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- Sharing a few Thoughts (rather serious) on the Conflict in the Middle East and Israel Today (Updated) - by Submitted on May 06, 2008 from Craig LockPublishing Guidelines: These writings may be freely published electronically or in print. ISRAEL and the MIDDLE EAST TODAY: Just sharing a few thoughts ("stirrer"!) Introduction: Craig is currently researching and writing his latest novel 'A New Dawn', set in the Middle East: To attempt to ...
Views: 771 - Sharing A Few Thoughts (the Building-Blocks for a New "Work") - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing A Few Thoughts (the Building-Blocks for a New "Work") Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): "Inspiration", Inspirational Quotes, New Book, Craig Lock, Reconciliation, Hope, Forgiveness, Love, Peace (enough there now) Web sites: ...
Views: 1058 - Sharing a Few Thoughts in a Tribute to the Great Man that is Nelson Mandela. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a Few Thoughts in a Tribute to the Great Man that is Nelson Mandela. Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Nelson Mandela, 'Madiba', forgiveness, peace, social and political issues/problems Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at ...
Views: 789 - Sharing A Few Thoughts In A Tribute To The Great Man that is Nelson Mandela. Also a Prayer for Southern Africa (Updated) - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Craig LockOther Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.html Publishing Guidelines: All my articles may be freely published, electronically or in print. GREAT SOULS: NELSON MANDELA ON FORGIVENESS "Forgiveness is not an occasional act - it is an attitude of mind." - Martin Luther ...
Views: 924 - Sharing a few Thoughts on "Breaking Down Barriers and Building Bridges" Around the World - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a few Thoughts on "Breaking Down Barriers and Building Bridges" Around the World Author: Craig Lock Category/Subject: spirituality, philosophy, social and political issues, building bridges, unity, empowerment, inspiration Web sites: ...
Views: 1459 - Sharing a few Thoughts on "Breaking Down Barriers and Building Bridges" Around the World - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a few Thoughts on "Breaking Down Barriers and Building Bridges" Around the World Author: Craig Lock Category/Subject: spirituality, philosophy, social and political issues Web Site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his ...
Views: 803 - Sharing a few Uplifting Thoughts (from my notes) - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a few Uplifting Thoughts (from my notes) Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Quotations, Thoughts, “Inspiration, Spiritual”, Inspirational Writings. The submitter’s blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) is at ...
Views: 1586 - Sharing Few Thoughts on the Resurrection (of Jesus Christ) - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Few Thoughts on the Resurrection (of Jesus Christ) Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Spiritual Growth, Faith, Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Resurrection, , Thoughts, Thoughts on Jesus, “Inspiration, Spiritual”, Inspirational Writings (enough there now, ...
Views: 1153 - Sharing Some More Thoughts (Inspirational) On “The War For Peace” - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some More Thoughts (Inspirational) On “The War For Peace” Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): Peace, “Inspiration, Inspirational Quotes, Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa, Barack Obama, Spiritual”, Spiritual Laws, Law of Attraction, World Peace, ...
Views: 1189 - Sharing some more Thoughts/Writings on Peace (Part Two - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing some more Thoughts/Writings on Peace (Part Two) Shared by: Craig Lock Category/Key words: Peace, Peacemaking, Possibilities for Peace, Leadership, Inspiration, Empowerment, Upliftment, Spiritual, Spiritual Thoughts. Web Sites: www.craigsbooks.wordpress.com ...
Views: 1098 - Sharing some more Thoughts/Writings on Peace (Part Two) - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing some more Thoughts/Writings on Peace (Part Two) Shared by: Craig Lock Category/Key words: Peace, Peacemaking, Possibilities for Peace, Leadership, Inspiration, Empowerment, Words of Upliftment, Spiritual, Spiritual Thoughts. Web Site: ...
Views: 837 - Sharing Some Spiritual Thoughts From Gary Zukav (Part Three - from "Inspirational Books") - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2007 from Craig LockCategory: spiritual, life meaning, inspiration. Web Sites: http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/craig_lock.html and http://www.craiglockbooks.com Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.html (Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, words of inspiration, ...
Views: 1177 - Sharing Some Thoughts on Jesus, Love and Peace - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Thoughts on Jesus, Love and Peace Submitted by: Craig Lock Key Words: Inspiration, Love, Peace, Jesus, Empowerment, Spirituality, Spiritual Growth Web sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com and www.lulu.com/craiglock Craig’s blog (with extracts from his ...
Views: 2335 - Sharing Some Thoughts on Love and Peace - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Thoughts on Love and Peace Submitted by: Craig Lock Key Words: Inspiration, Love, Peace, Words of Inspiration, Empowerment, Spirituality, Spiritual Growth Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at ...
Views: 990 - Sharing some Thoughts on the Power of Faith - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: from www.sharefaith.wordpress.com Author: Craig Lock Key words: spiritual, spirituality, inspiration, faith Web sites: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 http://goo.gl/vTpjk (and/or ...
Views: 1358 - Shhh...your intuition is talking to you - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanHave you ever been in a crowded or loud place and you just want to tune it all out? Or maybe the sheer stress in life has just overwhelmed you so much that you feel like your head is going to explode? Now is not the time to collapse into fear and anxiety mode — now is the time to turn down the ...
Views: 1022 - Shine Your Light - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Belinda LamsThere is no one like you in the world. Did you know that? OK, maybe you have an identical twin, but there is still no one exactly like you. The world is made up of unique individuals who form the whole. Each is a cell in the body, so to speak. Everyone has a part to play and gifts to ...
Views: 1081 - Shopping For Success - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Andrew LawrenceWant to be successful? Here’s a true story about success. A true story which demonstrates 5 simple steps to success. Want to be successful? Read the story. Learn the 5 steps. And don’t let the subject matter fool you. On a Friday morning in July I decided it was time to buy new underwear. ...
Views: 1234 - Show Compassion - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Frances LucasWe can’t depend on others to make us happy. Others will say and do things which will disappoint us. They will say things out of fear, jealous and pride. People are unkind and wicked at times. They will not do things we believe they should do. How we react to what others do is really all we can ...
Views: 1766 - Shower People With Love - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2008 from Sharif KhanMy younger brother, Junaid, passed away recently after a two year battle with cancer. He died as I was holding his hands at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto on March 19, 2008 at 11:10am. Our whole family was there at his bedside when he passed away. He was only 33 years old. Especially difficult ...
Views: 985 - Shrinky's Guide to Happiness: The Wise Old Man at the End of the World - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Glenn BergerMany years ago, when I was searching for the answer to life, I thought I’d find it by going to the end of the world. That was the instruction I found in all the stories. You climbed the mountain, found the guy with the long beard, and he’d give you the secret. You’d come down a changed man, ...
Views: 1993 - Shrinky's Guide to Life: My Mentors Judy Collins and Susan Hamilton - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Glenn BergerIt's true that guys need male mentors who can shepherd them into the advancing stages of life. But I've lately come to realize how some of the most important mentoring relationships I have had have been with women. I was brought to this realization through the miracle of modern technology. ...
Views: 1732 - Simon, the mbira player - Inspiration from an unexpected source - by Submitted on May 23, 2015 from Bruce Du BourgSociety often dictates how we perceive certain professions as well as how we define success. I'd like to challenge these ideals through the introduction of a couple of interesting characters. If you can identify with the qualities of these characters, please reflect for a moment on whether this ...
Views: 752 - Sit in a Room and Read--and Read and Read! - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMoyers: “How do we know these things [how experience bliss]?” Campbell: “I’ll tell you a way, a very nice way. Sit in a room and read--and read and read. And read the right books by the right people. Your mind is brought onto that level, and you have a nice, mild, slow-burning rapture all the ...
Views: 681 - Six Keys to More Joyful Living - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2013 from Patrina ClarkBeing predictable is a part of being human. Our brains are actually wired to embed habits, increasing the number of things we can do on autopilot. Our ability to operate on autopilot, to be aware of our environment and solve problems, has been the key to our survival. John Medina describes it ...
Views: 1228 - Six Minutes to Success Overview - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2020 from David SchindlerProduct Features Success Start-Up Kit: Getting started, and achieving your goals, is simple and fun! Before you can build your dream house you must first start with the foundation – and your dream life is no different. The Success Start-Up Kit consists of 4 videos that lay the foundation for ...
Views: 608 - Slide Step And Counter - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Steve BarrettNow I am no expert in martial arts but I do know a thing or two as my purple belt can attest. I was taught the importance of balance with your body and with your life. Life is about balance. You must counter all negative influences with positive ones. This means avoiding and overcoming harmful ...
Views: 1483 - Smart Goal Setting Begins With A Desire - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from TJ PhilpottSmart goal setting begins with having a desire and what's more is that it must be your desire and NOT be that of somebody else! If you intend to be successful achieving your goals then you must first start out on the path to doing so in the right way! For instance if you experience a lack of ...
Views: 1674 - So What Will a Medical Billing Job Achieve for You? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from George KaganDespite the fact that the majority of companies are in decline, the health and wellness arena is experiencing remarkable expansion. From nurses and professional medical assistants to admin specialists and billing professionals, careers in health-care are increasing. The deficiency of ...
Views: 821 - Soak Up the Sweetness of Summer to Achieve True Balance - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Shann Vander LeekThis summer has been extraordinary. One of the best I can recall. Most weekends have been devoted to beach-combing, floating and capturing images of Leelanau County AKA “The County”. My back yard is primarily made up of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, just voted the most beautiful ...
Views: 1501 - Soar to Great Heights - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Samantha JohnsonCover the Clock Most people, more often than we care to admit, don’t need to wear a watch. There are all manner of clocks and timepieces surrounding us. If you’ve got an appointment or if it’s important for you to be someplace in a particular time, sure, wear a watch if it’s convenient. To ...
Views: 3786 - Sofia University: Moving Humanity Forward - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2019 from Layla JaydenSofia University is internationally recognized as a leader in transformational research and teaching. The University cultivates leaders and is dedicated to academic excellence with a shared commitment to authenticity, inclusivity, cultural humility, ecological stewardship, and service to ...
Views: 679 - Some fasccinating facts about "The Flu Of Emotions" - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Shakti PradhanLike machines,their is a button to control humans too, and that button is EMOTIONS.In our daily life we never notice the importance of emotions,until a sentimental moment occurs!Emotions are the face of heart, and our heart expresses its feelings to others through emotions. Emotions can ...
Views: 1567 - Some Thoughts on Thoughts: Don’t Worry, Be Happy. - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Chuck JenningsEckhart Tolle, in his book A New Earth, points the way to a renewal of spiritual consciousness. At the core of this renewal is a refocusing away from our self-absorbed ego toward our true selves in the Now, our Source Being. Tolle contends that our ego uses thoughts to feed itself, and it ...
Views: 1041 - Somebody's Angel - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2021 from Charles HeinekeA tribute to my Mother and Dad, Hazel & John Heineke, Who've often been "Somebody's Angel" and who've many times been mine. Some say that angels come from God, Borne here on wings snow white, To touch some human being's life While on their heavenly flight. That may be true, for so it ...
Views: 626 - Sometimes… Fairy Tales Do Come True... Lessons in Life from Diana Nyad - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Kami GuildnerWhen 64-year-old Diana Nyad made it to a Key West, Florida shore yesterday afternoon after swimming from Cuba 53 hours across the Florida Straits without a shark tank, her fairy tale came true. With her two previously failed attempts, she applied lessons learned and a whole team of wisdom ...
Views: 1034 - Sophia And Sam: Life Lessons From Little Ones - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Judy RingerRecently, I had a delightful visit with my friend, Linda, and her four-month-old twins, Sophia and Sam. Oh my. What joyful little beings. Tiny centering machines. I'd gotten lost on the way to Linda's house and arrived half an hour late, uncentered and stressed. Sophia and Sam were asleep in ...
Views: 821 - Soup for the Soul - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Kate FuentesHair refuses to cooperate, kids drank the last of the milk last night (which means no cereal for me), new puppy decided to wake up at the crack of dawn (for no apparent reason), and my husband forgot to put out the trash bin. GOOD MORNING WONDERFUL DAY FROM THE GATES OF HADES! It’s inevitable ...
Views: 939 - Source of Strength blessings: Let my soul blessings bless your soul and life purpose - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieRaining Down Blessings Upon You B: Beliefs are at the core of our being, so be prepared to go deep to brighten up your thinking. L: Learn to think in bigger and better ways. Let your imagination run riot and imagine your mind is overflowing with wisdom. Look harder and deeper at the universe ...
Views: 1425 - Spark Your Creativity: Dare to Think Differently - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2019 from Laurie HawkinsCreativity is something that we all have an innate human need for. When we open up our minds to creativity, we are able to find solutions easier, maintain stronger relationships, be more collaborative, find greater excitement in work, think of innovative ideas, inspire others, build balance and ...
Views: 646 - Sparkling Ideas for Delivering Holiday Cheer - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2014 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie Knuti"It’s the most wonderful time of year" for some, filled with anticipation and excitement. And, it’s the most difficult time of the year for others who are barely putting one foot in front of the other due to illness or sadness. Now’s your chance to bring some holiday cheer to someone who could ...
Views: 1329 - Spiritual Path As Old As Atlantis - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Tom MooreTwelve years ago I learned I could request Benevolent Outcomes for specific events in my life, from very simple ones to very involved and complex events in both my personal and business lives. For those of you reading about Benevolent Outcomes for the first time, these are specific requests FOR ...
Views: 1307 - Spiritual Practices: Routine or Rut? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Sara DillingerWhat is the difference between a routine and a rut? Is the series of actions that you are currently undertaking a routine or a rut? There is something in all of us that seeks to organize our time. For some of us, that organization is necessary to move us through a busy and demanding schedule. ...
Views: 2197 - Spread Betting Companies - Making Your Selection - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2020 from Rose JasprizzaAn ever increasing number of individuals are utilizing monetary spread betting as a method of exchanging the budgetary business sectors. With the goal for you to start you have to experience the spread betting companies ghana so as to discover a record. This is surprisingly troublesome as there ...
Views: 512 - Spread your Grace and Blessings Freely - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Andrew HortonAlmost everyone I have met wants to make a difference during their lifetimes, to leave some sort of a legacy after they have completed their last revolution around the sun. Making a difference is not just about volunteering to assist people, who come from a less advantaged background than you ...
Views: 1113 - Spring, Rebirth, Easter and the Natural Self - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Alice GardnerI hear they are having a good sugaring season in Vermont this year! The sap rises up through the maple trees after being underground all winter with the first warm sunny days of spring. It splashes generously into buckets and pipelines, and then onto breakfast, feeding us sweet-loving humans ...
Views: 1995 - Stand In my Shoes-Developing Empathy - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Rev. Lana CharltonStand 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: 1496 - Stand Still to Get Ahead - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsCome a little closer. Do you want to know the secret to getting ahead in life? Stand still. That’s it. That’s the secret. You look surprised. I was, too, when I discovered it. Then I realized that the reason I had missed this secret for so long was because I was so busy trying to rush head. I ...
Views: 659 - Stand Your Truth ID - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2016 from Mandisa MndelaStand Your Truth Article Mandisa Mndela – Founder at Stand Your Truth, Author and a South African Native, took a Stand, and ... Here in, express her experiences on being forgotten, ignored and not catered for by the system that is meant to inform or guide us to our purpose. My point of ...
Views: 917 - Standing Post Meditation - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Bob EllalQigong means "energy study." It's an ancient Chinese art used to bring health to the body, calm to the mind, and power to the martial arts. It's based on the same theory as acupuncture: That there are energy pathways—meridians and channels—that flow throughout the body. When energy, or chi, runs ...
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