Are you interested in self-growth for your personal life or business life? Be as patient as you would with someone else. You will need tools for your growth toolbox. Stay tuned, tomorrow we will unveil an easy way to learn.
A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead. He remembered dying, and that the dog had been dead for years. He wondered where the road was leading them.
After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road. It looked like fine marble. At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight. When he was standing before it, he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like mother of pearl, and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold.
He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side. When he was close enough, he called out, "Excuse me, where are we?"
"This is Heaven, sir," the man answered.
"Wow! Would you happen to have some water?" the man asked.
"Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some ice water brought right up." The man gestured, and the gate began to open.
"Can my friend," gesturing toward his dog, "come in, too?" the traveler asked.
What did the man say? Continue reading:
http://www.motivateus.com/stories/whatkind.htm
Written by Miles Patrick Yohnke
I had experienced the black car parade at the age of five, after my father was killed in a potash mine accident, so I know death intimately.
Growing up in the 70's, before the billboards, advertising and paralegal companies that sprung up creating easy divorces (i.e. No Complications. Call Now), it was still fairly common to have two parents at home. In school, I was the only one in our class that didn't have a father.
Father's day was always awkward. The teacher would say, "Class, today we are making something for our Dads." "Oh, great," I thought, as I placed 'Ken' for my oldest brother on the item I made. Awkward, it was just plain awkward.
I know depression and hatred all too well. Having a learning disorder, I was unmercifully bullied through elementary school. Not only from the fellow students, but from the teachers as well. Les e bon temps roule, Let the Good times roll.
Like many, I have had my heart broken. Dumped. Depleted. Rejected. Various forms of physical anguish, different kinds of sad-various shades. However, I didn't know fire.
I live in what is called the cool district of our city--the Broadway district. I live on the top floor, facing southwest. It is a great view. People tell me it looks like the cover artwork of "Hotel California" by the Eagles. Indeed it is like that. On the morning of Wednesday, Aug 8th, 2012 at 2:52am, I was awakened by a very loud, ground shaking bang! Kaboom! Explosions rang out.
I ran to my living room window to see what happened. Thick dark smoke was danced ominously about. It appeared to be coming out the new high rise that was just built. The sound of a car horn blaring. I real sense of chaos was occurring before my eyes. Something far more then me.
There's much more to this story. Continue reading:
http://www.motivateus.com/stories/explosions-of-the-heart.htm
No matter the kind of booing or abuses you get, just because you're not good at something, shouldn't stop you from being the champion you are.
Yes, we’re all champions if we see ourselves as one.
Growing up for me was a challenge. I started out at primary school and was always asked by my teacher to sit at the back of the class because I was a dullard.
I kept forgetting things; I forgot nursery rhymes and spellings. I was the butt of class jokes and I was all alone, friendless and dejected and always in dullsville. I hated school, but my dad would hear none of it. He kept telling me I was a champion, if I believed it.
A turn around came one day when I remembered the spelling of the word 'Cognoscenti '; a word all the other 'bright students' had forgotten how to spell because they spent their free time making fun of me.
I wasn't asked to spell, even though I raised up my hands. So I stood up and went to the front of class, with 23 pairs of eyes piercing me like darts.
The intensity is increasing? What happens next?:
http://www.motivateus.com/stories/start-believing-in-you.htm
Why does it seem that we can accept others the way they are, yet we have a hard time accepting ourselves? No matter where you are on your life path, you are incredible and deserve all the love, attention, kindness and forgiveness you give to others.
Give a little bit to yourself each day. Imagine how you will feel in 30 days!
Everyone has problems that they have to deal with. They are part of life, your life. You can let them defeat you or you can use them to motivate you. It's all in how you look at things - half empty or half full.
What could happen if the next time a problem arose and you said, "Okay, this will not defeat me. I have solved many problems before and I can do it again!"
Can you imagine this scenario - coming from your position of strength?
I wish you a beautiful day knowing you can handle everything that comes your way.
Just for today I will be happy. This assumes what Abraham Lincoln said is true: 'Most folks are about as happy as they make their mind up to be.' Happiness comes from within; it is not a matter of externals.
Just for today I will try to adjust myself to what is; not try to adjust everything to my own desires. I will take my family, my business, and my luck as they come and fit myself to them.
Just for today I will take care of my body. I will exercise it, care for it, nourish it, not abuse or neglect it, so that it will be a perfect machine for my bidding.
Just for today I will try to strengthen my mind. I will learn something useful. I will not be a mental loafer. I will read something that requires effort, thought, and concentration.
Let's see what the other 6 are:
http://www.motivateus.com/stories/jft.htm
Written by Dale Schlundt, M.A.
Life May Be A Consistent Challenge, But That Is OK...
I am sitting here in jury duty, waiting for my name to be called. I haven't decided whether it is better not to be called, ultimately just sitting here all day, or to be picked for a case and at least be doing something. I'll let you know on my decision later. Regardless, I began thinking, what a better time to write about a topic that we can all use, inspiration.
Now to finish telling you about why this subject seems so relevant right now, I am an educator and this is my first day of spring break... To top it off, my laptop will not connect to the internet. So if you are reading this article, you should know that I ended up restraining myself from performing a Steven Segal kick on my computer, despite the strong urge I am having to do so at the moment.
Regardless of how my day seems to be going at the courthouse and the tasks I still need to complete at home (grading papers), which my civic duty is preventing me from accomplishing, my life is pretty good.
The idea I am writing about for this piece is that the older I become, the more I realize that what my father told me was true. Life is a constant fight to survive. But the good news... that doesn't have to be a negative thing.
What does the writer mean? Let's keep reading:
http://www.motivateus.com/stories/life-is-a-challenge-and-that-is-okay.htm
Having a true friend can enrich your life. If you don't have one yet, you will. Life is good and you can be a true friend to someone else too.
Always keep trying; don't give up if you don't make it the first time, second time, third... If you have heart, you know that whatever comes your way, you will get through it.
Written by Stanley Anukege
Funny how you'd ask a kid today what he/she'd like to be when they grow up and they'd say,
'I want to be like my daddy or like my mummy.'
You ask the same question to teenagers and you'd hear them saying they want to be like R.Kelly or Obama; like Dora Akunyili or Beyonce.
These people are great in their own rights, yes they are; read the papers, but that's not enough reason to spend your time living out a life just trying to be an image of another person.
This same question is not just limited to kids and teens. Ask adults, business men/women and they'd also tell you they want to be like Bill Gates or Ellen Sirleaf Johnson.
We all have people as role models, who we want to be like.
Folks, we live in a world that is populated with more than a billion people. If you doubt me, ask the Chinese. Different people from different backgrounds, some are born with silver spoons and others with no spoon at all. We live in a world of challenges and solutions, obstacles and stepping-stones, depending on where you're looking.
Let's continue:
http://www.motivateus.com/stories/be-unique.htm
One of the most important rules to me is to expect to win. Always have this in your mind - admit that you can't see it any other way. Create, prepare and go for it!
Written by Katrina Costa (Stull)
Concentrate 10% on lack of communication...
And 90% in being PART OF ESTABLISHING IT.
Concentrate 10% on un-professionalism...
And 90% on LEADING BY EXAMPLE.
Concentrate 10% on someone else's weakness...
And 90% on IMPROVING YOUR OWN.
Concentrate 10% on accusations...
And 90% on GETTING THE FACTS.
Get The Idea?
Read the entire list:
http://www.motivateus.com/stories/team.htm
7 Tips for Having More Productive Discussions
Written by Carly Stec | @CarlyStec
George S. Patton once said: "If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking."
In business, stirring the proverbial pot can be a good thing. And while negotiating these matters can be challenging -- especially when they involve our teammates or bosses -- differences in opinion will often lead to progress.
The most important thing to remember is that there is a big difference between healthy, productive disagreements and heated arguments. In order for two parties to come to a mutually beneficial agreement, there has to be a level of professionalism and respect.
While navigating this territory can feel like a slippery slope, we've defined a few tips below to help you speak your mind, without letting the situation spiral out of control.
How to Disagree (Without Being Disagreeable)
1) Be mindful of your tone.
What Does The Writer Mean?
Read the entire article on HubSpot:
https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/disagree-without-being-disagreeable
"Everything you have experienced has lead you to this moment. Gratitude is an important element in anyone's success. Ask around, ask your friends about being grateful. You might be surprised at what they tell you."
You have so much talent and ability. Stretch yourself and have lofty goals. Remember everything that has been created began as a thought in someone's mind. You can create too. Believe in yourself and don't let fear stand in your way.
It will be hard sometimes and you may want to quit. You may not understand why but something inside of you says Keep Going. Do it; give it your best shot each and every time. You may not win again but you cannot lose forever.
Dancing pigs and identity theft -- what could the two possibly have in common? As unlikely as it sounds, these two really are related. Learn how Internet users chose dancing pigs instead of staying safe on the Internet:
http://www.identitytheftfixes.com/dancing_pigs_and_identity_theft.html
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By Dale Schlundt, M.A.
Life May Be A Consistent Challenge, But That Is OK...
I am sitting here in jury duty, waiting for my name to be called. I haven't decided whether it is better not to be called, ultimately just sitting here all day, or to be picked for a case and at least be doing something. I'll let you know on my decision later. Regardless, I began thinking, what a better time to write about a topic that we can all use, inspiration.
Now to finish telling you about why this subject seems so relevant right now, I am an educator and this is my first day of spring break... To top it off, my laptop will not connect to the internet. So if you are reading this article, you should know that I ended up restraining myself from performing a Steven Segal kick on my computer, despite the strong urge I am having to do so at the moment.
Regardless of how my day seems to be going at the courthouse and the tasks I still need to complete at home (grading papers), which my civic duty is preventing me from accomplishing, my life is pretty good.
The idea I am writing about for this piece is that the older I become, the more I realize that what my father told me was true. Life is a constant fight to survive. But the good news... that doesn't have to be a negative thing.
Now, when I say that phrase, "fight to survive", I do not mean I will have to shoot my way out of the building to get back to my car. So that's some more good news. Yet the challenges which every day brings, as you are probably aware of, seem to be consistent and never ending at times; we all have them. While they may be different for each individual, they are typically never the less, always there.
In recognition of your own personal challenges, let's think about them for a moment..... Ah, just what we all want to do isn't it? Think about our stinking problems... So let's begin.
Perhaps you are going through the hurdle of paying down your credit card debt, recently had an argument with your significant other, or you might simply be a constant worrier on a daily basis.
How do we handle these issues?
Let's find out. Read the rest of the article :
http://www.motivateus.com/stories/life-is-a-challenge-and-that-is-okay.htm
By Ella Wilcox Wheeler
Do You Think Positive Or Negative Thoughts?
What do you think about the very first thing in the morning?
Your thoughts during the first half-hour of the morning will greatly influence the entire day. You may not realize this, but it is nevertheless a fact.
If you set out with worry and depression, and bitterness of soul toward fate or man, you are giving the key note to a day of discord and misfortunes.
If you think peace, hope, and happiness, you are sounding a note of harmony and success. The result may not be felt at once, but it will not fail to make itself evident eventually.
Control your morning thoughts. You can do it.
The first moment on waking, no matter what your mood, say to yourself:
What do we need to say? Read the rest of the article :
http://www.motivateus.com/stories/morning-thoughts.htm
Are you a woman 50 years or better? Then this is for you.
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Using just one product in this collection could bring you results... used together and you could start seeing major improvements in just 6 weeks.
True beauty starts here:
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We live in the world of the relative. What and whom we surround ourselves with, how we spend our waking hours, and the type of person we become is in direct relation to all that surrounds us.
Many of our choices are conscious. They are the simple choices such as; "I prefer a black car to a green car, so I am buying the black car."
Many of our choices are unconscious. They represent those areas of our lives where we feel disenchanted, disappointed, empty, frustrated, and unfulfilled. Our heads may tell us one thing, such as: "I have to stay in this job to pay my bills" when in reality, we dread facing our workday each morning.
Other areas of unconscious choices lie in the area of unfulfilled relationships. The kind of people we share our time with. The type of romantic relationships we have.
There is only one way to tell if it is your conscious mind, or unconscious beliefs, that created these choices for you:
Read the entire article by Dr. Rose - well written and worth reading :
http://www.motivateus.com/stories/paradigm-shift.htm
When you take the initiative to change, you exert control over yourself. Be nice to yourself, love yourself and allow yourself to succeed in whatever area of life you are working on. Why? Because YOU deserve it!
Kick it up a notch today - be stunning!
Have you ever gotten close to a dream or goal, so close you could almost taste the victory?
Are you constantly checking in with yourself to ask if you are still on target to go after what you want? If not, why not?
Here's to you and an exciting day ahead!!
Marlene
Live The Life Of Your Dreams TODAY!!
Written by Miami Phillips
Just imagine you have no ties, no burdens, no limits, no memories, and no past.
What would your life look like? .
If the answer that comes to your mind is different than what you are doing, why is that? Is it because of someone else's opinion? A spouse, a parent - or maybe your children?
I, for one, have to admit to a certain amount of holding back on dreams and goals because of our two boys. As my life progresses I realize there is no reason to hold back.
Read the entire article :
http://www.motivateus.com/stories/live-your-life.htm
How common are myths about stars? Well, there are more than 6,000 true stars visible to the naked eye on a clear night, and it sometimes seems that each has spawned its share of myths.
Why? The reasons are complicated, and mostly boil down to the fact that we've only just begun discovering the truth about stars.
Sure, we know now that stars are basically huge fusion reactors in the sky, big balls of flaming plasma that have lives and lifespans of their own, and that in fact our sun is just an average star.
But that's the fruit of the last century of science, and before then people came up with some pretty interesting ideas about them. Here's the truth about a few:
http://www.mythbusters.com/a-closer-look-at-a-few-myths-about-stars.html
Why do the extra? Because no one else is and you can shine by doing so. Be proactive with your life - don't wait for someone to tell you what to do if you know it has to be done. Just do it. Be different - do more and you will find that life opens her arms to you.
Good communication skills are important in all aspects of our lives. Different situations may require a different response.
What if you are shy or quiet? What if you are loud? How do you communicate effectively? Ready to learn a few tips? Practice them wherever you go and you will get better.
Here's to you!!
Marlene
Entrepreneurial Tips for Conversing with Anyone You Meet
Written by The Group at eClincher
As an entrepreneur, you’re going to have to be a social creature. It’s possible for introverts to be entrepreneurs, but you’re better off being more of a social butterfly when you’re in a line of work that literally means making connections, networking and working with others. This means meeting with lots of strangers, building relationships and talking to lots and lots of people you probably don’t even want to – but that’s the name of the game.
In general, personal relationships are essentially the bread and butter of the business world, entrepreneur or not. Because of this fact, if you aren’t good at striking up a conversation, you’re behind in the game. Don’t worry. It’s actually not hard to be more fluent in speaking with others, but if you’re not the best at it we’ve got a few tips to consider next time you go to a big meeting or networking event.
In fact, try using these tips in your everyday life – at the grocery store, with friends. You’ll find that using these tips, you’ll be better at conversing with anyone and everyone.
Tip 1. - Be more open with others.
Read the entire article on eClincher.com:
https://eclincher.com/blog/entrepreneurial-tips-for-conversing-with-anyone-you-meet/
Automatic teller machines can be incredibly convenient devices, especially when you're stuck without much-needed cash -- but paying up to $5 in ATM fees to access your own money can be a real pain in the rear. It behooves you, then, to find ways to avoid sticking yourself with such fees.
We took a look at this situation several years back in our article about avoiding ATM fees, but it's worth checking out again, especially since ATM bank fees are much higher than they used to be. A few new workarounds have presented themselves in the interim, too.
So if you're tired of being stuck with ATM fees when you need cash, check out these ways to avoid them:
http://www.consumersavvytips.org/how_to_avoid_atm_fees.html
Posted: 19 Jun 2016 01:21 AM PDT
Are you like me, repeatedly thinking one negative thought or the other? For example, we may have been expecting a result or a visit from someone that could bring in fresh and new changes in our life, but we start contemplating on a negative result or an unfavorable decision. This recurring negative thought is so focused that we start living virtually in that negative situation.
If that is the case, how can we grumble that nothing positive is happening in our life?
This constant habit of focusing our entire energy on just one negative thought shuts off all the positive cosmic forces to enter in our life.
Is there any way to unlearn the habit of negative thinking?
Sure! Here they are and they work for me. There is nothing special involved here such as hi-tech sound therapy, NLP or EFT.
5 steps to eliminate negative thinking.
* Stop attaching too much importance to the outcome of a result or a decision.
* If the outcome turns out to be otherwise, firmly believe that your spirit guides have decided that your expected result is either not favorable to you at this time or you are just not yet spiritually or emotionally ready to face your expected outcome.
* Develop a strong belief system that nothing in this world is as serious as you view it.
* Life is a cycle and not a circle. A cycle will bring in seemingly good and bad, but we only attach the labels of good or bad to events and happenings.
* We have a choice - The choice to think. There is no external force involved. It is only we that choose to think what we want or don't want. So, why not think only of what you want? Who interferes in your decision to think negatively but you alone?
Sure, as normal human beings, we do allow some negativity to creep in our thoughts. But with sincere effort, we can eliminate this bad habit of thinking catastrophically.
As and when a thought surfaces, become aware of it and ask yourself whether this thought brings you peace or not. You shift your thought based on your feeling. You will slowly, but definitely stop thinking negatively.
This is the best method to curb your habit of thinking negatively.
Always take time for yourself, at least 30 minutes per day.
Be aware of your own stress meter. Know when to step back and cool down.
Concentrate on controlling your own situation, without controlling everybody else.
Daily exercise will burn off the stress chemicals.
Eat lots of fresh fruit, veggies, bread and water; give your body the best for it to perform at its best.
Forgive others. Don't hold grudges and be tolerant. Remember, not everyone is as capable as you.
Gain perspective on things. How important is the issue?
Hugs, kisses and laughter: Have fun and don't be afraid to share your feelings with others.
Identify stressors and plan to deal with them better next time.
Judge your own performance realistically. Don't set goals out of your own reach.
Keep a positive attitude. Your outlook will influence outcomes and the way others treat you.
Limit alcohol, drugs and other stimulants; they affect your perception and behavior.
Manage money well, seek advice, and save at least 10 per cent of what you earn.
No is a word you need to learn to use without feeling guilty.
Outdoor activities by yourself, or with friends and family, can be a great way to relax.
Play your favorite music rather than watching television.
Quit smoking. It is stressing your body daily, not to mention killing you too.
Relationships: Nurture and enjoy them; learn to listen more and talk less.
Sleep well, with a firm mattress and a supportive pillow; don't overheat yourself and allow plenty of ventilation.
Treat yourself once a week with a massage, dinner out, the movies, or something you really enjoy. Moderation is the key.
Understand things from the other person's point of view.
Verify information from the source before exploding.
Worry less. It really does not get things completed better or quicker.
Xpress: Make a regular retreat to your favorite space. Make holidays part of your yearly plan and budget.
Yearly goal setting: Plan what you want to achieve based on your priorities in your career, relationships, etc.
Zest for life: Each day is a gift. Smile and be thankful that you are a part of the bigger picture.
The greatest strength in life come from overcoming yourself. This is one of the many attributes that cannot be measured.
1. Who are the four main characters?
The four main characters are Bryan, Tara, Devin, and Jordan.
2. What are their strengths and weaknesses?
Tara is steering the canoe. Bryan is was the power in front of Tara. Devin and Jordan were in the other canoe. Tara is good at steering, Bryan is a strong rower.
3. In five sentenses what is the story about?
The story was about a boat race on Lake Magnolia in North Carolina. It was a canoeing race. Tara and Bryon were in one boat. Devin and Jordan were in the other. Adults in boats were every hundred miles.
4. Does slow and steady win the race? Explain.
Not this time. Bryan and Tara, who the story was about came in third. Not that bad.
Some people blame police for the lack of order within society. I think it is more of a generational thing. Adults need to be treated as children sometimes and be put in time out. Not in jail or made to do community service, but for a few minutes to slow down, relax, think things through and listen to their conscious and do the right thing. I think adults are more like children than they want to admit. Except there is no corner we could send adults to sit and think of what they have done.
Stop blaming others and maybe we can have some harmony in the world. This may just be some pipe dream, but we as a species need to co-exist with our habitat before it takes us over. The major difference between adults and children is adults toys have leathel outcomes whereas childrens toys hurt only a few children if that.
For some people, it takes major events to make them think and ponder about what matters most in life. Dr. Carmen Harra shares about the death of her 20-year old cat, Bebe. She further unravels that she has learned so much from this happening in her life. In her article for Huffington Post, she gives emphasis on the value of sharing our virtues to others. She says that it is not enough to just take pride in our virtues and morals. The best way is to share with the world – to create that ripple effect to others. With her wisdom, she wants to inspire others to share these 5 virtues to share with the world.
Isn’t it amazing that the passing of her dear cat has moved her so much? It is only with an open heart when we truly feel the essence of virtues – it is only in that way we can definitely see it from the smallest sources.
1) Our presence
More than money, more than loudness, nothing beats the virtue of our presence. It is when we are “present” when we truly share a connection, care, affection, and assurance. Dr. Harra remembers fondly how Bebe was always there especially when she got sick. The mere presence of her loyal friend kept her warm and secured.
Imagine how we can share this beautiful virtue to those we love and truly cared for. Can you remember the time you really spent time with someone in quietness? Even when everything is still, being present enables us to move someone or to be moved by someone. So in these busy world, do reach out when someone is in need. You need not go far, to start with your own family and friends is already a gift.
Here are other ways to share the grace of presence to others:
Take a long walk with someoneTake someone’s handPut off gadgets when talking to someone2) Undying patience
When was the last time you sincerely waited for someone or some appointment without feeling so bad? We are all in a hurry, we are all growing more impatient each day. All these mobility, gadgets, and all these instant stuff around are just making our patience short.
As shared by Dr. Hara, her cat waits for her to come home each day. She believes that we need to be composed in those times when we are waiting for someone or something. We must not let out temper go bad in case someone arrives late or something does not come on our most expected time. The virtue of patience is worth-sharing. Remember that is OK to let someone go first in a long line, it alright to smile when someone you are supposed to meet runs late because of some reasons.
Here are little ways toexercise your patience:
Do not whine a lot when things go wrong in a busy restaurant or mallTry not to raise your voice over someone who accidentally steps on your foot in a busy placeSmile even when waiting, find a little activity that can entertain you while you waitBe mindful no matter where you are3) Loving devotion
Has someone never given up on you no matter what? How does it make you feel? Loving devotion makes the world go round. Remember not to give up on people so easily. Let your heart be vulnerable and forgiving to those you care for. Your loyalty will surely pay off one day when people realize that you are always there for them no matter what it counts and what it takes. For Dr. Harra, Bebe has always been there for her. Her devotion transcends any form of spoken language humans share. Bebe’s loyalty has touched the Doctor’s heart beyond. Can you hold on tighter for those you dearly love? Can you forgive instead of revenging? Can you stay despite the many reasons to leave? You can never tell when someone draws hope from your loyalty. Imagine the world when people feel less alone and lonely.
You can simply share your devotion through:
Not giving up on a friend who has acted immaturelyForgiving a loved-one who has offended youTrying to understand someone who has a different opinion from yoursTrying to calmly explain to someone why your point of view is different from his/hers without having to make that someone feel so bad and pointless4) Humble observation
It can be so easy to get involved in conflict these days. When tempers are limited and people are wary, it is easy to get caught right in there. Bebe had this trait of just observing her other housemates fight. We can also share this great virtue to the world. When others enjoy judgment and conflict, stay calm and just observe. This is a good way to humble yourself down and learn from others mistake. Come to think of it, not all conflicts are necessary and beneficial. Never join a misunderstanding unless you are directly involved. Never be trapped in some situation just because you are bored or not-in-a-good-mood.
5) Power of healing
You are a healer. Perhaps, you may not have recognized it deeply but you indeed are capable of giving others relief and healing. When someone is down, your presence makes that person feel better. When a loved-one is encouraged by your words and patience, they won’t give up on their own selves that easily. Your healing is so powerful that even sometimes, it’s just you who believes in someone – and that someone fights on. Your faith does not only heal you but o those whom you affect, you touch, you move, and you inspire. You are a healer and it is only you who can unravel that truth, that gift.
These 5 virtues that are really worthy of being shared to the world. Your presence, patience, devotion, observation, and healing can truly make a difference.
Becoming an individual is easy. However with all the distractions, staying one is very difficult. We have all these distraction, but somehow we keep our individuality. It is our first and what makes us champions everyday of our lives.
No masterpiece was ever created by playing it safe. You have to leave your comfort zone to create a true original work. When you leave your comfort zone you are confronted with do many obstacles. In confronting them you are truly living.
Obsticles tend to be hidden everywhere and even in plain sight.
With all the hype about detoxes and cleanses circulating today, it can be overwhelming to know how to detox the right way.
Ayurveda considers this build-up of toxins to be the underlying cause of all disease. So how do you minimize the toxins that come into your life, and maximize the toxins that go out?
Toxins enter our worlds by what we eat, drink, breathe in, and process in any way. Here are 10 ways to reduce the toxins in your every day to help you restore optimal health and balance.
1. Stay hydrated Drinking a minimum of eight glasses of clean, not-too-cold water every day is one of the best things you can do to detox and purify your body in a natural way. Good thing, because it’s also the easiest tip.
2. Eat clean Try to stick to organic, pesticide-free foods, and eliminate antibiotics and hormones from your diet.
3. Meditate Find time for stillness in your day to cleanse your mind and improve your ability to handle stress. Click here for a free guided meditation to get centered now.
4.Move your body Getting regular exercise is an important step to staying healthy and strong. Whether you enjoy light exercise like yoga or walking, or like to get your heart pumping by running or dancing, build an exercise routine that you’re excited about to make sure you keep it consistent. Enjoy this chair yoga flow that you can do anytime, anywhere.
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6. Add heat Break a sweat and hit the sauna or steam room … sweating is a great way build heat and eliminate toxins from your body.
7. Avoid processed foods, caffeine, and alcohol Try to stay away from ingredients you can’t pronounce, white flour and sugar, caffeine, and alcohol to assist your body’s capacity to process toxins.
8. Quit a bad habit Are you a smoker? Pack rat? Chronically sleep deprived? Stuck in an unhealthy relationship? Toxins come into our lives in many forms. Consider if you’re participating in any unhealthy patterns or holding onto anything that no longer serves you, and find a way to limit or remove those things in your life.
9. Regulate and eliminate Healthy digestive function is important to keep your body eliminating the toxins you build up in the body. If you find you’re “stuck in an elimination rut” and not balanced or eliminating naturally, address those concerns with a health care provider.
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The very first thing is you both commit to a time and place where you and your partner will not be disturbed by anyone,
and can have 15 minutes of conscious time together.
Sit across from each other on your bed or couch, holding hands and look into your partner eyes.
Do not speak to each other, just remain silent.
Simply gaze gently at your partner with soft eyes and see if you can and feel what is happening inside them.
Energetically reach out with your heart and see if you can feel what is truly going on inside your partner's heart and the experiences they are having of their life.
Notice any reactions, judgments, assumptions or intuitive experiences you have. Continue to remain present, open and open to feeling their experience.
The secret is to remain open, quiet and continue soul gazing with each other for at least 15 minutes. To remain in continuous eye contact at all times, you willwant to set a timer.
Be free to giggle or laugh anytime if necessary, yet do your best to return to
being present with each other, feeling everything that is happening inside your partner.
After 15 minutes, exchange stories about the experiences you both had.
Life expands to fill your dreams.
Believe in yourself. Dream big dreams.
Set important goals. Take action on those goals.
To live a great life requires two steps...
1. Plan your life goals.
2. Act on your plan - every day.
Enrich What You Do
Often tasks feel like a chore because we forget to see what we do as an opportunity to enrich and be enriched.
See things differently and then find something called enthusiasm inside of you. Now put enthusiasm into what you do and not only will you get tasks done better and faster but you'll also feel enriched.
When someone is complaining about someone else to you, you can:
- change the subject or try to lighten the mood
- stay quiet & not say anything
- step away graciously from the person complaining, without hurting their
feelings
- share something positive to change their perception & feelings for the other person
What makes the difference is realising that we don't have to engage in the complaining & add fuel to the negativity. We can positively influence the person complaining.
Is a hero more than his gadgets? Batman Beyond
Yes, the human aspect of a hero makes the quick decisions, and must have the energy to carry on the battle. He must have a character that is able to make the quick thinking and energy to make it in the life he has chosen.
It starts with me. You really can’t push your family to change unless they want to. So what I do is change myself, and be a living example that there’s a different way, and that it might be interesting and maybe better. I talk to them about the change so they know why I’m doing it, what made me consider it, what steps I’m taking, whether it’s hard or not, whether I like the change. In seeing my change, they might consider trying the change, or they might just think dad’s crazy, but either way they see a different possibility. So for example I might start decluttering my closet and drawers, or scanning all my paperwork so I can go digital, or clear out a storage shed. This is a great thing for them to see, but at the same time I’m letting them be themselves with no expectations that they’ll join me.. Minimalism isn’t about getting rid of all your stuff and living with barely anything. In a family, minimalism is really a conversation about what’s important. What’s necessary. Why we own things and do things. A lot of times, a family never really has this conversation — it’s all just implied in the way we live. But minimalism is about bringing this out in the open and talking about it. The result of the discussion will be very different for each family — some will keep doing what they’ve been doing, because they like that best, but others will decide to try various changes, and there’s no single right way. The important thing is to start the conversation, and to keep it going basically for the rest of your lives.Enjoy the simple pleasures. Eva and I started doing fewer things with the kids that costs a lot of money (though we still do some of that), and instead focus on playing outside together, playing games together inside, cooking together. I’m not saying we do these things every single day (we don’t always have the time or energy) but we started showing them that the simple pleasures are amazing, and you don’t need to spend a lot of money to enjoy life.See setbacks as learning opportunities. If you start decluttering as a family, you’ll be really happy with the changes … but sometimes there are setbacks. Your daughter might all of a sudden want a thousand Littlest Pet Shop dolls because she saw some cool videos online. You might all of a sudden have a bunch of stuff given to you by family members. These can be seen as setbacks and can be frustrating … or you can use them as ways to learn about how to deal with these kinds of issues, which are after all part of reality. You have to learn to deal with them, or you’ll struggle. There’s a lot to be learned when a grandparent doesn’t understand why you don’t have very much stuff.Challenges are incredibly fun. I love family challenges. We’ve done a pushup challenge to see if we could all stick to a tough physical routine as a family. But some of my favorite challenges are seeing if we can do without stuff. See below for more on the challenges we’ve done. But basically, a challenge is a really fun way for a family to tackle an experiment.Change traditions in a positive way. There are lots of things we do simply because it’s the way we’ve always done that. But these traditions can be challenged — why do we need to buy so many Christmas gifts? It’s tough to change traditions, though, because people are loathe to let go of what they’re used to. So present the change in tradition as an opportunity to do something awesome. In the case of Christmas gifts, we were going to save the money we would have spent on useless things they didn’t need … and use it for really fun experiences. We’ve gone to water parks or taken family vacations, as our holiday gift to the kids, instead of buying toys. The kids might miss the toys, but they love the experiences.Talk to other family members. When you start making any kind of big changes, other family members (aunts, uncles, grandparents, siblings, friends etc.) might question what you’re doing. This is because you’re doing something outside the norm, and not everyone agrees with that. However, this is a great opportunity to talk to these family members about what you’re doing, educate them, widen the conversation from your immediate family to your wider family. And again, you’re setting an example for these people, and showing them there’s a different way — sometimes they even get inspired to make changes themselves!Find new ways to replace stuff. Lots of times we think we can’t go without things, but if you get creative, it turns out you don’t really need them. For example, we got rid of photo albums by digitizing photos and using them as screensavers — instead of never opening a dusty photo album, we see the great photos on our computer every day! I digitize all papers, including artwork and school papers (when they were going to school) and little notes from them to me.Be present with each step. The most important thing isn’t the changes you make — if you focus on the outcomes, you’ll get frustrated, because you don’t completely control your family members. You might influence and inspire them, but you can’t force change, you can’t force opinions to be different. Instead, you can be present each step along the way, learn from each step, enjoy that step, and be the mindful example of change for your family.
We’ve done a series of family challenges that have been incredibly fun. Here are some of them:
Move to San Francisco to Guam with one backpack & one box. When we left Guam and moved to San Francisco in 2010, we decided to start with a clean slate and sell or give away all our stuff. We talked to the kids about this, and they were hesitant at first but went along with the challenge. So we packed one box each to ship to SF, and got on a plane with just a backpack of stuff. It made the move so much easier, and I loved reinventing our lives with the move.. Moving to SF allowed us to go car-free, walking and using public transportation and car-sharing. This was one of our greatest experiments, and I’ve loved it. Unfortunately we’re getting a car as we move from SF to Davis this month (we’ll try to bike as much as we can), but it’s been a great four years of walking.Travel with a small backpack each. When we go on family trips (Europe in 2012, for example), we go with one small backpack each. At first they were reluctant, but they’ve seen how much lighter and easier it is to travel that way. It’s really such a big difference, being easily able to hop on trains, go into subways, run through airports, and walk around a new city without flinching. Even Eva has embraced it, which I didn’t think she would at first, but she’s amazing.. As mentioned above, we’ve gone 4-5 years without giving gifts except experiences and maybe a few small stocking stuffers (usually things we can play together). Read moreNo cable TV. We gave up our cable TV as a cost-saving measure but actually I love that we don’t watch commercials or have the TV on all day (we watch some commercial-free shows at night). Advertisements are one of the biggest enemies of minimalism, so reducing or eliminating exposure to advertising is a huge step.
If you’re interested in minimalism, I highly recommend Josh and Ryan’s new book, Everything That Remains. They’re on a massive tour of the U.S. and other countries, so check out the tour dates that remain if you’d like to meet them in person and get a free dose of minimalism and a free hug.
This question was first raised in 1641 by Renee Decart. The most recent person who asked this was a Oxford professor of philosophy Nick Botrum.
You have no way to disprove or approve this thought. It would occur to a transhuman or a cyborg or mutant. If this can occur this world is more then likely to be one. This is extremely difficult to detect.
Quantum scientists break into the study of Quantum Chromodynamics(QCD) have found the following forces. Strong and weak nuclear force and also electromagnetism and the weakest force of gravity. QCD looks at reality at four space time dimensions. String Theory dictates that there are no less than 11 dimension in which to work with. QCD is built upon the Latus Gage theory frame work.
These are a number of terms which were created im the science fiction universe that may eventually become real science terms. The concept of nanotechnology became reality from StarTrek. The terms I have chosen for this paper are as follows: Zero-G which was first stated by Arthur C. Clarke, Warp speed which was stated in StarTrek by Gene Roddenberry, Time travel by HG Wells, Cyberpunk by William F. Gibson, Alien, nanotechnology, clone, cyberpunk and virus. Now most of these terms are popularly used, but some are not.
Robotic is a common word in this day and age, however it wasn't in 1941 when it first came out. It was first published by Isaac Asimov in a novel called Astounding Science Fiction. This word actually became part of really took off in the 1960. By the 1980s "Robotics" had become an everyday term. Its root comes from a Czech term meaning slave.
"Time Travel" was first stated by H. G. Wells in the "Mahabharata." This very well used term was coined in 1894 within the book, "Time Traveling: Possibility or Paradox." One year later he also used it in "The Time Machine." Within this Wells explores time traveling in more detail as the characters move backwards and forwads within time, while encountering mythical creatures.
"Zero-Gravity" also known as Zero-G was first stated by Arthur C. Clarke. Within the story, "The Sands of Mars," which was his first science fiction novel. A year later he published "Island in the Sky" where Zero-G definition was truly explained. This term was officially used in 1960, by astronauts. Its viewed now as a science term as opposed to a science fiction term.
The phrase "Warp Speed" means your traveling more than the speed of light. The phrase comes from an olde English term, wearp, meaning threads running over fabric. It became popular in 1968 due to StarTrek. It has become its own metaphysical term because of this.
"Droid" or "robot" in human form was used as early as the 1700s. However it was first published in 1950s, within the magazine, "If," which printed science fiction short stories. In Star Wars the term was brought into the media. "Droid," is registered to Star Wars, which has caused legal issues with the Smartphones.
"Alien" comes from the Latin term "alienus" which means "belonging to another world." In the 1300s it was brought to the English language. Its meaning was outsiders, someone given birth to in another country or someone unfamiliar. In the 1920s the word reached science fiction, where it means an intelligent being from another world.
"Nanotechnology," "Nanites," or tiny robots built on a small scale were a concept first in scifi. In fact some of them have a real life application now. The term was made by Nikolai Leskov who described them in 1881 as needing 5 million time magnification to be seen.
"Clone" was first used in 1903 in botany, the study of plants. The word originated in Greece, in which klon means a twig which is related to "klondus," meaning "offshoot of plants." "Clone" later became a science-fiction term meaning artifically duplicated in Alvin Tofflers "Future Shock." In the 1980s science started considering this method. In 1996, the first mammal clone of sheep was created.
"Cyberpunk" is a science fiction sub category which was first seen in the second half of the 19th century. It features a plot related to computer's. In 1983, it was first introduced by Bruce Bethke in "Cyberpunk."
"Virus" and "cyberpunk" are usually used interchangeably. "Virus" was first used by Gregory Benford within "virus," where a virus infects a computer system via web. These ideas were used by a great many authors such as Michael Chriton and influenced book and television shows such as Startrek.
Many science fiction terms have traveled to science fact. Through writing this I have identified many such terms. These are growing by leaps and bounds. After all the future is what we imagine it to be. Life is exciting and will become whatever we make of it. So keep on imagining.
yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt1. Spend 5 minutes at the beginning of each day remembering that we all want the same things in life. We all want to be happy, loved and know that we are connected to one another.
2. Spend 5 minutes cherishing yourself and others using your breath. On the inhalation cherish yourself and everything about your life. On your exhalation cherish everyone else that you know. If you have difficulty cherishing certain people, extend a positive feeling to them anyway.
3. During the day extend this cherishing energy to everyone you meet. Practice cherishing everyone. Even cherish the "simplest" people like clerks, attendants, etc and even those people who you dislike.
yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt
Mind your own business; don't interfere in other people's personal matters unless they request you... it keeps you free from extra tension.
Don't be too curious; never try to investigate or inquire about a person's schedule, as these inquiries usually make you and the ones questioned uncomfortable.
Help yourself; always do your work yourself, try not to use help unless you actually need it. It keeps you busy and secondly it saves you the hassle of another's carelessness.
Help other people; you get a lot of pleasure by helping the needy. Always be ready to lend a helpful hand. Thanks and warm wishes will make your journey, life, happy and safe.
Recognize small achievements; don't aim too high as small goals are equally important. Always remember little droplets make up the ocean. Your small achievements and virtues will also prove your worth.
Give thanks and say sorry; never hesitate to say thank you and sorry. It shows your kind and caring nature. It also compels other to respect you and advise you.
Remember God; always remember God, the Almighty. Pray for success and satisfaction in this life and after death.
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Hina Shehzad --- UAE
We’re all suffering from Distraction Syndrome.
This causes people not to be able to study for class, to get important or difficult work done, to create, to be mindful throughout their day.
So what’s the cure for Distraction Syndrome?
Here’s what works for me:
1. Become aware. See when you’re switching tasks, being pulled by social media and other distractions. See your mind rushing from one thing to the next. If you’re not aware of the habit, you’ll never change it. This awareness can be increased over days and weeks, if you just start paying attention, and notice when you’ve gone a few hours without noticing.
2. See your main distractions. What are the things your mind runs to? What about these things appeal to you? What fears are you running from?
3. Find one thing to focus on. You might have a long list of things to do, but you can’t do them all right now. Just pick one: something to study, a novel to read, something to write, a harder task that you’ve been putting off. You know you should do this task, but you’ve been too distracted and have been putting it off. (Note: I’m testing out One Task on the Mac — excellent single-tasking to do app. But don’t let finding the “perfect” to do app become your distraction.).
4. Close all programs you don’t need. Close your computer if you don’t need it. Otherwise, close your browser, or at least all browser tabs you don’t absolutely need for this task. Turn off your phone or put it on silent and hide it. Just have this task in front of you..
5. Set a Timer. 10 minutes, or 15, if 20 seems too long. During this time, you’re going to do nothing but focus on the one task you choose. No switching to other things. At all. If you finish the task before the 20 minutes is up, you can pick another task to focus on for the remainder of the time (and then do it again if you finish early), but no going to your distractions.
6. Watch your mind try to run. This will inevitably happen. It’s a part of the Distraction Syndrome. It’s just you and your task, and you’ll want to run away. You’re afraid of the focus, afraid of the difficulty, afraid of the discomfort, afraid of the confusion/uncertainty. That’s OK. You can stay with the task even with the fear. The fear is what causes you to be distracted, but you don’t have to give in to it. It’s just something that arises in your mind. Sit with the urge to go to a distraction, without acting on the urge. Watch it, let it rise, then let it fall. Stay with the task.
7. Take a break. After your 20 minutes is over, set the timer for 10 minutes, and take a well-deserved break. Allow yourself to go to the distractions. But when the break is over, go to the next task on your list (or back to the one you weren’t finished with). This break will give your mind some relief, which it needs. It just doesn’t need the relief all the livelong day.
The five principles featured in the program are:
The Willingness to See More Clearly Now
Dyer shares stories of his youth in Detroit, his favorite childhood book, the importance of being willing to do anything to make your dreams come true, the truth behind a Mark Twain quote about how it’s not what you don't know, but what you know for sure that gets you into trouble, and ends with “The Cookie Thief” poem.The Determination to See More Clearly Now
This principle concerns the importance of having, and acting on, a burning desire. Dyer shares stories about his time in the Navy, his determination to get into a good university despite a lackluster high school record, and the book he read that changed his thinking forever about having the power to go within and heal. His youngest daughter Saje, now 23, joins him onstage to recount how she got rid of her childhood “bumps.”
Dyer explains the subtle ways fear lives within all of us, and how he faced very personal fears at several key junctures of his life. He also talks about the fearlessness we need to recognize the teachers in our lives, who can have such a strong impact on us.The Compassion to See Clearly Now
Dyer explains that it is often the lowest moments of our lives that reveal our true purpose. He speaks publicly for the first time about his separation from his wife, who is in the audience, and how the dissolution of his marriage taught him compassion. He also makes the audience laugh with a story about his youthful ego.
The highest rung of the ladder is the principle of love, which allows us to see our lives more clearly and reach our greatest awareness. Dyer invites his daughter Serena to join him onstage to share a letter she wrote to him after observing him lecture in Ephesus, Turkey. That letter was turned into an original song by singer/songwriter Alex Woodard, who performs it with Dyer's daughter Skye on vocals. The program ends with “In A Treehouse,” written by the great Middle Eastern poet Hafiz.
Everyone has an inner beauty. They just need to get through the obstacles life sets before them, and let the light shine through. This is only as difficult as you make it. We all have a light that shines right out of our souls when possible.
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