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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: 899
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: 1540
We are living in an age of pace and automobile. As such, walking along the streets has become more about taking necessary precautions than reaching the destination. No matter how much haste you are making to reach a place, never be reluctant enough to overlook the basic road safety requirements ... Views: 496
God, make me so uncomfortable that I will do the very thing I fear. ~ Ruby Dee
If you've done much driving - and I have in several countries - you've encountered safety devices on the roads in one form or another. I heard a story told by Michael Neil about Road Turtles that you might find ... Views: 899
I’ve seen many healers, spiritual teachers, life coaches, motivational teachers, gurus, etc for over 20 years. As of now, rock climbing has been my Guru. The only person to move you up that mountain and get through any obstacles you may face is YOU.
Each climb to the top is like a metaphor ... Views: 1291
As the eyes of the world focus on the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton I tip my hat (or should that be fascinator?) to an outstanding performance by the Brits. They are SO all about pomp and ceremony. And we are SO intrigued we’ve been watching it for months.
Why?
In this ... Views: 1328
Article Title: Run Your OWN Race: The GREATEST Race
Shared by: Craig Lock
Category (key words): Spirituality, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Thoughts/Writings, Awareness, God, empowerment, self-realisation
Craig’s blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new ... Views: 907
It was a winter wonderland. The tree limbs hung limp burden from the fallen snow. The moon was full, illuminating the night with its revealing presence. Confused, she continued her lone walk. She was hurting, not a physical hurt, she thought; that would have been easier to deal with. This was an ... Views: 1067
Rupinder Singh Khurana, is a London based Chef who is working in a leading luxury hotel. He is 35 yrs old and is settled in London since past 8 years.
Rupinder Singh Khurana originally hails from Liverpool where he was born and did his schooling. Born to doctor parents, everybody including ... Views: 798
An entire set of generations grew up admiring Sachin and his style. When Sachin batted, the entire nation wanted to be glued to the television.
People relate to Sachin in more ways than one. He is a hero in multiple dimensions, a feat which athletes may not always achieve.
Sachin's fan ... Views: 2507
It's amazing to me at times how life can seem like a sandstorm ripping through your soul. Wherever you go you seem to get lost by the specks of dirt thrown your way. You open your mouth to speak and suddenly it becomes filled with gritty garbage that you can neither chew nor swallow. The storm ... Views: 914
Monday dawned on a new week, seven days from Christmas Eve, three days after the tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, Connecticut.
Like many, my first thought last Friday was for the people known to me there. In a town of 27,000 souls everybody is known to one another, ... Views: 1669
“Now, I came to this idea of bliss because in Sanskrit, which is the great spiritual language of the world, there are three terms that represent the brink, the jumping-off place to the ocean of transcendence: Sat, Chit, Ananda. The word “Sat” means being. “Chit” means consciousness. “Ananda” ... Views: 1510
Are you satisfied with your life right now? Are you content with your life right now? Is there a difference between the two? I would submit to you that there is a difference between satisfaction and contentment.
The dictionary defines satisfaction as “the fulfillment or gratification of a ... Views: 4775
AGE-OLD ASIAN STORY
There is a frequently told story with a moral that serves to shock us to rethink our priorities.
An old man was on his deathbed when suddenly he was overwhelmed by the enticing aromas of cookies punctuating the air. Frail, and oh so ill, he managed to pull himself up and ... Views: 1520
On May 17, 1967, my husband, Ron Scolastico sat on the steps of Sproul Plaza at UC Berkeley, mesmerized by the words and presence of Martin Luther King who helped pave the way for a person of color to become President. On January 17, 2009, Ron and I listened with tears in our eyes, to Barack ... Views: 1416
Isn't it strange, how one word has the ability to change the way we approach things?
There are 4 kinds of people in this world.
The first are the ones who believe, that in order to succeed in life you need to do pure hard work. Then there is this second kind who believe that we need a ... Views: 1187
DO YOU HAVE A MENTOR?
Mentors can be from the past, present or even fictional. Shahrazad is strictly fictional but I feel she could be real – a composite character of realness, and she is my mentor because for me she is real.
PARALLELS WITH LIFE
Fiction can be so real because it draws upon ... Views: 2936
KRMWS is one of the schools in Noida engaged in delivering quality education for the last so many years. Following the most popular CBSE pattern of education in India KRMWS is one of the best in education industry it ranks among the best CBSE schools in Greater Noida producing toppers in ... Views: 383
At this age when people are over loaded with the hustles of life, they want the basic important news or information within minimum time possible. Here the E- World has helped people to search for any information in the internet in a very easy and comfortable manner. Any information is now ... Views: 615
I, like millions of other people, tuned in when Oprah was interviewed by Barbara Walters. I enjoyed listening to her talk about her career and the various stories she has done on her show. But when she started talking about her friendship with Gayle King, and how special of a relationship they ... Views: 1567
Last Saturday we went to my brother David’s house for a block party. It was humid. How unusual. It was also overcast and noisy and the streets were filled with kids running around. Some boys were playing basketball and trying to impress some cute girls who would rather be with the Jonas ... Views: 1214
S: Shocking, Solution, Secret, Shortcut, Spoken for, and Sold Out
You can build a sustainable business by giving away surprise bonuses. Your clients will feel they’re getting the biggest bang for their buck. My clients are always shocked when they receive surprise bonuses with an item that ... Views: 1511
What is the secret to passion and how do you get it? Well, the answer isn’t what you think. Don’t think about how to get it, because you already have it. Think about where to find it.
Where to Find Passion
The secret is that passion is buried deep in your joy and happiness. In other ... Views: 918
All Creation is governed by Universal Law. Mind is the builder. Be aware, as related to self and others and know that in love all life is given and in love all things move.
In giving, love becomes the fulfillment of desire and brings perfect knowledge of self.
When we merge with the God Source, ... Views: 1358
"The creator has not given you a longing to do that which you have no ability to do.” - Orison Swett Marden
I want to share with you the magical art of positive journaling.
“Truth is stranger than fiction,” and the strange truth about journaling is that it brings unexpected and profound ... Views: 1275
Unless he is already doomed, fortune is apt to favor the man who keeps his nerve. The maxim from the ancient Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf reverberated in my skull, over and over again like a mantra, until the words no longer made sense and were simply a collection of sounds. My breathing slowed and ... Views: 1536
Notes to Myself
I have always struggled with my self confidence. For whatever reason I never really felt worthy or good enough. I would see what other people achieved and thought I am not capable of having or doing that. I didn't believe in myself. My mother would tell me, "you shouldn't ... Views: 1068
By: Cali Gilbert
My journey to self publishing began in 2010 when I read Jack Canfield’s book, The Success Principles. I was halfway through my Masters Program at the University of San Francisco when I had an epiphany. Reading Jack’s book made me realize I was living my life on automatic ... Views: 1006
Self-Suggestion Statements (from the self help book: The Power Of Being Different)
Self-Suggestion Statements
Today I begin my new life. The old life of mediocrity, compromise, and weariness has been laid to rest. Today I am born anew, with all the enthusiasm of a child. For as a child, ... Views: 2283
We are a quick-fix species, we humans. We want ‘it’ – whatever ‘it’ is – NOW! The money, the lover, the job, the car, the child to behave, the partner to behave (oops!), the boss to quit micro-managing: the list goes on and on.
So too with self-care. Few of us think of what self-care really ... Views: 467
Your personal development and growth are built directly on the foundation of your self-improvement. The more you embrace your own self-improvement the greater the possibilities in your business and life. As a business coach, very often my primary role with clients transitions into that of a ... Views: 992
As we approach “Valentine's Day season,” I wanted to send a Valentine's Day card to each and every one of you. And then I decided, better yet, I want you to send a Valentine's Day card to yourself. It’s appropriate you know. Just think of all the messages we hear on Valentine’s Day: “I ... Views: 1108
Philippians 4:11
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
Self-respect a proper sense of one's own dignity and integrity
What you respect you show honor. Respecting one’s self begins to show how you respect others and ... Views: 2120
Most of us have heard at one time or other that 'selfish' is a bad thing. We're supposed to share. We're supposed to think about other people's feelings. We're supposed to sacrifice sometimes. Selfishness is something to overcome, not practice. I don't buy it.
There comes a point in ... Views: 1412
Driving around most of Nottingham this evening, one would be forgiven for thinking it is just another sunny day, in a great city. The city centre was full of shoppers earlier, with many making their way to the local derby football match this evening. Trouble in an area last night (where 50 cars ... Views: 1202
SEO Specialists are individuals who specialize and target Search Engine Optimization as their mode of aiding humanity from the clutches of complex Web processes and cumbersome details. The work of SEO Specialists is basically done on behalf of their clients making sure that the optimum amount of ... Views: 860
“Serenity now!” When Frank Costanza shouted the words he made famous in the especially hilarious Seinfeld episode, he was seeking immediate peace. It didn’t work, of course, but don’t you wish it was that easy? Unfortunately, it’s not. But you can find time for calm and stillness within the ... Views: 1210
It seems like I always had a goal I was working for but it always took a long time. Sometimes I would get distracted and not even complete it. Then I would start something else. And it went the same way.
What was the problem?
My problem was that I didn't know how to set dynamic goals. What ... Views: 1795
Create the "What Ifs" in your child's world.
Imaginary or Pretend Play - there's nothing quite like it. Take a peek inside of your child's thought processes. Get a glimpse into their hopes and dreams. Listen to their feelings as their stories unfold using toy puppet theaters. These ... Views: 621
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: 1265
The following golden nuggets of wisdom are based on the lessons I have learned while working on myself and working with others. As we live these “truisms,” we are moving toward optimal health for the mind, body and soul. The overall quality of our lives and relationships will also improve. I ... Views: 1201
Seven Crossroads
by
Bill Cottringer
“If you come to a fork in the road, take it.” ~Yogi Berra.
Self-consciousness compellingly temps us into falsely believing we have a unique identity as “I, me, and myself,” which is a stand-alone person distinctly separated and different from ... Views: 478
Article Title: Seven Great Quotes from Nelson Mandela’s Auto-biography ‘Long Walk to Freedom’
Author: Eamon Kircher-Allen
Shared by: Craig Lock
Web site: longgonedaddy.wordpress.com/
Sourced from: ... Views: 2580
Seven Learning Lessons from Failures
"Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." ~Winston S. Churchill.
The evolution of psychology tells us a lot about what needs to be studied. The first theories in psychology focused on ... Views: 326
You are about to begin a journey of challenge and growth.
Without healthy self-esteem, you could have 'everything'
but your life could still be a wreck. Who you believe
you are is the foundation for everything you will do
and experience in your lifetime.
A poor self image can literally ... Views: 956
To renew and reinvent our lives, WE NEED A PLAN! Here it is: a seven-day process to work with over and over. This plan incorporates physical, mental and spiritual work. Use the whole seven-day process, or choose any one of the days to work with as you create the life you want.
DAY 1: ... Views: 1310
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Shaman Down - by Gayle Crosmaz-Brown - Zhii Healing Arts Studio
I sat with my arms sprawled out and head laying on the table feeling I had bottomed out and would never be able to see daylight again. I was in the middle of a workshop to help the unemployed find work, education or grants to get back on their feet. I had gone out of business for the 5th or ... Views: 1959
Article Title: Sharing a few Quotations/Thoughts on HOPE (an extract from the new novel 'Stirling' )
Category (key words): Hope, New books, Stirling, Quotations, Inspirational Quotes, Thoughts, “Inspiration, Spiritual", Inspirational Writings.
The submitter's blog (with extracts from his ... Views: 1198
Article Title: Sharing a few Thoughts (rather serious) on the Conflict in the Middle East and Israel Today
Author: Craig Lock
Key words: Israel, Palestine, Gaza, Peace, Peacemaking, Possibilities for Peace, Leadership, Inspiration, Empowerment, Upliftment
Web sites: ... Views: 822