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- The Emotional Health of the Leader Impacts the Organization - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Ron EdmondsonAre you an empty leader? Be honest. It’s hard to lead others when you are getting your butt kicked. (Excuse the word, but I think it is needed here if that is how you are feeling.) When your world is crashing in around you, you’ll be less prepared to lead well. When the stress and anxiety ...
Views: 798 - The Emotional Stimulus Package Part III: Saying Goodbye to an Old Life - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn part two of this series on preparing for change I gave you a tool for observing your life and beginning to acknowledge that a cycle of life is ending. I instructed you to keep tabs of what interests you now as a contrast to what has become stale, boring, and not life giving. Over the next few ...
Views: 650 - The Essence Of Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2017 from Mercedes Oestermann van EssenThe Essence Of Happiness whether we are rich or poor, educated or uneducated, whatever our nationality, color, social status or ideology may be, the purpose of our lives is to be happy His Holiness The Dalai Lama This simple and beautiful statement sums up ...
Views: 6122 - The Essence of Motivation: Alexandre Mourreau Explains How Motivation Played A Significant Role In His Success - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2020 from Martin GrayWe as a whole focus on success throughout everyday life, except getting it is a climb – not a race. Inspiration is the fuel that will keep you hiking towards the highest point of the mountain. Be that as it may, motivation can be an unapproachable visceral. In addition to the fact that it ...
Views: 672 - The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from FSB AuthorsWhat are the secrets to happiness and meaning? Why do some people find a deep sense of purpose while they are here and die with few regrets while others end their lives bitter and disappointed? About two years ago I set out to answer that question by asking several thousand people to identify ...
Views: 860 - The Flow Of Creativity In Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Colleen Hoffman SmithFor the last four months I have been weaving a family web day in and day out, spending 4 – 5 days a week up north caring for my parents, as they make a transition from major health challenges. It is amazing how our minds can trick us as we convince and defend our situation making it all ...
Views: 1415 - The Future Is Now - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Brenda Crawford-BeeDear Friend, THE FUTURE "The future comes one day at a time.” -- Dean Acheson "At the center of the universe is a loving heart that continues to beat and that wants the best for every person. Anything we can do to help foster the intellect and spirit and emotional growth of our fellow ...
Views: 856 - The Future of Home-Based Online Education - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2020 from Emily WatsonOnline education is on the rise. A recent study found that 46 percent of recent graduates took an online course as part of their degree, while more individuals than ever are turning to hybrid courses that combine traditional education with distance learning methods. The majority of students are ...
Views: 678 - The future of hoverboards! - by It's official. The future is now. Why? Not because of space travel, not because of waterproof cell phones or even just the brand new cell phone clocks. No, we have finally reached the "future", because after many years of patiently waiting and lots of fake products, actual hoverboards are ...
Views: 170 - The Genius Inside ~ Is It You Or Something Else? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Camille StrateThe ancient Greeks believed that no artist, poet, musician was fully responsible for his work. Each was thought to be 'assigned' a daemon, a spirit that lived in the walls of the artist studio, and gave him access past the veils of this world, into the world of the gods. There, the artist could ...
Views: 870 - The Gift of Believing - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Dr. Christine King[This article was first published in the December, 2006 issue of Northwest Horse Source] The best Christmas present I’ve ever received was a bridle. My dad gave it to me even before I had a horse to go in it. You see, he believed in me and in my dream to have a horse of my own. We’d always ...
Views: 1018 - The gift of tears - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Lena ChenToday's inspiration comes from a client who wrote the following email to me: Hi Lena Thank you once again. This time is for helping to remove a deep-seated block inside me. Since your last session I have peacefully embraced my tears. Because now I understand it is the body's desperate ...
Views: 1888 - The Gift of Your Talents - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Pat LynchIn the classic holiday movie It’s a Wonderful Life, Jimmy Stewart played the role of a small town young man whose greatest ambition was to leave for the big city at his earliest opportunity to seek his fortune. When fate seemed to have other plans for him, he grew despondent and felt hopeless. A ...
Views: 781 - The Good Idea/Grooming - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Nancy LennertGood morning to all….. These summer mornings are great. We take things a little slower than normal and the pace, I do believe, suits me just fine. How about you? As I was out on a walk the other day I noticed how beautiful many of the homes around me are. How tall they stand, how clean ...
Views: 1082 - The Good Idea/Nick of Time - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2013 from Nancy LennertGood morning everyone…. I’m walking on sunshine today. What a beautiful day. A thought came to me this weekend when we were racing around trying to get it all done. I thought, “Just in the nick of time.” How many of us operate that way? “Just in the nick of time.” We run from one ...
Views: 1214 - The Greatest Source of Unique Content - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from TJ PhilpottFor many working online one of their biggest challenges is finding new sources for unique content! The importance of creative writing ideas for any online business can't be overstated since information is used in so many aspects in terms of marketing! The problem is that many are convinced they ...
Views: 664 - The Healing Power of Children - by Submitted on May 12, 2017 from Rick SaldanChildren remain 'bundles of joy' all over the world. We love their innocence, and their need is our command. But have you every been exposed to their healing powers? You might be thinking that I am out of their minds and possibly am over-influenced by films like Matilda where the little girl had ...
Views: 1679 - THE HIDDEN JESUS by Robert Beckford - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Craig LockTHE HIDDEN JESUS by Robert Beckford Tags: ‘The Hidden Jesus’, Robert Beckford, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christianity, Buddha, Islam, Mahatma (Mohandas) Gandhi, spiritual unity Submitter's Note: These are the notes I took from Robert Beckford's excellent TV documentary seen here in New ...
Views: 1043 - The History of Radio - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2019 from ariyan usmanThis article is about the history of the radio. How it all started from the transmitting of waves and ended up in live radio play. The innovation of technology always been shaping things to provide more convenience to the human being in his or her daily life. Invention In the early 1800s ...
Views: 733 - The Human Taproot - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Dr. Rob BellOne characteristic of plants, shrubs, and flowers is hardiness. A plant’s hardiness includes its ability to withstand drought, wind, cold, and heat. The common trait among all hardy plants, however, is the presence of a taproot. The taproot looks similar to a carrot or turnip and grows ...
Views: 1809 - The Importance of Flexibility - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Mike RobbinsHow flexible are you? For me, it depends - on my mood, how much fear or resistance I have about something, how attached I am to a particular outcome, and various other factors. However, as I look throughout my life (now and in the past), I realize that the situations, relationships, and ...
Views: 1908 - THE IMPORTANCE OF GOAL-SETTING IN STUDENT LIFE - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2020 from Saurabh Gupta"All, who have achieved incredible things have had an extraordinary point, have fixed their look on an objective which was high, one which now and then appeared to be unimaginable."- Orison Swett Marden, American helpful creator Having dreams and desires is a crucial piece of human life since ...
Views: 414 - The Importance of Opening Up - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Jodi ChapmanIt’s not always easy to open up. To be raw. To be vulnerable. To let others see the real you – to let yourself see the real you. To tell it like it truly is. To let go of any pretenses. To step out without a mask. To show your soul. And yet – what is the alternative? Living a life that isn’t ...
Views: 1207 - THE IMPORTANCE OF SPORTS FOR BOARDING SCHOOL STUDENTS - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2020 from Saurabh GuptaIt is a known fact that sport is an integral part of any school’s curriculum. The educational benefits are well-known. But when it comes to boarding day boarding school in delhi ncr and their students, sports cannot assume a lesser priority than any other activity in any way. Thus, ...
Views: 551 - The Important Elements of an Ideal Home Learning Environment - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2020 from Saurabh GuptaLearning is a continuous process, and ideally, should never be a momentary involvement between the learner and a textbook. To that end, nature is the best teacher we all have, and it is through the environment and its experiences that Mother Nature teaches all of us. Without an adequate amount ...
Views: 491 - The Independent Thinker - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI am drawn to Sri Aurobindo because he was an independent thinker and did most of his spiritual work on his own. On my spiritual journey I have been a bit of a loner, always sidestepping teachers who told me what to do or how to think. It is not that I do not want instruction, but I have never ...
Views: 1254 - The Inner Voice of Wisdom - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2015 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, have you had that experience when all of a sudden you just had this huge hunch that something is about to happen, and to your surprise, that intuition was eventually translated into reality? Have you ever felt strongly about something without a logical basis to it? That’s called ...
Views: 1284 - The Inner Wingman: Trusting Yourself! - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Waldo WaldmanHave you ever wondered what it takes before a fighter pilot can strap on a $30 million dollar jet and fly a mission for their country? Well, before fighter pilots ever get to fly, we have to demonstrate expertise in tactics, technology, threats, systems, etc. Extensive hours of study, ...
Views: 769 - The Inspirational Principles of JCKRBBT - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2011 from Danny BaderThe principles of jackrabbit which are used as the foundation for inspiration , humorous, and thought-provoking talks are: Be Still Every day we're bombarded by life emails, meetings, text messages, phone calls and on and on and on. We spent the first nine months of our existence in silence ...
Views: 1674 - The January New Moon in Capricorn: Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Ron ArcherThe January New Moon in Capricorn: Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan "A goal without a plan is just a wish." -Antoine de Saint-Exupery Last week I serendipitously caught a clip of Patti Smith talking about her new book, Just Kids, which just won the National ...
Views: 1902 - The Joy of Being a Rookie - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Julia JamesA few years ago a friend invited me to play disc golf with a group of his disc golfing buddies. I like trying new things and I like throwing a Frisbee around in a park with friends, even though I am not very good at it. I accidentally learned about disc golfing many years prior. I thought I ...
Views: 1068 - The Key to Writing a Transformational Book - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Alissa LukaraHave you ever wanted to write a book? Have you ever thought - or said: "I have a book in me." Or, "If I could just write a book about the life events that transformed my life, I believe it could change a lot of other people's lives, too." Or, “I have gained so much knowledge about ...
Views: 2132 - The Land Beyond WYSIWYG… - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Kathy NeisessSeeing isn't believing. Believing is seeing.” Elf Judy – The Santa Clause If you’re like the vast majority of the people, you live in a WYSIWYG world! If you’re not familiar with the acronym – WYSIWYG (pronounced – Wizzy-Wig) it stands for “What You See Is What You Get”. I’m here to let you ...
Views: 895 - The Language of Energy - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2012 from Elaine SeilerEnergy doesn't communicate in human tongues, but it does speak clearly. It speaks through the metaphors of our lived experiences, the hurricanes and earthquakes of nature, the expressions of the body’s symptoms, or the whispered message of a randomly chosen passage in a book. Energy ...
Views: 1334 - The Language of Light - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Lois DeWittThe Meaning Of Light: As a lighting specialist, I've become interested in the use of the word "light" in our language. How many times do we refer to light in one day? Let me count the ways. THE SCIENTIFIC DEFINITION The scientific definition of light is--a wavelength of electromagnetic ...
Views: 1453 - The Last Turnaround - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRecession, recovery, turnaround are notions I have always found hard to understand. Perhaps it is because I decided a long time ago to invest in smiles, hopes and tomorrows! But one cannot remain impervious to the happenings around us. One realises that one is in the midst of a deep crisis and ...
Views: 663 - The law and you - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2017 from Fiona mbabaziThe L in the PLANTS is a key pillar for your career success. The Ugandan society is increasingly becoming litigious. You are your best lawyer. As you succeed or grow, you will knowingly or unknowingly step on some people’s toes. Many won’t let it lie down. You will most likely receive ...
Views: 899 - The Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Craig LockTitle: The Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi Author Craig Lock Category/Key words/ Tags: Gandhi, Mahatma (Mohandas) Gandhi, Peace, Peacemaking, Leadership, Inspiration, "Inspirational Writings", India (stop - enough there now) Web Sites: ...
Views: 1336 - The Letter - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Aly and AndreaDear Incredible You, Yes, you. The one reading this. We are just stopping by to remind you how beautiful you are. No matter what circumstances exist, and no matter what others say, you are beyond beautiful. Your imperfections and the times you failed are what make you that way. See, your ...
Views: 1818 - The Life and Legacy of Dag Hammarskjold - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Life and Legacy of Dag Hammarskjold Submitted by: Craig Lock Key words: Dag Hammarskjold, autobiography/biography, United Nations, leadership Web Site: nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1961/hammarskjold-bio.html Web sites: ...
Views: 1674 - The Limitations of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2013 from Scherezade LozanoPositive thinking is not enough to achieve internal balance, happiness, and to experience our full potential. Negative thoughts are a constant expression of lack, while positive thoughts and affirmations are positive expressions of allowing and materializing our desires, therefore it is much ...
Views: 1287 - The Magic of Believing - the Power of Thought (from Inspirational Books - Part Three) - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Magic of Believing - the Power of Thought (from Inspirational Books - Part Three) Submitted by Craig Lock Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Mind, Mind Power, Claude Bristol, Success Skills, Empowerment, Positive Psychology, Inspirational Books. Web Sites: ...
Views: 1207 - The Magicians in Our Midst: Archetypes and Where We Find Them - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe topic of Archetypes is one that's dear to my heart, as you might expect, since writing The Six Archetypes of Love. I'm aware, though, that many people will respond well to the concept of archetypes but then shrug and say, 'Ah, I'll never make it all the way to Magician level'. So perhaps ...
Views: 643 - The Many Faces of Connie Culp - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSeveral years ago when I was studying abroad in Singapore, I happened to be walking out of the bathroom of a public restaurant when I bumped into an Indian man who had white, irregular blotches on his entire face and body. It all happened so quickly, and my immediate reaction was to close my ...
Views: 994 - The Many Wonders of SEO For Small Business Owner - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2017 from Tori UtleySEO or search engine optimization is not only for the big companies. Small businesses can also take advantage of this marketing tool. Google does not differentiate between a big company and a small one. As long as you let Google see and feel your presence, you will land a spot on its search ...
Views: 1262 - The Meaning Of Life - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Suzanne GoldLife on earth is a miraculous blend of spirit and matter, an expression of the universal life force at the heart of creation. Whatever you call that force--God, All-That-Is, the Eternal, the Prime Mover, the Ground of Being, Allah, Yahweh, Shiva, Zeus, or an name you invent yourself--you and me ...
Views: 1291 - The Mind of a Formula One Champion (from 'Endless Possibilities') - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Mind of a Formula One Champion (from 'Endless Possibilities') Author Name: Craig Lock Category (key words): Motor racing, Grand Prix drivers, sport, success, achievement, mind, mind-power, motivation, champion, excellence Web Sites: http://www.myspace.com/writercraig and ...
Views: 969 - The Miraculous Imbalance - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Joe VitaleHow do you attract more of what you want? What do you do when it feels like nothing is working out for you? Recently I interviewed Patricia Ryan Madson*, author of the book, Improv Wisdom. You might recall that I wrote about Patricia’s book on this blog on May 1st, exploring the question, ...
Views: 2176 - THE MODES OF THINKING THAT SCHOOL STUDENTS MUST MASTER - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2020 from Saurabh GuptaHuman beings are probably the only species capable of thinking deeply. We can simulate possible future outcomes about things that may or may not happen. We can generate ideas and innovate, ask questions that have not been asked before and dissect an event minutely once it has caught our ...
Views: 469 - The Month of Changing Colors and You - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Hifzur RehmanOctober is the month when nature change colors providing a great opportunity to the human beings to celebrate the change of weather in a befitting manner. Can one imagine turning the green leaves into yellow, pink, orange, red, purple, grey and even blue? All is happening before our eyes. Don’t ...
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