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Issue # 461, Week of July 10-11, 2007
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In this issue:
-- Quotes of the Week
-- Personal Growth Products and Services
-- Article: Live Powerfully in the Present Moment By Charlene M. Proctor,
Ph.D.
-- Article: Law of Success By Sharif Khan
-- Book Review: Positive Energy: 10 Extraordinary Prescriptions for Transforming
Fatigue, Stress & Fear into Vibrance, Strength & Love By Judith Orloff, M.D.
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*** Quotes of the Week ***
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Gray skies are just clouds passing over. Duke Ellington, 1899-1974, American
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Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work
worth doing. Theodore Roosevelt, 1858-1919, 26th President of the United
States
To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk. Thomas Edison,
1847-1931, American Inventor and Entrepreneur
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*** Article: Live Powerfully in the Present Moment By Charlene M. Proctor,
Ph.D. ***
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The time we spend on earth is very short when you consider the scope of the
universe. Often, we don't see the big picture and get lost in the details. What
is our purpose in the few years we have? It is to become a living embodiment of
spirit while we are here. We must learn to express spirit through our actions,
emotions, relationships, and in the work we do, which can be anything from
loving our children to being a bank teller. We're supposed to nurture each
other, love the planet that provides us sustenance, evolve our soul in the
process, then go home, perhaps to try another version at some later date.
There's no singular instruction manual for this type of big picture thinking --
to a large degree, we make it up as we go along. Remember, being born is like
standing at the end of a big river and jumping into an already moving stream of
people and events, all colored by the past -- the past others have left behind,
but mostly the past we create during our stay.
The Past is a Benefit
The past is important because we learn from it. It helps us navigate through our
current choices in order to evolve our soul. We're in soul school the minute we
hit the ground until we cross over, coursework made possible by the enriching
and sometime challenging conditions we have chosen. We chart a learning program
well before we get here, a structure that includes our parents, our gender, and
circumstances that will provide us with the greatest opportunity for personal
and spiritual growth, resulting in true-self-empowerment.
Negative Programs Limit Our Present-Day Vision
Where we get into trouble is giving up our freedom to make new choices within
that structure based upon the present, especially when we replay old, outdated
messages given to us by others that solidify our belief system about who we are.
Negative programming results, or the way we automatically approach present day
circumstances, with a "can't do" attitude. Negative programs limit our vision,
preventing us from feeling empowered about what we can accomplish in life. Such
negative thought patterns from the past deplete our energy reserves, diminishing
our ability to make a difference in the lives of others today.
Have any of the following ideas become part of your present experiences?
* You can't do that; girls just don't do that.
* You have to make me happy; I sacrificed everything for you.
* This family comes first, not you.
* You don't deserve to be loved.
* I'm poor but good.
* The world is a terrible place.
* You'll fail/get hurt/be taken advantage of so don't try.
* I don't have to apologize because I'm the parent.
* You make enough mistakes, and you'll learn how hard life is.
I believe we set a mental agenda every day, and what we see in our world, and
our personal lives, is a result of what we think. If you aren't getting what you
want out of life, then you must create a mental discipline that replaces a
negative belief system with one of hope, appreciation of the past, and a
decisive statement of what you see happening in the present. The present is what
matters.
Change Your Outlook
Changing a mental outlook takes discipline. In our culture we are taught to plan
for disaster, be prepared, and anticipate what might be coming around the bend.
It involves releasing outdated ideas and replacing them with ideas of what you
want in the present moment, and accept it as already happening.
How many of you have heard "life is hard, a daily struggle, life is tough"? How
about "if you don't have your health, you don't have anything"? I am of the
opinion that if you don't have excellent health, yes, things might be fairly
bleak, but there still is an awful lot of life to be had. Life, in terms of our
exchange with others, has many meanings, but often we've got the definition
backwards. Life isn't all about taking it in. It's mostly about what you give
out.
Write a Daily Affirmation to Stay on Track
Write a daily affirmation that encourages you to look inward and unseat old
messages. Ask yourself, "What blocks my ability to overcome and mend? Am I
fearful of life? Do I always put my needs last because I feel unworthy?" Change
your mental outlook into a new assumption for today by saying:
* Each day is an opportunity to give more to humanity.
* This unlimited universe gives me room to grow in unlimited ways.
* By being who I am, I give to the world with excitement and love.
* I become stronger because of the challenges I have faced.
* I am worthy because I am my Divine Self.
* I no longer need to hold myself back from success and prosperity.
* My life is a unique expression of creation.
* I love the journey I'm on. I construct my puzzle at my own pace!
Move Forward with Hope and Joy
Remember, every day is new, no matter how you slice it. The sun comes up in
spite of our mistakes or the despair we must face. We are meant to continually
move forward! Getting stuck in the past holds us behind, a prisoner within an
incredible universe of opportunity. True empowerment stems from living now, not
as a reaction to now from the past, or living with worry about what might happen
tomorrow, next month, or next year. Every day, no matter what has happened to
you in the past, is a new opportunity to begin painting your life on a fresh,
new canvas. Paint with powerful, present moment strokes. A mental outlook
centered in "now" allows you to realize more self-power and confidence you'll
need to ride the bumps in life. You can do it!
© The Goddess Network, Inc. and Charlene M. Proctor, Ph.D. 2007. All Rights
Reserved. See
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thoughts on Gaining Insight from the Past! Register for The E-Show, a series of
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About the Author:
Dr. Charlene M. Proctor is the founder of The Goddess Network, Inc. an online
educational resource for topics on spirituality, relationships, and women's
studies. Author of "Let Your Goddess Grow!" she is a researcher and educator in
the field of women's empowerment and develops self-empowerment strategies for
women in all walks of life. She is a subject matter expert for Beliefnet.com,
the world's largest self-help and personal growth website. Her affirmations from
"The Women's Book of Empowerment" reach 2.7 million Web visitors daily. She
currently facilitates the PATH to Empowerment program for Lighthouse Path in
Michigan, a residential women's shelter for homeless mothers, teaching them how
to cope with life and increase self-esteem and confidence. To learn more, visit
http://www.thegoddessnetwork.net
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*** Article: Law of Success By Sharif Khan ***
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I've spent the last couple months immersing myself in the teachings of Napoleon
Hill and would like to share with you a summary of the main principles learned
from his landmark work, "Law of Success: The 21st-Century Edition."
Most of you know who Napoleon Hill is. But for the benefit of those who don't,
Mr. Hill is quite arguably the author of the world's first practical philosophy
of human achievement. Commissioned back in 1908 by the great steel magnate,
Andrew Carnegie, Hill spent over 25 years researching the lives of over 500 of
the most successful people on the planet.
The amazing thing is that most of Hill's work was not from secondhand research
but firsthand knowledge from personal contact with some of the greatest
powerbrokers of the day, including Henry Ford, Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas
Edison, John D. Rockefeller, Charles M. Schwab, Elbert Hubbard, George Eastman,
and U.S. Presidents Woodrow Wilson, William Howard Taft, and Theodore Roosevelt.
While "Think and Grow Rich" is certainly Hill's most popular book based on the
results of his exhaustive research, "Law of Success" (which was first published
in a set of eight volumes) is Hill's most comprehensive work of achievement; a
veritable tome of success literature, I'd call it the world's first and foremost
"success encyclopedia."
The only modern-day equivalents that readily come to mind are Anthony Robbins'
"Unlimited Power" in the field of applied psychology, Stephen Covey's "The Seven
Habits of Highly Effective People" on principle-centered leadership, and the
success strategies employed in Jack Canfield's "The Success Principles."
Nevertheless, I would rank Napoleon Hill's "Law of Success: The 21st-Century
Edition" as the foundational book for developing a practical success philosophy
that anyone can readily apply. The fully revised and updated 21st-century
edition comes in at 1,035 pages, containing Hill's deep analysis of the 17
proven principles of success, many personal examples and stories from his own
life experiences, and new commentary from the editors providing modern parallels
with contemporary events and the latest management theories.
In this special article, you'll be provided with a brief summary of five of
Napoleon Hill's 17 principles from his classic bestseller, "Law of Success: The
21st-Century Edition." Master these principles and you will master your destiny:
Principle # 1: The Master Mind
The Master Mind is simply a friendly alliance of two or more minds harmoniously
working together in full cooperation toward the achievement of a singular
purpose. It's more than just a brain-trust of accumulated knowledge used for
creative problem solving; the Master Mind is a field of accumulated energy
created from the combined group's spirit, which can accomplish far more than any
individual member could possibly hope to achieve independently.
Hill recommends forming a round table of ideally six to twelve like-minded
individuals who will support your chief aim, who are in complete harmony with
each other, and who are willing to meet with you regularly to help you
accomplish that aim. You must offer each group member something in return that
will reward their participation in your Master Mind.
Whether you choose to develop a formal alliance or not, the Master Mind
principle will still have a powerful influence over your life -- for better or
worse. It is said you are the average sum total of the people you spend the most
time with, which will either help or hinder you. Choose your friends and
associates carefully.
Principle # 2: A Definite Chief Aim
Without a definite purpose backed by a definite plan, one is as lost and
hopeless as a rudderless ship in the middle of the Atlantic. Good intentions and
hard work are not enough. You need a Purpose, a Plan, and Perseverance backed
with a burning desire to achieve your definite chief aim in life.
To realize your Chief Aim, Hill suggests writing out your WWWH and reviewing it
daily: "know what you want, when you want it, why you want it, and how you
intend to get it." Also include what you plan to give in return for reaching
your dream.
By reviewing your manifesto daily, with intense feeling, you will begin
attracting the people and circumstances in your life to make your wildest dreams
come true.
Principle # 3: Self-Confidence
To be self-confident, you must know. Know yourself and know your business. Know
your strengths and weaknesses, your greatest fears, and deepest desires. Those
who do not know live in constant fear and anxiety. A leader must know.
Keep a log of all your accomplishments and all the praise you receive and review
it frequently. Use autosuggestion or self-talk to tell yourself daily about how
you are growing as a leader in your field.
Fill your mind with positive, inspiring thoughts. Surround yourself with people
who will empower you. Have faith in others and see the good in people because
how you view others is a reflection of yourself.
Principle # 4: The Habit of Saving
Pay yourself first by developing the habit of consistently saving a portion of
your income. Hill and many others suggest saving at least 10% of your earnings.
(Tip: if you've accumulated high-interest debts such as credit card debt, it's a
good policy to allocate 80% of your savings to paying down the debt in order to
avoid that debt from growing faster than the rate of return you're getting on
your savings).
Those who have will be given more. Having even a modest savings account will
increase your self-confidence and will attract many opportunities that would
normally not come your way without that extra cushion.
Successful people will be more willing to back your idea or promote you within
their enterprise if they see that you yourself have developed the
self-discipline of saving.
Hill recounts several instances in his book where people who had built up a
little savings account were able to invest in new business opportunities,
attract financing for their ideas, or enter into partnerships that would later
result into untold millions.
Principle # 5: Initiative and Leadership
"Do the thing and you shall have the power." Emerson
According to Hill, leadership is "doing the right thing without being told."
Leadership is ultimately about taking initiative and getting things done. Bottom
line: leaders get paid for results.
By always providing additional service without any expectation for pay, you will
build your initiative muscles.
Leadership requires self-sacrifice. Leaders are givers. Inspire and help others
and you will be rewarded in direct proportion to your efforts. As American
self-help icon Zig Ziglar likes to say, "You can have everything in life you
want, if you will just help other people get what they want."
Please share these principles with your peers, forward this newsletter, discuss
the concepts, and teach other people what you've learned. There's no better way
to learn than by teaching others.
To get your copy of Napoleon Hill's "Law of Success: The 21st Century Edition,"
visit http://tinyurl.com/2a2cuk
About the Author:
Sharif Khan (http://www.herosoul.com;
sharif@herosoul.com) is a freelance writer, inspirational keynote
speaker, and author of the leadership bestseller "Psychology of the Hero Soul."
To contact Sharif, call 416-417-1259.
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*** Book Review: Positive Energy: 10 Extraordinary Prescriptions for
Transforming Fatigue, Stress & Fear into Vibrance, Strength & Love By Judith
Orloff, M.D. ***
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Orloff, a psychiatrist who has appeared frequently on television and written an
eponymous Guide to Intuitive Healing, here provides 10 detailed prescriptions
for harnessing one's "positive energy" to replace fatigue with physical and
emotional vigor. Her commonsense program includes pursuing an individual
spiritual path, developing "true-to-self eroticism," designing an
energy-building diet and exercise plan, learning to celebrate laughter, and
protecting oneself from "energy vampires." Along with practice exercises for
following these prescriptions, each section ends with a public figure describing
the ways that he or she uses Orloff's methods. In the chapter on spirituality,
Amy Gross, editor in chief of O: The Oprah Magazine, discusses how practicing
deep breathing and meditation replenishes energy as she centers herself. Wavy
Gravy, who warned against eating the brown acid at Woodstock, explores the way
laughter has not only helped him cope with pain but also heightened his vitality
level. Orloff delivers her revivification techniques in thoughtful, accessible
prose that some may find an energy builder in itself. (Copyright © Reed Business
Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
*****
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