Happiness: By Chance or By Choice?

January 4, 2010

“Your every thought contributes to the way you experience life. So keep your thoughts positive & expect outrageous joy in 2010.”  That’s the inspiring tweet that I added on Twitter at 8:30 this morning.  I was feeling good and aiming to help others join me in the realm of self empowerment, happiness, and positive thinking.
The [...]

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How to Manifest Success With Renewed New Year’s Resolutions

December 31, 2009

How many times have you started a new year focused intently on changing things that you disliked about your life?  And how many times have you noticed that those same issues roll over into the next year, and the next year, and the next year?
If you’re like most people, it’s probably too many to count.  [...]

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The Tranquility of Aloneness Without Loneliness

December 28, 2009

When asked about their greatest fears, many people profess that they are terrified of growing old (or dying) alone.  So I guess I shouldn’t be surprised by what I’m about to share with you.
As everyone around me prepared for family gatherings to celebrate the Holiday season, I continued with my day to day activities.  One [...]

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How to Give Heartfelt Gifts That Last a Lifetime

December 23, 2009

No matter how much money you have (or don’t have) you can make hopes and dreams come true this Holiday Season.  You can give gifts that bring smiles to the faces of loved ones and strangers alike.
Of course I’m not speaking of the gifts that you may find jotted on a Christmas list, wrapped in [...]

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Truth and Reality vs. Your Outlook and Perspective

December 19, 2009

Is Perception Reality?
Have you ever perceived something to be so objectionable that you took strong offense to any contrary opinion?  Typically, this is how it goes…
You look at the situation, which is so obviously egregious, and you’re convinced that your perspective is the only one that makes any sense.  Those who disagree with you are [...]

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Positive Reflection and Appreciation for the Past

December 10, 2009

As I awake from sleep on the morning of my only child’s 16th birthday, I am reminded of how fast time flies.  I’m realizing the importance of appreciating life’s tiny moments and making the most of that which I want to cherish forever.
Not-So Positive Thinking

For me, it seems like Brandye was a 7 pound 11 [...]

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Valuing Diversity for Self Development

December 5, 2009

Although I know we are all in different places along our self improvement journey, I’m almost ashamed to admit the conversation that I had with a friend last night.
She called me and said, “They have a Spanish version of every commercial now. You know what that means?”  When I asked what it meant, she went [...]

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Self Improvement Journey from Zero Talent to Extraordinary Success

November 23, 2009

I read about a very interesting concept called deliberate practice.  The premise is that you may reach greatness at anything, devoid of talent, by deliberately putting approximately 10,000 hours of practice into it.  I agree with this to an extent, but I want to discuss additional ways to succeed without natural ability.
Because Michael Jordan was [...]

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Greatest Inspirational Quotes from People of Greatness

November 17, 2009

Mother Teresa Quotes
“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.”
“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.”
“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.”
“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just [...]

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Positive News Stories – A Welcome Change

November 14, 2009

Several times I’ve found myself out and about in the middle of a “bad” storm.  Thunder, lighting, hail, and even tornadoes seem to sweep in without my knowledge.  This drives my mom crazy.
The fact that her only child is so opposed to watching the News that even weather warnings go unnoticed…it scares her.  But you [...]

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