Inspiration Articles

As a teenager growing up in a small town in Oregon in the 50s, I had no desire to finish high school. For one thing, my dad never finished. Also, my big ambition in life was to be a cartoonist, and I was, in fact, already selling some of my cartoons to small magazines. My hero, Walt Disney, had never finished high school, and I felt that if he could quit and succeed, so could I. But my mother would never hear of it, so reluctantly, I continued to go.nnIn about my sophomore ye

What we focus on is what we get. Has there ever been a time in your life when you have all of a sudden really wanted to achieve or buy something and then everyone else seems to also want it. It might also be that the thing that you want, whether that is a car or a job or maybe even an ...

The term "ecumenical" was derived from the Greek “oikumene”. The original meaning was “the entire inhabited world”. At the dawn of the 20th century, though, it was assigned a new meaning. “Ecumenical” (and its’ derivative, “ecumenism”) came to mean a process of reconciliation between all branches of the Christian faith. More recently, it has been applied to relationships / negotiations between Christian and non-Christian faiths. Early in the process, a sloga

A dream board, also named a vision board, is a way for people to create a picture of dreams that people have and want to come true. Every people have a dream or idea that they want to achieve in life. By planning it, writing down each short-term plans, and make it a motivation or reminder whenever they are lost. It is an application of the law of attraction. The law of attraction simply says that you can get what you believe in. You must ever hear of many stories on how peopl

My favorite day of the year has always bee Valentine's Day. It didn't matter if I was alone on that day or not, I still adored it. Valentine's day for me is a celebration of love, love in its many forms, romantic love between a man and a woman, the never-ending love of family and dear friends, ...

Three and a half years ago I started a business. I was sure that this was my vehicle for creating financial freedom. It’s a good business and I’ve derived great satisfaction from being able to assist people in creating more vibrant health for themselves. Yet, I have not achieved the financial success that I anticipated. For a long time I blamed myself, thinking that I was doing something wrong. It triggered my underlying belief that I can never be enough or do enough. Recen

These last few days have been for me, a dark night of the soul. Every belief I held, every truth I thought I knew, and every answer I had, have all been shattered. And even though I was surrounded by people, I felt alone, abandoned and afraid. And yet, through all of it, I also felt higher, as ...

Everything in our lives is connected. On the surface it might appear we have a problem in one area of our lives when really the problem stems from a different area of our lives. My friend Chris experienced this firsthand. As a business owner he was struggling to GROW his business. After asking for guidance on how to build his business he kept hearing the same answer from within himself: get your weight under control. What? I remember him explaining to me how confused this m

Referral marketing is a method of promoting products or services to new customers through referrals, usually. These referrals often happen spontaneously but businesses can influence this through appropriate strategies. Here I give some tips how you can use referral marketing to improve your purchases. Let your customers know the positive effects of your brand on your life Sharing stories like this is very encouraging. You should let your customers know how using your products

Experience has shown me that everything in my life is a metaphor FOR my life. If I pay attention and just ask myself the question, “What is this trying to teach me”, I find myself learning from the situation. nnYesterday I was walking on my favorite beach on the island of Anagada, in the British Virgin Islands. This particular beach is on the windward side of the island and therefore, gets many of the treasures of the sea washed upon it’s shores, from beautiful sea shel

Life is a marathon, and to win the race, you have to look into the legends playbook to find inspiration. If you desire to achieve big things in life, you need to take a radically different approach to life. Chances are, it could shift things in your favor despite the odds. To rebel against an average life, what's better than seeking advice from rebel billionaires themselves? Entrepreneurs are not strange creatures; they are the normal human beings who had faced endless challe

The 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 intentions to sue. Some people may deliberately come into your life with intention to benefit from you. You need strong mastery of the law. The second most important document you must read f

Be - Come with who you are, as you are. Come knowing that your personality and individuality are safe. Don't try to empty yourself of your selfhood: rather, acknowledge that selfhood and understand that it is treasured in heaven's eyes.nn Still - Having come as yourself, quiet yourself. Not emptiness, but quietness. You spend your days being noisy and hearing noise, and you come with much-needed petitions. But now, come quietly. For the other end of the dialogue.nn and - and

Over the last week I have received a bunch of emails and comments asking me about my trip and what I've learned and enjoyed hanging out with some of the best educators, speakers, writers and pioneers in the world of fitness and health. And I mean literally the world; these people flew in to Colorado from all over the globe to be part of this amazing conference created and facilitated by PTontheNet (the world's largest online education resource for fitness professionals). I ha

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 stongly shoves you around and by the time it is over it feels like you have been through the war of ages. You feel battered and tattered and definitely worn out and bruised. You feel li

Some of you may remember who Betty Crocker was. For those of you who don’t, Betty Crocker was a fictional character, created in the 1920s to give a friendly face to cooking and baking products. She was a cultural icon right through the mid-90s. To many over the decades, she represented kindness and goodness personified. A dear friend of mine’s dad was an exec with General Mills, which owned the Betty Crocker name and likeness. He had a company portrait of “Ms. Crocker” on hi

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 risk?'... 'What will I lose'?' Before you know it, you've lost your initial burst of enthusiasm, and you back off, returning to what you know is safe and comfortable. There is nothing wrong wit

Let’s Clean This Place Up! nn“The world is not to be put in order; the world is order incarnate. It is for us to put ourselves in unison with this order.”n—Henry MillernnA few years ago, I was the publisher of a magazine called Creating Excellence. We were nearing an important advertising deadline and were a long way from reaching our sales objectives. nnI called a full staff meeting for some green-light thinking on ways we could bring in new business and fill the hol

President 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 after the direct attacks from Somali pirates.nn The teabag protests showed how ugly and vicious people can be, as seen in some of the shockingly offensive tea party signs coming from a

“I’m sooo frustrated!” These words—or something perhaps even more colorful—are things we’ve all said at one time or another. Several times over the past few days, I said them myself—at least in my head. We recently incorporated a new computer into our network, and it raised all kinds of havoc. An installation that should have taken only a few hours turned into a three-day exercise in aggravation and frustration. In our recent experience, my wife and I dealt with

Some years ago, I sat at this wedding and met a younger woman who had gone to two Ivy League schools and had a masters and a doctorate and had run marathons and traveled in countries like Cambodia and Vietnam. Not only that, but she was strikingly pretty, could belt out Hip Hop at the karaoke bar, had a disarming sense of humor and a sweet husband with buckets of money. Clearly, she’d gotten quite the package deal from the Big Cosmic Travel Agent in the sky. The encounter m

Everyone at some stage in their life questions why they exist and the meaning of all that is. We come up with various theories in our continuous search for truth to find a perfect model that stands the test of time. The creational theories we hold on to tend to rely heavily on individual ...

Another very ancient New Year By Jon Sandifer. Each year on 4 February, the world’s most ancient astrology, I Ching Astrology, celebrates the New Year. This system first formulated over 5,000 years ago in the Tibetan Himalayas uses the Chinese solar calendar. 2011 is ruled by the gentle and joyful 7 Lake Star, which carries the influence of the archetypal West, the setting of the sun and the joy of celebration after the harvest. So, overall, the outlook is for a less turbul

Our world is riddled with fear and anxiety. Finances. Aargh! How will we pay the rent/mortgage or have money to pay for food when we're out of work? We're lonely and miss the times when we could be with our friends and family. If we have kids, we agonize over what kind of impact the lockdown is having on them, and if we’ll survive home-schooling and 24/7/365 childcare. And then there’s the very real possibility that we or our loved ones might come down with the virus. When o

Have you ever thought if I could only get that degree it will be smooth sailing? I would be able to make enough money to pay my bills and live a good life. Or maybe you have thought I’ll start going to the gym, after I lose 20 lbs? Many of us moms have insecurities and hang-ups that stop us from pursuing the things we really want in life. Many of us moms halt our dreams because we think we are not good enough and we can easily use the excuse of, “I have to take care of my

"The Life given to us by nature is short, but the Memory of a Life well spent is Eternal! (Cesaro, Greek Philosopher) This gives us a compelling reason to dispose of people we can no longer deal with. They're toxic, they're negative, and they are sucking the life out of us. It's time to let them go. Let's create a "Life well- spent", shall we? Step 1: Be very clear as to what is causing your disdain and final decision to dispose of this person. Step 2: Consider what's at stak

I feel that the law of preservation causes us to gravitate to people who seem to have everything under control. We feel safe when we are under their leadership so we gravitate to be around them. The main factor which causes us to want to be around them is the self confidence that they display.

If you're a blogger, you understand what I mean when I say some days, it just doesn't work. The ideas don't come together, the words aren't flowing, and you just don't have the pizazz needed to put together something witty, clever, informative, or at the very least, useful enough that someone will read through to the end of your piece. But, there's always inspiration to be found somewhere in some way. Use this opportunity to try your hand at something new, to explore venues o

"Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in." Leonard Cohen Time was, I had control over the things my kids did and saw each day. But now that they are living and moving in a space outside my living room, I must watch as things that are beyond my control slowly shape and mold the person they are inside. Last year, my oldest daughter had a 5th grade teacher who changed a little piece of who she was. This teacher was a normal-enou

This morning I was looking at my calender at February and it occurred to me that it is the perfect month. It begins on a Sunday, the start of a new week and it ends on a Saturday, the last and final day of the week. It consists of only 28 days, 4 full weeks, and unlike the other months of the ...

Is there someone who inspires you—or do you think you could be an inspiration for some? Allowing yourself to be a role model or for others to follow you can be a noble calling. Being great and successful at what you do feel good; but it is even more thrilling if you inspire others to achieve their own success and excellence as well. The joy in helping someone without you making such a huge effort is invigorating because not only will it compel you to be better and do better

Your inspiration is a very significant factor in exactly how profitable online you may become! The fact is that when you have a passion or are inspired by what ever it is you do, it helps you to stay focused and motivated! Internet marketers know full well that to become profitable online you MUST be willing to invest the time and effort CONSISTENTLY to make this happen! Let's examine 3 ways in which your level of inspiration can predict how successful your online business be

The funeral was Friday. Perhaps you read our last post, so you knew it was coming. We knew it was coming, too, after a 15 month battle with cancer…but it was still beyond painful. Our dearest friend of nearly 30 years is gone. He was 39 and leaves behind a 16 year old son and a 9 year old daughter. My husband was a pallbearer and I spoke at the funeral–perhaps the most difficult 10 minute talk I’ll ever give. There is no other word to describe what its been like around here. Its just Sad. We are sad. The circumstance is sad. The story is sad. Everything about it is sad. And that’s ok.

I went to the dry cleaners yesterday which is very unusual for me. As the mother of two small children, my wardrobe is mostly wash and wear (or don't wash and wear, depending on the week). When I gave the woman behind the counter my phone number, she asked if I was there to pick up. But I couldn't remember the last time I'd been there. "Wait," she said, "that was in 2005." Then it all came flooding back. Four years ago, I did go to this same dry cleaners but at the time, I wa

Here comes Valentine’s Day, filled with roses, chocolates and the praise of romantic relationship. I don’t know about you, but I want to be in a romantic relationship with every bit of my life. I want to kiss the nape of its neck and write poetry about its most mundane moments. I want to look at the circumstances of my life with lover’s eyes-- and behold even the most familiar detail as this startling gift that I’ve been given. n nSeeing beauty gives us special powers

Can I assume that the person reading this is interested in popularization and promotion of their music creativity on Apple Music? Interested in possibilities and reasons to buy Apple Music plays . If this is true, I have some information that can be useful in pursuing career on Apple Music. Can this action be beneficial for artist and service simultaneously? Definitely! Musician gets his popularity, recognition, and streaming service gets new listeners and users. You see? Bot

Firms know that their development can be dramatically impacted by providing experiences. But customer support takes a back seat. Review five reasons why good customer service is important as featured in Entrepreneur magazine. Provides value Great customer service programs should focus on treating customers well, answering questions, and exceeding their expectations. This strategy helps businesses engage customers and build relationships. Retains clients

You might not recognize the name of Millard Fuller, but you’ll almost certainly recognize his work. Millard founded Habitat for Humanity in 1976. Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that builds homes for those in need. In 2006, he started another non-profit called The Fuller Center for Housing.nnUnlike many charitable organizations, Habitat for Humanity doesn’t simply give away hand-outs. People who qualify for housing assistance are required to help build t

Taking the risk and winning the stake. It’s not the security of things or surroundings that makes a person happy and fulfilling in life. Life entails challenges and difficulties. Some people have difficulty accepting changes. And it’s scary to embark on new things that you have no control of. That’s why market analysis, surveys, as well as financial plans dominate the business world to guide entrepreneurs. But inevitable things happen that neither analyst can predict no

When we step onto our soul's path and into our greatness, every area of our lives wakes up and we are guided to our highest good in many different ways. One of these ways is through spiritual geography. nnSpiritual geography is the geography that we are called to for our next stage of growth, transformation or evolution. This calling may come to us in the form of dreams, intuition, memories of places we've been, visiting a new place and feeling like you are home, or simply an

Children 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, dancing, playing and much more. The real would have been so much monotonous without these fantasies and imaginations. Walt Disney was one individual, who got famous, through his cartoons and

Everything in this universe happens according to a pattern, a cycle, with precision. Whether that pattern or cycle occurs once every 24 hours like the earth’s rotation for day and night, or every six hours like the tides in accordance to the moon’s place in orbit, every three months for a change of seasons or every thousand years like some planetary alignments, it all happens repeatedly in a pattern and/or a cycle, automatically. This tells us this is an intelligent syste

Have you ever wondered.....”Why can’t things just go easy for me?” How can we be happy when there is so much negativity out there? How do I become happy? Your happiness and unhappiness is created internally. How you feel by way of happiness, fulfillment, satisfaction is not a reflection of your success, failures or other external factors. Happiness and fulfillment is determined by your opinions and beliefs in your mind. Even your successes and perceived failures are you

Friends! I want to thank God for keep on giving me the courage and wisdom to chase on my DREAM.. I just realized that giving inspiration and motivation to other people is one way of showing that God really exist. Our own motivation in life is what keeps us going and excites us to live. Having a dream and a true passion to do what we love is what living is all about. Pat Riley said - "There's always the motivation of wanting to win. Everybody has that. But a champion needs, in his attitude, a motivation above and beyond winning."

I have heard the saying that if you want to know hat a man is about you should just watch his checkbook. I want to add to that saying. If you can’t see a man’s checkbook just listen to the words that come out of his mouth. Now let me get personal and take it just a step further. If you want to really know what’s in your own heart take some time and listen to what is coming out of your own mouth. Be objective when you do and if it’s wrong don’t try to justify it, just admit that it’s wrong.

Have we ever stopped to think about how emotions play a role within our lives? When a person has a feeling within their body, a reaction to a causal event, they then create a set feedback in which to respond to the input they are receiving, this is called emotion. It happens everyday in our ...

The Olympics are now over but I can’t help thinking how amazing those athletes were. Such dedication to a dream and pride at all the effort they put into it. Not everyone there was a Michael Phelps and they were all masters. They gave so much to their dream as well as to their country and to us the viewers, onlookers, and fans. It inspires me to continue to live a rich and positive life and make a contribution any way I can. Did you know that being of service and making a co

One morning a few weeks ago I made a list of three things to accomplish that day. The first was to find a way to connect with a large corporation, the second was to connect with a major non-profit and the third was to resolve how to do a joint venture with a mentor I’d never met.nnI thought about ways to make these things happen and not finding an easy solution, I put them aside. I went about my morning, taking baby steps toward my goal as if the three things had already ha

The more I cultivate a relationship with my own inner voice, the more I step into a precious, responsive life of abundantly answered prayer. These days, I often feel as though I’m walking with an Unseen Friend, a playful, quirky, Mojo-powered force that infuses my life with meaning and tenderness. I’d like to share a recent example with you… nnThis past summer I went home to New York and spent some time with my mother who just turned 80. My mother weighs no

I live a very blessed life. I’m still unplugged in the British Virgin Islands, relaxing, writing and getting perspective on my life. We come down here several times each year to think and just be. Funny thing is, I almost wrote that I come here to get away from the self-imposed busy-ness of life. But, how do you spell busy-ness? Would that be business? Interesting, isn’t it?nnThe biggest change in my life when I’m down here is that I don’t use my cell phone. When I’