone can set themselves up as an expert on curing human misery. Most of these people are papering emotional cracks, putting plasters on mental wounds. Few really go into the very nature of the mind and how we get miserable in the first place. They may claim to do this by going back into childhood stuff, your relationship to your… -
How Would You Feel If You Knew That Organizing Your Life Was Easy?
27 Jan 2010 | 4:19 amStress can have a major influence on your health. Whilst some stress is a natural component of life, too much can seriously affect your health. Many conditions such as heart disease and IBS are linked to stress. One of the causes of stress is being disorganized, which makes you feel that you are not controlling your life. Ask yourself the following questions: Is your office so cluttered that you waste valuable time searching for the things that you need right now? Do you sometimes wish for more hours in the week to finish all the tasks that need doing? Is your lack of organisation holding you… -
The Butterfly Effect
20 Jan 2010 | 3:28 amImage via Wikipedia If you lead a busy life then you probably create a large to do list each week. Sometimes this can be overwhelming. The traditional way of dealing with the to do list is to rank the items in order of urgency: Low Medium High Urgent Then you start with the urgent tasks, then high, then medium, until you reach the low priority tasks, by which time your may have reached the end of your working week and have no time left to finish then all. But, hey, they are non urgent, so it doesn’t really matter if they don’t all get done. or is it? How do you judge whether a… -
Its OK to Be Negative
13 Jan 2010 | 12:29 pmI’ve just finished reading Smile or Die by Barbara Ehrenreich. The book is a critique of positive thinking and positive psychology and how it has infiltrated American life in such a way to become a negative force. What’s wrong with having positive thoughts? Well, obviously most of the time it’s OK to think positively but taken to a fundamental level, as has often been the case, then positive thinking is not always realistic thinking. Barbara makes a case for positive thinking being a large factor in the recent collapse of the banking system. Many people were making money… -
The Avatar and Organizing Your Life
8 Jan 2010 | 2:20 amImage via Wikipedia This Christmas I went to see the film The Avatar. It’s a great film, especially the world created in breathtaking 3D. Sitting in the Imax cinema it was like being on a beautiful colourful planet filled with exotic plants and creatures. The film is rumoured to be the most expensive film ever made. The end credits seem to go on for ever as there is a vast army of people involved in the making of the movie. Many of the notable makers of Avatar have personal assistants. This got me thinking, wouldn’t it be great to have a personal assistant to organize my life…
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Aspire Now
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Help Us Improve AspireNow
8 Feb 2010 | 2:43 pmHi - As you know I'm always grateful to interact with you, my AspireNow readers.I'm just poking my head into your day or email inbox to ask you a quick poll survey to help me improve AspireNow. Can you take 15 seconds and share your insight(s) with me?You can click here: http://micropoll.com/t/KDly9ZBBle or click on the Poll in the left side of the AspireNow blog side bar to enter your poll -
On Death and Dying
5 Feb 2010 | 10:00 amI must admit, death and dying is my least favorite topic to write about.In fact, I don't know what is "FUN" about dying. Not unless maybe you go out the way James Dean did. It is rumored the last thing James Dean said, as his race car was rounding the dangerous connection of Highway 46 and Highway 41, "He's got to see us, he's got to..." But the driver didn't see James and smashed practically -
7 Insights Into the Meaning of Life
1 Feb 2010 | 1:11 pmI am crying my eyes out right now. Tears are streaming down my cheeks and dropping into my lap.Okay, the headline "I'm crying my eyes out" sounds a little like I'm sad, but I'm not. In fact, I'm full of JOY! Let me take a step or two back and share how I got to this state of sitting here, tears of joy streaming down my face, to write this article about 7 Insights Into the Meaning of Life.I just -
Take AspireNow's FB Breast Cancer Challenge
12 Jan 2010 | 7:08 pmThis past week, women all around the world, through the social network, Facebook, amused us men and surprised the world by sharing in their "status update" the color of their bra, in honor of people who've been affected by breast cancer. The story made "Good Morning America" and other news shows as "women making a difference" and the "power of Facebook" and "social networks. Kudos, women!In honor -
How To Be Happy
30 Dec 2009 | 10:00 amHave you ever asked "how do I become happy?" Do you often experience times when you are sad, lacking fulfillment, or simply seeking more purpose? I've pondered this question over the past ten years and discovered a process to help me reconnect with my own happiness to be a happy person that, frankly, works better than any antidepressant medical doctors can prescribe.How WE Can Be Happy People:
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My Inspiration Lounge
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Inspiration for the laundry room turns it into a secret retreat
9 Feb 2010 | 6:10 amI noticed that I was complaining a lot about doing the never-ending loads of laundry but, my griping wasn't getting me anywhere. I've been dreaming about the laundry fairy making a stop at our house for a long time. One day I finally woke up and faced the facts - I'm the laundry fairy. And, if your hubby is one of those that helps out with the laundry, treat him real well this Valentine's Day! So, it was time to take serious action - I decided to bring some photo inspiration into my laundry room area. Adding fun and dreamy photos has changed the entire laundry space and my feelings… -
Inspiring music: Mary J. Blige and U2 get soul crazy singing One
8 Feb 2010 | 8:35 amI was digging through the best 90's songs and started to get nervous that I would be limited to Baby Got Back, Whoomp! There It Is or Total Eclipse of The Heart!! Songs better left for dancing to on a rainy day with your Wii and Just Dance! Then I stumbled across One, a gem released by U2 in the 90's. You can't help but get charged up watching Mary J. Blige throw her soul into singing this song! To continue honoring the greatest songs of all time, next week I will post one from 2000. What is Inspiration Monday? Inspiration Monday music videos help us kick our week off right and take our… -
Shhh.....
7 Feb 2010 | 7:59 amMisty's Note: This is a guest post from Lance who inspires it up at The Jungle of Life. "The best cure for the body is a quiet mind" — Napoleon Bonaparte Silence – how often do we really have it? The sounds of cars passing by, or television, or MP3 players, or phone calls, or computers, or a dog, or a lawn mower, or whatever else we have in our life that makes sound. Rarely do we have the opportunity for true quiet moments. With all the "noise" in our lives, we can become numb to what our bodies and minds are trying to tell us. We can’t hear what they are saying. So what are… -
Cards for Valentines Day worthy of framing
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Wear RED to help fight heart disease in women, the #1 killer
4 Feb 2010 | 9:44 amA GO RED magnet at ShopHeart.org National Wear Red Day is tomorrow, February 5th! Show your support for the fight against heart disease in women by wearing red. It’s an easy, powerful way to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease and stroke. The #1 and #3 killer for women! Cancer is #2. At Mayo Clinic, here's a very useful post on Preventing The Top 10 Threats A few eye-opening facts you might not know about heart disease...
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Robin's Reflections
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Living Creatively
17 Jan 2010 | 7:32 pmImage by Martin_Heigan via Flickr Living a creative life means doing something creative every day. For most artists, creativity comes as natural as breathing. For those just dipping their toes into the pool of creativity, this concept might seem a little foreign. Here are some simple ways you can be creative in your life every day: Decide to do something out of the ordinary. If you generally keep the same routine every day, do something different. Break out of your normal routine and try something odd or different. This might be something as simple as mixing up your daily routine. Enroll in a… -
Negative Traps
29 Dec 2009 | 10:43 amA negative attitude is the stickiest of things. Once you develop a negative attitude it is incredibly difficult to change it. In fact, many people only succeed in becoming more and more negative with time. This trap, a negative attitude trap, is terrible. It’s a horrible monster that can be annoying, to say the least. So how do you avoid falling into its trap? First, stay optimistic. Even when you don’t feel hopeful, there is always hope in every situation. Find whatever morsel you can and hang on to it for dear life. Know that nothing is impossible and look for the best in every… -
Encourage A Friend
26 Dec 2009 | 5:20 amImage via Wikipedia Do you know someone who seems to be down in spirits? Do you wish there was something you could do to help them feel better? Here are six things you can do to encourage someone today: Give them a card. With technology today, hardly anyone at all ever thinks about giving or sending cards to each other anymore. Go to the store and buy a nice “thinking of you” card. Write an encouraging note inside the card and mail it to that person, or give it to them personally. Call someone. If you know someone who is having a difficult time, why not pick up the phone and call them? -
Blessed Kwanzaa
26 Dec 2009 | 5:00 amImage via Wikipedia A blessed Kwanzaa celebration to my African American readers. Blessed Kwanzaa is a post from: Robin's Reflections on Personal Growth -
Merry Christmas
25 Dec 2009 | 5:00 amImage via Wikipedia Hope you are having the best holiday ever. God love you, I do. Merry Christmas is a post from: Robin's Reflections on Personal Growth
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Personal Development for the 21st Century
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What's The Reason You Are Not Achieving?
22 Jan 2010 | 5:30 am"What’s the reason why you haven’t yet achieved what you want? It’s not your parents, it’s not your friends, it’s not your spouse, and it’s not your "bad luck"... It’s not the world’s economic situation, it’s not the competition, it’s not your boss... and it’s not the president.The reason is you...To be more exact, the reason is in your mind... and the things you do everyday." - Stuart Lichtman, MIT scientist First, give your mind a brand new, positive, empowering shift!You have to know what you really want. Instead of focusing on 3-4 goals at once, focus on ONLY 1 goal… -
Your Limitations Are Not Imposed On You
21 Jan 2010 | 8:00 am"Your limitations are not imposed on you. They are accepted by you. We are not limited to the life we now live. It has been accepted by us as the best we can do at this time. Any time we're ready to go beyond the limitations currently in our life, we're capable of doing that by choosing different thoughts." - Ralph MarstonVisit Personal Development in the 21st Century -
I Challenge You to the 100 Day Start Fast in 2010
13 Jan 2010 | 1:22 pmThis past year was a fast, challenging, and for some, a painful year. If you're tired of struggling with debt, fearful of the current economic crisis, and paralyzed by the pace of change, I've got a great way for you to take control of your future and start the year off with a BIG BANG! I want to propose a challenge, I want to provide you with an opportunity to redeem yourself in 2010 and turn things around for the better...and I mean much better. You see, one thing we all have in common is that we all love a challenge! For some, it could be a goal that puts you to the test, an obstacle that… -
Connect With Your Heart To Fill Your Audience's Need
13 Jan 2010 | 12:36 amMy plan for today is to start writing some talks, presentations, preparing workshops in the personal development field. I have some outlines in my head so now I want to make them tangible but where to start?Last night I read that I we probably don't know 95% of the people and resources who will help us turn our ideas into reality but by choosing to surround ourselves with people who will support our dream, the right people will come. That's quite a thought. So, I want to build my speaking career. By associating with positive, supportive people, reading the right material so that my mind is… -
Two Choices We Face
12 Jan 2010 | 9:07 am"Two Choices We Face" - article by Jim RohnEach of us have two distinct choices to make about what we will do with our lives. The first choice we can make is to be less than we have the capacity to be. To earn less. To have less. To read less and think less. To try less and discipline ourselves less. These are the choices that lead to an empty life. These are the choices that, once made, lead to a life of constant apprehension instead of a life of wondrous anticipation.And the second choice? To become all that we can possibly be! To read every book that we possibly can. To earn as much as we…
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Your Great Mind
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10 Steps To Delegate Like a Pro
4 Feb 2010 | 8:30 pmThe art of delegation is being able to prioritize and outsource low margin activities for high margin activities. How good are you at this process? Listen to this 11min 22 second podcast to learn 10 steps that are part of my “Best Person For The Job Technique” and you will be well on your way to delegate like a pro! Let me know what you think and comment below! Ray Stendall -
10 Steps To Stay Focused
31 Jan 2010 | 7:14 pmHave you noticed that sometimes despite your best effort you do not follow through and don’t stay focused? When we do not follow through, we have feelings of frustration and anxiety because deep down we know we are not on track to live the life we want. In this Podcast, I reveal one of my secret techniques made up of 10 steps you need to know to solve this problem. I look forward to your comments! Ray Stendall -
Apple iPad: Steve Jobs Keynote Jan 27 2010
29 Jan 2010 | 11:18 amThis is a great example of a “Great Mind”. Look at the innovation. Look what is possible when we really really think. Please share your comments! I hope you enjoy this keynote Ray Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 -
Kill Your Energy Vampires
26 Jan 2010 | 5:29 pmHave you come across people in your life that just seem to suck all the energy out of you like a vampire… We all have ….the trick is knowing how to deal with them. In this Podcast, I want to share some ideas you can use to identify and eliminate Energy Vampires from infecting your consciousness. Listen to this podcast and I will reveal the three ways you can identify an Energy Vampire and then I will show you what to do to eliminate them! Your priority must be to live a life on purpose that leads to fulfillment and happiness. This can only happen when you are growing. To grow you need to… -
Times Like This
12 Jan 2010 | 11:03 am“In times like these, it helps to recall that there have always been times like these.” Paul Harvey Is the current economic situation brutal and difficult and challenging? Of course it is! But there have always been obstacles to growth, success and happiness. Many say that now is the time to hunker down and wait out the storm, yet there are entrepreneurs and small business owners everywhere who are experiencing unprecedented growth and extraordinary success. Are there large numbers of businesses failing in today’s economy? Yes! But that has been the case forever. In…
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Be Inspired Every Day
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Avoiding Self Sabotage
24 Jan 2010 | 9:22 pmSometimes when we try to make significant changes in our lives, we find ourselves drifting back to our old behaviors time and time again. This can be extremely baffling. We have a goal that we know we want to achieve, but for some reason, we keep sabotaging our plans. It’s as if there’s a force of desire within us to maintain our old ways that is overwhelmingly stronger than our force of desire to change. Self-sabotage usually comes from an unconscious decision that the sacrifices we need to make for change are greater than the benefits. Since all change requires sacrifice, change… -
Climate Change and Inspiration
14 Oct 2009 | 10:00 pmHappy Blog Action Day 2009. This year, the topic of Blog Action Day is Climate Change. Climate Change and Inspiration Our creative power is an awesome gift. There is no other animal on this planet that has the creative power to manipulate their environment the way that we can. Along with that creative power, we have free will which enables us to exercise tremendous power over our environment. One one extreme, we can choose to use our power to be of service to one another and make the world a better place. On the other extreme, we can choose to use that power to pursue our selfish desires and… -
Take Charge of Your Life
30 Sep 2009 | 6:06 amWe live in a world of constant change. The only true constant in this life is change. Think about what your life was like seven years ago. Chances are it was quite different than it is today. Seven years from now, it will likely be completely different than it is now. How did your life get to where it is today? What forces were at work? What forces will change your life in the coming years? What will those changes look like? How we answer the first three questions will have a profound impact on the answer to the last question. There are two main types of forces that we can focus on: internal… -
How To Practice Humility
20 Aug 2009 | 11:30 pmWhen we lack humility, we may often find ourselves humiliated. The challenge is that most of us want to feel that we have some power and importance in our own lives. The idea of lowering our importance to grow as a person may seem to go against our will to thrive and survive. Practicing humility makes us teachable, and therefore wiser. It makes us better listeners and therefore more valuable friends. It allows us to examine ourselves and our personal traits without shame or judgment. It helps us get to know ourselves like never before. And, it opens up our hearts to the voice of God. Humility… -
How to Change Who You Are
4 May 2009 | 11:00 pmChanging the things that make us who we are seems to be a daunting and impossible challenge. We may often have moments of inspiration and motivation when we stand up to the person we were and take on life with a whole new perspective. Eventually we find ourselves slipping back into our old ways and becoming, once again, that person we tried to get away from being. This may drain our hope and inspiration and, worst of all, fill us with shame about who we are. Shame drains our motivation and leads to self-loathing. And, if we loath ourselves, why would we want to do anything good for someone we…
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Inspiring and Empowering Lives
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International Networking Week ~ 01 - 05 Feb 2010
2 Feb 2010 | 9:29 amInternational Networking Week is initiated by BNI (Business Network International). BNI is celebrating it with a Big Breakfast Meeting this Friday 5th Feb at Suntec City. I’m anticipating the event with excitement. After experiencing a huge turnout of 43 visitors last Friday at our Excellence Chapter, I’ve witnessed the power of networking and the effectiveness [...] -
A Tribute to Jim Rohn
6 Dec 2009 | 3:09 amOn 5th December 2009, a great teacher and mentor to millions globally, Jim Rohn, has passed on. For more than a year, he fought bravely with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Jim Rohn inspired and empowered millions of lives through his life’s philosophies. His contribution to the personal development industry has definitely impacted many people’s life positively. I emphasize [...] -
Personal Development Kaleidoscope
2 Dec 2009 | 10:00 pmThe Personal Development List is a great success as great personal development blogs are carefully chosen and featured together in one list. It’s true that no one achieves success without the help and support of other people. Now, the newly launched Personal Development Kaleidoscope ebook is a demonstration of the power of connection in action. [...] -
The Dash
27 Nov 2009 | 8:05 amI read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend He referred to the dates on her tombstone from the beginning…. to the end. He noted that first came the date of her birth and spoke of the following date with tears, but he said what mattered most of all…. was the dash between those years. For that [...] -
That’s What Friends Are For ~ Dionne Warwick & …
26 Nov 2009 | 8:54 amAnd I never thought I’d feel this way And as far as I’m concerned I’m glad I got the chance to say That I do believe I love you And if I should ever go away Well, then close your eyes and try to feel The way we do today And then if you can remember Keep smiling, keep shining’ Knowing you can always [...]
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LIFE IS THE COLOUR YOU PAINT IT
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THE LESSON FROM A DONKEY
5 Feb 2010 | 6:21 pmI think this is a great followup to my previous post ....THE LESSON FROM A DONKEY One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway; it just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey. He invited all his neighbours to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel and began to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly. Then, to everyone's amazement he quieted down. A few shovel… -
Gratitude is the Key to Happiness
5 Feb 2010 | 6:00 pmIf you are a regular blog reader of mine you will know that I'm not one to dwell on the negative side of life and that I see obstacles as opportunities. For me most of the obstacles have been opportunities for personal growth and also what has developed my strong belief that gratitude is the key to happiness. Even in the negative events that we have in our lives there is always something positive to come out of it - you just need to change the way you look at these things. It is so empowering and freeing when we don't allow set backs, hardships etc to get us down. We don't have to be a victim… -
Bajidoo Bangles feature artists Sophia Elise and Lauryne Hart
5 Feb 2010 | 5:52 pmI did have good intentions to restart my regular blogging this year - unfortunately with injuring my ankle and then having hip surgery it's been off to a slower start than I would have liked. Just doing a bit of catching up now that I can sit at the computer for a short time.Here is an article that the North Shore Times ran a couple of weeks ago. Lauryne is a fabulous artist and fellow NZ Art Guild member - she has an exhibition now showing at the Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna Auckland until the end of Feb. Take the time to go and see it. -
Why Cassino Italy?
18 Jan 2010 | 7:11 pmCommonwealth Cemmetry at CassinoNZ Monument at Cassino Railway StationMany of you may be wondering why I'm doing this exhibition and peace project in Cassino Italy.Kay De Lautour Scott has explained it so eloquently - I could never have put it more perfectly than what she has said ..... I love Kay's vision - admire her determination and passion - cannot think of a better person to be working with on this fabulous project.Take a few minutes to read through this ...."Here, in tourist destination Italy, I live in a country that was destroyed. The battle front stayed in this area for 5 months. It… -
I'm so excited!!! Italy here we come ....
17 Jan 2010 | 1:26 amIt's amazing how friendships can form in this modern age - and one of these friendships I count as very special one is with a very talented artist and incredibly inspirational lady who lives half the world away in Italy. This lady Kay de Lautour Scott had a vision many years ago and never lost sight of it. This year the start of that vision is coming true. We have been talking this week, arranging a very exciting opportunity for NZ Artists and also the larger project of spreading the message of World Peace. Yes it seems like a bit task - where to start - well start small and the small ripples…
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The Power of Gratitude
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Let's Light Up the World Together!
29 Jan 2010 | 1:31 pmI'm totally psyched about our Light the Word: Birthing Your Destiny retreat coming up in April! This is just the beginning of bringing together a phenomenal group of talented women who are going to literally transform this planet! Just this week, I'm witnessing the miracles that happen when women put their talents, resources and gifts together! It’s incredible! The old paradigm that said, "I've got to do everything myself" or "If she's that talented, why should I bother?" is out the window, my friends! The future is about working together… -
Faith, Love and Logic
23 Nov 2009 | 4:43 amI participated in a discussion on a social media site recently where one of the other people suggested that faith couldn't be trusted and unconditional love could get you in trouble. He reasoned that a lot of people of supposed faith do things incredibly wrong – like murdering in the name of God. He suggested that logic should reign supreme. If people would forget faith in favor of logic then they wouldn't do such stupid things. He also recommended that love should not have free reign because it leads to codependency or narcissistic behavior. I found his way of thinking more… -
Are Your Dreams On Hold Until You Get Your Finances Right?
17 Nov 2009 | 4:23 amI have noticed as I go about my mission of lighting the world by helping gifted people get their messages out, that many abandon their desires to make a difference for one simple reason. They're just trying to survive. They're so busy trying to make this month's bills that they feel like they can't possibly focus on what brings them joy -- especially if they can't directly see how that's going to make them money. I know how this feels -- been there, done that -- for a lot of years. But, I've noticed an interesting phenomenon. The year I started… -
Gratitude & Accomplishing the Impossible
5 Nov 2009 | 5:43 amI appeared on the Women's Information Network Show (The WIN Show) to talk about the formula for accomplishing the impossible. I call it "HALO over Gratitude" or if you want to see it as a mathematical formula, it's HALO---------Gratitude This short video is that appearance: Would love to hear what you think! And please do stop by and listen to my Light the World show on the WIN. -
Finding Hope
10 Oct 2009 | 11:07 amMany people today are feeling hopeless and helpless. In a society on information overload, we're often so inundated with "information" that we have a hard time discerning what is going to be helpful for us as individuals. I really enjoyed this episode of The WIN (Women's Information Network) Show in which Tiffany Berg addresses these issues and offers solutions: View video
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Aspire to Something Higher
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See It Through Poem
9 Feb 2010 | 10:46 amHere’s another great Edgar A. Guest poem. It’s called “See It Through“. When you’re up against a trouble, Meet it squarely, face to face; Lift your chin and set your shoulders, Plant your feet and take a brace. When it’s vain to try to dodge it, Do the best that... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Motivational Movie of the Day
8 Feb 2010 | 6:21 pmI thought you might like something a little different. Here’s a motivational movie of the day for you. I might try to find more like this in the future. It’s called “The Best Way Out Is Always Through“. Just click to watch it: addthis_url =... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Can’t is the Worst Word that’s Written or Spoken
8 Feb 2010 | 5:48 pmHere’s another great poem by Edgar Guest, called “CAN’T”: Can’t is the worst word that’s written or spoken; Doing more harm here than slander and lies; On it is many a strong spirit broken, And with it many a good purpose dies. It springs from the lips of the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Responsibility Quotes
3 Feb 2010 | 5:46 pmI’ve done a page on responsibility quotes before, but here’s a few more, just for fun: Responsibility is something you take as a matter of fact, like breathing air; living without it is impossible, but do not think about it too much. -Jacob Gelt Dekker The mold of a man’s fortune is in... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Health Quotes
3 Feb 2010 | 4:19 pmSleep is a healing balm for every ill. -Menander Symptoms, then, are in reality nothing but a cry from suffering organs. -Jean-Martin Charcot Happiness lies, first of all, in health. -George William Curtis Nature, time and patience are three great physicians. -H.G. Bohn Health and intellect are two... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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FEBRUARY 8, 2010 - LESSONS FROM THE GEESE
If you follow your bliss, you put yourself on a kind of track, which has been there all the while waiting for you, and the life that you ought to be living is the one you are living... -
FEBRUARY 1, 2010 - DON'T LOOK BACK
Don't let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyway; we might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use... -
JANUARY 25, 2010 - WHAT FRIENDS DO
There is more in us than we know. If we can be made to see it, perhaps for the rest of our lives we will be unwilling to settle for less... -
JANUARY 18, 2010 - NEWBORN SOULS
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JANUARY 11, 2010 - MEANINGFUL RESOLUTIONS
One resolution I have made, and try always to keep, is this: To rise above the little things...
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ToolsToLife.com: Inspiration Daily
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Getting Past Fear and Rejection
Getting Past Fear and RejectionThis audio was originally recorded as part of The Online Dating Kit. Although the focus was dating and online dating, it has qualities that will be of help to anyone in many situations. learning how to not let fear hold you back, or being rejected or having to reject someone is very important for all of us. Enjoy the audio... -
Discovering Your Passion In Life?
Discovering Your Passion In Life?Since man has had the ability to reflect on his existence, he has thought, "What is my purpose in life?'" Being that it is a thought that runs through all our minds at some point or another in our lives, it is very normal that a member would ask this very question. So how do you discover your purpose, your passion in life? -
Get Ready To Create The Life You Want
Get Ready To Create The Life You WantNow that we have learned to be our personal best, we are going to commit to the changes we want. Learning how to commit and create change is going to be a life changing event. We start with one small commitment and build from there. For 100 lucky people, they will get guided through is a special support group. Check the support group section for details. Don't worry, everything created in that group will be used to guide the entire community soon. Join:http://toolstolife.com/groups/view/Commitments_with_Devlyn_Steele/ -
Rock Solid
Rock SolidWhen we make a commitment we have to follow through and do what we say we are going to do. If we do not follow through with our commitments, we then turn commitments to another powerless word. Then commitments have no power just like goals. When we learn how, we then can achieve anything while increasing our happiness now. This is a very exciting Podcast that is getting you ready to create the life you want, because you are Rock Solid! -
Do You Have to?
Do You have To?We want to create changes in our life, and we often create these from what we feel we have to. As soon as we feel we have to, we do not want to. Unless we want to do something, sticking with it is doomed from the on start. We need to develop an attitude of wanting to create the change we claim we want. When we want to, nothing can stop us! Let's learn to want what we say we want.
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Kenji Summers | The Future is Bright
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My 2010-02-08 Leftovers Are Good For You
8 Feb 2010 | 7:30 pm@ANDphred blogs harder. ha. Nice job sir. I will redirect traffic. How are you feeling? # The creative world is going to hear about a guy named Sean Francis #in2010 # @ANDphred word. What's the opportunity looking like? in reply to ANDphred # #Bush should have got the ball on the goal line. You give your best athlete the ball in that situation. # RT @mgproject Join us at 9:30 CST for a special, impromptu episode of the Drum. This year's Super Bowl Spots. http://twurl.nl/yihpk6 # @GodMc_Literally ha. True. I want to know how they afforded a bowl spot. http://myloc.me/3BpeB in reply to… -
There’s No Future in Digital Strategy…
8 Feb 2010 | 10:45 amI didn’t say it, Bud did. However, if the glove fits get Johnnie. -
Glamour Life 2010 (A Tribute To Big Punisher) (Produced by Jet Audio)
8 Feb 2010 | 7:46 amGreat cut. L.G.P. Download: Glamour Life 2010 (A Tribute To Big Punisher) (Produced by Jet Audio) -
Sprite Commercial featuring Drake WITH CREDITS
7 Feb 2010 | 2:41 pmI took a slight hiatus…Pardon the quality. Feb 13th is too far away, so I present to you the bootleg version of the latest Sprite commercial (featuring Drake). It seems the Coca-Cola Company would like you to believe that Sprite can give you that ’spark’ to create, do, and make something happen. I think the masses will like the spot. I even dig the strategy that (probably) went into the brief. I wonder if a high quality version will leak before February 13th. In the meantime, enjoy Sprite’s decision to play the commercial before films at select movie theaters. Credits… -
400 Faces by Felix Morelo
4 Feb 2010 | 7:06 am400 Faces by Felix Morelo, originally uploaded by KenjiSummers. Public chalk artwork spotted on 14th st near Union Square (NYC). For more info: FelixMorelo.com Sent via my mobile office by AT&T Visit www.kenjisummers.com
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Visualize and Expect Success By Denis Waitley
29 Jan 2010 | 8:37 amOur studies of high achievers have shown that no matter how different their personalities, work habits, occupations or gender, the people who accomplish great things in life have visualized and expected success all along. They’ve had the ability to vividly picture their achievements and to reassure themselves in the face of long odds that they would come through. To visualize the person you want most to become, set aside some time this week in which you can create an atmosphere conducive to re-affirming your life dreams. You may want to be near the ocean, or a lake, or in a park, in a… -
Play Big, be Bold, live your Brilliance and reap Big results By Pegine Echevarria
17 Jan 2010 | 12:57 amPlay BIG – have fun with your life. Life is really a game of uncovering, sharing and feeling the exhilaration of being more you. Leaving behind what others have planned for you and becoming who you choose to be. Be Bold – Courage, faith and action creates boldness. When you know that you deserve wonderful, invigorating and magnificent results in your life, you take positive and powerful actions. You were placed here and now because you deserve your dreams. When you are willing to plant the seeds, to work on your dreams, to take action it is because you know within your core that… -
Advice On Attracting Positive Habits By Vic Johnson
6 Jan 2010 | 10:14 am“People do not attract that which they want, but that which they are.” – As A Man Thinketh To put it another way: When you stop working on what it is you’re trying to get, and start working on you, only then will you get what it is you want. It really is very basic when you think about it. Jim Rohn says, “To attract attractive people, you must be attractive. To attract powerful people, you must be powerful. To attract committed people, you must be committed. Instead of going to work on them, you go to work on yourself. If you become, you can attract.” I… -
10 Things That Kill Motivation By Kevin Ngo
27 Dec 2009 | 10:19 amThere is a lot that has been written about how to motivate yourself when your motivation is weak. Many of those motivation techniques are great, but in order to make them even more effective, let’s take a look at 10 things that kill motivation in order to figure out what causes our motivation to die in the first place. 1. No goals Without goals, you really don’t need motivation. I mean, what in the world would you do with it? Run around in circles? Many people complain about not being motivated to do anything. The majority of the time, it’s because they don’t have any… -
Money By TB Wright
10 Dec 2009 | 12:35 pmMoney isn’t what most people think it is, and that’s why they don’t have more of it. The one thing you have to shift in your thinking about money is the thought that it’s static, because it’s not. Money is not like rocks, yet most people treat it that way. Money flows and money grows, and if you think any other way about it, then money goes. You most likely want the flowing and growing mindset about money. And that’s just it: money is a mindset. All wealth is. I define wealth as the increase in anything that is important to you. Whatever wealth is for you,…
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White Hot Truth: because self-realization rocks.
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a lil’ invocation goes a long way
8 Feb 2010 | 9:51 pmWe are here now to give witness to a shared truth that absolutely everything is progress that we have all that we need that brilliance is unfolding here and now and so it is. now, let's rock it. This is how I start my Fire Starter sessions with clients. I try to keep it light so my unsuspecting client doesn't think we're about to sacrifice a goat or I'm going to start talking about fairy guides. (And if you're one of my Fire Starters and I forgot to start off on this note, mea culpa.) I used to do some freelance publicity with a large independent business publisher in San Francisco. The CEO… -
if you rec’d an email from me…
8 Feb 2010 | 2:03 pm...that SAID: "CONFIRM White Hot Truth and away we go!" please please open it and click on the link to update your e-subscription. I'm changing the program I use that manages all of my fabulous e-subscribers. The new program will allow me to send out my posts so they're stylin' and pretty. (FYI, for anyone who cares, I'm switching from Feedburner, ugly and controlling; to A-Weber, which is customizable and flexible.) Since I'm tryin' to, like, build an empire of conscious multi-media and rocking wisdom, every subscriber who cares about my content is precious and deeply appreciated. So check… -
ask me about branding
8 Feb 2010 | 12:49 pmI'm going to liven up my CBC TV, Connect With Mark Kelley segments - and White Hot Truth for that matter, and field some questions from...you, ideally. This week's theme: BRANDING. The good, the bad and the how-to. Tell me what you need to know to do it right. I'll take basic to high-concept questions. Just ask. Leave your questions or ideas in the comments and I'll try to refer to them on air and then answer them in a post. Ever grateful, Danielle And while we're on the subject, you might dig these posts: : 3 keys to un-branding…and why I changed my twitter name : kissing ass, quantum… -
awake
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i get around: latest report
7 Feb 2010 | 8:19 pmWhere I was last month, and a bit... INTERVIEWS Lindsey Mead asked me Very Big Questions about meditation & presence. "I’m more interested in observing my mind than trying to control it. Easier said than done, because there are soooo many others things that I’m also hooked on controlling." The Get Inspired Project asked me where my inspiration comes from. I think I said something inspiring. A conversation about style. A fun interview with Yoyomama, "Being an introverted, controlling, Lone Ranger, Creative-type, it’s really the only way to go." And this interview on Daily Whip Radio.
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found-art tuesday : Quick! Grab Your Camera! They're everywhere!
9 Feb 2010 | 9:14 amQuick! Grab Your Camera! They're everywhere!I love found art. My camera is always with me, my beloved Canon S90, the one I bought recently to replace my beloved other much written about Canon Powershot. Always in the front pocket of my Scottevest along with an index card and a pen from the Graves 601 Hotel. Unrelated, but constant companions. And so I was delighted to be introduced to the work of Ruth Kaiser who is on a mission to help people find smiles in their days. She's collecting photos from folks all over the world who are finding smiles. These photos are all from her. Go, look at her… -
thinking thursday.
3 Feb 2010 | 9:31 pmmind :: my brain and yoursSelf-imposed constraints foster creativity.What is the optimal size of groups?My Bridging Differences book group has begun for 2010. With a Twitter component starting soon. Read with us.Playing to Learn.I like pictures.body :: my place and yours I want to see this painting in person.Perfect lasagne (vegetarian, not vegan). From one of my favorite food blogs. Perfect. Every. Time. And most importantly: EASY. QUICK. You know what makes it perfect? The nutmeg. And the eating part.I don't get what the big deal is. I put my pants on like this every morning.Technology… -
poetry wednesday : snow slam
2 Feb 2010 | 10:21 pmI don't really do snow. Ask my family. It snows, I stay inside by a DeLonghi portable heater with tiny handwarmers stuck inside the twittens Laurie Foley knitted for me, my neck swathed in the wool/silk blend scarf knitted for me by Aurora Fox. I don't like to be cold. My limbs are cold-prone. I'M A COLD WEATHER WIMP. I am a fan of the apres-ski, not the ski. There. I said it. Given that aversion to cold, and particularly to blizzard-type cold, where cold=wet and cold, it might come as some significant surprise that last Friday night IN THE MIDDLE OF A BLIZZARD with impassable roads, I made… -
found-art tuesday : snow. light. see.
1 Feb 2010 | 9:10 pmThere is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in. -Leonard CohenI love this photo taken by Mr Brilliant after our most recent snowstorm. What does it mean to change our perspective? To see through to something else? To find the opening that allows us to see new things? To see. Not just look, walk past, point a camera at. But see.We lose the ability to see. We see what we expect to see. Not what's really there. Or what could be. We rue the cracks ... when the cracks are the very thing that let the light in.We see snow on the surface of the ground, forgetting to look up.See. What… -
mindful monday : sit in.
1 Feb 2010 | 8:57 amToday is the 50th anniversary of the moment when people just like you and I said "enough." They sat. And because they sat, we live the lives we are living now. "Fifty years ago, on Feb. 1, four black college students sat down at a whites-only Woolworth's lunch counter in Greensboro, N.C. The 'Greensboro Four,' along with friends and supporters, returned to the counter every day for six months until the lunch counter was desegregated." -NPRThose students were Ezell A. Blair, Jr. (now Jibreel Khazan), Franklin E. McCain, Joseph A. McNeil, and David L. Richmond.Here's to sitting. Here's to…
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My Take...What Would a Mystic Do?
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Luminous With Age
28 Jan 2010 | 3:29 pmI am a baby boomer, a mother, a daughter, teacher and friend.I am graced to be here today, fully alive, beginning new and exciting projects as my career changes and grows. So too is my body changing, no longer the young woman I have only just come to really know - and accept.Here I am, having arrived at the entrance of the wisdom years in my life journey...the years my first yogi spoke of when I was just 22. He was 90 if a day, vibrant yet serene, and unafraid. He seemed to know who he was and where he was going. He certainly knew why he was here."LOVE your life!" he… -
Growing Away
19 Jan 2010 | 10:52 amToday I'm thinking about how really hard it is to change the places of hurt and confusion that stem from our childhood and the ways we relate and care (or don't care) for each other. The processing area for this kind of relating is found at the 2nd chakra, and we can spin and spin and spin at this level for a lifetime. Eventually each of us needs to grow to be our own true Self in order to progress. We actually demand a new processing area in our bodymind to handle the information that can transform the wounds of relating. This is 3rd chakra movement. New… -
Are You Ready for Fun?
12 Jan 2010 | 2:22 pmI have enjoyed the beginning of this year like no other.Something is in the air that feels like new beginnings.Do you feel it too? I notice the sense of real ability being demonstrated with an "I can do this!" attitude.Call it hope, or self-empowerment, I have heard many say "this is my time" and I agree. This IS your time!Use it well and you will be lifted on unseen wings of grace if you only say "YES!" That is the beginning.The Mystic knows that once the commitment is made, all manner of unforeseen opportunity will follow.Check out this video - it is one of the best New Years messages… -
Simple Steps: A New Years Gift to You: #40 The Lotus Flower
30 Dec 2009 | 7:42 amThis post is the final installment in our 40 Simple Steps Series. I hope you've enjoyed them! I know you can find value here too, for the simplest step of all is the knowledge that within these words you are meeting and greeting your own true self.In the East, the lotus flower is viewed as a symbol of spiritual unfoldment. The lotus has its roots in earthly mud, but as it grows upward in aspiration toward the light, its petals open out in a beautiful flower.This unfolding is the goal of reaching toward the eighth limb of yoga, Samadhi.The Indian Lotus flower symbolizes divinity,… -
Simple Steps: #39 The Door is Open
26 Dec 2009 | 1:53 pmThe eight linbs of yoga indicate a logical method that leads to the attainment of physical, emotional, and psycho-spiritual health.Yoga does not seek to change the individual; rather it allows the natural state of total health and integration in each of us to become a reality. That reality leads to joy and understanding, the result of the oneness we experience in the state of samadhi.Todays Simple StepWhat does it look like for you to walk through the door that is opening to the next step in your soul growth?We all have a new door - a longer stretch - a deeper committment to our own…
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a beautiful ripple effect
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10 Things That Make Me Happy: Yael Maxwell
5 Feb 2010 | 3:00 amWhat makes you happy? Can you name 10 things that make you happy? Try it! It’s a fun activity and I am thrilled to feature what makes the A Beautiful Ripple Effect community happy :). This guest post is curated by Yael Maxwell! You can read more about Yael at the end of this post. 1) Purity Made Simple face wash This is the best facewash I’ve ever used. It smells like you’re in a spa and it instantly calms me. It makes me so happy that I can’t wait to use it. Philosophy makes all of their products unique by providing a paragraph or so about the name of the product, so on the front… -
Tuesday Treasures
2 Feb 2010 | 2:36 pm“Tuesday Treasures” is a weekly series. It is such a fun uplifting title that I can’t resist using it! I have a few treasures to share with you today. I hope they add a little sparkle to your day and week! New & Exciting Spring’s February video is up. The topic is: SUPPORT! This month, we’re excited to share a new video each Tuesday on this topic. Be sure to check it out and post a comment for a chance to win one of the fabulous giveaways! Online Treasures A Few Lovely Blogs Hula Seventy - the photos are breathtaking Artists Who Blog – meet incredible artists and… -
Podcast #1: The War of Art and The Art of Action
1 Feb 2010 | 4:00 amI love the beginning of a new month – especially February. My birthday is on March 1st so I tend to take a lot of action in February. This year, I’m continuing the tradition by sharing my very first podcast. I hope to utilize podcasts to share more of my creative process – something I don’t discuss too often on the blog. In this podcast, I discuss the powerful role of resistance and a call to action at the end. I greatly appreciate your comments and look forward to discussing this topic with you! Thank you for listening :). Click the play button below to listen to the… -
10 Things That Make Me Happy: Linda Wolf
29 Jan 2010 | 3:00 amWhat makes you happy? Can you name 10 things that make you happy? Try it! It’s a fun activity and I am thrilled to feature what makes the A Beautiful Ripple Effect community happy :). This guest post is curated by Linda Wolf! You can read more about Linda at the end of this post. A day to myself, with no obligations Oh, what heaven to let a day unfold and listen to my heart’s desire in each moment – go here, go there, do this, do that, with absolutely no pressure. Integrity When I choose to say or do what aligns with my internal values, I feel so good about myself, so clean, and… -
34 Ways to Enjoy the Winter Days
27 Jan 2010 | 3:52 pmGet cozy in front of a fire with a warm blanket and great book. Awaken your inner child: go sledding! Get messy in the kitchen: have fun baking and decorating different types of cookies. Put on your skates and have a blast at an outdoor pond (no frozen outdoor pond – go to an indoor rink). Try a new creative project (ex. winter themed crafts). Catch up on your movie list in time for the Oscars. Join a book club or create your own. Explore your hidden passions – Julia Child started cooking school in her late 30s! Organize and finally frame some of those photos you love. Scope out…
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The Jungle of Life
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The Dreams We Have
8 Feb 2010 | 5:25 amphoto credit: Autumnsonata “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” ~ Mark Twain Today I have a guest post up with great friend Stacey Shipman. Stacey writes about a mix of health and wellness topics, and really touches upon those things that can personally lead to our own improved well-being, all with a very holistic approach. Over the last nearly two years, Stacey… -
Sunday Thought For The Day
7 Feb 2010 | 12:02 amGabrielle Bouliane: July 24, 1966 — January 29, 2010 (video recorded on December 5, 2009) A very special thank you to Misty Gibbs from My Inspiration Lounge, and Miranda from Mindful Mimi, for sharing this. Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Email this to a friend? Share this on del.icio.us Share this on Technorati -
RAOKA: Gratitude
3 Feb 2010 | 2:41 amGratitude “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” ~ Albert Einstein Preface: Random Acts of Kick Arse is a movement to bring more of {monthly theme} into our lives, and the lives of those around us. January Theme: Gratitude. Find ways to incorporate/see more gratitude in the world. The Results: Gratitude. Would I find myself being more grateful? Might I recognize those moments in my day where others were showing gratitude toward myself… -
Sunday Thought For The Day
31 Jan 2010 | 12:02 amphoto credit: Darrren Hester "Maybe we should develop a Crayola bomb as our next secret weapon. A happiness weapon. A beauty bomb. And every time a crisis developed, we would launch one. It would explode high in the air – explode softly – and send thousands, millions, of little parachutes into the air. Floating down to earth – boxes of Crayolas. And we wouldn't go cheap, either – not little boxes of eight. Boxes of sixty-four, with the sharpener built right in. With silver and gold and copper, magenta and peach and lime, amber and umber and all the rest. And… -
Sweet Sixteen
29 Jan 2010 | 3:07 am“For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.” ~ Judy Garland To Lora, with love… Sixteen years ago today, our lives were joined together. "And the two shall become one." Do you remember those early days? Honeymooning in the mountains. The deserted movie theatre. The deer at our front door. Giddy, happy, goofy love. And all those moves. A different address every year. Were we vagabonds? Love was in our hearts. Road trips. Vacations. Adventures. Camping in the rain…
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Abundance Highway
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Monday Inspiration : Inspired By Angels
8 Feb 2010 | 4:37 amI am sharing my angel card reading here today as I am feeling inspired by the angels. They are leaving signs at each turn. These cards are very significant as I am about to take a leap of faith and follow my passion, I do need to learn to delegate. I can’t keep spreading myself thinly. And yes it is time to move, we are looking at a new home. It is already on the Vison Board. I feel today I am listening to the angels (my intuition), which was confirmed when I headed over to Lance Ekum’s Sunday Thought for Day at Jungle of Life – Gabrielle Bouliane’s message is so… -
Inspirational SABs #18
6 Feb 2010 | 1:55 amWelcome To SABs No #18 Super Abundant Blogger. The people chosen and their blogs will exemplify abundance, abundant thinking and generosity of spirit: they will also inspire me. They make a difference by what they do, and who they be. Drum roll for this week’s SABS: This week features 3 Super Abundant Bloggers who have and continue to inspire me on my path to abundance, freedom and help my spirits soar. The also call us to action in some way. * Iyabo Asani has a wonderful energy that radiates through her smile. Iyabo helps others clean up their money energy to create true wealth and… -
Law of Attraction Carnival #59
4 Feb 2010 | 3:46 amLaw of Attraction Carnival Time! We had a carnival in town over summer so I was able to get a whole new range of images and even some movies for the LOA carnival. Now that’s what I would love to see in the next few months some video posts, maybe even some mind movies. Maybe that’s what we will do for the April carnival, a call for LOA video entries and we may even drum up some prizes. Now for the best of the best for January 7th 2010 edition of Law of Attraction Carnival. There are a couple that might challenge you, one does ask that you read to the end Kristin Conroy presents… -
Monday Inspiration
1 Feb 2010 | 12:47 amPhoto Credit by Wildthang The Desire To Succeed I have this dream and I can see myself touching and holding the stars; I envision myself rising high way above the world. I experience thoughts and images in a state of mind like sleep; I close my eyes and I begin to define things I see. I understand and I gain knowledge and with this I proceed; to focus in on and what I want I have the desire to succeed. -Kimberley Bohananfrom The Habits of Achievement be inspired Suzie Follow me on twitter Friend me at Facebook Join the fanpage at Facebook Subscribe to the comments for this post? Share this on…
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Sublime Goodness
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"Major Leagues" by Pavement
7 Feb 2010 | 6:52 amI've been thinking and listening to Pavement a lot recently - one of my favorite bands of the nineties. They broke up in 1999...but are actually and amazingly reuniting this year to play some select shows (one in Chicago even!).Anyway, they have a wealth of songs that would fit in the Sunday Sublime songs category, but it feels right to have a song off their last album included here on the blog.Close your eyes and listen:Have You Downloaded the Sublime Goodness Mixtape yet? -
"I Met the Walrus" - Video
28 Jan 2010 | 7:58 pmAs a Beatles fan (and John Lennon fan too), this video is really cool to watch and listen to. Enjoy.In 1969, a 14-year-old Beatle fanatic named Jerry Levitan snuck into John Lennon's hotel room in Toronto and convinced him to do an interview. 38 years later, Levitan, director Josh Raskin and illustrators James Braithwaite and Alex Kurina have collaborated to create an animated short film using the original interview recording as the soundtrack. A spellbinding vessel for Lennon's boundless wit and timeless message, I Met the Walrus was nominated for the 2008 Academy Award for Animated Short… -
"Let Yourself Feel" - Video
22 Jan 2010 | 6:03 pmHad a long day at work? Enjoy:let yourself feel. from Esteban Diácono on Vimeo.Related Sublime Goodness Posts:Piano Stairs - VideoGrocery Store Musical - VideoAquarium Awesomeness"Deadline" Stop-Motion Video"Sorry I'm Late" Stop- Motion Video -
Haitian Siblings Survive Earthquake & Meet Adopted Parents
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10-Year-Old Raises Money to Help Poor Kids Dance
14 Jan 2010 | 6:04 pmI know what you are thinking - "Is it youth week at Sublime Goodness?" No, just serendipity that I came across two inspirational stories about two activist kids in the span of a few days. Here is the caption from the AP for the photo above:Drew Buckley, 10, a Patel Conservatory ballet student separates ballet shoes she has collected for students at Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School before a dance class Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 in Tampa, Fla. Buckley collected $1,700, with the help of her mother, to buy new ballet shoes for the kids, some who live in a homeless shelter, others who live…
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Inspiration & Motivation Blog
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5 Weaknesses of Leaders of Sun Tzu Style
5 Feb 2010 | 9:38 pmPhoto by Al-khairi “The greatness of a leader will determine achievement of success. The weakness of a leader will drag his followers into defeat.” A leader takes a very vital role in winning a war. That’s shy in the book: “13 war strategies of Sun Tzu”, the figure of leader is the central point. The great capability of a leader will determine the success achieved. On the contrary, the weakness of a leader will take his followers into defeat. This war strategy of Sun Tzu is already more than 2500 years old but up to this moment it is still relevant in discussing the role of leaders. -
Ears (The Story About Love)
21 Jan 2010 | 7:04 pmPhoto by mbanas7 “Can I see my baby?” the happy new mother asked. When the bundle was nestled in her arms and she moved the fold of cloth to look upon his tiny face, she gasped. The doctor turned quickly and looked out the tall hospital window. The baby had been born without ears. Time proved that the baby’s hearing was perfect. It was only his appearance that was marred. When he rushed home from school one day and flung himself into his mother’s arms, she sighed, knowing that his life was to be a succession of heartbreaks. He blurted out the tragedy. “A boy, a… -
How To Deposit Your Relationship For Interest ?
7 Jan 2010 | 9:09 pmPhoto by JH Events “In the first place, those who become leaders are not necessarily the strongest or the greatest, but the ones that have the most friends and connections.” (William F. Allman, author of “The Store Age Present”) Deposit account is one popular way to invest our money because it offers safety at a very small risk. In spite of its low interest, deposit account is much preferred among other alternative of investment. As all savings in general, you can only with draw money to the amount you deposited and can’t withdrawn more than what you put in. withdrawal can’t also… -
God’s Coffee (A Story About Life)
24 Dec 2009 | 5:07 amPhoto by trondjs A group of alumni, highly established in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor. Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life. Offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and an assortment of cups - porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal, some plain looking, some expensive, some exquisite - telling them to help themselves to the coffee. When all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the professor said: “If you noticed, all the nice looking expensive cups were… -
Ever Onward, No Retreat (Never Give Up)
10 Dec 2009 | 4:37 amPhoto by softbeesmart Have you ever seen a stone mason crush a large stone with a sledge hammer? Have you too ever asked him how many times he must strike to break such a large stone? I am sure if you did ask that question, you would not get a definite answer because the stone mason himself would not know how many blows it takes to break that stone. All he knows is that as long as he keeps striking, any stone however hard and big will eventually be broken to pieces. Drawing some lesson from that, we sometimes are actually about to step into the door of success if only we keep on moving a…
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Explore Your Spirit with Kala's Bohemian Blog
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Communicating with the dead after they have reincarnated
8 Feb 2010 | 2:45 pmIn this column, Ask Kala - Kala invites you to email your probing metaphysical, spiritual, holistic, esoteric and paranormal questions. Due to the volume of email she receives, she won’t be able to answer back individual e-mails. Instead, she’ll choose interesting questions and answer them here. Here’s the latest question… Hi Kala, My name is Tammy. [...] -
The Energetic Evolution of our Aura Body
4 Feb 2010 | 8:55 pmThe experience of seeing auras is a complex subject to unravel. I’ve seen auras around people since I was a child. It never occurred to me that others did not see auras as well. For example, when you walk outside and it’s a sunny day and the light is so bright that it makes you [...] -
Celebrate Imbolc with the Goddess in Seven Sacred Ways
2 Feb 2010 | 9:25 amIn the wisdom teachings of the Divine Feminine, there are certain earth cycles, which open a gateway between the higher planes of existence and the earth plane. These moments of enhanced connection allow us to view the rhythm and timing of the goddess in her form as mother nature. We are experiencing one of these magical [...] -
Enlightenment Gift Number 12 – The Gift of Hope
15 Jan 2010 | 7:19 pmFaith, Hope and Charity, is it possible that one small gift could give the recipient all of these things and more? In a world where what makes the news on a daily and hourly basis is the reporting of the failures and shadow side of humanity, we’ve lost our perspective on what is real in [...] -
Embark on the journey of meditation
10 Jan 2010 | 11:26 amAs we draw close to wrapping up the 12 Gifts of Enlightenment, with gift number eleven presented here, take a moment to reflect on the concept that the best gifts are the ones we give and receive with great thought and care. With the holiday season winding down, you may find yourself a little worn [...]
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Whole Revolution
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How to Be Smart – while Feeling
4 Feb 2010 | 10:27 amImage via Wikipedia Who Is in Charge – Your Rational or Emotional Brain? A recent NPR story speaks about how our emotional brain often makes those tough decisions – but that’s not a surprise. If we’re to get honest, we would admit that the big or stressful decisions are often emotional decisions. In our rational culture we learn to justify that our gut feelings are correct with our logic and rhetoric. The problem comes in our collective belief that our “brains,” or rational minds are in charge. We all have deluded ourselves in believing that as Descartes said, “I think… -
Want a Powerful Life? Use Your Hidden Resources – Part 3
29 Jan 2010 | 7:33 amMagic to miracles Do you want miracles? Then you need magic. Image via Wikipedia Magic comes from something beyond you. For some, it is their relationship with their Creator. For others, it is their relationship with Nature, a hobby or maybe a sport. In all cases, you surrender much like you we described in the previous post where you learned to be. Here you learn to go beyond just being yourself. Here is the rub, you may be doing this, but in a limited way. If you’re like many of us, you learned to check out. A therapist would label it disassociating. Let’s call it escaping. From a… -
Want a Powerful Life? Use Your Hidden Resources – Part 2
26 Jan 2010 | 7:11 amBeing to doing How do you make it easy? How do you find your flow? After you healed your need to survive – then what? Image by kevindooley via Flickr In the previous post, we learned about how therapy clears out your limiting past. It isn’t necessary to clear out the past and heal to work with being; it just makes it easier. I often work all three elements simultaneously; but then I’m greedy. Let’s talk about being. You don’t need to be a Buddhist monk to get power from being present. You just need to be mindful or aware of what is happening. Our tendency here in the United States… -
Want a Powerful Life? Use Your Hidden Resources – Part 1
22 Jan 2010 | 6:21 amImage via Wikipedia Why can existing be so hard? Why does it feel like you are fighting the inertia of the entire universe to have the life you want? I doubt you are using your innate capacity to fully live. In previous posts, I’ve written about the Whole Adventure or Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey as being an unconscious movement to evolve. If the Whole Adventure is your evolutional process and the river you travel to your new self – what is the power that will propel your down the river? Beyond the desire for this journey, you have the means to facilitate the needed change. If you… -
The Tension of Relating
19 Jan 2010 | 2:23 pmImage via Wikipedia I couldn’t agree more about what Andrew Cohen is call Creative Fiction in his recent post. So often I see people attempting to be politically correct, new age or just safe in their conversations. I love it when someone is willing to risk it and possibly mess it up to speak her truth. Speaking it is different that forcing it on someone. Andrew writes about, in relationship there needs to be a space for the “fiction” to show up. It is there. If not expressed it comes out indirectly, i.e., passive aggressively or goes in to your body to produce tension and resistance.
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morning gratitudes
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gratituesday 2/9
9 Feb 2010 | 8:33 amI am grateful for cold sunshine. And warm beds. I am grateful for delicious healthy food and for mindfulness when I eat. I am grateful for good friends and being fascinated by people. I am grateful for fitness and flexibility. I am grateful for humor and laughing out loud. I am grateful for technology that supports my work and my curiosity. I am grateful for my sister and her generosity, humor and friendship. I am grateful for the love in my heart and the light in my eyes. I am grateful for being a witch, a spiritual woman, a priestess. I am grateful for pedicures with Rabbit. I am a grateful… -
gratitude wednesday 2/3
3 Feb 2010 | 8:51 amImbolc has come and gone. And I gratefully declare Spring! I’ve seen magnolias all over and I’ve seen fruit trees abloom. I see bulbs coming up and buds on every tree. That exquisite amazing color of new-growth green is everywhere. This is the time of year that inspires me so much. That life force bursting in every living thing rushes through my heart and cells. A good good thing. I’m grateful for growth, for patience, for friends, for knowing the goddess, for being called by both Brigid and Mami Wata, for their fierce protection. I’m grateful for skill, love of work,… -
gratitude monday 1/25
25 Jan 2010 | 9:58 amI’m grateful. Yes I am. I’m grateful for showing up for life, for my vision, for change. Even when my efforts are spectacular failures (at least apparently). Tried to change the game with a loved one and it fell really really flat. I feel idiotic for trying, for landing up in our old (lifelong) control struggles. You can’t be the boss of me. Well, you can’t be the boss of me either! I feel so much sadness. So much loss. My dad, who now has lost about half of his language. Meaning that about half the time he can be understood and the other half of the time his words… -
gratitude wednesday 1/20
20 Jan 2010 | 8:41 amI am grateful this morning for the drenching rain and dramatic storms. For the beautiful rainbow yesterday afternoon between soaking rains. For the Cheshire cat smiling moon early yesterday evening. For the hopeful end of the California drought. I haven’t seen this much rain since I moved to California in 1994. I am grateful for my new glasses. Light on my face. New Rx means I see with more clarity. And they look okay. I am grateful for health. Renewed health. Clear breathing. The end of coughing. (Begone! And stay gone!) I am grateful for commitment to centering and meeting people… -
gratitude friday 1/15
15 Jan 2010 | 8:36 amI am so grateful! My father’s dying looked a lot more like living on Wednesday. He was out of bed! He was out of his room! He was sitting up at the movie at his place. And I heard he had gone down to the dining room for dinner the night before. *And* that he was holding hands with the woman who has set her sights on him. Nice. So nice. So much nicer than seeing him sleeping all the time. And being out of his mind. This dying thing is not linear or clear-cut, is it? Jeeze, like the rest of living, huh? I am better better better! My cough is a rare thing now. I can breathe much better. My…
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Serene Journey
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Love Everyday
9 Feb 2010 | 8:31 amJust a quicky to let you know about another fabulous free book just in time for Valentine’s Day. It’s a collaborative effort of some of the best relationship writers on the web … and me . It covers everything from keeping your relationship in the forefront of your mind to damage control to providing new ideas to add a spark and rekindle what you have. This book is 30 pages long and did I mention it’s absolutely free? Feel free to download LovEveryday here and email it to whoever you think could benefit from it. I think everyone did a fabulous job and special thanks to… -
We’re All A Bunch Of Weirdos
8 Feb 2010 | 9:02 pmHow many times have you seen something that didn’t make sense or witness someone do or say something that you totally disagree with? How many friends or family members do you have that do things completely differently to how you do them or have vastly different interests than you do? When thinking about these questions how often do you chalk it up to people, circumstances or things just being weird? I’m guilty of having done this. Quickly jumping to this conclusion that because I don’t get it, that it’s not how I would do things means they’re weird. I’m… -
Seek Advice and Find Success
3 Feb 2010 | 3:00 amFirstly, I would like to thank all of you for hanging in there with me these past couple of weeks. My Grannie passed away and it’s been really tough to deal with. We were very close but time heals all and it’s already getting a bit easier. So thank you for chatting amongst yourselves the last little while and sticking with me. Okay and now, Seek Advice and Find Success. This is one of my two contributions to Mark Foo’s fabulous free e-book The 77 Traits Of Highly Successful People. If you want something done right, best to do it yourself. Right? I know I’ve said that a… -
Isn’t It Sad
28 Jan 2010 | 1:03 pmSo Gwynn and I were floating around the Interwebs the other day and happened upon a YouTube video of Lady Gaga in concert. She sounded good and was dancing around the stage putting on quite the show. Suddenly the sound track stopped and there was no music. At all. A bit awkward for a music concert. She acknowledged that they lost the music but instead of taking a break until it was “game on” again she kept singing. <gasp!> Unlike some entertainers she was actually singing the songs live and not merely lip syncing. And you know what? She was good. No she was great! She… -
10 Life Truths You Should Be Aware Of If You’re Not Already
26 Jan 2010 | 6:16 amThere are countless articles, books, websites and blogs that touch on the area of personal development, self improvement or whatever you want to call it. It’s encouraging that there are so many people wanting to make positive changes in their lives and share it with the masses. However, there are also a lot of platitudes out there and I’m guilty of writing a few of them here as well. But there are some things we aren’t told either because people want to be nice, they are trying to remain positive or maybe just don’t get it. So here are a few things that you may be…
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Wake Up Eager: Finding and Keeping Daily Inspiration
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Feb 9, Easier to Abdicate Responsibility and Complain
9 Feb 2010 | 5:57 amThis is a great topic! Responsibility for our actions is absolutely critical to a career and in all facets of life. All to often I hear people bemoan their -
Feb 9, This Is More Important Than Integrity - It's...
9 Feb 2010 | 5:55 amThe ability of a person to take real responsibility is directly related to the integrity they demonstrate which is a reflection of their character. We -
Feb 9, This Is the Place of True Strength
9 Feb 2010 | 5:52 amI think one of the most important qualities of a good leader is humility. At the core of our essential nature, we are humble. When we are humble in a -
Feb 9, There's a Big Shift Emerging...
9 Feb 2010 | 5:51 amTo take personal responsibility is to actually take control of a situation rather than allowing oneself to be a victim or martyr. There is a big shift -
Feb 9, Like a Balanced Teeter Totter
9 Feb 2010 | 5:48 amSo many great thought leaders on this page! Choice and responsibility must balance. The more choices we get the more responsibility we must take. It
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Awake @ The Wheel
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If There Was No Criticism Or Praise, Who Would You Be?
9 Feb 2010 | 8:29 amWondering how you would answer this question… It was asked by Howard Behar, former president of Starbucks International in his book, It’s Not About the Coffee… “If there was no criticism or praise, who would you be?” I’m thinking on it myself. I’d very likely be more candid in some of what I write, post and speak about. But, I’d essentially keep being exactly who I am and doing what I do. That’s an interesting realization for me. But, I still need to contemplate the question a bit more. How about you… -
8 Timeless Rules For My 8-Year Old Daughter
8 Feb 2010 | 9:01 am[Expanded & updated from the original post that appeared on this day 2 years ago today] Driving home with my organic, soy chai latte in hand, today, I began to wonder what the critical lessons I should be teaching my daughter were. She’s only 8, but I wanted to make sure I got my most treasured thoughts down, to capture my deepest wisdom. So, not wanting to be late, lose my thoughts or spill my chai, I whipped out my iPhone, began to type in one hand, while steering with my knees and balancing my chai in the other (Joking, people…I actually steered with my navel, not my knees. -
The 4 Delusions of Entrepreneurs
6 Feb 2010 | 8:03 amAsk an aspiring entrepreneur why they’d kill to make the jump and, without fail, four of the top 5 reasons will be: Freedom Control Money Passion They dream of working their own hours, not having to report to “the Man,” skipping though fields of money, loving what they do every moment of every day and changing the world. All great aspirations. Question is - How much is real, and how much is outright fantasy? Let’s take a deeper look at the 4 big entrepreneurial motivations, bust a few myths and open a few eyes: 1. Freedom. First let’s break it down. What do… -
LiftOff, Third Tribe, Troll-Gates and Paid Conversation
5 Feb 2010 | 3:32 pmEvery once in a while, I like to highlight people doing cool stuff for entrepreneurs. Over the last few weeks, I’ve had a few friends launch or make me aware of some very cool entrepreneurship, career evolution and business trainings or projects. I’m sharing them because I’m betting you guys barraged by garbage promotions, trainings and products revolving around entrepreneurship and business-building all the time and I’m happy to do a bit of vetting and bring to you people and solutions I trust (FYI – I am not a JV partner in any of these, nor do I get any money… -
What’s With The Mini Business Cards?
4 Feb 2010 | 5:42 amI first saw them circulating about a year ago… Those mini-business cards, about the size of a tear-off on a flyer at the supermarket. Sure, they’re cute. They’re different. But, here’s the problem. They’re built to lose. Just like the millions of flyer tear-offs that people take, then promptly lose or throw out, because there’s not logical place to keep them. So, somebody explain to me, why would you go and take a business card that’s designed to fit into a spot where other business cards are found, where people remember to look for it, and transform…
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Hearts & Minds
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What Price Blagojevich?
6 Feb 2010 | 9:05 pmI saw a commercial on TV for the new season of “The Apprentice,” which indicated that Rod Blagojevich, the ex-Governor of Illinois, is going to be one of the show’s contestants. Certainly, I’m not surprised. Over the years, Americans have made heroes and celebrities out of a variety of people with unethical standards and behaviors. I am sure it will be entertaining to many people to see one more charismatic character with no moral compass strutting and prancing about on the TV screen, which is why the producers of “The Apprentice” chose to put him on the… -
What Our Political Passions For President Obama Tell Us About Our Personal Relationships
31 Jan 2010 | 10:14 amThe following commentary is a generalization. It doesn’t apply to everyone, but it does appear to be an extremely common scenario disturbingly prevalent in our country today. Equally so, the generalization doesn’t apply solely to those who don’t care for President Obama. It is equally true of those who passionately favor him. For the sake of this commentary I have chosen to focus on those who don’t currently care for him because of what I observed this past week during and after his State of the Union address which appears to validate the point I’m trying to… -
What Can the Supreme Court and Martin Luther King Teach Us About Relationships?
24 Jan 2010 | 6:31 pmTimes change. There was a time when we could look at Supreme Court Justices with great respect and admiration. They were people who had a high standard of right action, a commitment to the Constitution of the United States, with no bias favoring specific political parties or agendas. They supported ethical behavior and the ideals of democracy. Not anymore. The Supreme Court has been corrupted by inferior elements. As we wave goodbye to democracy and accept the fact that powerful corporations loyal to stockholders and money above integrity, liberty, fairness and decency are running our… -
What Can We Learn From Haiti ?
17 Jan 2010 | 7:53 pmLife is fleeting. Life is precarious. Life is precious. Life is not to be taken for granted. In the blink of an eye it can be taken away. It behooves us to look at each new day with appreciation, to count our blessings and be grateful for what we have despite whatever lack or limitations we’re experiencing. It behooves us to make the most of each new day, to find the silver linings when it’s cloudy, to be happy despite the chaos and the fear, to make a difference in other people’s lives, to let go of old resentments and petty grievances, and to smile and laugh as much as we… -
Perfect Love Casts Out Fear
10 Jan 2010 | 10:58 amfear is the absence of love. perfect love casts out fear. hold unconditionally loving thoughts in mind, and like the darkness that goes away when you enter a room and turn on the light, when we turn on our love light, our fear instantly disappears. it has no power except the power we give it.
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The Life Changing Project
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It’s All in How You Frame it, isn’t it Faux News?
6 Feb 2010 | 6:39 pmAn interesting pseudo interview by right-wing Scientologist and whack job Greta Van Susteren. Note how Susteren herself refers to the anti-choice lobby as “pro-life” and neglects to correct Sarah when she mistakenly refers to the Pro-Choice movement as “pro-abortion.” I don’t know about you, but I’ve never known anyone who was pro-abortion – even the woman I knew nearly 40 years ago who almost died from an infection following an illegal abortion. I doubt if even George W. Bush’s college sweetheart, who, thanks to her boyfriend’s money and… -
Lifestyle Changes That Will Keep You Alive
24 Jan 2010 | 5:30 pmAmericans spend billions every year on a dizzying array of health schemes. But some of the best approaches to health care are cheap and within your grasp, if only you can find the will to make some lifestyle changes. 1. Experience the benefits of sex Sex has many apparent health benefits. Studies suggest sex can boost your immune system and reduce stress. 2. Keep your teeth clean Diabetes, low birth weight babies and heart disease have all been linked to gum and bone disease in your mouth. Even heart attacks have been linked to bad dental hygiene. 3. Use the sun A little sunshine is good for… -
The Definitive List of the Top 20 Christmas Songs
12 Dec 2009 | 8:11 pmHere, in no particular order, are the definitive top 20 Christmas songs of all time (according to yours truly and her lovely daughter). Enjoy! 1. It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas – Johnny Mathis 2. The Christmas Song – Nat King Cole 3. White Christmas – Bing Crosby 4. Baby It’s Cold Outside – Dean Martin/Martina McBride 5. ‘O Holy Night‘ – Nat King Cole 6. ’Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree‘ – Brenda Lee 7. Merry Christmas Darling – the Carpenters… -
What can a good attitude get you?
3 Dec 2009 | 1:24 pm“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” Winston Churchill I was reminded of this quote in the past week when in search of a logo for a new product that I am introducing next month. As a divorced mother of two who receives no child support and has one daughter in college, my funds are limited. I know exactly what kind of text-based logo that I want – I know, too, that if I was still in possession of the Adobe Illustrator software that resides on my old dead mac, I could produce what I want in a manner of minutes. So, I posted an advertisement on craigslist… -
The Secret to a Glowing Complexion at any Age!
27 Nov 2009 | 7:47 amIf there’s one thing that I’m complimented on regularly (if not daily) it’s my beautiful skin. Without meaning to brag, at 52 I am virtually wrinkle free and pore less with a porcelain complexion. I’d be lying if I didn’t tell you that staying out of the sun has played a major role in my youthful skin. I’m a natural redhead and cannot tan to save my life. Fortunately I gave up even trying while in my teens. However, I recently watched an about.com video – from a dermatologist no less – on how to wash your skin and found it so filled with…
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Everything Counts!
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Funky Street Sweeping
21 Jan 2010 | 12:25 amThe Funky Street SweeperMost people are not hard acts to follow and that’s exactly why a commitment to excellence is the ultimate competitive advantage Excellence is achieved via qualitative, not quantitative shifts in developing skills. Being part of a qualitatively different world or environment where excellence is expected and practiced is a key to achieving excellence. The following quote from Martin Luther King beautifully demonstrates the meaning of a qualitative shift and how it pertains to personal excellence. “If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets… -
It All Comes Down to Execution
11 Jan 2010 | 7:00 amA flawed premise of success is that the goal is the most important ingredient in the stew of success, and that you win or lose based on the merits or worthiness of the goal. How wrong and casualty-creating that premise is as the best goal or most honorable intention cannot survive poor execution. Read the following very closely… Goals never fail…Only implementation does! What is good execution? Good execution is all about making good decisions and making things happen. It’s about reacting well to unpleasant and unexpected events. It’s about building capabilities into your life and… -
Step Up…and Answer the Call
9 Jan 2010 | 9:28 pmThink of a day, any day in your life. Got one? Good… Now ask yourself if on that day, if there was ever not a need for honesty, integrity, compassion, character, good judgment, discipline, self-control or focus. And the answer is, of course not. There will NEVER be a day in your life that will not require the demonstration of these noble virtues. NEVER… In addition, there will never be a day of your life that does not provide you with… The opportunity to take initiative… The feeling that you can do better… The opening to demonstrate excellence… The chance to make the world a… -
The Price of Success
9 Jan 2010 | 11:34 amWhat is it that brings one man success in life, and failure to another? The answer is, some men succeed because the cheerfully pay the price of success while others, though they claim ambition, are unwilling to pay that price. In this post, I want to introduce you to an important truth on your path to success, “Choose Your Suffering”. Everything you want in life, every goal you want to achieve, every dream you want to manifest comes with a price tag. There is NO FREE LUNCH when it comes to true success and achievement. To achieve any goal, you must choose the suffering that’s… -
Do You Have the Right Stuff?
8 Jan 2010 | 12:43 amHere’s an inconvenient truth… Your success in every aspect of your life requires an enormous threshold of discomfort and inconvenience because of the many sacrifices involved. Inconvenience and discomfort are part of the foundational building blocks of success and every person who has ever been legitimately successful has formed the habit of doing things that others don’t like to do. To learn the REAL SECRET of success and the bedrock principle that fuels the 100 Day Challenge…watch this video: Unfortunately, our society has placed such a high premium on convenience…
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What My World's Like
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What My World Sounds Like: Unplugged
9 Feb 2010 | 12:47 amThe evening of March 10, 2002 was a glorious one. Despite this fact, I wouldn’t remember anything that happened that day had it not been for MTV airing Lauryn Hill’s Unplugged No. 2.0 that night. I remember being completely engrossed, and when I watched it the next day, that excitement and wonder was still there. This work was a piece of underrated genius. There was so much raw honesty, truth and intensity. It’s a light in the darkness. Lauryn encourages listeners to free their minds, see beyond the illusions, and heal. It’s hard to listen and not self-reflect: how… -
“I love my body.”
7 Feb 2010 | 11:29 pmIn a country where at least 67% of the population is overweight or obese, body dissatisfaction is extremely common and indeed fuels the $50 billion weight-loss industry. Additionally, since eating disorders and body dissatisfaction are no longer only associated with women, it’s not often we hear, or maybe even say, the phrase “I love my body.” However, that’s exactly what I said as I looked in the mirror today before exercising. The best part about it is that I’m not even where I’d like to be ideally, since I’ve been pretty lazy about working out for… -
A Book of Questions With One Answer
3 Feb 2010 | 8:01 pm“The questions challenge the beliefs, morals and foundation of “your world”…Sakiya proves his innovative talent as a wordsmith and utilizes each word to its creative capacity.” Melody Hoffman, JET Magazine “The contents of this book possess a concept which is as vital to the human mind as water and oxygen are to the human body.” Harry O’Brien, Collingwood Football Club BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO READ MY LATEST LITERARY EFFORT! All pre-orders will be shipped prior to release date of March 22, 2010, PLUS the first 250 fellow thinkers to order will receive a signed and numbered… -
The break down
2 Feb 2010 | 11:12 pmThere is a common social paradox that often escapes discussion, so let’s bring it up. It’s called self-absorbed and self-unaware. You don’t need to search high and low to locate it; more than likely you know some folks who live in this paradox. Maybe it doesn’t apply to you, but it definitely used to apply to me. Know who you are, how you are, and why you are the way you are. There’s little point in being self-absorbed and unknowlegeable about those things. Be mindful. -
Where’s your gratitude attitude?
1 Feb 2010 | 12:35 amSometimes, gratitude can be a bit tricky. “What am I thankful for?” is a question we’d all like to easily answer with emphatic joy, but on occassion, coming up with a long list in response is a challenge. Life coach and gratitude enthusiast Michele Wahlder presents a fun and easy way to practice gratitude in her book, Alphatudes: The Alphabet of Gratitude. The concept is simple: use the ABCs. Wahlder came up with the technique one night while battling insomnia. The result was an energetic and deepening appreciation for the blessings in her life. “As we choose to…
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Glenn Edleys Blog
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Today's minimotivator #16-2010: What's over your shoulder?
8 Feb 2010 | 6:18 pmEileen Elias Freeman said, "When babies look beyond you and giggle, maybe they're seeing angels."What do they see over your shoulder when they giggle? Are they just giggling because they are safe in your arms or are they seeing something? Either way they do it a lot and they are very happy.As adults we don't giggle that much and we can be a dour lot. Next time you're out at a cafe or in a mall check people out. They don't look that happy. Your task today is to think silly thoughts and giggle more. You will add years to your life and people will wonder what you're seeing over their shoulder. -
Today's minimotivator #15-2010: Poker and chips
7 Feb 2010 | 6:09 pmSomeone once said, "The guy who invented poker was bright, but the guy who invented the chip was a genius."How true is this quote when you look around at a lot of the richest people in the world. They didn't invent something new, they invented something that went with something new.What could you invent or create that could be what chips are to poker?Get your thinking cap on. It could make you rich. -
YourMondayMotivator - Where do you see beauty?
7 Feb 2010 | 11:36 amWhere do you see beauty? In a child's beaming face, a sunrise, a sunset or in your work. The last one might be surprising but there will be beauty there. How you find that beauty is in the effort you put in and the smile you have after a job well done.Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not."We constantly look outside ourselves for beauty. Traveling miles and days to see amazing artifacts only to see them and say, "Oh it's smaller than I thought."Beauty they say comes from within and they usually mean someone… -
Today's InstantMotivator #14-2010: Are you bored?
4 Feb 2010 | 6:06 pmJules Renard said, "I am never bored anywhere: being bored is an insult to oneself."There are a lot of quotes about boredom but this one sums up the word / feeling for me. Boredom is not only an insult to oneself it's an insult to your companions. One should never be 'bored' when you are breathing.Fight against it with every ounce of energy you have and look at every situation with childlike wonder. You will never be bored again.GlennP.S. If you're into cars you might like to join us on CAR137.com's Facebook page. -
Today's minimotivator #13-2010: Frustration and exhaustion
3 Feb 2010 | 6:07 pmKurt Vonnegut said, "Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward."What do you do when you are tired and frustrated? We all do different things at or out or at work. I sometimes have to take myself away and have a lie down or something to eat.What's your never fail way to pick yourself up when you are tired and frustrated? Let us know here.
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Aunt Laya
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No Shame
1 Feb 2010 | 12:55 amYou may know that I am a fan of PostSecret. This was one of the secrets this week and it really speaks to me. We are all going to fall on our faces and make mistakes. You can't be in this world an not make a mistake. But did you know that you can also mend? You don't have to mend perfectly, just mend a little corner of the world. Pick up a piece of trash. Feed someone who is hungry. Give someone a job if you can. Smile. Give ten minutes to help someone. Speak kindly of your own self. Instead of being defensive, respond with… -
It's OK to ask for HELP
28 Jan 2010 | 5:22 amEveryone, but everyone, in this life has challenges. There is no life without hardship. No matter how "perfect" you think someone is, they have hardship.It's true that some people seem to have it harder than others--no question. But it's also true that no matter how hard you have it, someone else has survived what you're going through and is waiting for to help you through. Really, that's true!If you feel like the pain in your life just never seems to end, ask for help. You can get through to the other side of the pain and shine in ways you can't even imagine right now.There are a… -
Heck Yeah!
10 Jan 2010 | 9:58 pmHeck Yeah!!! In this age of flash and dash, how do you make the decision about what to let in, what to do, what to choose, and what to let go? I just learned a great way to do the measuring inside yourself. When you come across something, anything in life, and inside of you (your guts, heart, mind, thoughts, intuition) says "Heck Yeah!" that's a good sign.Go for it. I'm not talking about the little voice that says "eat that extra piece of cake" I'm talking about the part of you that runs deep and the part of you that rises high. If you don't get a "Heck Yeah!" then that means it's a… -
How great is your mind?
24 Dec 2009 | 3:56 am“Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people.” ~Eleanor RooseveltNeed some ideas to talk about? How about a list of questions to ask when you're with your friends and family?What inspires you to be your best?What do you do to get over disappointment?What makes you feel successful?If you could give the world a gift, what would it be?Have you learned tools to manage anger? What are they?Is there something you thought was impossible but then you accomplished it? What would you share with someone else who's struggling?What is the… -
Confident. Not mousy, not cocky. Confident.
15 Dec 2009 | 2:12 amConfident. Not mousy, not cocky. Confident. In Balance!!! Walk through this life and know that you are precious; you have great value! Not more precious than anyone else, and not less precious than anyone else either.Life is not about what you accomplish. It is not about how you look or who you're friends with. It is about who you are; you know the "human being," not the "human doing."When people think too much of themselves or too little of themselves, it is the same ego problem. Modesty or humility, means that you know who you are, both in your glory and in…
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The Law of Attraction Blog | king sidharth :: official
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A How-to on Hardcore Motivation
31 Jan 2010 | 10:33 amI am writing this after nice Sunday supper. Just when I’ve procrastinated my pending projects for a long time. I’ve a magazine to review, 3 redesigns, 3 web projects and a book to write, not to forget the guest post commitments and yes 2 new projects I’ve been working on. I was not at all motivated. And then came the moment of salvation. Simple question – how do you review the motivation or stay motivated? Simple answer which I seem to have always overlooked – by doing, and diving in. Action is most delicious of experience in leading edge of thought we are living. Go and start… -
World Aids Day – I Will Be Human
1 Dec 2009 | 7:05 amIt’s 1 December –World Aids Day. This day we will stop for a moment when buying our coffee at Starbukcs, we will stop for a moment while trying to rush to our offices, we will stop for a moment when reading this article and we will share our awareness for a common cause. Even Twitter is Red. This isn’t a day to fight AIDS, because it’s just a disease. We will not fight a disease. We will not fight a virus or any condition. We will not fight at all. We will be aware in our conscious that we are humans and hence should be treated equal. We ALL are equals – be it HIV+ or not, be it… -
Prove Thyself
4 Nov 2009 | 11:40 amAlas! I’ve never read such words anywhere in spiritual or religious literature. And who will ask us to prove ourselves? Them? Ha! We are trying to prove ourselves to them, and they are doing the same. But there is nothing to prove. Does God want you to prove yourself? Why would he? He knows you better than you. He knows all you were, are, would be and most important – can be. So are we trying to prove ourselves to ourselves? What’s the point? It’s not about proving. It’s about exploring and expressing. When we stop trying to prove and simply express ourselves. Creativity flows… -
Bringing Meditation Online
20 Oct 2009 | 9:38 amI wanted to write this (and many posts to come) earlier but I thought Diwali would be the best time to share the excitement. Well yes you can call it procrastination but I don’t want to manifest more of that so I am not going to call it that. (Just kidin) This is to announce Launch of a new blog – Meditation Rocks! – a new blog about meditating to a rocking life! So here is a brief word about blog and then I am going to share an interesting story behind the blog: About the Blog The blog is all about new ideas about mediation (no old boring stuff) and it’s all by teens and for teens… -
Trip to The Golden Temple, Amritsar
19 Oct 2009 | 11:43 amSo 2 weeks ago I went on a trip to The Golden Temple, Amritsar. If you really want to know all the juicy details of the trip, you might want to read the Day1 and Day2 of the trip. Here I will discuss two most astonishing events that happened on the trip. I read these lines in The Golden Temple “He cooks the food, he himself serves it and he himself eats it too.” Just wanted to discuss what I could understand of this. First meaning that came in my mind was that the one who’s cooking, serving and eating… all are God himself. This gives a totally new perspective, we all are equal!
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Escape Adulthood
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Who Are You Trying to Prove Wrong?
7 Feb 2010 | 10:00 amHe suffered from ADHD. His parents got divorced when he was nine. He didn’t do so hot in school. And his middle school teacher told him that he’d never be successful. Nice. Everybody seems to have their own definition of success, but I’d be hard-pressed to find anyone to dispute that winning 14 Olympic gold medals is a pretty good indicator of success. Admirably, Michael Phelps didn’t use his teacher’s inaccurate opinion as an excuse to shrink back and settle for a life of mediocrity. Instead, he used the words as fuel to drive him, posting them in his locker so he’d see them… -
9 Decisions You Can Make With a Rock, Paper, and Scissors
4 Feb 2010 | 8:54 pmphoto by mike souza Remember the childhood game that settled every argument? No, not thumb wrestling (or even arm wrestling, for that matter.) I’m referring to “rock-paper-scissors.” Sure, it’s fun to flip a coin or draw straws, but nothing says childhood like this favorite classic. If you don’t know that rock beats scissors, then you might need to reconnect with your inner 8-year-old and think back to the simpler days of childhood – the days when disputes were so inconsequential that silly hand gesture games could resolve them in less than a minute. Oh, if… -
Open Letter to Alton Brown (and Dads Everywhere)
31 Jan 2010 | 1:00 pmI recently got a copy of Good Eats: The Early Years by Alton Brown. To paraphrase Ron Burgundy, if you don’t think it’s the greatest show on television, I will fight you. As a Food Network junkie, I dig Alton’s quirky, fun, no-nonsense style. Between writing books, filming Good Eats, hosting Iron Chef America and The Next Iron Chef, and appearing in all kinds of Welch’s commercials, he certainly seems to have a lot of burners lit. As I perused the acknowledgements, I came across his thoughts regarding his 10-year-old daughter: “I especially want to thank Zoey for putting up with all… -
Tame Adultitis by Tackling Life’s Little Annoyances
28 Jan 2010 | 12:59 pmphoto by frippy Jason and I often get asked the question, “How does a person contract Adultitis?” Well, there are the obvious ways we all dread: the major u-turns in life that you can’t avoid, like when someone hits your car or when you’re up all night with a sick kid. Adultitis is also severely contagious, so if you’re around others who are living with the disease, you might want to run for the hills — seriously. But most of the time, the way you come down with a case of Adultitis is a direct result of the teeny tiny annoying moments that pop up in your… -
Are You A Human Doing?
24 Jan 2010 | 1:00 pmIt’s easier to be a human doing than a human being. I have the good fortune of spending two hours each morning with a little bundle of energy known as Lucy. She recently became interested in bringing me books to read to her. I enjoy this new level of interactivity, even though the subject matter is less than stellar. The ones she seems to enjoy the most are the ones with the least regard for a plot (unless you consider journeying through the alphabet from A to Z captivation of the highest order). During our time together, I too often I operate under the premise that I only have two…
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Resurrect Your Hero
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Inspired To Follow My Heart
30 Jan 2010 | 8:01 amA Valentine's Heart Decoration I Saw At A Window Display My last post titled, Inspired, Rooted & Ready, I wrote about the pieces of the puzzle coming together. Besides this blog being my catharsis for change, it is also a behind the scenes look at how I perservered in my struggles these last two years. I have found collaberation with two of my cousins in Colombia on my Spanish blog. That is, after all, where my roots are. For that reason I am putting the little time I have available in the evenings on this project called Mi Caminar. I created a twitter profile different from my main… -
Inspired, Rooted & Ready
22 Jan 2010 | 1:46 pmMosaic In Lobby of A Condo in South Beach Called Mosaic It’s been just over 21 days since my last post bringing in the new year. They say it takes 21 days to develop a new habit. Luckily, I have the habit of eating well and exercising, so I didn’t have to put those on my resolution list. For me, it is now creating a structure and more order with all the new opportunities that have opened up for me. It’s continuing to put together the pieces of the puzzle like the picture of the mosaic in this post.Hopefully, one day it will all of sudden take shape. I trust it now much more. -
Inspiration from John Lennon
30 Dec 2009 | 9:25 pmA twitter friend, @offgrid linked this video tonight. The lyrics gave me inspiration tonight and I love how music uplifts the soul. It’s a good way to end the year. Here are the words I got from a music & lyrics website. Instant karma’s gonna get you. Gonna knock you right on the head.You better get yourself together.Pretty soon you’re gonna be dead.What in the world you thinking of? Laughing in the face of love. What on earth you tryin’ to do? It’s up to you, yeah you. Instant karma’s gonna get you.Gonna look you right in the face. Better get yourself together… -
Is Inner Peace Elusive?
28 Dec 2009 | 7:08 pmClick here to view the embedded slideshow. I took these pictures two weeks ago on my way to visit my parents. It is a view of Biscayne Bay with Coconut Grove in the backdrop. The view driving from the car was some beautiful clouds with the sunset peaking behind. This part of the beach is also under renovation. Recently the city cut down the Australian Pines along the stretch of the Rickenbacker Causeway. According to a Miami Herald article, the trees drive out native foliage and make nesting difficult for rare species. So while I was taking pictures, these signs kept getting in my way: Road… -
Happy Holiday & Keep On Moving
23 Dec 2009 | 9:57 pmA Christmas Wreath Made By My Friend Daniela 2009 has been an interesting chaotic year. As 2010 approaches, I look back at all the challenges of this year and observe that in the midst of them, many opportunities came my way. I had set an intention two years ago to follow my dreams. While I am not exactly where I really want to be, I have made great strides in getting closer to them. I am grateful for the many new connections I have made through Social Media all over the world and the abundance of new found friends I have made through local tweetups. I can honestly say that it has been an…
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Love, Staci
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Light Leads The Way
7 Feb 2010 | 2:49 pmSometimes the simple act of keeping our eyes towards the light is enough to lead us out of darkness.Stay with the Light… Love, Staci Want more from Staci? Sign up for the FREE Newsletter or Have Staci speak at your next event! © 2010 Staci J. Shelton | "Love, Staci™" is a trademark of Staci J. Shelton Share this on Facebook Tweet This! Share this on Linkedin Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on del.icio.us Share this on FriendFeed Post this to Posterous Subscribe to the comments for this post? Post this on Diigo Buzz up! -
Fear, Trust & Love
7 Feb 2010 | 5:36 amThe greatest gift you can give yourself and everyone else, is the gift of shedding your fearfulness… Fear is a prison. Love and trust unlock the door. You already have the keys. It’s time to use them. Thinking, doing and being from a place of Fearlessness changes everything! Turn the key. Unlock your life! Love, Staci Want more from Staci? Sign up for the FREE Newsletter or Have Staci speak at your next event! © 2010 Staci J. Shelton | "Love, Staci™" is a trademark of Staci J. Shelton Share this on Facebook Tweet This! Share this on Linkedin Digg this! Share this on Reddit… -
Open Minds Lead To Open Hearts
6 Feb 2010 | 10:00 amOpen minds lead to open hearts. Open hearts lead to unlimited possibilities. Open your heart and mind and experience some amazing things. Start somewhere. It’s as simple as saying: “I’m willing”. You’re missing out on a lot of fun (and love) if you don’t… Love, Staci Want more from Staci? Sign up for the FREE Newsletter or Have Staci speak at your next event! "Love, Staci™" is a trademark of Staci J. Shelton Share this on Facebook Tweet This! Share this on Linkedin Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on… -
It’s Not What You Say, It’s How, When And Where You Say It…
5 Feb 2010 | 8:38 amIt’s not WHAT we say…its how, when, and where we say it. Kindness, Love, Timing and Location make ALL the difference. Don’t let the words you intend to be a help cause harm. Do unto others. Exercise Compassion. We hold fragile hearts in our hands… Love, Staci Want more from Staci? Sign up for the FREE Newsletter or Have Staci speak at your next event! “Love, Staci™” is a trademark of Staci J. Shelton Share this on Facebook Tweet This! Share this on Linkedin Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on… -
Embrace Laziness
3 Feb 2010 | 9:29 pmLazy is a label placed on us when we don’t “work” as hard as others think we should. You know…every significant and meaningful innovation that was ever made was created out of laziness. Free up your time. Get Creative. Embrace Laziness!! Working smarter, not harder has never been a bad thing. Love, Staci Want more from Staci? Sign up for the FREE Newsletter or Have Staci speak at your next event! "Love, Staci™" is a trademark of Staci J. Shelton Share this on Facebook Tweet This! Share this on Linkedin Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon…
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The BridgeMaker
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Tracing Life Every Other Wednesday
8 Feb 2010 | 3:07 amHealing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it. - Tori Amos Article written by Alex Blackwell. Connect with me on Facebook. For the past couple of years I have seen a mental health therapist every other Wednesday. The reason for this standing appointment isn’t because I’m depressed or suffer from chronic addictions. Similarly, my personal relationships are strong and my career appears to be on the right track. I don’t see a therapist because I think I need to be fixed; I see a therapist because I want the chance to talk, share and trace my… -
Streamlining Passion: How to Create Joy by Cutting Back
1 Feb 2010 | 3:11 amJoy is the feeling of grinning inside. – Melba Colgrove Article written by BridgeMaker contributor Alex Fayle of Someday Syndrome. Share I don’t know about you, but I have a whole multitude of interests. They include writing, teaching, coaching, blogging, family time and travel. Last year I tried to do all of them. I taught English, blogged almost daily, ran a business that coached people on their Somedays and produced ebooks on the topic. I spent as much time as possible relaxing with my partner and we travelled to various places around Spain and to Canada to visit family for… -
How to Avoid Mealtime Multitasking Mania
30 Jan 2010 | 4:59 amTell me what you eat, I’ll tell you who you are. Anthelme Brillat-Savarin Article written by BridgeMaker contributor Paul D. Fitzgerald. Follow him on Twitter. Share I’m so ready for lunch. Let’s grab a bite and we can catch up on messages and emails. Besides, I have to check in about the plans tonight. Multitasking at mealtimes is so taken for granted in American culture that nothing in the sentence above would surprise anyone. In fact, watching someone eat a meal who does not multitask seems odd. Next time you hear a statement similar to the one above, ask them to give you their… -
Is This As Good As It Gets?
28 Jan 2010 | 3:08 amNot life, but good life, is to be chiefly valued. - Socrates Article written by Alex Blackwell. Connect with me on Facebook. Share When we were young the world seemed conquerable. Our dreams were big and there appeared to be no limit to who we could become or where we could go. However something happened along the way and life become more difficult than expected. Soon after, our hope started to trickle away. It was a slow drip at first and hardly noticeable. But over time, our lost hope could fill a bucket. It is startling to see how each setback and missed opportunity added to its volume. -
The Myth of Multitasking – How to Break an Unproductive Habit
21 Jan 2010 | 3:08 amTo do two things at once is to do neither. – Publilius Syrus, Roman slave, first century B.C. Article written by BridgeMaker contributor Mark Harrison. Mark writes at Effortless Abundance. Check out his latest book, Thirty Days to Change Your Life. Share There was a time when technology promised to free us from the burden of mundane chores and give us more time to concentrate on the important and enjoyable things in life – family, leisure, creativity. This promise of liberation sometimes seems a distant memory, and the technology that we once hoped might free us can – if we allow it…
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Socks For Happy People
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Do you have £1,250 and want to invest in SFHP?
29 Jan 2010 | 2:00 amWith the socks being shipped over right now it’s time to promote the 3 micro-investment opportunities we have left. For £1,250 you can become a shareholder in Socks for Happy People and amongst other things receive 10 pairs of our socks a year for life! People have been so enthusiastic and supportive while we’ve been getting set up. So instead of simply going to a bank for support to help with cashflow as we begin trading we thought we’d open up these opportunities to our fans to come aboard right at the beginning and make a real difference. ***We did have 4 opportunities,… -
Affirmation Sock preview – 1 of 3 Launch collection designs
25 Jan 2010 | 5:14 amClick here to view the embedded video. Would you want to start your day the right way by pulling on a pair of our Affirmation Socks? Do you think they’d have an effect on your mood during the day? What do you think of our first affirmation? Do drop us your comments below, we’d love to know what you think… -
Lights…Camera…Sock Action!
22 Jan 2010 | 2:30 amWe all like a break from our computers, especially when it involves leap-frogging and piggy backs. This image was one of many taken on a recent test shoot we did to try out a few ideas for our forthcoming collection shoot (using imperfect samples). And try as she might, for a while Rebecca just couldn’t stop her tongue from poking out whenever she did a leapfrog (see above). Eventually she mastered it with a grin : ) I myself like the tongue out version, so here it is… The shoot was orchestrated in no time by Alexandra Walsh (AlexStylist@gmail.com), the cream of the crop on the… -
I’m in with the Mob in London…And they love socks!
14 Jan 2010 | 7:54 amTo become part of the Mob at this time of the year you first have to admit that you don’t know the meaning of the word cold! Come on…admit it! I know I certainly didn’t. The Mob know you probably suffer a downturn in temperature and a covering of snow (once the initial novelty passes) as badly as everyone else. But running with this Mob will likely raise your awareness of just how fortunate you are to spend the vast majority of your time in a relatively warm home or office with a ready supply of hot water and food. While you and I complain of the cold as if we were actually… -
11 Million+ sign climate petition…and that’s without you!
16 Dec 2009 | 4:28 amI’m not in Copenhagen but some close friends of mine are just now, as is Socks for Happy People’s ‘Eco-Oracle’ Neils Peter Flint. According to them, and the bits I’ve read in the media, decisions and commitments internationally could be stronger…and some are even saying the summit needs saving! So for all of us not in Copenhagen making ourselves heard, do take 30 seconds to sign the MASSIVE petition started by Avaaz. 11 million+ people have already signed it, which is hearty and whopping, so it’s definitely worth you adding to it. Thanks and Good on…
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You Quoted - Motivational, Inspirational, Famous Quotes
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If you think you can’t,
8 Feb 2010 | 9:15 amIf think you can’t, you’re right. If think you can, you’re right. Ken Hatton Note: There is a rating embedded within this post, please visit this post to rate it. -
Write it on your heart that every day
8 Feb 2010 | 9:12 amWrite it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. With the past, I have nothing to do; nor with the future. I live now. Ralph Waldo Emerson Note: There is a rating embedded within this post, please visit this post to rate it. -
I’ve never known a man worth his salt
6 Feb 2010 | 6:52 pmI’ve never known a man worth his salt who in the long run, deep down in his heart, didn’t appreciate the grind, the discipline… I firmly believe that any man’s finest hour – this greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious. Vince Lombardi Note: There is a rating embedded within this post, please visit this post to rate it. -
It’s no use saying,
6 Feb 2010 | 6:51 pmIt’s no use saying, ‘We are doing our best.’ You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary. Winston Churchill Note: There is a rating embedded within this post, please visit this post to rate it. -
The path to success
4 Feb 2010 | 1:12 pmThe path to success is to take massive, determined action. Anthony Robbins 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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Thoroughness - Examine all the related issues and information.
4 Feb 2010 | 8:05 amWhen you’re excited about starting something new, you may want to jump in with both feet before attending to the details. Taking time to study the facts and evaluate your options will lead to wise decisions. You'll be less likely to act impulsively and you’ll make fewer mistakes.Before making an important decision, do you tend to move fast or do you prefer to take your time and do your homework?Please leave a comment and describe a time when being thorough paid off for you. -
What "Fresh Eyes" Can Do for Your Business and Your Life
1 Feb 2010 | 7:53 amWhen my daughter Alison was only three years old, I was getting out a new loaf of bread to fix sandwiches. I asked her if she wanted the end piece as one of the slices in her sandwich. She looked at the bread and said, “Mommy, that’s not the end piece. It’s the beginning piece because it’s the first slice.”That was over twenty years ago, and I still smile every time I think about it. And then I remember a second incident a short time later, when her child’s perspective surprised and delighted me.We were on a rural country road, on the way to visit her grandparents. As we drove… -
Excellence - Set High Standards for What You Do
28 Jan 2010 | 8:14 amIt’s tempting to take the easy way out and just do the minimum to get by. Most people take this approach. But when you set and meet high standards, you can take pride in what you’ve accomplished – and you’ll definitely stand out from the crowd. Applying the insights in this video, you'll be ready for new opportunities that come your way.What does “excellence” look like to you?Think of times in your life when you’ve achieved excellence. How did that feel?Please leave a comment and share where you’ve learned about striving for excellence in your own life. -
You Can Win the Battle but Lose the War
25 Jan 2010 | 12:28 pmIt’s human nature to want to be right or have our way. But there are times when you really have to evaluate whether getting what you want at the moment is going to be in the best interest of you, the other person and your relationship for the long-term.Case in point. My company rents office space that includes a small dishwasher in the kitchen. We’ve loved that appliance during the past four years, so when it broke a few months ago, we naturally assumed the owner would fix or replace it.Unfortunately, he’s interested in winning the battle. He’s going by the letter of the lease, which… -
Self-Development - Work on Getting Stronger for Life
20 Jan 2010 | 12:24 pmWhen you're faced with something new, you may feel resistance. But if you're always looking to gain new knowledge, skills and wisdom, you'll grow and adapt to the world which is changing around you. Applying the insights in this video, you'll be ready for new opportunities that come your way.This video was featured recently in our multimedia ezine, Golden Eggs. You can subscribe and get a weekly dose of inspiring content delivered to your Inbox. Just enter your email address in the box above.
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Building Personal Strength
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AWARENESS - Fish, Birds, Drunk Drivers and Rapists
8 Feb 2010 | 11:00 pmA few days ago I posted an article about awareness - how to focus on what you're doing so that you remember it in the future.I've also been thinking about another aspect of awareness - our ability to achieve a more detailed awareness, which can reveal more of reality to us.My wife and I are SCUBA divers. I've been diving since 1996 and have about 250 dives. Kathleen has been diving since the 1970s and has well over a thousand dives. She was a student in the first REEF (Reef Environmental Education Foundation) Fish Identification class back in the mid-90s.When we began diving together, she… -
Mental Rehearsal - Can You Ingrain a Skill by Thinking about It?
7 Feb 2010 | 11:00 pmWhen I was 17, something weird happened to me.I wanted very much to go to West Point after high school, but to compete for the appointment, I knew I'd need a good resume. I was vice-president of the student council, first in my class, an Eagle Scout, and captain of the golf team. But I felt I needed another sport. So I decided to go out for the wrestling team. This would help my application, and it would get me in better physical condition. The good news is that I loved wrestling, and my body was getting stronger by the week. The bad news, if you want to call it that, was that my team-mate in… -
SELF-DEVELOPMENT - The Secret of Successful People
6 Feb 2010 | 11:00 pm"Learn to work harder on yourself than you do on your job." - Jim Rohn Whoa. That's a bold statement. But if you take a look at Jim Rohn's life and his body of work, I think you ignore it at your peril.Today I was thinking about some people I know who I think of as “life-long learners.” I know well over a thousand people, and probably hundreds of them are actively involved in various aspects of self-development. So I thought it would be easier if I focused on the people I know best. One of my colleagues connects the dots faster than anyone I know. He’s a voracious learner, and sometimes… -
THOROUGHNESS - Why the Compassion of 10 Missionaries Went Wrong in Haiti
5 Feb 2010 | 11:00 pmSo Laura Silsby and her nine missionary colleagues have been charged with abducting Haitian children. It could have been worse. Angry Haitians outside the government building wanted charges of kidnapping and child trafficking. Still, they face a trial and possible imprisonment. And yet everything I've seen, heard and read lead me to believe that the missionaries were trying to help the children, that they were acting out of feelings of compassion (photo from Van Helsing, www.moonbattery.com).It's a sad case. What happened? Why didn't they proceed more carefully? The answer came to me as I… -
Ralph Waldo Emerson - An Intellectual Giant
4 Feb 2010 | 11:00 pmBritish playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is one of the most often-quoted authors of all time. I ought to know. I'm an English major and I've been collecting quotes for over 30 years, all of them related to personal strength. Over 20 quotes in my stash of 3,000 favorites are from Shakespeare.But guess what. Shakespeare isn't my main man. The hands-down winner is American 19th century philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882), with 47 quotes. Emerson was a Harvard scholar who kept a journal most of his life. An ordained minister, he discovered that he was uncomfortable with…
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Positive Thinking - Justified Lions
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Keep Asking Yourself Is What I Am Doing Now Productive?
27 Jan 2010 | 2:32 pmStaying organized and focusing on tasks at hand can be very tough. I know for me that is one of the things I struggle with often. Things can get really messy if you have tasks that are not arranged by high priority to low or even worse no tasks at all. Shooting from the hip is an old Cowboy saying that symbolizes the Wild West, Shoot first ask questions later. At work this may seem true, we are all rushing to finish the day regardless of how sloppy we get the job done. Of course our clients or employers may not like our tactic but it seems like just like in life, we worry about rushing to get… -
Positive Reinforcement As A Leader
25 Jan 2010 | 10:07 pm(photo credit: Woodruff Photography) Positive Reinforcement On January 23rd 2010 I had the privilege in help organizing and speaking at a Social Media Event in Virginia Beach. The event had many different specialty fields in marketing and a diverse audience that all came together for one main event. It was a long journey from September 2009 to January 2010. We had some new to speaking events and some were veterans but all in all the event was still a stressful journey, like most events. We had lost a lot of potential speakers and had to change the line-up a few times but eventually… -
Without Suffering There Would Be No Compassion
18 Jan 2010 | 8:17 pmWithout Suffering There Would Be No Compassion A Quote from one of my favorite movies “A Walk To Remember” Jamie: Without suffering there would be no compassion. I love this saying because it shows us another perspective outlook on why do people suffer. The age old question has always been why, why do good people die and why do people suffer? Instead of focusing on the negative, the positive side of things is that without suffering there would be no compassion. It’s not to stay that we are not compassionate people and that people must suffer in order to show compassion,… -
Do You Have A Champions Creed?
11 Jan 2010 | 5:30 amWhen I was in High school, at every prep rally right before a big football game, our whole school would recite a motivation creed to get the whole school pumped up. The creed went something like this: I am Somebody I will strive I will persevere and I will win because I am somebody Now the whole entire school and staff would get up from their seats, chant these lines from the top of their lungs and transform themselves into a hype machine filled with energy. It was an amazing spectacle at my school because if you were rebelling and didn’t wish to stand you were easily spotted and… -
7 Tips for Daily Positive Thinking & Motivation
9 Jan 2010 | 7:30 amThe Power of Positive Thinking Below I will outline 7 powerful positive thinking tips to help you with your motivation and drive on a daily basis. Studies show that people who participate in Positive Thinking lead more successful and happier lives than people who don’t. The biggest difference between Success and Failure is that root of that person’s attitude. Whatever a man thinketh so is he is an old proverb that basically means if you believe in being successful, you will be and if you believe you will fail then you will fail too. To help you with your challenges and…
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Need A Boost? Strategies For Recharging Your Productivity
8 Feb 2010 | 4:00 am[tweetmeme] Like most people, I look forward to the arrival of the weekend as a chance to unwind, spend time with the family, and recharge my mind and body in preparation for the jump into a fresh work week. There are times, though, where that continual push to maintain our productivity through the week takes its toll and we can find ourselves struggling to get out of neutral. This is something that happens to me at times and I know only too well how frustrating these moments can feel, especially when we see that large heap waiting for us in our “To-Do” basket. As such, I want to share… -
Twitter Weekly Highlights for 2010-02-05
5 Feb 2010 | 4:00 amRT @JanetVanderhoof: Employee Engagement not Just for Leaders Check out @TanveerNaseer new blog http://bit.ly/cUx32X < Thanks Janet. # Thanks @ISpaDoYou for including my blog piece on employee engagement in your newsletter. Appreciate it. # Wonderful reminder of the necessity of being aware – Do I Have Food Stuck In My Teeth? by @eschreyer http://bit.ly/deDFvo # Enjoyed this guest post on @drbret ’s blog – 10 Ways to Earn Respect as a Leader in the Workplace http://bit.ly/dp81dj # Good advice on building interest for your ideas – How To Get Your Good Ideas Heard by… -
Employee Engagement Is Not Just For Leaders
4 Feb 2010 | 4:00 am[tweetmeme] Over the last few posts, I’ve been writing about the subject of employee engagement – of how it can be fostered in the workforce without elaborate plans or costly incentives, as well as pointing out what employers would gain in creating an engaged team of partners in place of a group of subordinates. Of course, despite everything that has been written here and elsewhere about the value of employee engagement, there are inevitability many leaders out there who simply refuse to incorporate this viewpoint into how they lead their teams. For employees who work under such… -
Why Employers Need To Engage With A Purpose
1 Feb 2010 | 4:00 am[tweetmeme] Employee engagement is certainly a hot-button issue these days, and with good reason. With businesses struggling to gain a stronger foothold on an increasingly global market, companies are starting to look beyond their current practises in order to find that magic bullet which will give them a competitive edge. However, some leaders still resist the idea that we need to foster a sense of engagement in the workforce as a possible means of gaining traction in their market, mainly because they don’t see this assomething businesses need to focus on. After all, shouldn’t we… -
Twitter Weekly Highlights for 2010-01-29
29 Jan 2010 | 4:00 amRT @mjasmus: New post “Just Notice” http://bit.ly/cG9d2A > Wonderful reminder of why leaders need to look beyond their desks. # Reading “The Challenge of Leader-Member Exchange Theory” by @Rflectionldrshp http://bit.ly/aiSePd # RT @AMAnet: Great lesson in employee engagement from a vending machine! (RT @TanveerNaseer) #management | http://bit.ly/85asDj < Thanks! # Interesting introspective piece by @SusanMazza – How Strong is Your Foundation for Success? http://bit.ly/adLTbj # Managing time can sometimes come down to managing perspectives – Optimize…
