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Quotes - 2012

Life’s Big Secret!

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The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you’re willing to work. – Oprah Winfrey

ain’t no secret

There is no big secret. And that’s life’s gift to us. A lot of what we do and create is entirely up to us. We make up a bunch of this. Which also explains why this planet is in the shape it is. There are guiding principles but that’s about it. We are truly creative beings, offspring of the mighty and loving master artist!

art

We are invited to create. We are invited to play. We are invited to experiment. We are artists let loose. How will we approach life? With fear and apprehension or as children in a playground? We are ultimately safe. Let’s rejoice in this assurance! Let’s go out and play!

“Whatever our goal, we can get there if we’re willing to play!”

Daily Affirmation: Today I play like a child!

Recommendation: Thank You, God, For Everything by August Gold

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Dale Carnegie, Quotes - 2012

How To Interest People…

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The really great man is the man who makes every man feel great. – G. K. Chesterton

interesting others

Most people love to talk! We should let them! Not only that, ideally, whenever we open our mouths we should focus on what’s most important to the other person. And lets do so genuinely. Relationship success is thus guaranteed!

life principles

8th Dale Carnegie Principle: Talk in terms of the other person’s interests.

An excerpt from the book:

Everyone who was ever a guest of Theodore Roosevelt was astonished at the range and diversity of his knowledge. Whether his visitor was a cowboy or a Rough Rider, a New York politician or a diplomat, Roosevelt knew what to say. And how was it done? The answer was simple. Whenever Roosevelt expected a visitor, he sat up late the night before, reading up on the subject in which he knew his guest was particularly interested.
For Roosevelt knew, as all leaders know, that the royal road to a person’s heart is to talk about the things he or she treasures most.

Daily Affirmation: Today I focus on others…

Recommendation: How To Win Friends And Influence People by Dale Carnegie

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Quotes - 2012

Why We Must Reach For Big Goals!

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Little minds have little worries, big minds have no time for worries. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

worry

There’s no one amongst us who doesn’t lose precious time and energy worrying about life. We worry because we fear life, a next step or what can go wrong. We’re like a diver worrying all the way to the top of the diving board. How well can we possibly perform?

big goals

We’re less likely to worry if we focus on things larger than self and larger than life. Once we learn more about self and know what really get’s us going, what we are truly passionate about and what we care deeply for, then the path becomes clearer! When the destination is clear, all we need to do is place our sights on it and continue moving forward one step at a time. Our focus on the goal keeps us from worrying!

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM reaching for my big goals!

Recommendation: Always Looking Up by Michael J. Fox

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Quotes - 2012

How Can We Be Trusting And Why?

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When is it time to stop calculating risk and rewards, and just do what you know is right? – Questions…

who’s responsible?

Given the state of our world and the apparent lack of divine over-control it’s no wonder that we feel that we must figure it all out. We feel the pressure, we feel alone, we feel the fear, we think we must do it all and so we go ‘calculating’ and planning our lives….

childlike

There is another way to live. God does exist. He is our parent. We are looked after. There is a higher way. We are guided.

We must be childlike. We must trust. We must have faith. All is provided. With childlike curiosity we may observe and take advantage of all opportunities that are presented to us. Life can be peaceful and fulfilling!

Daily Affirmation: Today I trust God with my life!

Recommendation: Peace Pilgrim by Peace Pilgrim

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Quotes - 2012

What Is Life About?

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Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. – George Bernard Shaw

find what?

Often we say and we hear others say ‘I wish to find myself’. What does that mean? To me that means ‘self-knowledge’. Knowing what drives us, what ticks us off, when and why we feel peaceful, when and why we react and become angry, etc. Knowing where we come from and where we’re headed is also about finding self!

next?

In discovering our proclivities we now have an opportunity to create. Because it’s not just what we are, it’s more what we can make of self and the possibilities that surround us. The way we are right now is just a start, a beginning, a seed. How can we grow, how can we blossom? What do we need to do that? Our future is in our own hands, minds and hearts! Let’s create!

Daily Affirmation: Today I create self.

Recommendation: The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander

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Quotes - 2012, Stillness

How To Handle Debilitating Fear…

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…the big things and the real things of this world and the universe are on your side. The sun rises every morning to salute you just as it does the most powerful and prosperous man on earth. – The Urantia Papers

debilitating fear

Sometimes we experience debilitating fear. Fear of the unknown and of the future. During such times we tend to lose all power of reasoning and don’t quite know what to do. Our breathing becomes more rapid, life has no meaning, others don’t appear to be concerned and everything seems to be going wrong. There’s no light visible yet because we’re not even sure if we’re nearing the end of the tunnel. How should we handle such a situation?

child of god

Sooner or later we’ll notice that we’re letting ourselves sink deeper into this funk. Once that realization hits, we know that we can do something about it. Let’s start by breathing deeper, way deeper than normal, flush the body with some more life giving and mood-lifting oxygen! Then let’s remind ourselves that we are children of the creator of this Universe! Gosh that’s almost impossible to fathom, which is why it takes so many reminders before this Truth starts to hit home. We are a child of God. Therefore, ultimately, eventually, all is well. The ‘real things’ of this Universe are allied with us, we truly have nothing to fear, heck we don’t even need to fear fear anymore!

Daily Affirmation: Today I breathe in my son-hood!

Recommendation: The Urantia Papers

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Quotes - 2012

What Must We Do Now?

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A human being is a deciding being. – Viktor Frankl

decide

We must decide. We feel lost and a lack of control when we can’t make the necessary decisions. We feel blue. To be happy we must ask the right questions and make the appropriate decisions followed by necessary action…

imperatives

We must decide:

  • What’s most important to us?
  • Where do we need to grow?
  • What will our next steps be?
  • How can we improve our relationships?
  • How can we be happy without being selfish?
  • How can we contribute to Life beyond us?

Let’s not be overwhelmed by all the questions. Work on it like ants do, bit by bit. Take one question, journal it, make some decisions, ask for support from loving ones and don’t be discouraged!

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM decision machine!

Recommendation: The EFT Manual by Gary Craig

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