Craig Lock http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 BA with much studying, but learnt far more in the "school of life"

Web sites: https://www.createspace.com/3779691/ and http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4

Article Title: A 'REVIEW' : 'From Seeds of Hope to Endless Possibilities
...A New Age' (Updated)
Key Words: books, book review, Craig Lock, Inspiration
Web Sites: http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/craig_lock.html and http://www1.webng.com/leftfieldnz/overtherainbow.html
Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.html
(Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, spiritual, 'spiritual writings' (how 'airey-fairey'), words of inspiration and money management, how boring now, craig!)

Publishing Guidelines: May be freely published, electronically or in print.
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FROM SEEDS OF HOPE TO ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES... A NEW AGE

A 'REVIEW' of the new work by Craig Lock

"An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individual concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity."
- Dr Martin Luther King Junior, "a champion of peace in a time of war."

The central theme of this new work by Craig Lock is the "great thought"... that somewhere, somehow in the future there are endless possibilities. The ideal, the vision, the dream is to usher in a new age to bring peace to a world "hell-bent" on destruction.
This "story" can be read at different levels from the personal, to a “group", national, international or "spiritual" perspective ("go as deep as you want").

The tradition of Jesus of Nazareth points us to new thoughts and a new life, as well as endless possibilities...as an individual, a community and as a nation. We are choosing hope over fear, unity over division, a new vision for the world. And so it is the triumph of life over death, of love over hate, of light over darkness.

"The best way to predict your future is to create it. So believe in your dream. Never throw it away. Believe in the dream even when it is impossible. Believe in the stars, even when they're hidden in the storm. Believe in love, even when you can't find it or feel it. Believe in faith, even when God is silent. So turn your hurts into halos and your deepest scars into the brightest stars. And when it's time eventually to take your last breath... you will come to the end of your journey with pride behind you, love around you and hope ahead of you."

- Benediction from Coretta Scott King's funeral by Robert H. Schuller, founding Pastor, Chrystal Cathedral, Garden Grove, California (and slightly adapted by craig)

"There are two ways of spreading light - be the mirror or the mirror that reflects it."
- Edith Wharton

http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/craig_lock.html

Craig's novel on South Africa 'Over the Rainbow' is available at : http://www1.webng.com/leftfieldnz/overtherainbow.html

"Change YOUR world and you change THE world.
Together, one mind, one soul, one life at a time, let's encourage, impact, empower, uplift and perhaps even inspire the world."

#. HANDBOOK FOR SURVIVAL IN THE NINETIES
AND ESPECIALLY THE NEW MILLENNIUM
Author Craig Lock
ISBN 978-1858-632865

Word count: 19619

First Published 1995 (as 'Handbook to Survive the Nineties')

HANDBOOK FOR SURVIVAL IN THE NINETIES
AND ESPECIALLY THE NEW MILLENNIUM

by
Craig Lock

Handbook for Survival in the Nineties (and the New Millennium)

A collection of writings on various subjects to help the every man or woman survive in a rapidly changing, uncertain world after the "easy living and prosperity" of the seventies and eighties, (especially for me living in South Africa under apartheid). An introductory look at the concepts of success, motivation, attitude, goal setting and stress.

http://www.myspace/craiglok
http://www2.webng.com/writernz/books.html


Price: Print: $17.54

Download: $6.25

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THE END OF THE LINE

A story based on fact in the dark days
of grand apartheid, but with the rich
promise and hope that a new South Africa
can bring.


In 'The End of the Line' Craig Lock has created a moving short novel set in 'the beloved country' of South Africa. This book could be described as a 'faction', a fiction with a serious factual grounding. It is simple, and therefore moving. It gives yet another highly individual portrait of that troubled land, and it does so through a believable and sustained narrative form. A passionate and heart-breaking tale of South Africa, a true story of the bad old days, but with the rich hope of the new.
Everything in 'The End of the Line' could have happened. Perhaps it did..."


Title: The End of the Line
Author Craig Lock
ISBN ISBN 1 85863 393 1
Copyright 2007,
Author, Craig Lock , clock@paradise.net.nz
Word count: 27261

Available at: www.lulu.com/craiglock
Hard copy price $17.44 (download $6.25)
Craig Lock
2 Elm St Gisborne 4010
New Zealand

Craig Lock's second novel 'The New Rainbow' is a moving tale of the diverse peoples of South Africa, which is based on fact. Like Alan Paton, Craig Lock reaches to the heart of his troubled "beloved country". In his new novel, Lock, perceptively and with an understanding of the historical elements, writes of the situation as it was, as it is, and as perhaps one day it will be, in the New South Africa.
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# HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE

Craig Lock is an extensive world traveller and failed professional emigrater who has spent most of his life's savings on airfares. He is still 'sliding down the razor blade of life', stuck on a deserted (other than a few brilliant rugby players) island at the bottom of the world near Antarctica, where he is 'trying to throw a double six' to get off and go out into the real world - but he doesn't know where!

In the style of Bill Bryson, HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE tells tales of his hilarious hair-raising adventures in his younger years through 'Grate' Britain and the Continent.

Dropped out in Godzone": Craig Lock's humorous travel book about his adventures in provincial New Zealand...

One man and his family - and their experiences "Down Under".
The author and his wife contrast life in colourful, vibrant South Africa with calm and kindly New Zealand - and with large dashes of humour offer much understanding of, and sympathy with the social attitudes of the two worlds.
A new immigrant's impressions of life in provincial New Zealand (after coming from a large city in South Africa) ... and there were one or two rather funny adventures, nay escapades in "Sleepy Hollow" from time to time!

REVIEW:

"DROPPED OUT IN GODZONE is an original and agreeable piece of work. The picture it gives of New Zealand- to one who has never been there- has a ring of complete authenticity. The feeling of the country is relaxed, and perhaps rather unstimulating, but we get an overall impression from the writer that he views his time there with some affection, and above all with tolerance."
This book breathes a natural humour and kindliness, which is what gives it the individual character that is so appealing.
Autobiography has a particular value as a literary form. It is a shared kind of writing and I'll continue to bang the drum. It is unusual to encounter two such different manuscripts from the same author. Both (THE END OF THE LINE is the other book) have quality and share an easy and assured writing style that is a pleasure to read.
Both of these short books are of first rate quality."


THE NEW RAINBOW

by Craig Lock

A tale of the many people in the
rainbow nation of New South Africans.

Craig Lock's second novel 'The New Rainbow' is a moving tale of the diverse peoples of South Africa, which is based on fact. Like Alan Paton, Craig Lock reaches to the heart of his troubled "beloved country". In his new novel, Lock, perceptively and with an understanding of the historical elements, writes of the situation as it was, as it is, and as perhaps one day it will be, in the New South Africa.
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Title: THE NEW RAINBOW
Author Craig Lock

First Published 1997
Third Edition 2007

Word Count: 56688

ISBN 978185637242

Name of Book: Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness
Author : "Joe Bloggs"
NSBN: : 0064-00072-001
Non-fiction
Price: $ 10.00
Format: Ebook
Available Where? Online
http://www.myspace/craiglok
or email clock@paradise.net.nz

Short Description:
How to make the most of yourself, as well as finding the crazy bits in you. Humourous, smutty and mad.

Description

The "secrets" by someone who thinks he has now found them - by "throwing a double six", at long last - after many, many years of "sliding down the razor blade of life". Also after having had many detours and come to numerous 'cul-de-sacs' (dead ends) along the long and windy road that is life.
Up hill and down dale, no - rather up mountain and down valley - that is the story of my life.

Written for the ordinary "bloke" or woman in the street.

The various books that "Craig felt inspired to write" are available at:
www.lulu.com/craiglock
http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ and
http://www.craiglockbooks.com

Hard-copies and ebooks: fiction, non-fiction: self help,
novels, travel, humour, writing, money management and
inspiration.

All proceeds go to needy and underprivileged children - MINE!

Don't worry about the world ending today...
as it's already tomorrow in little scenic and tranquil New Zealand


Name of Book: My Life-Long Affair with Sport
NSBN: 0064-00049-010
Non-fiction
Price: $ 10.00
Format: Ebook

DESCRIPTION

This is my story from early boyhood till my present middle years of the ultimate "armchair sportsman". Even though for many years South Africa was excluded from international sport because of Apartheid, I remained obsessed with sport throughout the world.

I am a free-lance journalist and author married to a New Zealander and living in New Zealand for the last four years.

My great joy from an early age has always been watching sport. Even when working I would rush home between client appointments to watch something important in South Africa's sporting history. Sometimes I would even watch with my clients. Now I have designed my job around my passion; that is why I am a free-lance writer and author since being made redundant as an insurance manager so that I can manage my working time from home - without becoming a social misfit! My life revolves around sport, my wife and children - perhaps in that order but I don't know for sure! She says it is my country South Africa first. I have just seen an Oprah Winfrey television show from America. Some people had far worse diseases of sportsmania than me. One guy took his TV set to his wedding, while another phoned America to get the baseball results on his honeymoon in the middle of darkest Africa. Then the ultimate "hard case": on the opening night of the ballet, another intrepid baseball freak crawled over the audience every few moments for the latest score. So I'm not so bad after all!

http://www.myspace/craiglok
http://www.craiglockbooks.com and
http://www2.webng.com/writernz/books.html

My Life-Long Affair with Sport can be ordered by contacting Craig at clock@paradise.net.nz


'The Mad Money Book' - a simple guide for everyperson in understanding and making the best use of your money. Written in a light and humorous style.
This ebook is available by contacting Craig at clock@paradise.net.nz

as it's already tomorrow in little scenic and tranquil New Zealand

Name of Book: My Life-Long Affair with Sport
NSBN: 0064-00049-010
Non-fiction
Price: $ 10.00
Format: Ebook

DESCRIPTION

This is my story from early boyhood till my present middle years of the ultimate "armchair sportsman". Even though for many years South Africa was excluded from international sport because of Apartheid, I remained obsessed with sport throughout the world.

I am a free-lance journalist and author married to a New Zealander and living in New Zealand for the last four years.

My great joy from an early age has always been watching sport. Even when working I would rush home between client appointments to watch something important in South Africa's sporting history. Sometimes I would even watch with my clients. Now I have designed my job around my passion; that is why I am a free-lance writer and author since being made redundant as an insurance manager so that I can manage my working time from home - without becoming a social misfit! My life revolves around sport, my wife and children - perhaps in that order but I don't know for sure! She says it is my country South Africa first. I have just seen an Oprah Winfrey television show from America. Some people had far worse diseases of sportsmania than me. One guy took his TV set to his wedding, while another phoned America to get the baseball results on his honeymoon in the middle of darkest Africa. Then the ultimate "hard case": on the opening night of the ballet, another intrepid baseball freak crawled over the audience every few moments for the latest score. So I'm not so bad after all!

'The Mad Money Book' - a simple guide for everyperson in understanding and making the best use of your money. Written in a light and humorous style.
This ebook is available by contacting Craig at clock@paradise.net.nz

http://www.myspace/craiglok
http://www.craiglockbooks.com and
http://www2.webng.com/writernz/books.html

My Life-Long Affair with Sport can be ordered by contacting Craig at clock@paradise.net.nz

"The Mad Money Book" - a simple guide for everyperson in understanding and making the best use of your money. Written in a light and humorous style.
This ebook is available by contacting Craig at clock@paradise.net.nz

http://www2.webng.com/writernz/books.html

http://www.myspace/craiglok

The various books that "Craig felt inspired to write" are available at:
www.lulu.com/craiglock
http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ and
http://www.craiglockbooks.com

All proceeds go to needy and underprivileged children - MINE!

Don't worry about the world ending today...
as it's already tomorrow in little scenic and tranquil New Zealand

Article Title: A 'REVIEW' : 'From Seeds of Hope to Endless Possibilities
...A New Age' (Updated)
Key Words: books, book review, Craig Lock, Inspiration
Web Sites: http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/craig_lock.html and http://www1.webng.com/leftfieldnz/overtherainbow.html
Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.html
(Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, spiritual, 'spiritual writings' (how 'airey-fairey'), words of inspiration and money management, how boring now, craig!)

Publishing Guidelines: May be freely published, electronically or in print.
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FROM SEEDS OF HOPE TO ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES... A NEW AGE

A 'REVIEW' of the new work by Craig Lock

"An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individual concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity."
- Dr Martin Luther King Junior, "a champion of peace in a time of war."

The central theme of this new work by Craig Lock is the "great thought"... that somewhere, somehow in the future there are endless possibilities. The ideal, the vision, the dream is to usher in a new age to bring peace to a world "hell-bent" on destruction.
This "story" can be read at different levels from the personal, to a “group", national, international or "spiritual" perspective ("go as deep as you want").

The tradition of Jesus of Nazareth points us to new thoughts and a new life, as well as endless possibilities...as an individual, a community and as a nation. We are choosing hope over fear, unity over division, a new vision for the world. And so it is the triumph of life over death, of love over hate, of light over darkness.

"The best way to predict your future is to create it. So believe in your dream. Never throw it away. Believe in the dream even when it is impossible. Believe in the stars, even when they're hidden in the storm. Believe in love, even when you can't find it or feel it. Believe in faith, even when God is silent. So turn your hurts into halos and your deepest scars into the brightest stars. And when it's time eventually to take your last breath... you will come to the end of your journey with pride behind you, love around you and hope ahead of you."

- Benediction from Coretta Scott King's funeral by Robert H. Schuller, founding Pastor, Chrystal Cathedral, Garden Grove, California (and slightly adapted by craig)

"There are two ways of spreading light - be the mirror or the mirror that reflects it."
- Edith Wharton

http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/craig_lock.html

Craig's novel on South Africa 'Over the Rainbow' is available at : http://www1.webng.com/leftfieldnz/overtherainbow.html

"Change YOUR world and you change THE world.
Together, one mind, one soul, one life at a time, let's encourage, impact, empower, uplift and perhaps even inspire the world."

"Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

"I'd rather attempt to do something great and fail, than try doing something ordinary and succeed."
- Norman Vincent Peale

"The Future belongs to those who Believe in the Beauty of their Dreams!"
~ Eleanor Roosevelt

We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.
-- Aristoteles
Greek philosopher, 384 B.C. - 322 B.C.

"We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give."
~ Winston Churchill

Courage is fear holding on a minute longer. ~ George S. Patton

About the author:
Craig believes in sharing information and insights to make a difference in
this world: to help and especially encourage people along life's magical
journey ... and that brings him the greatest joy.

Craig likes to share information and insights to encourage
others to be all they are capable of being.
He believes that whilst we should celebrate our differences,
what we share is way more important than what divides us.
In his writings Craig strives to break down social, cultural,
religious and economic barriers.

About the Author

Craig Lock is a graduate from the University of Cape Town in South Africa... but he has learnt far more from the "school of hard knocks" and the University of Life... battered, bruised but never unbowed. He is an extensive world traveller (on a "shoestring budget") and failed professional emigrater who has spent most of his lifes savings on airfares. He is still sliding down the razor blade of life on the beautiful undiscovered island that is New Zealand, somewhere near the bottom (rude!) of the world near Antarctica. There he talks to the 60 million sheep! Craig has been involved in the corporate world (life assurance) for over twenty years in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. However, through a strange set of circumstances and finding himself in a small town near the bottom of the world ...and with nothing else to do, he started writing. That was five years ago. Five published books later and having written another fourteen manuscripts (on widely differing subjects) being published and promoted himself on the internet... this is where Craig is in the "journey/adventure" that is life. Craig has taught at the local Tairiwhiti Polytechnic (English), as well as running a successful creative writing course (not teaching sheep!). He is the author of (as far as we know) the first creative writing course on the internet Craig has many varied interests and passions. He is particularly interested in the field of psychology and what makes different people "tick-tock grandfather clock". One of his missions in life is helping people make the most of their hidden potential and so finding their niche in life... so that they are happy. He firmly believes in the motto: "Find what you love doing, then you will never have to do a days work in your life." Craig is certain he has found his niche in life... anyway, what other job would be suitable for him?

Craig is working on his latest (and he thinks best) manuscript THE AWAKENED SPIRIT

The Awakened Spirit

I want to write stories that matter a lot to me, in terms of my deepest values. True stories from people's lives in history, that are worth sharing with others, as they have great meaning regarding the universal human condition. I write about ordinary people in exceptional circumstances and times, that hopefully uplift and impact others through certain people's great generosity of spirit inherant in the human condition to overcome great obstacles or adversity in their lives!)

In short, I try to write inspirational stories of ordinary people in exceptional circumstances and times; so my writings are about the indominatible and unquenchable strength of the human spirit.
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"My writing mission is through my words to inform,
illuminate, entertain, uplift, delight, as well as
hopefully even inspiring people. I aim to do this by
sharing my knowledge and life experiences - through
supporting, encouraging and empowering others to be the
best person they can possibly be."

"I truly want to let the light shine through my words to
impact and help others...to inspire people throughout our
(sometimes happy and sometimes dark and sad, yet always
beautiful and magical) world."
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Craig is presently working on his latest novel 'The Awakened Spirit', based on some true and inspiring stories of the indominable human spirit, that lies within each one of us.
A NEW DAWN: An awakening of spirit... a new heart.

Underlying themes (threads) of choices, hope, faith, forgiveness and love., told against the backdrop of a troubled and exciting continent.
Craig Lock's new work is a story of ordinary men and women (like you and me), whose strong sense of justice and decency led to their making their own unique contribution to the liberation of South Africa. The stories in my new work not only shine a light on South Africa's turbulent and often dark past, but tell us something about the present and how one man's freedom fighter, like Nelson Mandela can be another's terrorist...and to another, a "hero liberator". (It just depends upon ones perspective). Therefore, it is vitally important to understand the mind of a person. And that is the mindset we are truly going to have to understand to "win this current 'war against terror'". So, by only looking to history, we always find something, a ray of hope to illuminate the present and the future.
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My story not only shines a light on South Africa's past, but tells us something about the present and how one man's freedom fighter, like Nelson Mandela can be another's terrorist. (It just depends upon ones perspective). Therefore, it is vitally important to understand the mind of a person. And that is the mindset we are truly going to have to understand to "win this current 'war against terror'". So, by only looking to history, we always find something, a ray of hope to illuminate the present and the future.

THE AWAKED SPIRIT'. (my new work on which I'm currently "working"- but not really work, as I love writing!)

I want to write stories that matter a lot to me, in terms of my deepest values. True stories from people's lives in history, that are worth sharing with others, as they have great meaning regarding the universal human condition. I write about ordinary people in exceptional circumstances and times, that hopefully uplift and impact others through certain people's great generosity of spirit inherant in the human condition to overcome great obstacles or adversity in their lives!)

In short, I try to write inspirational stories of ordinary people in exceptional circumstances and times; so my writings are about the indominatible and unquenchable strength of the human spirit.
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"My writing mission is through my words to inform,
illuminate, entertain, uplift, delight, as well as
hopefully even inspiring people. I aim to do this by
sharing my knowledge and life experiences - through
supporting, encouraging and empowering others to be the
best person they can possibly be."

"I truly want to let the light shine through my words to
impact and help others...to inspire people throughout our
(sometimes happy and sometimes dark and sad, yet always
beautiful and magical) world."
*

Craig is presently working on his latest novel 'The Awakened Spirit', based on some true and inspiring stories of the indominable human spirit, that lies within each one of us.
A NEW DAWN: An awakening of spirit... a new heart.

Underlying themes (threads) of choices, hope, faith, forgiveness and love., told against the backdrop of a troubled and exciting continent.
Craig Lock's new work is a story of ordinary men and women (like you and me), whose strong sense of justice and decency led to their making their own unique contribution to the liberation of South Africa. The stories in my new work not only shine a light on South Africa's turbulent and often dark past, but tell us something about the present and how one man's freedom fighter, like Nelson Mandela can be another's terrorist...and to another, a "hero liberator". (It just depends upon ones perspective). Therefore, it is vitally important to understand the mind of a person. And that is the mindset we are truly going to have to understand to "win this current 'war against terror'". So, by only looking to history, we always find something, a ray of hope to illuminate the present and the future.
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My story not only shines a light on South Africa's past, but tells us something about the present and how one man's freedom fighter, like Nelson Mandela can be another's terrorist. (It just depends upon ones perspective). Therefore, it is vitally important to understand the mind of a person. And that is the mindset we are truly going to have to understand to "win this current 'war against terror'". So, by only looking to history, we always find something, a ray of hope to illuminate the present and the future. In short, it's stories of endless possibilities of the human condition.

Article Title: Sharing some Thoughts to Live By
(and hopefully "put a smile on your dial - Updated)
Author Craig Lock
Web Sites: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/books.html
and http://www.craiglockbooks.com
Other articles by Craig Lock are available at:
http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.html
(Writing, internet marketing, personal growth and words of inspiration)

Publishing Guidelines:
All my articles (and quotations) may be freely published. If
they make a difference in people's lives by encouraging or
bringing some joy in an often very dark world, then I'm very happy.

SHARING SOME THOUGHTS TO LIVE BY
(AND HOPEFULLY "PUT A SMILE ON YOUR DIAL" *)

* from "Inspirational Books"

Thought I'd share some thoughts (the reason I write is to
share). All may be freely published. If they bring joy to
anyone through my writings, I'm happy, so ENJOY...

GOALS:
"A wish is just a wish, A New Years Resolution is just a
resolution. Goals have deadlines and are stepping stones
down the path, the stair-case to your dreams."

"Meeting a goal takes dedication, effort and sacrifice and
all that it takes to turn a goal into a dream is TIME."

"Great people are just ordinary people, who usually find
themselves in extra-ordinary situations...and who possess
extra-ordinary amounts of determination."

"A man (OOPS, or woman) without a dream is destined never to
fulfill his or her full potential in life. Never give up on
your dream... but take time to smell the flowers on your
very individual journey.' Be yourself and daily count your
blessings; then try to make a difference in the world -
however small. Try to shine your own little ray of sunshine
to make the lives of others easier in some small way.

You can derive the greatest pleasure from treading the
wildest uncertain path down the 'river of life...and just
being you."

"We can all use the internet to reach out to the 'global
community' and build a better world in this new
'Information Revolution', that is upon us. Let's use it
wisely, respect our diversity and unique cultures; yet
celebrate a new world in union. It is up to each one of us
to spark the strong creative spirit that is within each one
of us. If set alight, it is a unique contribution to the
world, that will burn brightly for future generations and
make your personal VISION of the future a REALITY...and may
perhaps even be your 'unique DESTINY on this planet'."

"My writing mission is through my words to inform,
illuminate, entertain, uplift, delight, as well as
hopefully even inspiring people. I aim to do this by
sharing my knowledge and life experiences - through
supporting, encouraging and empowering others to be the
best person they can possibly be."

"I truly want to let the light shine through my words to
impact and help others...to inspire people throughout our
(sometimes happy and sometimes dark and sad, yet always
beautiful and magical) world."

"Whether you're a candle in a corner,
or a beacon on a hill.
Let your light shine brightly."

"When you can see no light at the end of the tunnel, light
your own candle and let your light illuminate the world,
like the radiance from a window at midnight." That's a
metaphor, BTW

"Life is about finding, then following the dream... and
one's dream/vision comes to reality through believing in
yourself, making the commitment and then creating it."

"Whatever, you want to do or dream you can do, the hardest
part is making a beginning. Once you take that first step
in following your passion, the rest will follow
naturally...and lead to who know's where."

"I believe it is our responsibility (or CHOICE) as human
beings to 'serve' others through sharing our 'God-given'
abilities, knowledge, experiences and especially talents.
These are our gifts from our Creator; but what we do with
those talents is our 'gift to God'. I want to light a
candle of hope and love, by shining my own 'little light'
(note alliteration!) on the world as brightly as I can.
This spirit is my 'little gift' to God, Life, the Universe,
Infinite Spirit, the Ultimate Source."

"Become the person you are CAPABLE of being ... and ALL
the person God, Our Creator intended us to become."

"When the world is filled with love, people's hearts are overflowing
with hope."
Let the light of your BEING shine brightly; so revealing Who
You Really Are. Be a Bringer of the Light, which emanates
from our soul, God, our Creator, the Source, the Essence of Life
(and Ground of our very Being).
Therefore, it can do more than illuminate
your own path.YOUR spirit will help makes the lives of
others easier by illuminating others paths. For this light
is our humanity, the spirit of God, truth, wisdom, beauty and
especially love...and it lies within each one of us. Through
your actions and your being, let your light, YOUR spirit
truly shine brightly on the world, like the radiance emitted
by a candle at midnight."
- Craig Lock (inspired by and adapted from Neale Donald Walsh in
'Conversations with God Book 3').

"Success to others may be apparent in what you DO; but
significance, meaning and purpose lies, then reveals itself
in what you ARE and BECOME down the 'river of life' - how
and the spirit with which you face, then overcome the daily
obstacles, the frequent trials and tribulations along the
often rocky path-way of life's magical and mysterious
journey.
Light your path brightly."

" I truly believe we can ALL create and enthuse magic into
'so-called humdrum little lives'. You don't just have to be
the choreorapher, or the conductor of your life script -
rather paint your life as the masterpiece it could (one day)
be. There is a rich tapestry of talent in every human soul,
that flows through the spirit of God. So don't spend your
days stringing and tuning your instrument; start making and
playing your unique tunes of music right now."

"The task ahead of you can always be overcome by the power within
you...and the often seemingly difficult or even "impassible") path
ahead of you is never as steep with the great spirit that lies
within you."

"Do not follow the well-beaten track of others towards success -
like the rainbow, it is often an illusion always just beyond
our reach. Make your own path and let your spirit blaze a
brilliant trail towards the pot of gold, the prize for the
gift - one that is uniquely you and YOUR successful journey
down the mysterious and magical river of life.

"Even when your own light appears to be extinguished,
another human being may light that candle once more,
turning it someday into a bright flame."

"With passion and purpose in our individual lives we can touch others and in
so doing illuminate the hearts and minds of humanity to make a better world
(through helping raise consciousness). Let us offer an alternate vision for
the world to embrace: one that banishes the fanatical ideology of
intolerance and hatred to the darkness from which it emerged. Each one of us
in our own little ways can and must offer a compelling new horizon: a bright
future of justice, tolerance, respect for other traditions and values and
especially a vision of hope and thoughts of peace fuelled by the eternal
flame of love, which can light the darkest night. "

All these thoughts (quotations) may be freely published. If
these words bring encouragement, joy, peace of mind or
perhaps even inspiration and hope to anyone struggling in
the often very difficult and harsh circumstances of life,
that we sometimes find ourselves in, then I'm very happy.

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About the author:
Craig believes in sharing information and insights to make a difference in this world: to help and especially encourage people along life's magical journey ... and that brings him the greatest joy.

"Quote Unquote": A collection of inspirational quotations on various subjects, together with personal anecdotes, which inspired the author early in his writing "career". "Quote Unquote" and other books by Craig are available at: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/books.html

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Article Title: Sharing some "airy-fairy/arty-farty" Spiritual Thoughts/Writings (Updated)
Author Name: Craig Lock
Key Words: Inspiration, Spiritual Thoughts, Spiritual Quotes, Spiritual Thoughts
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These writings may be freely reproduced electronically or in print.
If they help, bring joy or perhaps even inspire others "out there", then
we're very happy. Hope these other thoughts that I've written over the years may be uplifting in a sometimes very sad and cruel,
yet still beautiful world.
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Because we human BEINGS (and not "doings") have the
power of CHOICE in our reactions to whatever life throws at us,
we are SPIRITUAL beings on an earthly existence...
and we can consciously choose to elevate our level of
thinking on our individual spiritual journeys, should we want.

Enjoy these thoughts, based on my absolute faith in a Higher Power,
God, Ultimate Source, or whatever the concept of Some Being far Greater than onself means to you:
a Supreme Being, the Grand Designer, Infinite Intelligence,
Great/Infinite Spirit (welI I have to with the life I've led and still lead daily...
and the various predicaments I've been in !)... and I KNOW
that this faith has never ever failed me, so gets strengthened daily.
And this spark of the DIVINE lies within EVERY ONE of us.
So am sharing...

In the aftermath of the Tsunami disaster, following the tragedy of the Russian children and their school teachers (as well as the ongoing violence in Iraq), thought I'd share these thoughts in an often extremely dark world, yet always amazing world. Because of the strength, resilience and magnanimity of the human condition, no matter where in the world people may live, which calls forth our common BEING. It's the spirit of it's people that makes a country, any country great.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the survivors
and all the families involved. We here in far-off tranquil and scenic New Zealand share your sadness and suffering and are with you all in spirit.
"Lest we forget!"

Because we human BEINGS (and not "doings") have the
power of CHOICE (or free-will) in our reactions to whatever
life throws at us, we are SPIRITUAL beings on an earthly existance...
and we can consciously choose to elevate our level of
thinking on our individual spiritual journeys, should we want.

"Let us build bridges rather than barriers, openness rather than
walls. Rather than borders, let us look at distant horizons
together...in the common spirit of the value and dignity of a
shared personhood as citizens of planet earth. We here in
far-off New Zealand share the common
bond of humanity: the pain, the sadness, suffering and joy
inherant in the human condition, no matter where in the world
you may live."
- Craig Lock
(3rd September 2004)

"When you can see no light at the end of the tunnel, light
your own candle and let your light illuminate the world,
like the radiance from a window at midnight." That's a
metaphor, BTW

"One small candle can illuminate the darkness, so light your own
candle...and shine your own bright light on humanity."

"I believe often we greatly underestimate our potential and
resources. We have it all within to do anything; but when we
feel weak and don't think we have anything left to give, then
all we need to do is ask in prayer. You will receive wisdom,
strength, imagination and creativity you never knew you
possessed from without, from a Higher Power, your Creator...
and then nothing is impossible to you and God."

"Let the light of your BEING shine brightly; so revealing Who
You Really Are. Be a Bringer of the Light, which emanates
from our soul, God, our Creator, the Source, the Essence of Life
(and Ground of our very Being).
Therefore, it can do more than illuminate
your own path.YOUR spirit will help makes the lives of
others easier by illuminating others paths. For this light
is our humanity, the spirit of God, truth, wisdom, beauty and
especially love...and it lies within each one of us. Through
your actions and your being, let your light, YOUR spirit
truly shine brightly on the world, like the radiance emitted
by a candle at midnight."
- Craig Lock (adapted from Neale Donald Walsh in
'Conversations with God Book 3').

"There is a rich tapestry of talent in every human soul, that
flows through (and from), the Source of our Being, the Spirit
of God, Life. So don't spend your days stringing and tuning
your instrument; start making and playing your unique tunes
of music now."

"Success to others may be apparent in what you DO; but
significance, meaning and purpose lies, then reveals itself
in what you ARE and BECOME down the 'river of life' - how
and the spirit with which you face, then overcome the daily
obstacles, the frequent trials and tribulations along the
often rocky path-way of life's magical and mysterious
journey.
Light your path brightly."

" I truly believe we can ALL create and enthuse magic into
'so-called humdrum little lives'. You don't just have to be
the choreorapher, or the conductor of your life script -
rather paint your life as the masterpiece it could (one day)
be. There is a rich tapestry of talent in every human soul,
that flows through the spirit of God. So don't spend your
days stringing and tuning your instrument; start making and
playing your unique tunes of music right now."

"Do not follow the well-beaten track of others towards success - like the rainbow, it is often an illusion always just beyond our reach. Make your own path and let your spirit blaze a brilliant trail towards the pot of gold, the prize for the gift - one that is uniquely you and YOUR successful journey down the river of life.

"For me true success may be measured by the fortitude, with which
so many ordinary people around the globe overcome numerous
seemingly insurmountable obstacles through sheer force of
character and indominatable spirit. They rise above the severest
adversity down the often rocky journey of life. Unheralded, yet with
an unquenchable and infinite generosity of human
spirit, these are lives of greatness and souls who are the true
heroes of this world."
- Craig Lock (13th August 2004)

"If it is peace you want, seek to change yourself, not other people.
It is easier to protect your feet with slippers than to carpet the
whole of the earth."

- Anthony de Mello (United Nations official from Brazil,
tragically killed in Iraq in 2003 - a man of vision,
integrity and great generosity of spirit).

"Ignite the light in your soul,
then you will spread light in people.
Plant beauty in yourself
and harmony will blossom in your home.
When harmony perfumes the home
There will be order in the nation.
If there is order in the nation,
There will be peace in the world."

Adapted from ancient Chinese proverb with humanity by "young" Dr Andy Eastcott and Craig Lock, Gisborne, New Zealand

"When the world is filled with love, peoples hearts are overflowing
with hope."

"I believe it is our responsibility (or CHOICE) as human
beings to 'serve' others through sharing our 'God-given'
abilities, knowledge, experiences and especially talents.
These are our gifts from our Creator; but what we do with
those talents is our 'gift to God'. I want to light a
candle of hope and love, by shining my own 'little light'
(note alliteration!) on the world as brightly as I can.
This spirit is my 'little gift' to God, Life, the Universe,
Infinite Spirit, the Ultimate Source."

"The task ahead of you can always be overcome by the power within
you...and the often seemingly difficult or even "impassible") path
ahead of you is never as steep with the great spirit that lies
within you."

"We have it within; but we get it all from without. There is a well-spring of strength, wisdom, courage and great imagination
within each one of us; but once we draw on this truth, it gets watered from without, by a Higher Source - the Ultimate Source of Life and Love, which is God, the very Ground of our Being."

"Our Greatest Good is perhaps not to share our material possessions, our money and 'riches' with others, but through faith in other people, to so lay the foundation to reveal the rich treasure that lies within themselves."

"Even when your own light appears to be extinguished,
another human being may light that candle once more,
turning it into a bright flame... somewhere, someday, somehow.":
- craig

"Be the very best person you can be with "loads of" FUN. Become the person you are CAPABLE of being ... and ALL the person God,
Our Creator intended and CALLED us to become."
- Craig Lock

"When I let go of who (and what) I think I am, then I become all that I am capable of being."
- Craig Lock (as adapted and inspired from Lao Tzu)

"Deep within us there is a flame that burns, a divine spark that can become the unconquerable human spirit. And that flame is the spark of God. In some it burns brightly, in others it is barely distinguishable; but always it burns...and with love and acceptance the flame gets higher and brighter. We can help others to kindle this flame by seeing the good in them, even if they don't see it themselves."

"When the power of love overcomes (or conquers) the love of power the world, man will at long last know peace."
- adapted slightly from American musician, Jimi Hendrix

"Quote Unquote": A collection of inspirational quotations on various subjects, together with personal anecdotes, which launched and inspired the author down his writing path.
(Craig is now working and researching the link between the mind and spirituality - a fascinating subject).

"Quote Unquote" and other books by Craig are available at:
http://www2.webng.com/writernz/books.html and http://www.craiglockbooks.com

"True success is being 'the who' YOU really want to be, as you ride the rapids and water-falls of life."

Uplifting, encouraging and empowering people through the power of words and thought energy. Change YOUR world and you change THE world."

P.S: I hope these writings bring hope and joy to you as you float down the "river of life" (that's a metaphor, btw).

Don't worry about the world ending today...
it's already tomorrow in "little" scenic and tranquil
New Zealand

THESE WRITINGS MAY BE FREELY PUBLISHED

Best Wishes from the First City in the world to see the Sun

Craig Lock

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Don't worry about the world ending today...
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