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The term "ecumenical" was derived from the Greek “oikumene”. The original meaning was “the entire inhabited world”. At the dawn of the 20th century, though, it was assigned a new meaning. “Ecumenical” (and its’ derivative, “ecumenism”) came to mean a process of reconciliation between all ... Views: 915
We often speak to ourselves in mean, condescending and ridiculing ways. We say things like, “You’re so stupid’, “No wonder no one listens to me”, “I’ll never be happy”, and “I hate myself”! If you stopped to listen to your negative inner voice you’d find that it doesn’t think much of you. But ... Views: 1473
We often speak to ourselves in mean, condescending and ridiculing ways. We say things like, “You’re so stupid’, “No wonder no one listens to me”, “I’ll never be happy”, and “I hate myself”! If you stopped to listen to your negative inner voice you’d find that it doesn’t think much of you. But ... Views: 1576
“How To Remain Positive In The Face Of Evil” (from my book)
BOSTON reminds us of the World Trade Center act.
At 9:03 A.M., I saw the second plane in a precise angle purposely crash and disappear into the South Tower. I yelled for my wife, who was then taking her turn in the bathroom, to see ... Views: 1244
Over almost three decades of the existence of my vocal school, I had in my possession, estimated, close to 20 000 students to date, and that not to count numerous workshops and seminars I've conducted around the world.
My "claim to fame" for all these years has been: Beginner to pro-singer ... Views: 2536
Everyone has heard reference to sayings relating to the importance of not blaming one’s tools for jobs that don’t turn out quite as one planned. It is inevitably more often the fault of the workman rather than his tools. There are many variations of this phrase such as, "It"s not the arrows, ... Views: 1330
After doing this Spiritual Work for over 20 years, my guidance have revealed to me a simple, step-by-step process to take you from wherever you are now, to fully embracing your purpose-filled, successful life. You did not come to Planet Earth to suffer. You came to learn about yourself, to grow, ... Views: 1292
Wow! Just thinking about “enjoying enjoyment” sounds delightful. The definition of enjoyment includes these proposed meanings: freedom from want and distress; consciousness of the good order of things; assurance of one’s place in the universe or society; and so forth. Associated emotions ... Views: 1639
During a romantic surrey ride around Central Park in New York City with my wife, I learned an amazing thing about horses that applies to humans as well.
The driver told us that horses need blinders because they’re easily spooked if they see something in their peripheral vision. He explained ... Views: 1736
Napoleon Hill was an author who wrote books like Think And Grow Rich and Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success. He was also President Franklin Roosevelt’s advisor. Napoleon Hill is certain one of the people that many look up to when it comes to changing their mindset and ... Views: 2733
When it comes to my journey of self awareness, there are some people who stand out when I look back on where I have come from. And one of those people is Dov Baron. This is a guy who was born in Manchester in England and is based in Canada.
The Interview
Many years ago I heard him speak on ... Views: 2272
If you’re a Baby Boomer… hopefully this will inspire you to make some positive changes in your life; changes that may seem impossible if you aren’t in shape or are overweight.
But the fact is, it’s far easier than you may think to get back into shape… and not just a slight improvement, but to ... Views: 1539
The Universe gives clues to you all the time.
You have to notice them.
What you do with them is up to you.
That’s free will.
Here’s an example:
Recently I was talking to Pat O’Bryan about this and that when he mentioned he visited famed luthier Tony Nobles. Tony showed him his ... Views: 1350
“That’s life!” says my grandma whilst she is watching sad or upsetting movies. “That’s life!!” she says
when she is watching TV programs where everyone is shouting at each other whilst trying to work out
who is the father of the newborn baby.
Yes, this might be ‘Life’ for many people, but ... Views: 1315
Let's face it that every person has got his own secret of success. By the way, what is your definition of success? There isn't a generally accepted meaning of the term 'being successful' because each person puts his own personal interpretation on what it means.
This isn't really surprising ... Views: 1130
Have you ever heard about renewing your mind for success? It’s one of the most common and basic techniques that experts say you need to do on a consistent basis in order to start achieving success in life.
However, what’s frustrating is that while experts say renewing your mind is important, ... Views: 1550
In Peace, Love and Healing, Dr. Bernie Siegel says: “Whatever your age, if you learn to listen, your inner voice will speak to you about your path... your ‘job on earth.’ This wisdom that is directing you from within is your birthright... an inner message, an inner awareness, that says, ‘This is ... Views: 1479
Hey there everyone!!
There are so many different kinds of freedoms that we may enjoy. Becoming conscious and distinguishing between the various freedoms can allow us to more completely exercise each freedom, and appreciate them all more thoroughly.
I read once that those who can read and ... Views: 1536
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***Do the Math - by D. Luke Iorio submitted by Bruce Schneider
Here’s a little brain teaser for you. Why are all the following equations correct?
1 = 1
24 = 1
1,440 = 1
86,400 = 1
Did you get it right away? Need a clue?
OK, here’s a hint…take it one day at a time. Got it now? No?
Well, as much as I would enjoy making you rack your brain to ... Views: 2793
If you require help to deliver motivational speeches to the youth, you need to understand certain things prior to starting. Being a motivational speaker will help you to select which audience you intend to inspire and motivate to mold the younger generation into sincere individuals. It is ... Views: 3731
When we connect with someone on LinkedIn, we welcome them with an invitation to read free chapters of one of our books. We hope just one idea will coach the reader closer to achieving business dreams.
One connection recently replied, “Thanks, but I don’t have time to sit down and read a ... Views: 1400
Ever sat there and thought 'I wish I had had a go at that' or 'I wish I could try that'?
Do you have some great ideas and you get 50% down the path of implementing them. Then the alarm bells start to ring and the little voices in your head start to chatter: 'But can I really take the ... Views: 889
I am sitting here in jury duty, waiting for my name to be called. I haven’t decided whether it is better not to be called, ultimately just sitting here all day, or to be picked for a case and at least be doing something. I’ll let you know on my decision later. Regardless, I began thinking, what ... Views: 1001
What you are about to read, is my translation of some conversations I’ve had with the Angels.
For much of my life I encountered some very negative experiences and people. There are some people and situations you simply must deal with in life, some you cannot walk away from, for at least a ... Views: 1639
“People often say motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily,” said Zig Ziglar, motivational speaker and author of See You at the Top.
Leaders are always susceptible to personal motivation and inspiration-drain because they are constantly motivating ... Views: 1287
Setting life goals has been one of the most well known secrets of highly effective people, and being able to do that effectively should be one of the skills you ought to aim to master in this life.
So what is the main secret behind setting effective goals for your life? The answer may ... Views: 1255
It’s sad, yet it’s true. Gurus and experts might have suggested expensive ways for you to increase your self confidence, but based on my experience, that’s not necessary and practical at all.
That’s because you can get depressed if you know you had to burn a hole in your pocket just to ... Views: 754
We are eternally existing, free and creative consciousness. Everything is energy and interconnected, so we are also connected to our entire solar system. Each of us is part of the comprehensive creation consciousness. Pantheism is the alternative to the image of God of the churches. I would urge ... Views: 3021
Recently, a belief surfaced for me that was an aspect of a deeper issue concerning the need to struggle. This specific belief stressed that I could only learn and grow through difficulty. It claimed that it was necessary for me to experience blocks and obstacles, since that was the only way to ... Views: 1378
I remember watching him pick up and skip stones across the surface of the water as we walked along the river's edge. I wanted to do that--wanted to learn--and he promised to teach me one summer, a long time ago.
He kept the promise and I watched and listened well.
He showed me which stones ... Views: 1263
Are you a thrill seeker? Or do you like to play it safe? There’s some evidence to suggest that your level of risk tolerance affects your potential for success. My clients who are business leaders, those senior executives in the C-suite, are almost always risk takers. Big risks can reap big ... Views: 1527
I didn’t start drinking until I was separated from my husband. I got the house, but selling it was the only way I could survive, so that is what I had to do. I had the summer to get the house ready and for the first time in my life, I was alone. I was suffering from depression, losing my ... Views: 1310
Humans tend to like complaining how life is so unfair, and how badly a need for a life change is necessary. But the moment they are really about to embark on that change, they hesitate, and somehow feel the right time hasn’t come.
So in that case, has the time come for you to experience a ... Views: 1166
Are you taking control of your life, or are others around you taking your rightful seat in your pilot cockpit and steering your life for you while you take the passenger seat?
The truth is, no one out there, not even your parents, should be your life master. Because if they do, you’ll never ... Views: 1741
Each day as I sit down to write, I renew my “yes” to writing and to serve love in my writing. To support this choice to have my writing make a positive difference, I make four conscious choices. These allow me to begin my writing in alignment with all I have learned on a path of transformation, ... Views: 1775
By now, you’ve heard it a dozen times that the way to accomplish your goals and realize your dreams is to get clear about what you want and then go for it. Easier said than done. That’s usually the cue for our inner Gremlins to creep inside our head and begin to trash talk us until all we want ... Views: 1831
This blog is my point of view on my non-surgical voice repair clients, who lately, I have no lack of...
Yes, more and more people are approaching me with various voice disorders (speakers and singers).
Some of them have tried everything and have been suffering for years.
That category ... Views: 1159
I was talking to a mentor of mine a few weeks ago and I asked him, “Do you think I’m on the right track?” He said to me, “Mike, the issue isn’t whether or not you’re on the ‘right’ track; it’s that you think there’s a ‘right’ track to begin with.”
As we talked about this more and I began to ... Views: 1344
Stand in my Shoes-Developing Empathy
Ghandi wrote, “Three quarters of the miseries and misunderstandings in the world would finish if people were to put on the shoes of their adversaries and understood their points of view.”
In the 70's one of my best friends died of AIDS. Not much was ... Views: 1486
“I read your book two times. I love, love it. It changed my life.”
Comments like this one from my readers dance in my heart with gratitude. Writing books is a delight for me. But public speaking? That idea made my stomach cramp.
I inhaled deep and took the plunge. I joined a local ... Views: 1452
Do you know why WD-40 is called “WD-40?”
It stands for “Water Displacement–40th Attempt.”
“Who cares?” I hear you wondering.
Well, the formula that accounted for over $300 million in sales last year was successfully created only after 39 failed attempts.
The incredibly popular game ... Views: 1824
One of the myths about the key to success is that people need to be born with some sort of special ability to achieve it. That is so far from the truth. Success, like any other, can be built and achieved. There are others who blame their low self-confidence to their lack of good looks or poor ... Views: 1033
Children generally love to imagine. No wonder they remain glued to the TV sets, whenever their favorite cartoon shows are being broadcasted. These cartoons play several characters exhibiting a brilliant sense of humor and sarcasm. These cartoons perform several activities such as singing, ... Views: 867
How the Law of Attraction works
The Law of Attraction draws to you the essence of whatever you predominantly think about or focus your attention on. So, if you mostly think about what you want, you get what you want, and if you mostly think about what you don't want, you get more of that. The ... Views: 1357
The two most important principles to which I have committed myself is to be 1. TRUSTWORTHY and 2. THE BEST.
Every entrepreneur likes to think he is trustworthy and “the best”, but it is far easier said than practiced.
TRUST is the description for a broad number of principles that falls in ... Views: 797
Motivational speakers are the type of people who provide you with speeches that are meant to motivate and inspire people. Numerous businesses hire motivational speakers to cheer their employees and see the prospective future with a positive outlook. A lot of people do get confused between ... Views: 2563
CONTROLLING VS. MANAGING BEHAVIOR
By
Bill Cottringer
“One of the biggest sources of frustration comes from trying to control the uncontrollables; on the other hand, great satisfaction comes from gradually learning to manage the controllables better.” ~The author.
Control: To exercise ... Views: 1901
There is an approach to achieve your goals. There are certain principles successful people follow who take their life personally and professionally from level to level. They make sure everyday, in some way they dream it, aim high and live it.
One of the first steps is to simply dream it. ... Views: 1668
Remember the saying, “Do what you love and love what you do and you’ll never work another day in your life?”
Sounds great, but how do you do that?
Here are 3 Ways to Positively Love Your Work:
Love What You Do for Work
The physical and mental activity of your work must reward you ... Views: 1773
As an entrepreneur, there are things you must do in order to accomplish your goals so you can have the kind of business and life you have dreamed of having. From managing a team to handling clients - and everything in between - it can be easy to lose complete control of your day. We all have the ... Views: 2886