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Impatience comes naturally to most business owners. We like taking action, being in charge, and feeling super productive.
Those are terrific traits that bring big visions into reality. But when you add impatience to the mix, it's like cruising down the highway with your foot on the brakes. ... Views: 509
Ever notice how impossibly difficult it is to attain something you believe is lacking in your life? Look at all the people who work two jobs, both jobs paying minimum wage, trying to get some money. It doesn't work! What's going on here?
The metaphysical idea of the "Mental Equivalent" provides ... Views: 481
Right now the best investment you can make is in yourself -- in your inner security, your inner peace, and your inner knowing that you are an integral part of this universe. Your desires matter and are responded to.
You are more important to the universe than the economy. Believe it! But you ... Views: 561
With all the negative financial news and concerns, our society (in the U.S. anyway) is having a breakdown about money. Take heart, because breakdowns are always followed by breakthroughs.
Regardless of what the financial picture looks like right now -- in the world, in your country, in your ... Views: 522
“There’s nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it’s going to be a butterfly.” -Buckminster Fuller
The essence of nature is perpetual change and as a product of nature you are also forever changing. The aging of your body is no different than nature yet when aging begins happening to you, it ... Views: 774
As some of you may be (and should be) following the current presidential campaigns and issues of the times, Many high profile people have made it their mission to present a positive and powerful message of hope. Remarkably, it is this heartfelt communication of optimism that has moved the masses ... Views: 860
As a young African American man, I was moved to tears as I witnessed a black man become president of the United States. Even though our community has made tremendous strides in many areas, there are many areas that still require a great deal of improvement. This assessment made it difficult for ... Views: 1238
While it's true that your body is never quite the same after pregnancy, achieving your personal best body is an attainable goal once you make up your mind to do so. If you aren't mentally ready, you won't be successful. Your wheels may spin, but you won't get anywhere.
How do you know when ... Views: 1136
"Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you love." - Rumi
Love is our purest desire and the purest source of energy in the Universe. When we allow ourselves to be drawn to what we love, we're following our true desires. As we connect with our true desires we're instantly ... Views: 652
Motivating your employees is key to the success of your company. Here are seven ways you can effectively increase your employees' motivation - starting today!
1. Ask each of your employees for what and how they'd like to recognized. Do they want to be recognized for the quality of their work ... Views: 909
Among the many books at my bedside is, “Sacred Sanskrit Words, for Yoga, Chant and Meditations”. Sanskrit is the ancient language from which all words originate from the primordial sound of Om. Although I’m new to chanting, I’m a firm believer that these words and their sounds, truly transcend ... Views: 781
There was a time in ancient history when feminine power reigned and was worshiped. Somewhere, somehow a cord was broken, a connection was lost and feminine power was forced to succumb to the harshness of masculine power. As a result, we’ve become fragmented from altering, twisting and contorting ... Views: 607
Making a connection with the Divine is not new for most of us. We’ve prayed, made wishes or have been in binds and have been miraculously supported in unexplainable ways. Or, experienced those moments of unexplainable comfort, felt chills or your body surrounded by warmth and your heart filled ... Views: 566
You know those things you want to do someday? Here is my partial list:
Learn to speak Spanish, write a book, Take belly dancing lessons, complete a baby scrapbook for each of my three children, read the stack of books by my bed, help my daughter with her knitting and so much more. My list ... Views: 709
Ever have one of those days where everything goes right?
Motivation is more than a few reasons you want to get something done. Most people use money as their primary vehicle for motivation. I certainly did that during the three years I studied business at McGill University. I quickly realized ... Views: 466
The past few weeks have been sort of unproductive for me, mostly because of certain distractions that for the most part were beyond my control (scheduling problems, personal things that needed attention, the usual). Now I look back and say “how could let myself do this?” I feel as if ... Views: 816
One of my favorite things to do in life is watch movies with my children. And of course what’s a movie without popcorn. That’s like trying to swim without water; it’s possible, but nowhere near as fun. So there I was, anticipating a great time with my 3 children who at the time were ages 9, 8 ... Views: 480
One thing that astonished me so much about this whole election was how Barack Obama was able to inspire not only black people, but people of all races! The way this country is and the negativity of seeing a black person at such a high position, it was amazing how a black person could have such a ... Views: 510
What if you could have anything you wanted right NOW? Knowing what you want is essential but your intention determines when you’ll get what you want. What is your intention for when you will get what you want? Do you think about it happening some day, or expect it will happen five years from ... Views: 1737
We truly have all the freedom in the world to do, be and have anything we want. However, without realizing, we subconsciously confine ourselves to live within limits. Our subconscious thoughts and ingrained behaviors become a straight- jacket, keeping us from fully engaging in life.
We ... Views: 3385
Often when I am working with clients and they are having problems making the decisive move I see that it is ‘everybody’ that holds them back. The ‘everybody’ I am talking about is the ‘everybody’ that is in our mind, that acts as our internal censor.
The
“What will everybody think is if ... Views: 930
Ever have anyone ask you that in reference to a new hair color, career move, or big purchase you were considering? How about when you were younger and you were trying on the idea-of-the-moment around "what do you want to be when you grow up?"
Perhaps at one point you thought of becoming a brain ... Views: 802
To evolve to a New Best Level™, try an Open Communications structure. You and I, the people we interact with, and all things stimulate unique motivational forces (a feeling) in our being. In some cases, the motivational forces are stronger. However, before motivation come five other steps
(1) ... Views: 1076
How often do you get up in the morning and feel great?
For most people, the answer is not very often if ever at all. The standard mode is getting out of bed because you have to and from there living the rest of the day with a low level feeling of unease.
Joy and generally feeling good doesn't ... Views: 630
Recently, a client told me about a conversation she had with her brother. She shared the personal transformation work she was doing with him and how it was helping her business. He responded with, “You know…this positive thinking stuff doesn’t work.” And then he went on to say that no matter how ... Views: 595
Sometimes life feels like a tornado touched down on an ordinary day and left broken shards of everything you knew. Change is often sudden and all-encompassing. When a major shift comes into your life, you may feel vulnerable and frightened. But keep this in mind. When a lobster grows, it sheds ... Views: 1679
The following is a book excerpt from THIS TIME I DANCE! Creating the Work You Love (How One Harvard Lawyer Left It All to Have It All!) by Tama J. Kieves (www.ThisTimeIDance.com) reprinted by permission of the author.
I invite you to this dance. We live in times that cry out for love and ... Views: 837
I believe action is be one of the biggest factors that separates success from failure, action is the difference between living the life you want from the life you don't want. From having what you want to going without.
Whether action is reading a book, writing a book, creating a website, ... Views: 954
What’s your relationship with work? Is it “I owe, I owe, it’s off to work I go” or “Work is what I do for a living” or “My work is my passion” or “I’d love to but I have to work today” or “I’d love to go back to work” or “If only I didn’t have to work” or “I love working”?
Whether you love your ... Views: 581
Whether you’re working the Law of Attraction, practicing Buddhism, becoming an Eckhart Tolle groupie, aspiring to be a yogini, or just seeking happiness in the simplicities of life, there’s one place all the teachings promise to take you and one place that holds the riches of consciousness and ... Views: 579
How do you achieve a more consistent level of daily motivation? Use the following powerful techniques, beginning at the start of your day.
1. Start The Day Motivated
Have a morning motivation routine. Experiment a bit and see what gets you going. If it has to be coffee, then so be it, although ... Views: 687
What’s your number one challenge? Let me guess, “balance”. So many of us are in search of balance. but we have no idea how to get there. It’s because balance isn’t a function of what you do, how much you do or even how much time is spent doing it. Balance is a function of your relationship with ... Views: 553
There is a life out there with your name on it and it is beyond even your wildest dreams. I can barely express in words how much I want for you to love your life! I want so much for you to experience the sublime joy that is yours when your life is your own. I however, can't do it for you. Only ... Views: 610
I love speaking in the Greater Sacramento area. Aside from travel being eliminated from my schedule, the biggest benefit of not leaving home is the great audiences I encounter all over the Sacramento area.
Being a local Sacramento speaker allows me the opportunity to speak to my neighbors about ... Views: 1775
There is a life that is meant for you. A life that is filled with all the good that you want for yourself and for others. That life is your dream come true, it is your best life.
So many people are not living their best life. They live lives of quiet desperation. They believe that they don't ... Views: 755
Have you ever noticed that you can always find a reason to put off 'til tomorrow what you can do today? This is especially true when it comes to starting a new healthy lifestyle. Maybe you have a girls trip coming up, an anniversary to celebrate, a birthday party to attend, or it's Wednesday ... Views: 6439
The Microwave Is Too Slow
By: Scott Thayer
One of my favorite things to do in life is watch movies with my children. And of course what’s a movie without popcorn. That’s like trying to swim without water; it’s possible, but nowhere near as fun. So there I was, anticipating a ... Views: 548
Here are a few of my thoughts on the mindset, focus, and discipline required for massive success, and how to go about accomplishing something that is important to you. That something can be a better body, better health, and a better mindset.
My opinion is that, until people have committed ... Views: 538
If you really want something, you will get it!
It’s true: desire is a powerful force that can’t easily be stopped.
Think about your goal, about what you want to achieve in life, and ask yourself the following questions:
Ø Do you really want to reach your goal?
Ø Do you ... Views: 1219
Is there a mind in which we can think or only a body in order to experience the physical?
What is surface value? How do most people see the world? Imagine that you are proceeding along in life and all that you consider within your mind is your daily activities that you either experienced ... Views: 1108
Have you ever wondered why grown up elephants don’t try to break their leg chains and escape? They could if they tried. They have been convinced that they can’t do it, so they don’t even attempt it.
This is how it’s done in Thailand. The captured elephant has iron bands placed around each ... Views: 1499
In a former life, I once sold insurance. More specifically, long term care insurance. The reason/excuse/objection I heard from nearly everyone became a real sore spot with me. That's why I no longer sell insurance. What was that excuse? "It won't happen to me." Well, folks, the reality is that ... Views: 919
During the American Civil War, President Lincoln had trouble with General McClellan. He was a great organizer, but indecisive. Fear of making the wrong decision can lead you to make no decisions.
Or, as a wise old saying says: he (or she) who deliberates fully before taking a step, will spend ... Views: 1546
The correct way of learning – To let go to learn or to learn to let go?
Well, you see. To be able to efficiently learn and master a new knowledge or skill, you have to first be willing to let go and abandon any hindering thoughts or ideas, which you might have. You should not allow any ... Views: 489
To be more precise, it is rather the after-action that arises from your thought that really does matter.
Well, what is the definition of thought? A thought is the act or process of thinking; a concept or idea; a hope or intention of achieving something. In short, it is just a thinking which ... Views: 591
So many times we are pestered by a lack of confidence in the things that we can do, hindering us from moving forward and accomplishing our goals.
Those feelings may come from things like losing your job, settling into your routine or simply boredom.
Other times, distractions and just a ... Views: 1802
There's a word I've been using a lot this year - POWER-FILLED. I know it doesn't exist in today's dictionaries but it's a word I started using in connection to the choices I, my colleagues, and clients make on a regular basis that CONFIRM the life we have said we want to create.
To be FILLED ... Views: 959
It happens to the best of us: we have a job to do, we get ready to do it… in some cases, even starting it… and then we get a phone call.
Or our favorite show comes on.
Or someone knocks on the door.
We get hungry, sleepy, tired or any one combination of the three.
For ... Views: 1212
We have all experienced the familiar sting of burnout: the feeling of being mentally and physically exhausted, the fear that any moment now, you will drop down and not be able to get back up.
You've been going a hundred miles a minute and now that shifty, unpredictable rollercoaster is ... Views: 1196
Once upon a time, I used to be the messiest person alive.
I don't just mean in terms of messy room and messy car. I mean messy plans, too. I would have a general idea of what I wanted to do, but wouldn't be really sure about how I wanted to make it happen.
Over the years, through watching ... Views: 1197