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- President Obama: Keep Your Enemies Closer Than Your Friends - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPresident Obama has faced many difficult challenges in the first 100 days of office, including thinly disguised racial attacks at home, bitter opposition at his attempts to put the country on the right track after eight years of fiscal irresponsibility, as well as the proverbial 3am phone call ...
Views: 923 - Psychological Power Points of Effective Writing - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2020 from William CottringerPsychological Power Points of Effective Writing by Bill Cottringer “Every secret of a writer’s soul, every experience of his life, every quality of his mind, is written large in his works.” ~Virginia Woolf. Earlier on in my prison administration career, a colleague, Herb Gross, ...
Views: 1017 - Public Speakers, Inspire Your Audience - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2008 from Jonathan Steele, RNThe word inspire to the ancients had reference to being of divine origin or God breathed. The modern definition includes filling with or creating within someone the ability to feel or do something, to animate someone. If the ability to inspire is a gift from God, then it is truly a divine ...
Views: 1360 - Public Speaking: So, What Gets Me in the Door? Help! - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Wendi McNeillSo, what gets me in the door? Awww the question everyone wants to know! So many ask this question and although there is not one perfect answer but a combination I am going to cover only one I feel is at the top of the list…building relationships. A speaker once asked me, “How do I get my foot ...
Views: 1269 - Puppet Scripts Talk More Silently - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Stuart SwiftThe name ‘puppet’ is very familiar to us. The meaning of puppet is an inanimate object in the shape of a man, woman, animal, nymph etc. They are made of various articles – clothes, socks, leather, plastic etc. We purchase puppets dressed with shirt or some other outfit. Some men may want some ...
Views: 1112 - Puppets That Would Appeal To Your Psyche - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2013 from Stuart SwiftChildren 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: 876 - Purpose, Passion, and Partnership™: Discovering God's Dream for Our Lives - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Judy Peterson"I am come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10 It has been said that nothing matters more than knowing God's purposes for your life, and that living with purpose is the only way to really live. Conversely, nothing can compensate for not knowing that purpose. ...
Views: 2325 - Pursuing happiness is as effective as chasing a rainbow - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Andrew HortonAttempting to pursue happiness is as effective as attempting to discover the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. The harder you try to find happiness, the more you pursue it, the further out of your reach it will become. Happiness is never something you pursue; it is something you choose to ...
Views: 1584 - Put Your Dream to the Test by John Maxwell (from "Motivational and Inspirational Self Help Books") - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Put Your Dream to the Test by John Maxwell (from "Motivational and Inspirational Self Help Books") Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Key words: Dreams, dream information, self help books, motivational and inspirational books, John Maxwell, success, success principles, ...
Views: 2072 - Quality Time - Art at Grandma's Farm - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from Sandy KnappThis has been the second hottest summer in recorded history. I find myself ready for some relief from the heat, looking forward to autumn in Michigan. I find myself even thinking about being cozy inside with a winter storm or two. Winter is a wonderful time to spend quality time with your ...
Views: 646 - Queen Shahrazad's 10 powerful lessons - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieONE THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS Queen Shahrazad told a story every night to her husband and king, laced with lessons, morals and wise statements. STORY TIME The opening story is about a businessman who is on a business trip in a foreign land. RECKLESSNESS He sat down in a garden and ...
Views: 3026 - Questioning Ourselves can Lead to a Relationship with our True Nature - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Gerald VestWhile maintaining mindfulness and conscious awareness of our breath, can our experience with nature be witnessed as our Being and with our True Nature? Perhaps, one of the most important questions we can ask ourselves and others--What is Happening--Physically, Mentally, Emotionally, ...
Views: 1757 - QuickBooks Error Support ☎️+| (628)*251-9002☎️ Helpline #Number - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2022 from Jack LyrilHow to Get Support for QuickBooks Error Warnings QuickBooks Desktop is a trending and reliable accounting solution with amazing features and benefits. But despite the improved options in the QuickBooks desktop, the majority of the time gets stuck in the middle of the important tasks. These ...
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Views: 232 - QuickBooks Pro Support Number #+1(855)915-2082 quickbooks Phone number - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2022 from Anuj quickbooksExplore the top-notch technical support services at QuickBooks Enterprise Support Phone Number As a support team for QuickBooks Enterprise, the team at QuickBooks Enterprise Support Phone Number helps users combat all the queries that appear in their QuickBooks Enterprise software. This squad ...
Views: 400 - QuickBooks pro Support Phone Number 1855-649-3480 - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2022 from ashima khanQuickBooks pro Support 1.855-649-3480 Being the reliable accounting software can face many issues some of these can be installation error and login errors. But QuickBooks login error is one which can give people hard time while using this software. The reasons why you might have to face these ...
Views: 620 - Radical Self Love Requires Radical Self Acceptance - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2011 from Ann ThomasRadical self-acceptance means seeing yourself for all that you truly are - neither with rose-colored glasses nor with muddied glasses, but with a clean, clear accurate lens. There are 5 components to radical self-acceptance: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and sexual. Radical ...
Views: 757 - Raising Nature Smart Kids is the Need of the Hour - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2020 from Saurabh Gupta“Save mother nature from destruction, it will save you from extinction”-S Roses S Nature has been the cradle for millions of species on the earth for eons. The human race, too, has enjoyed the nourishment of nature along its journey of evolution from nomads to the modern ...
Views: 500 - Re-energise and Renew yourself Frequently - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Andrew HortonAre you so busy spinning your wheels every day, on the treadmill of your life that you feel completely overwhelmed and just caught up in a cycle of constant busyness? Does it feel like you never have any time available to invest in yourself? When last did you allow yourself to take a break from ...
Views: 1536 - Re-Writing Your LIfe's Story, Part 1: From Should to Could to Will - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from Gail BarkerWe're 4 weeks into a new year, and many of you have likely given up on whatever new year's resolutions you set. Don't beat yourself up; new year's resolutions are inherently fraught with barriers to success -- but that's not what this article is about. Instead, this is the first in a series ...
Views: 1007 - Reach Your Full Potential - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Louis QuezadaWhen I look in the World I see many people that have the potential to be great in their lives but a lot of the times they are depressed and sad. They are miserable at their jobs and have no drive in life. What makes these people so sad? Are they sad due to not reaching their full potential? ...
Views: 1153 - Reaching Your Potential - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Kate JarosinskaDo you ever wonder what you’re capable of? Have you considered what it means to reach your full potential? Do you even know what your potential is? Did you know that humans are actually living in just 10% of their full potential? Everyone’s potential comes in a different package, although we ...
Views: 1424 - Real Change Happens - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWow, it was a great workshop this past weekend in Los Angeles. It made me see something about the seeking mind. When you really watch it in action, particularly on the task of seeking truth, it’s an amazing and beautiful thing to see. The “mind that seeks the way” can be so sharp and so ...
Views: 663 - Reap the Rewards of Your Efforts - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from Bonnie StrehlowWe find ourselves in the midst of summer with August on the horizon. In many cultures, August is the harvest—the reaping the rewards of what you planted last spring. August is also a time to pause, reflect and refresh. This is the time to slow down a bit, take stock of where you are and ...
Views: 1717 - Reasons People are Inspired by Art - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Bob DannerA great work of art inspires people to wax poetic about anything. One look at a magnificently-painted canvas and you can almost hear women swoon or men’s heart flutter. Such is the effect of a few well-placed brush strokes and good choices of color. But what is it exactly about art that inspires ...
Views: 11275 - Reasons To Be Unique - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Melodie WilliamsIt's a talent that everyone has, yet they think they don't. The power of being unique. If you've ever marvelled at somebody's creative prowess, guess what, you can create and innovate too. It just takes time. Everyone is born creative. The box of crayons in kindergarten were not limited to those ...
Views: 4318 - Receiving - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2008 from Gini GreyAt this time of year there is a feeling of generosity in the air. People’s hearts soften, families and friends join together, people donate to charitable causes, and many share gifts with loved ones. Giving is a wonderful thing, whether it is a compliment, a smile, a word of encouragement, or a ...
Views: 1339 - Recognizing God's Blessings - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Brenda Crawford-BeeI often recognize God’s blessings after the fact, because for me, it’s a lot harder to see the blessings while in the throes of any particular challenge. Over the past year, my experiences were often distressing and overwhelming. At times, I even doubted that I could endure another day of ...
Views: 5507 - Reflections of a Father - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Mark PapadasSeveral events over the past few weeks, from Memorial Day weekend and through Father’s Day, caused me to reflect inward and think about the legacy I’m leaving behind to my family and the rest of the world. On Saturday May 26, 2012, my oldest daughter (our first baby) graduated from high ...
Views: 1118 - Refocus and Rejoice - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Frances LucasThere are times when our daily routines seem to drag us down. We get sidetracked and then feel guilty we didn’t get something completed like we always do. We get too focused on the process or the routine trying to make sure we don’t leave anything out. Then we are distracted by our concern of ...
Views: 1041 - Regret without Regret - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI took an Art of God class this weekend. It was very powerful. There were only three students and the work was very deep, very focused, very intense. We just kept going with hardly any breaks for talking. Opening, transforming, letting go of old trauma, becoming present in places we've never ...
Views: 692 - Regretting past decisions is lame. Here's why. - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2017 from Andy KayWe’ve all found ourselves regretting past decisions at one point or another. It’s part of being human, I guess. You live, you learn. And as we learn and accumulate experience, we begin to see our inexperienced past through experienced eyes. This can make for regret. We might realize an ...
Views: 1054 - Releasing Greatness - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Andy CraigPurpose and Greatness. These are two very powerful words. These are words that when used in proper context give meaning to us. The question I have for you is: Are you operating in and releasing Your Purpose and Your Greatness? Your Purpose and Your Greatness go hand in hand. When you are ...
Views: 1517 - Remember the Sun: The Sun is Always Shining - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere are times when gloom or darkness causes us to momentarily lose sight of the light. Although it is at these times when the thought of the sun can help us. Its warm, glowing rays brighten even our thoughts, and it's good to remember that despite appearances the sun is shining right now. We ...
Views: 753 - Remove Obstacles. - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Carly CooperBy 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: 1842 - Renewal: Martin Luther King and Barack Obama - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Barbara BowenWhat hardest of hearts could resist the voice of justice calling down the corridors of conscience in the satin tremolo of our American Dr. Martin Luther King? My indelible moment was underneath the Lincoln memorial with my now-deceased parents, my sister-in-law and eldest brother. It was a ...
Views: 1340 - Renewing Your Mind For Success - 3 Practical Tips - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from Ewen ChiaHave 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: 1557 - Rescue 911 - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Gayle EtcheverryGood News happens everyday all over the world and rarely makes the evening news. We at GodBlessHumanity.com promote ordinary people who do extraordinary thing for humanity in good news and inspiring stories. Below is an example of many stories shared at God Bless Humanity. If you have an ...
Views: 1902 - Resolutions - giving blessings to those who are less fortunate than us - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Erica TucciAs we exit the holiday season and enter a New Year, one that I believe will be one of much joy and prosperity, we look back at 2010 to ponder all that we’ve experienced through the year and make our resolutions of what we wish to do to make 2011 a year of bliss and serenity. We are in an age of ...
Views: 961 - Resolutions, not Punishments - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2017 from Jiby GeorgeNew Year has been the time to take new resolutions since ages. Seldom does all our enthusiasm and excitement last more than a few weeks though. As days pass, we regret having taken the resolutions and find many logical reasons why our resolution was not practical. We blame ourselves for having ...
Views: 991 - Respect is the greatest love! Living in a multiracial and multireligious country - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieSelf-preservation or the greatest respect for others I live by the words of Shakespeare – that nothing is good or bad except thinking makes it so. I also believe we need to assess a situation from all angles and not jump to conclusions, or if we do take the time to reflect upon those ...
Views: 1713 - Retraining-The Best Alternative In Development - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Jacks SparrowSecond career option Do you need comprehensive information on career retraining? Retraineducation.com is the website to visit. It will provide you will all the information you need as well as information on all the requirements.The world is changing fast and one should not lay all their eggs ...
Views: 784 - Retreat To Advance Into A New Decade - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Eileen McDarghFrom my second floor bedroom, I look out at a massive 150 year-old eucalyptus tree that almost overpowers the expanse of the Pacific and the Channel Islands. Starlings, crows, doves, and woodpeckers dart among the withered arms of ancient oaks. My window opens with a rusted hand crank and a ...
Views: 1180 - Return to Flow! - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Intent.com Authors~I return to the ease and flow of life now. I let go of my judgements and opinions of the way I think life should be, and accept whatever comes as part of a Divine process. When I connect to life itself by accepting and surrendering to each moment, I experience a smooth flow of events, ease, and ...
Views: 1406 - Revolutionary Inventions by Nikola Tesla That the World Forgot About - by Submitted on May 07, 2020 from Ketsaal Retails LLPNikola Tesla is like the Batman of scientists. We did not deserve him, but he was the hero he needed. His past is shrouded in mystery and the man himself has become a cult legend. Some claim he was the greatest inventor to have ever lived and breathed, while some say he was a maniac, who only ...
Views: 468 - Rewriting Your Valentine's Day Story! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Kelley KosowIt's Valentine's Day – a day when many wear red, receive roses, and revel in romance, while others roll their eyes, denounce it as being "no big deal," and wish they could ignore it completely. It is also a day that can trigger painful memories, uncomfortable emotions, and give rise to a steady ...
Views: 1189 - Ride the Wave: Hawaii 5-0’s Surprising Lesson in Thankfulness - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2016 from Noelle NelsonJust the other night, I was watching one of my favorite TV shows, “Hawaii 5-0,” where one of the main characters featured in that night’s episode was a young woman, a veteran, who’d served in Afghanistan, during which time she’d lost both legs. The show was forthright in its brief portrayal of ...
Views: 1247 - Ripples on the Waters of Thought - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnA splash is something that rocks our thinking. It can be the death of a friend, the loss of a pet, or an accident on the highway. It is a wake-up call, hopefully causing us to reconsider what we are doing and where we’re going. Far more subtle and far more dangerous are the little ripples of ...
Views: 1214 - Rise Above the Hurt: Using Compassion to Heal - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Karin VoloHurt people hurt people. I recently read this and it really struck a cord with me. When I read that statement and let the meaning really sink in, I felt myself being lifted to a higher level of understanding. I felt my heart open up and compassion flow through me because I realized, aren’t we ...
Views: 1127 - Risk Taking And The Quality Of Our Lives - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Tom WrightI was watching a DVD the other night, The Astronaut Farmer, and it really made me think. As implausible as the actual story was, the myth it portrayed in human terms was of great value. Perhaps the very implausibility of the story was what made the truth behind the myth stand out to begin with. ...
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