Creative Success Depends on Long View
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Finding Love Where You Least Expect It!
Now more than ever it is important for us all to witness the “love!”
What do I mean by this?
In every case, no matter how bad the picture looks, there are rays of love that come through it.
For instance, looking at the outpouring [...]
Christmas In Antarctica: A Moment Frozen In Time
This Christmas
I turn my quill to a happy story about the endless joy and amazing experiences that await all of us wherever we may roam on this planet. From “Bikes in bloom” to “A moment frozen in time”, let us rejoice life and all [...]
Whistling A Tune
What is your favorite song during the Christmas season?
Could it be the well known Christmas Song from Nat King Cole or Hark The Harold Angels Sing? No matter what the song may be, it brings a certain feeling to the Christmas season. Even [...]
New Year’s Resolutions
The one
11:55 PM, December 31st…Something old.
The New Year’s Eve party roars around family and friends.
“Glad you asked”, replies Kayla. “Mine is probably very popular right about now.”
“Let me guess”, says Khloé. “Please [...]
Work The Mistletoe!
From the earliest times mistletoe has been one of the most magical, mysterious, and sacred plants of European folklore.
It was considered to have life giving powers, fertility, protection against poison, and an aphrodisiac.
Kissing under the [...]
Welcome 2013!
There was a man who felt terribly down and discouraged.
New Year’s Day was approaching and he realized that all the previous New Year resolutions he made and planned for did not materialize. Nothing changed and his life was the same as [...]
Ring In The Holidays With Your Unique Musical Inspiration
Ring in the holidays as you ring out the old.
This festive time of year includes parties, or celebrating quietly or the enjoyment of listening to some fabulously uplifting music.
Whether you’re more introverted or not, music has many benefits [...]
The Video Game Dilemma
Video games and isolation.
As the families and nation begin the long mourning process of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, we learn more about the killer…I write this in no way to glorify that person, but to educate people as [...]
Conquer Your Fears in 2013
The week of December 10 was an emotional roller coaster for me.
I watched the 12/12/12 concert on Wednesday evening and was heartened to see so many celebrities giving their time to help people who really suffered as a result of Hurricane Sandy. [...]
The Anatomy Of A Successful Brand Slogan
Lessons From The “One Pound Fish” Man.
Last month, PSY’s “Gangnam Style” became the most viewed YouTube video of all time. This week, another video wonder is making it to the top of the site’s charts. This time, it’s the unsuspecting [...]
The Season Of Synchronicity
So you are wondering, what does the New Year hold in store for you?
Success in finance, love, career or simply more joy and harmony and a sense of well-being and happiness?
The great news is, dreams, signs and intuition increase sharply around [...]
Enlarge Your Influence
“Life is like a 10-speed bike. Most of us have gears we never use.” ~Charles Schulz
Take a dare today; use just one of your unused gears. Mentally, get on your 10-speed life bike and ride it to uncharted experiences today. Open up, [...]
A Channeled Angel Message for Dec 21, 2012
December 2012 is a time of awakening.
It’s a melody, an orchestra of harmonic gifts, changes and flow. Yet so many people scurry to point out their thoughts, fears and opinions. So I thought I’d add my own—with a little help from my Heavenly [...]
Spirit Of Adventure: God Laughs In Flowers
The Spirit of Adventure.
Emerson said, “God laughs in flowers.” On a bicycle journey across America, you pedal through, along and past billions of flowers of every color, shape and description. God’s laughter speaks to your visual [...]
Don’t Throw Mama From The Train & Other Holiday Survival Tips
The holiday season is upon us and the craziness has just begun.
There’s a ways to go before we hit the New Year running. Why not sit back and enjoy the show this year?
JenningsWire queried lots of experts for their Holiday survival [...]
Control Your Focus Or Others Will Control It For You
John seemed embarrassed, his voice lowered, almost to a whisper as he spoke to his coach.
He said, “Rob, I had so many goals going into 2012. It’s now the end of the year and I’m so mad at myself. I haven’t even come [...]
TAKING FLIGHT!
You might associate this title “Taking Flight” to taking a trip to some desired destination; a vacation or a flight related to work responsibilities.
But no, Taking Flight is actually a book written by Merrick Rosenberg and Daniel [...]
Netflix Knows Me Better Than My Boyfriend
The last time I was sick I took my boyfriend up on his offer to bring me stuff to make me feel better.
He brought tangerines, tea and movies. Fruit – check. Hot beverage – check. DVD – what the what?? How are Battlefield Earth and Hot [...]
Sandy Hook Massacre, Another Demand for Social Change!
A senseless tragedy.
Nothing is more sad, horrific, senseless and devestating as what happed on Decemebr 14th at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.
What in the world causes a 20 year old man to go on a rampage where 20 children [...]
3 Steps to Joy
I heard this and could not get it out of my mind.
I don’t know who said it, but I would love to share it. There are three steps to finding your inner peace. They seem so basic; they may not strike you as critical. But they are. So, here they [...]
Book Review: A WINTER DREAM by Richard Paul Evans
Happily-ever-after books.
I love them. I fell head over heels with A WINTER DREAM by Richard Paul Evans. The 266-page novel is so fast-paced, I whipped through it on the treadmill in seventy-minutes. I also displayed the full spectrum [...]
The Midlife Sage Says: Tell Your Story In A December Journal
Put down your peppermint schnapps and find a quiet place so you can write about the past year.
Summarize all the fun and fabulous, the rotten and wretched, and the clever and comedic parts of 2012. Then hide your journal, go back to the party, [...]
Boo! So You Want To Become A Ghostwriter?
I sat looking out my office window one blustery, eerie, day.
Drifting in thought from desperately going through the avalanche of emails in my in box, I was clicking delete faster than a raven can fly. Suddenly my finger grinded to a halt just [...]
It Starts With You~It Starts At Home
My generation that grew up in the 70’s knows what it’s like to obey your parents.
Some parents would give that look to you which says “If you don’t behave I’m going to knock you into next week.” Growing up, no one thought it to [...]
Two Ways to Answer Why
The basic five pejorative questions to ask for expanded learning are: who, what, when, where, and WHY.
An emphasis on the question WHY precipitates an equilibrium change. You are moved out of your comfort zone. A deep probe of the question [...]
LinkedIn Research Reveals Data About Top Childhood Dream Jobs
A story from my childhood.
A devastating scarlet fever epidemic hit most children ages 6-12 in my home town Cluj in Romania. It was s brutal cold January and I just turned 7 years old in September. I was one of the worst cases. I had to be [...]
Tips To Be Happy For The Holidays (Experts Tell, Plus See Annie’s CLUTCH TIP!)
Well, it has certainly been a tough year for many.
Lots of things to worry about. But what if we could have a Happy Holiday? No way, you say? There’s simply too much to do and to worry about.
“Exactly,” says Annie Jennings, creator [...]
Kids Book Matters: Best Picture Books of 2012
Best Picture Books of 2012
2012 was a great year for picture books. There were some familiar faces, some new voices, and of course lots of brilliant artwork (I’d especially like to point out the heartwarming illustrations of my partner on [...]
What You Need To Know About Your Homeowners Insurance Policy
Homeowners policies.
Until a disaster strikes, most homeowners are under the mistaken belief that their homeowners policies cover them in case of floods and other weather driven water events. However, insurance policies for homeowners do not [...]
Don’t Let Depression Defeat You!
Feeling a little down from time to time is a normal phenomenon that most of us experience.
However, when feelings of sadness, despair, or emptiness linger to the point where they are interfering with your ability to function optimally in your [...]
Happiness A to Z
Happiness is a constant life option since it is a state of mind.
You can choose to fill your life moments in happiness or suffer the social and mental consequences that accompany living a life of perpetual despair. Be mindful of the stark [...]
The Spirit of Adventure
Adventure is all around us.
If the roar of a wave crashes beyond your campsite, you might call that adventure. When coyotes howl outside your tent–that may be adventure. When the wind rips at your tent pegs—that too, may be called [...]
Angels On The Streets
During the Great Depression a Christmas mystery occurred in my hometown of Canton, Ohio.
A local business man, using the name of B.Virdot, placed a tiny advertisement in The Canton Repository offering those in need an opportunity for financial [...]
YOU’RE FIRED! But Wait, My Life Isn’t A Reality TV Show…
Richard had been a rising star in his company since his initial point of hire four years previous.
He had landed major clients, bonuses, and was recognized regionally and nationally for his work. Despite the recession, Richard’s life was [...]
12 Gifts for YOU!
As you absorb the active spirit of giving, don’t forget to give to your inner self.
It is important to pause frequently and add your name to the gift list. Many people seldom think it is appropriate to give to oneself, rather taking the outward [...]
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