Creative Success Depends on Long View
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Do You Rush Around Each Day?
Simply put, when you rush through life, you forget to live in the NOW.
You miss out on precious moments in your life and one thing about it, you can not get a replay of your time.
Maybe, a few suggestions to slow down: Do less, and focus on [...]
How Do You Get “Back On Track” When You Fall Off?
Sometimes life travels along nicely
Then BANG! For some unknown reason, you fall off the tracks of your life into a slump.
You know the signs: low energy, lack of motivation, miserable attitude and maybe even depression.
What is hard to know [...]
How Do You Put JOY Into Your Life?
Happiness is not something you buy at the mall.
This comes from within yourself.
What dreams, desires, feelings or needs of your own have you pushed aside for others?
You own your life and as you travel down your pathway you can make choices.
The [...]
You Can Be Happy Even If Your World Is Not Perfect Now
Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect, but means you have decided to look beyond your problems.
Enjoying the present moment is a habit that takes a lot of practice.
Just finding reasons to be happy benefits your future.
Did [...]
Are You Too Busy To Enjoy Your Life? When Will You?
You’re so busy, taking care of stuff, upgrading stuff, cleaning stuff and shopping for more stuff.
But, something just does not feel right. Instead of thinking about all the things in your day and being satisfied at the end of your day, [...]
What Really Inspires You?
People achieve greatness every day.
It really doesn’t have to be a once in a lifetime event to show the magnitude of someone’s capabilities. Being great is stepping up to the plate and doing something out of the ordinary, something [...]
How To Find The Key To Your Happiness!
Could it be, that the key to happiness is to focus less on making moments last and more on making moments count?
Just a few tips on finding your keys to happiness because we all know that our keys go missing from time to time:
Try not to [...]
Humor: Got Some?
Humor/laughter helps us at every level of life – physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and psychological.
But, don’t we already know this?
Somehow, we think that since we are adults we have to be serious, all of the time.
A good [...]
Look At The Bright Side Of Life – Even If You Don’t Want To!
Are you a positive person or one who prefers doom and gloom in life?
There are some people who always look at the bright side, no matter what is going on.
Others seem to dwell on all the things that could and may go wrong.
Yes, things can go [...]
How Bad Do You Want It? Or, Is It Too Hard To Do?
Success isn’t going to happen overnight.
If you really think so, don’t be disappointed the next morning to see that it did not happen.
There is no quick fix. There is no secret. It just takes commitment.
Sometimes, you like the [...]
Friendships Are Worth More Than Gold!
True friendships are gifts beyond measure and for most of us, real treasures for us in life.
We all deserve to have friendships that call to our hearts and souls – that push and pull us as we discover our innermost truths and strengths.
Sometimes, [...]
What Does Gratitude Mean To You?
Ever thought about the power of gratitude, seriously?
We should be thankful for all that we have.
If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never have enough to be happy.
For years, I thought and read about gratitude but never [...]
Ready To Give Up Some Things & See Your Happiness Explode?
All of us seem to hang onto so many things that cause us pain, stress and much soul-searching.
We need to let some things go – throw away old habits and allow ourselves to be truly happy.
Ready to go?
Give up your need to always be right. [...]
Podcast: How Is Your Spirit Working For You?
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Mary Ann Sheveland is the author of Journey of My Heart, A Memoir. In her book, she shares her personal experiences with her husband’s terminal heart disease. This was a journey that lasted nineteen years yet through the [...]
What Can We Do To Live A Successful Life?
How would you define a successful life?
Most would say it is all of your material possessions. Yet there are millions of people who live successful lives who are of modest means.
They may not be rich in the financial sense of the word, but [...]
Do You Tune In To Magical Moments?
Listening to the national news, I heard of a shooting star falling to earth and landing in a local park. I thought, “WOW, how magical is that?”
This made me think about all the little moments that felt like magic to me and how much [...]
Outside The Safe Zone
Are you living in the “zone?”
The zone is where everything is safe and familiar and is always the same.
How does this make you feel? Certainly, at times this makes you feel good. But, if you always stay in the safe zone, are [...]
Are You Limited By Your Imagination?
Do you agree or disagree?
I am sitting here thinking about this past year and realize I am doing things that I did not know even existed a year ago.
Think about your life for a minute. Where were you a year ago? What were you doing, and [...]
Have You Had Your Gratitude Today?
No doubt about it, gratitude is the key to a happy life.
People who cultivate gratitude get a major boost of happiness and optimism, feel more connected to other people, are better liked and have more friends, and are more likely to give help [...]
Make Your Way Down Your Path!
Do not simply walk blindly along the path you are on.
Take a moment to pause and examine with discretion and with love where the path will lead and all the choices you have made in life to get there.
If you are brave and inspired by your inner [...]
Have You Found Your Talent?
Is talent born with you or is it made?
Actually, we are born with talent. Sometimes, it is hard for most to identify it. Could it be right under our nose and we don’t even recognize it?
Perhaps, if we listen to others when they tell [...]
Have You Lost Your Enthusiasm?
Have you ever had one of those days?
When it seems like your enthusiasm and energy has gone AWOL and you can not seem to get it back?
There is no doubt that you know you have enthusiasm when sparks fly and you get all fired up about something [...]
Do You Ever Feel Like A Juggler?
Have you ever tried to juggle some balls in the air?
One thing you learn fairly quickly is that you have to keep one eye on the balls at all times. Once the balls are in the air, you can never afford to look away. The secret to good juggling [...]
Good Friends & Best Friends
Sometimes in life it is hard to keep up with all the latest customs, like BFF, good friends and best friends.
There seems to be such a difference between them.
A good friend will tell you what you want to hear. A best friend will tell you [...]
Have You Ever Met The “Curious You?”
Curiosity makes our mind active instead of passive.
It makes our mind observant of new ideas and opens our mind to new experiences and possibilities. It most definitely brings a sense of excitement into our life.
Waking up each day excited [...]
Spring, Where Are You?
I have Spring on my mind.
How about you? About this time of year, I start to get antsy to see all the budding flowers and trees, a lot more sunshine and definitely be able to spend a lot of time outside in the fresh air.
It is fun to just [...]
Inquiring Minds Want To Know: Got Any Passion In Your Life?
Is it possible that you may be living a life of passion without even recognizing it?
You didn’t choose to like what you like, you happily discovered it. The same is true for all of our passions in life. Sometimes, our passion sneaks [...]
Too Busy Being Frazzled Instead Of Dazzled By Your Life?
So many people today are just so busy.
They are so busy with their lives that they never feel happy with the small joys that come each and every day. When we are stressed, it is very hard to relax and try to sort through the clutter that surrounds [...]
Finding Your Way To Happiness!!
I have learned over the years that I am 100% responsible for my own happiness.
Happiness is a state of mind that is nurtured by choices and habits, not by anyone or anything material. Books, writing, good friends and good conversation makes [...]
Do You Need Medicine To Be Happy?
Do you ever notice the people in your life that always seem happy?
They have no complaints and basically no drama. How can they always be this way?
Perhaps, the thing they use is a medicine of sorts, and it is called kindness to others or [...]
Got Too Much Stuff In Your Life?
We are all so lucky.
Not only are we able to make a New Year’s Resolution and aim for all the glorious goals we all hope to achieve, but if we miss this deadline, our dreams and desires don’t have to be shattered on the ground. [...]
What’s The Impression You Leave On Others In Life?
Have you ever thought about the kind of impact some people leave on you?
For instance, how about the type of person who leaves you feeling drained and exhausted? They are always exhausted and always have drama going on in their life. Do [...]
It’s Now Or Never!
Have you ever dreamed with excitement about what you would like to happen?
Did you let your mind flutter around within those thoughts, exploring the possibilities associated with your dream?
Call it a vision or an insight into the future. Or [...]
Life Is Special, Figure What’s Best About YOU!
Living your best life starts with knowing and believing what’s “best about you.”
Seeing the good in yourself can affect every area of your life and all of your relationships. As you diligently try to sort through your good [...]
Your 2013 Astrological Overview Forecast
The planets don’t do anything to you.
But…we DO live in a cooperation with the Cosmos. When a planet makes a move, you feel it. When You make a move, the planets show it…mirror, mirror on the Cosmic Wall.
What’s on the [...]
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