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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - My name is smarty jones -- embracing gods glory
- Our deepest fear us not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us?..We are born to manifest the glory of God that is within us?.And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.Nelson MandelaToday more than ever we live in times of public mur...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tim mcgraw had it right - live like you are dying!
- Chorus: An' he said: "I went ski diving, I went rocky mountain climbing, "I went two point seven seconds on a bull named Fu Man Chu" "And I loved deeper and I spoke sweeter, "And I gave forgiveness I'd been denying." An he said: "Some day, I hope you get the chance, "To live like you were dyin'."One of the latest songs by Tim McGraw talks about a man in his forties with cancer. Who began to...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - He who laughs...lasts---where has all the laughter gone?
- I love to watch people at airports, malls and even at our church. I wonder, what got them here? What attracted those two people to be together at this time? What makes that one tick or that one over there work so hard? And sadly, I wonder where has all the laughter gone?Studies show that children laugh approximately 400 times per day while adults laugh as little as 15 times a day. Studies a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Everyday is a gift, open and enjoy it
- There is a bottle of perfume sitting on my dresser that I was given when I was ten years old! As you can tell I have pack rat tendencies! For me that pattern started as a young child. I could never bear to throw things away. There was more to it than not wanting to throw things away. I loved the feeling I had when I would receive something new, and would not want to spoil it by using it unless it ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are you really living your life today!
- Yesterday I was but a child, looking. Looking ahead at a world of wonder. Everything was always ahead of me. All my dreams. All of my hopes. All my ambitions.Through childhood then adolescence tomorrow always had the answers.It seemed that tomorrow would never get here.Always looking to tomorrow for life to begin. Never really living today as if it was anything to enjoy. Again...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Eradicating the heart of poverty
- Poverty can sometimes only be a state of mind, based on our perception and what we value in life. It is also a disheartening reality for many. The Webster dictionary describes poverty as having a chronic need for money and material goods. How many of us in America one of the richest countries in the world, have this chronic need to have and desire more and more?Earlier this year I visited m...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The theft of fire
- "Igne Natura Renovatur Integra" (By fire is nature renewed whole.) ?Alchemical maxim"The whole idea [of the hero's journey] is that you've got to bring out again that which you went to recover, the unrealized, unutilized potential in yourself. The whole point of this journey is the reintroduction of this potential into the world; that is to say, to you living in the world. Yo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Lance armstrong an inspiration
- Lance Armstrong has already proven he is the greatest athlete ever in the present period. Many ask what drives a man to press on, where does such strength of character come from. How can so much dedication and commitment cause a man to persevere in all aspects of their life? Lance Armstrong is an inspiration to what we all as humans have in common. The level of human intent in our species is well ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Create resistance or creative acceptance
- Resistance is not a new word, but for many of us awareness of resistance is new. In Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, resistance is defined: "to withstand, to strive against, to exert force in opposition, to counteract, defeat or frustrate."Resistance is useful if there is a flu or virus around. If your body's immune system is working as it should, you'll have good "resistance to disease"--y...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Food for thought
- We all love picnics. They represent a fun time as we prepare the food, the entertainment and the guest list. I think that the main idea behind picnics is the eating! Everyone usually brings some kind of a special treat that we all like to sample and sometimes in excess. We are left feeling overly full and tired. Forget the volley ball for a while and it's not good to go swimming after eating, so l...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Passion: what it means to live with it
- Passion can guide you, not just to live, but to live with purpose. Throughout my professional career, I've had most fortunate opportunities to associate with numerous high profile individuals and organizations, including Forbes 400 successes, politicians, celebrity entertainers and athletes. And I've learned to recognize that people who live with passion exude alluring energies from within themsel...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Synchronicity
- Synchronicity: the coincidence of events that seem related but are not obviously caused one by the other (Encarta Concise English Dictionary)All of us from time to time experience events that happen in our lives that seem to lead from one step to another to bring a result to our attention or an experience that we may desire. In fact all the circumstances in our lives are like that. If we ca...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - If you were an angel... what would you do?
- If you were an Angel what could you do to make a difference? What would you do? To some this is an overwhelming question. The first thought that would go through many minds is " What I do wouldn't make much of a difference ... I am only one person." Get past that! Remember ... the question is if you were an Angel. Angels can be everywhere, be all and do all as they are messengers of God.Wit...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Words of wisdom
- Carlos' Words of Wisdom1. Today is your day to exceed, so why live in yesterday.2. You're way beyond your expectation: so why not go a little further?3. Walk with no fear through the darkness because soon you will see your horizon.4. It's not how immense your problems are: it's how immense they appear to be in your eyes.5. Endurance is the key to overcoming all b...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Journals you can keep
- Besides your daily feelings, thoughts, and experiences journal, there are many ideas for journals or diaries that you can keep, some are suggested below. Buy a blank book or a notebook with a particular journal topic in mind and keep this book for only that topic. You may decide to keep several kinds of journals at the same time, so remember that you do not have to journal every day.1. Fami...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Never jump to conclusions
- Human mind which is well known as a fluctuating prodigy presumes itself to be a great judge. It is so natural for the mind to judge anything that appears to it especially so in the case of other human beings. It doesn't give little time to itself to start thinking about any person. It jumps to conclusions in no time. Is such thinking called proactive intelligence or lack of wisdom?Time is t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Listening to your inner voice may save your life
- "I was washing my breakfast dishes one morning when it occurred to me to go visit a friend who lived several miles away. I did my work and started to dress for my journey, when there came over me such a feeling of depression, or despondency, or gloom, that I could not understand. I kept on getting ready, all the time trying to reason away the feeling. But it would not go. Finally, I got my hat on ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is my life purpose?
- Why am I here?If you haven't already asked this question, I'm sure you will. Sooner or later most of us do.It's not an easy question to answer. It's broad in terms of possibility.Right now you might be a go-getter in the city; but you could just as easily be a procrastinator in a suburb. Same question, different perception.But whatever we're searching for in life, be it...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Shaping the future with positive people power
- We must shape the future and control our destiny.When we examine our world, what do we see? At this moment, we see mass unemployment, a shaky economic system, 'haves' and 'have nots', corporate dominance and a system of living which is getting worse every day. Ecologically, we'ver ruined our planet and now it seems that the Earth is fighting back. Now we have global warming, geological chan...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Who is my mother?
- Text: Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 3: 31-35, Luke 8:19Mother's Day has passed. All the dinners have been served, flowers and gifts delivered. The question remains- Who is My Mother?In the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke Jesus asks and answers this question.Isn't my mother the one who gave birth to me? Isn't she the one who took care of me when I was a baby? The one who fed me, cl...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The monkey with the wooden apples
- There once was a happy monkey wandering the jungle, eating delicious fruit when hungry, and resting when tired. One day he came upon a house, where he saw a bowl of the most beautiful apples. He took one in each hand and ran back into the forest.He sniffed the apples and smelled nothing. He tried to eat them, but hurt his teeth. They were made of wood, but they were beautiful, and when the ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 tips to add more spice to your life
- 1. Once a week, visit somewhere you've never been before. A city, town or village, a museum, a theater, a restaurant, café, or bar, a park, a zoo, a wood or forest ? get the idea? Visiting new places broadens your horizons and helps to keep life fresh and interesting.2. The biggest thief that will ever enter your home does so by your invitation. Your television can steal so...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - My favorite movies journal
- The movies--what a wonderful way to spend an afternoon! I love going to the movies. When I thought about why I look forward to going to a movie, I realized it was like meditation for me. The only thing that was on my mind was what was in front of me on the screen. I am in the moment when I am at a movie.Remember the movie "Harold and Maude"? Although this was decades ago, I remember it well...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dreams and desires, wants and wishes journals
- Have you ever dreamed of a new house? Have you ever wished for the perfect mate? What about wanting that job that you've always dreamed of? Have you wished for a perfect day?We all have dreams and desires, our own personal wishes and wants. What if?what if you could just have what you wanted and wished for? What would that house look like, feel like? How would you decorate it? Is it a condo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Journaling for two
- Journaling is a powerful tool that can enhance our lives and support our well-being. It can also add to our relationships at home, work, and play. When we journal we are recording a relative reflection of our feelings and experiences. When we share those with the ones closest to us, we learn more about ourselves and each other.You can start a journal for just you and your partner to write i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The power of inner self
- I am sharing one of the great insights.The fear that we have about venturing into anything new is our past memories and darkness. There is a way out to walk in the darkness. It's to seek active guidance from within and trust deeply that we are guided from within. The intensity and accuracy of the guidance dependence on our contact with inner teacher/leader/light. In fact the fear is nothing but fe...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - You are a beautiful person
- I wish that I could tell every person that I meet that he or she is a beautiful person--and have them believe it. I wish I could look them in the eyes and tell them of their beauty and have them accept the words for what they truly are--the truth, plain and simple.You know what I mean, don't you? You and I both know that most people will deny their beauty, expressing what they feel is modes...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Blasting out of the shadows: the power of your true voice
- First, let me share a quote from Ashlee Simpson's latest hit, "Shadow". Yes, I really am quoting Ashlee Simpson.Somebody listen please/ It used to be so hard being me/ Living in the shadow/ Of someone else's dream/ Trying to find a hand to hold but every touch felt cold to me/ Living in a nightmare/ A never-ending sleep/ But now that I am wide awake/...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Five reasons to journal
- Keeping a journal during the coaching process is one of the most simple and effective aids a client can use. Below you will find five reasons why I encourage my clients to use a journal during their coaching time. I hope that you will be motivated to commit your creative pursuits to a journal.REINFORCES SELF-ESTEEM:When artists share their work, they share some part of themselves to ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What if?
- What If? What if I can't? What If I can? What I should be thinking Is it in God's plan?What if I couldn't? What if I could? Then I start to wonder If I really should?What if I wouldn't? What if I would? What would I do, If others really understood?What if, I am beautiful, Just as I am. That a scale means nothing, Whe...