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Oct 30, 2011, 6:01 pm
At some point in our lives I'm sure we have all felt the need to belong, the need for approval from others, the need to be part of the cool crowd. I've felt this way before but learned early on that it is necessary to step away from the crowd, to not be easily influenced by others and to not fall pr... Comment - Like
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Sep 22, 2011, 8:00 am
Ever so often it happens; you are discouraged as you feel like the reward, or lack thereof, does not correlate to the amount of effort you've placed into doing something, completing a certain task, etc You get impatient and you want things to happen right away. After all you've put the hard work in ... Comment - Like
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Aug 9, 2011, 10:00 am
Don't falter on your dreams and aspirations. Develop the courage to spread your wings.
Make a wish, take a chance, make a change and...breakaway Comment - Like
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Jul 26, 2011, 10:00 am
Summer is upon us! This is most evident with the heat wave that most of the country experienced last week. I overheard a few comments where people were calling for the winter. I chuckled when I heard those comments because these are the same individuals that echo similar sentiments during the win... Comment - Like
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Jul 6, 2011, 10:00 am
Don't sweat the small stuff, give energy to what is relevant, be thankful for what you have and...say something kind today. A little dose of inspiration: Comment - Like
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Jun 29, 2011, 10:00 am
Human beings are always seeking the approval of others. A good example: On Facebook and Twitter people are constantly posting updates of their lives. Do they ever really wonder whether others care about what they are doing? It is no longer appealing to do something and let it be. In this day and a... Comment - Like
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Jun 23, 2011, 8:00 am
I felt a little down yesterday. Sometimes we want things that are at the time out of reach, we set goals and make plans which, due to circumstances we may not necessarily be able to implement. When this happens it's easy for us to fall into a funk of sorts. It weighs heavily on us and becomes almost... Comment - Like
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Jun 8, 2011, 9:00 am
...without feeling guilty
A simple 'no' can sometimes be the most difficult thing to say. We too often tend to put everyone's needs in front of our own, we slowly put ourselves on the back burner and become this sort of "people pleaser."
It's now time to say NO to being a people pleaser and YES ... Comment - Like
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May 20, 2011, 7:21 pm
Some people seem to have everything in order - well spoken,well dressed, always the center of attraction, and appear confident. On the other hand, there are others whose overt appearance may lack the same order as the former - bland, introvert, and the perceived lack of confidence. If one is to ask,... Comment - Like
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Apr 21, 2011, 9:00 am
How many times have we been told to pursue what we love and not what would give us the most money? How many of us believe that we should pursue our dreams and not the money that we can make from the things that we do? If only as human we recognize that the gift of life resides in us diligently pursu... Comment - Like
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Apr 3, 2011, 9:00 am
Are you dissatisfied with the position that you are in at the moment? What are you doing about it? If you choose to do nothing, then don't complain. If you choose to do something about it, then you are on the right track.
Quite often people are dissatisfied with the direction of their lives, but the... Comment - Like
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Mar 30, 2011, 1:59 pm
We spend a lot of time worrying sometimes about things that we cannot control. At times we may not be able to help it, but we must understand that worrying doesn't do anything for us; it doesn't make the situation any better, nor does it take away the pain. We have to learn to be aware of this actio... Comment - Like
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Mar 23, 2011, 9:00 am
A Guest Post by: Just Become
The important thing to concentrate on while attempting to succeed is to see the big picture. It takes time to accomplish. While you are waiting and seeking out success remember that patience and hard work will pull you through.
Mastery isn’t accomplished overnight.... Comment - Like
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Mar 20, 2011, 11:01 am
Maybe I'm too young to understand, but when I hear my parents speak of "back in the old days," how things were different it makes me really wonder what life was like. Back then ( in the 70's) there were no cell phones, mainly land-lines, no internet, facebook, twitter, and texting, and yet they were... Comment - Like
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Mar 15, 2011, 6:00 am
Words cannot express the deep sorrow felt when seeing the 03.11.11 tsunami of Japan unfold.
In the midst of this great tragedy, I mourn for the people of Japan, the lives lost and the families disheveled. I pray that they find the strength to carry on knowing that strength is born in the deep sil... Comment - Like
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Mar 3, 2011, 10:00 am
A few days ago i began perusing through one of T.D.Jake's book "Reposition Yourself- Living Life Without Limits," and I kept asking myself what does the term 'success' mean to the average person? Success as was discussed on this blog means different things to different people. However, to an onlooke... Comment - Like
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Feb 23, 2011, 7:33 am
If you have a big dream, soon it will be challenged. Great people always receive violent opposition from mediocre minds!Very sad, but true. Some of us tend to be selfish in our ways; wanting success for self but never for anyone else. This tendency often leads to envy and jealousy toward the success... Comment - Like
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Feb 14, 2011, 10:00 am
While we may have peeled back the layers and better understand ourselves, and motivation, it is equally important for us to be honest with ourselves in our interpersonal relations with others. While to some interpersonal relations may not be a high priority, I do believe that better understanding an... Comment - Like
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Feb 6, 2011, 10:00 am
There is little difference between people, but that little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude, the big difference is if it's positive or negative. ~ W. Clement Stone.
I find that many people around me these days are just so negative. I'm sure you know a few too. You... Comment - Like
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Jan 29, 2011, 8:00 am
Is your thinking uninformed, distorted or bias? Do you realize that the quality of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts? Well, if it is, then developing a systematic way to analyze thoughts and evaluating outcomes is a trait that must be cultivated. The cultivation of that trait is call... Comment - Like
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Jan 19, 2011, 11:00 am
If only I can take back what I have said because I really did not mean it. How often have we said things that we have regretted? Words are powerful! Words can be viral! Words can take on a life of its' own if we are not careful. It is important that we become more responsible with the words that ema... Comment - Like
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Jan 14, 2011, 9:00 am
In Part I of this post the question raised was "who am I?" This question was posed because I believe that if everyone is to truly dig deep within their souls and peel back the layers that continue to mask and inhibit them, then their true purpose in this life can be manifested.
How often do people e... Comment - Like
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Jan 3, 2011, 2:29 pm
The essence of life is change. With change comes growth. At every turn of a new year we find ourselves reflecting on the year just passed. We set goals and find ways in which to make the new one better, popularly known as resolutions. Though we may not always stick to them it is a healthy way to mov... Comment - Like
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Dec 30, 2010, 11:00 am
As the turn of a new year is once again upon us, it is again that time when we reflect on the year just passed, set new goals and gain new perspective for the new.
Keep this in mind: H appiness depends upon your outlook on life. A ttitude is just as important as ability.P assion. Find yours thi... Comment - Like
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Dec 27, 2010, 11:00 am
Who or what Inspires you? It is truly a blessing when you can find something/someone who, despite the challenging moments, is able to uplift you and have you seeing things in a new light. Inspiration comes in various forms. It could be a memory, a thought, a photograph, hearing someone's voice, read... Comment - Like
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Dec 23, 2010, 11:00 am
Warning: The video below contains graphic imagery. Viewer discretion is advised.
Seen above is the violence inflicted on women by their male counterparts in many parts of the world everyday. After seeing the above video I was left heartbroken. It is disheartening to see the unjust treatment that ... Comment - Like
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Dec 16, 2010, 11:09 am
Before you speak, listen
Before you write, think
Before you spend, earn
Before you invest, investigate
Before you criticize, wait
Before you pray, forgive
Before you quit, try
Before you retire, save
Before you die, give
~William Arthur Ward
Stay tuned for Part 3 - Woman to Woman
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Dec 7, 2010, 10:00 am
In my last posting I informed everyone that I will do a three part series on the plea of Afghanistanian women. In part two of this series I want to highlight three women who all came from different backgrounds. The first of the three is a young girl by the name of Fariba. Young Fariba took a bottle... Comment - Like
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Nov 30, 2010, 10:00 am
My heart bled as I read the stories of the inhumane treatment of Afghan women in the National Geographic last week. The content was such an eye opener that I decided that, over the course of the next two weeks I want to take the opportunity to highlight the plea of women in that part of the world; t... Comment - Like
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Nov 23, 2010, 10:00 am
Between the Optimist and the Pessimist the the difference is droll; the optimist sees the doughnut, the pessimist sees the hole. ~Oscar WildeHow easy it is for us to become depressed if something that we desire does not manifest itself in the manner that we anticipate? After diligently preparing for... Comment - Like
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Nov 16, 2010, 10:00 am
Time as a metaphor is used quite often by the everyday person without them even realizing. "Time is money," we shouldn't waste time, " time is of the essence," and the likes. How often do we take TIME to look at ourselves in the context of our lives? If we had to do life over again I am quite sure t... Comment - Like
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Nov 9, 2010, 10:00 am
Mantra of the week:
I can succeed if I know exactly what I want.
I can succeed if I apply myself some more.I can succeed if I spend more time paying attention to what is required of me, rather than what is required of others.I can succeed if I am willing to make sacrifices.I can succeed if I know ho... Comment - Like
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Nov 2, 2010, 12:11 am
I have one question for you, who are you?
(Think about that for a minute...)
A lot of us have a tendency to label ourselves. I bet your answers were:
1. I am
2. I am
3. I am
4. I am
5. I am
I cannot answer this question for you as this is a matter of what you believe; but if you stop for a moment ... Comment - Like
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Oct 24, 2010, 10:00 am
You have been in this situation before, knowing not what to do. What do you do then? Some of us may get angry, some cry, some just give up.
What do I do?
I Pray
Life is difficult. It is a challenging journey whether or not God is apart of it. Those of us who invite God on this adventure trust and be... Comment - Like
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Oct 20, 2010, 10:00 am
Think BigEmbark on PositivesInvoke ExcellenceRespect Yourself Embark on new IdeasInspire OthersExude peace and tranquility in your interpersonal CommuniqueRecognize your inner StrengthExpect and always strive for CreativityLook deep within your SoulLive life to the Fullest
ANDEnjoy all that you Do
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Oct 13, 2010, 10:00 am
Do you remember the moment when you opened up that envelope and got good news about a dream job that you craved, a promotion, or acceptance into a school of choice? What was that feeling like? Was it one of great excitement? Now, think of the work that it took to get you to that point. In some insta... Comment - Like
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Oct 6, 2010, 11:00 am
Always NegativeSettling for MediocrityPride-lessExuding PessimismRelying on OthersAllowing others to define and think for MeCreating StrifeNever ReadingDrawing on other people's StrengthAlways complaining and never having SolutionsAND Always knows whats right, but never doing Anything.
While you m... Comment - Like
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Oct 4, 2010, 10:00 am
In his book Leadership for Age of Higher Consciousness, Swami Krishnapada states,“In ancient times a leader was considered both a representative of God and an administrator whose beneficial actions increased people’s love. See yourself as such a leader, and practice constantly to maintain this ... Comment - Like
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Sep 26, 2010, 12:21 pm
A man traveling across a field encountered a tiger. He fled, the tiger ran after him. Coming to a precipice, he caught hold of the root of a wild vine and swung himself over the edge.
The tiger sniffed at him from above. Trembling, the man looked down to where, far below, another tiger was waiti... Comment - Like
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Sep 15, 2010, 10:00 am
Quite often the term success is used by individuals without the true ramification of what it really means in the context of their lives. If someone poses the question, what does success mean? Invariably, a plethora of answers will be echoed. However, while everyone will view success through diff... Comment - Like
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Aug 31, 2010, 10:00 am
When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful - Sean Walker Comment - Like
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Aug 16, 2010, 10:00 am
I've recently started a new chapter of my life, a chapter that I know will be filled with struggles, sweat and tears. As I pursue this new goal of mine, I find myself asking for help - from God. I pray that I am always appreciative, I pray that I find the strength to get up when I fall and I pray th... Comment - Like
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Aug 10, 2010, 10:00 am
The truth is, you can never have everything, and even if you did, you would still want more. It's human nature to always want more out of life. Notice how people with a lot of money are always doing things to get more money, we have enough clothes in our closets but we still want to go shopping, our... Comment - Like
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Jul 29, 2010, 10:00 am
You may have done it, but now is not the time to stop.
Quite often life throws us a good fortune and we accomplish feats that at instances we may have doubted ourself accomplishing. From getting into the graduate school of choice, getting a promotion on our jobs, doing well on an examination, or... Comment - Like
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Jul 22, 2010, 11:00 am
An object at rest, stays at rest unless there's an external force acting on it ~ Isaac Newton
Newton, I believe, stated the fundamentals of human action/reaction when he announced the laws of motion. In his first law of motion, he states that an object at rest will stay at rest unless influenced by ... Comment - Like
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