“And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count.
It’s the life in your years.”– Abraham Lincoln
I love reading lists of things to do before you die, but after reading several of these lists, I’ve realized that each list is a very personal thing. It can only apply to the writer of the list, and not to all
human beings in general.
I won’t try to tell you what to do before you die … but I will suggest some questions to figure out how to live … right now. Each and every day.
Because you never know how much time you have left, and
trying to cram a list of things into that unknown time can be futile.
Instead, live every day to the fullest. Get the most out of life.
1. Who do I love, and what am I doing about it?
When someone
dies, you realize that you never know how much time you have with the people you love. They can go at any time — as can you. And so you must make the most of this
time.
If you aren’t spending time with the people you love, change that.
If you are holding a grudge against a family member, let it go and reconcile. If you’ve done something to hurt a loved one, ask for forgiveness. Drop the
pride, and make up. If you haven’t seen someone in awhile,
call them now to set up a date.
2. Am I pursuing my dream, or is fear stopping me?
What have you always wanted to do? Maybe
something you dreamed of as a
child but have given up as unrealistic? Maybe something
you still want to do but are afraid of failing? What fears are stopping you? And what would be the worst that could happen if you overcame those fears and pursued your dream?
If you’re already pursuing your dream, pat yourself on the back.
You’re doing awesome!
3. Am I doing something that matters?
There’s a difference
between doing work, and doing work that really matters. Much of the time, we use up the few days we have on this earth with busy-work, stuff that doesn’t make much difference, and that’s sadly a waste of our lives.
You should ask yourself, “Will this matter in five years?” I think this is a great
question. It helps you distinguish between trivial busy-work that
will take up all of your time but not matter in a few years, and tasks, projects and goals with high impact that will make a difference, in your career, in your life, in the lives of others.
4. What am I doing to help others?
Kind of ironically, you get the most out of life not just by taking what you can for yourself, but by giving to others. What have you done lately to help people out? Have you been kind to people? Have you been compassionate? Have you been there for anyone? Listened?
Volunteered for those in need? If you’re not doing anything to help others, this is a good time to figure out one thing you can do for someone, and put it into action. Ask this question on a
regular basis, and you’ll make kindness a habit.
“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.”– Albert
Einstein
5. Am I as good a person as I want to be?
I ask this of myself
all the time. Sometimes, when I’m
impatient or selfish or less-than-helpful, I think back on what I’ve said and done and realize that I could have done better. Instead of beating myself up about it, I
endeavor to try harder, to remember to allow my better
angels to guide me, to rise above the trivialities of life to a higher plane.
It’s not easy to be a good person, at least not all of the time. It’s
easier to be selfish, without thinking about it. But is that how you want to be remembered? Is that how you want to live your life? Give it some thought, and act accordingly.
6. What am I doing to live life with passion, health and energy?
You can do all the right things, and yet live a life that’s dull and sluggish. If you let your health go, you will have little energy and you will waste the minutes you have left on illness.
Instead, learn to live a healthy life, with good foods and exercise.
This will lead to more energy in your life. And then direct that
energy into something you’re
passionate about.
If you haven’t found that passion (or passions), start looking. You’ll thank me.
“We are always getting ready to live but never living.”– Ralph Waldo Emerson
Thanks for reading. If you know someone who could benefit from this article, feel free to forward it to them.
Tuesday, 20 December 2011
Friday, 16 December 2011
The 4 Marks Of The Genuine Human
We live in a day and age where we are surrounded by an air of superficiality.
Now superficiality and its presentation will last for a while, but in time the winds of change will blow them away – and all will be revealed.
So lets run from such a fake and pursue genuineness that lasts the tides of time. For in the end, the genuine are those who stand and who are genuinely remembered and admired by the generations.
Here are just four marks that define the life of a genuine human.
1. They believe in themselves
Belief is so important if you are going to build a strong life. Belief is what carries you through the times when those around you may or may not necessarily support or understand the path that you have chosen. Especially if you have made it your mission to love what you do and do what you love.
So many on planet earth settle for – but the passionate will often, in the face of repeated failure, press on in the pursuit of their personal strength until they finally kick a goal and rise above their disappointments as a winner.
Belief carries you through the valleys long before you ever reach your mountaintop.
2. They speak the truth
Its one thing to think the truth, but it takes courage to speak the truth. At times the truth may put you at odds with the mass of downstream swimmers. But if its about a true issue then the genuine human will speak up for the truth.
People of this caliber have been represented by the likes of Dr. Martin Luther King, Mahatma Gandhi, President Abraham Lincoln, Sir Winston Churchill and Mother Theresa. As you can see, that when you speak the truth you stand in the company of great men and women.
3. They think the truth
Jesus said that the truth would set us free. But first we must learn how to think the truth.
One of the ways this can take place in your mind is to learn the art of questioning everything.
So many go through life simply accepting everything that is thrust at them within religious, educational, scientific, political, and social circles.
But humans were never created to be sponges, and in recent days we have once again seen how the general populous has suddenly risen up with one voice against despotic governments, some which have ruled and reigned for more than four decades, and within days, weeks and months these regimes have toppled.
Why?
Because people started to think – in unison – the truth.
4. They act the truth
This thinking has then led to action. And this is where the power is unleashed – when you take this belief, this speech, and this thinking, and translate it into the power of action.
For until you act – it is but a dream. However, if you have the will to take even the first tentative action steps, then watch how things change both in your life and in the lives of others.
For this is the fourth mark of the genuine human – truthful action.
So believe the truth about yourself – that you are a valuable human and have value to bring to your world. Speak and think the truth and finally act truthfully – no matter what others say or think – for you must be true to yourself, and to your personal uniqueness.
These are the marks that will lead you all the way to true happiness and fulfilment.
*Inspired by notes in a sermon*
So which of these marks are you currently working on in your life?
Thanks for reading. If you know someone who could benefit from this article, feel free to forward it to them.
Now superficiality and its presentation will last for a while, but in time the winds of change will blow them away – and all will be revealed.
So lets run from such a fake and pursue genuineness that lasts the tides of time. For in the end, the genuine are those who stand and who are genuinely remembered and admired by the generations.
Here are just four marks that define the life of a genuine human.
1. They believe in themselves
Belief is so important if you are going to build a strong life. Belief is what carries you through the times when those around you may or may not necessarily support or understand the path that you have chosen. Especially if you have made it your mission to love what you do and do what you love.
So many on planet earth settle for – but the passionate will often, in the face of repeated failure, press on in the pursuit of their personal strength until they finally kick a goal and rise above their disappointments as a winner.
Belief carries you through the valleys long before you ever reach your mountaintop.
2. They speak the truth
Its one thing to think the truth, but it takes courage to speak the truth. At times the truth may put you at odds with the mass of downstream swimmers. But if its about a true issue then the genuine human will speak up for the truth.
People of this caliber have been represented by the likes of Dr. Martin Luther King, Mahatma Gandhi, President Abraham Lincoln, Sir Winston Churchill and Mother Theresa. As you can see, that when you speak the truth you stand in the company of great men and women.
3. They think the truth
Jesus said that the truth would set us free. But first we must learn how to think the truth.
One of the ways this can take place in your mind is to learn the art of questioning everything.
So many go through life simply accepting everything that is thrust at them within religious, educational, scientific, political, and social circles.
But humans were never created to be sponges, and in recent days we have once again seen how the general populous has suddenly risen up with one voice against despotic governments, some which have ruled and reigned for more than four decades, and within days, weeks and months these regimes have toppled.
Why?
Because people started to think – in unison – the truth.
4. They act the truth
This thinking has then led to action. And this is where the power is unleashed – when you take this belief, this speech, and this thinking, and translate it into the power of action.
For until you act – it is but a dream. However, if you have the will to take even the first tentative action steps, then watch how things change both in your life and in the lives of others.
For this is the fourth mark of the genuine human – truthful action.
So believe the truth about yourself – that you are a valuable human and have value to bring to your world. Speak and think the truth and finally act truthfully – no matter what others say or think – for you must be true to yourself, and to your personal uniqueness.
These are the marks that will lead you all the way to true happiness and fulfilment.
*Inspired by notes in a sermon*
So which of these marks are you currently working on in your life?
Thanks for reading. If you know someone who could benefit from this article, feel free to forward it to them.
Tuesday, 13 December 2011
The 5 Facets That Constitute The Person
The 5 Facets That Constitute The Person Of Immense Value
Try not to become a man of success, but rather to become a man of value.
Albert Einstein
There is such an immense push, especially in the world of personal development, to pursue success, and yet there is something so much deeper that needs to be imbedded into a life foundations if it is, in my view, to be truly successful – that of being a life of immense value.
But value is a multi-faceted word, which I would like to take a closer look at. So here are 5 facets that I believe constitute the life of the person who seeks to become a person of immense value.
1. The Value Of Integrity
Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
The end result of lack of integrity is ultimate distress, disaster and division.
When it comes to morality, each of us has been created with a moral compass that was implanted into our being the very moment we were conceived. We can choose to follow it and maintain a course of peace and joy. Or rather we can ignore it to our ultimate demise.
Listen to your God-given conscience and watch what wonderful things will come your way throughout your integrous lifetime.
2. The Value Of Reliability
This value is coupled with keeping your word. If you say that you will do something or be somewhere then do it and be there, even if it is uncomfortable or inconvenient.
Oh look, none of us are perfect and we all make mistake, but with all your being seek to be a man or woman of honor. Let your yes be yes and your no be no.
If for some reason you cant do something then say that you cant. If you can do something then say that you can. Be renowned as the reliable one – the trustworthy one.
3. The Value Of Quality
If you're going to do something do it with a spirit of excellence attached.
Go beyond the call of duty. Add a touch of class. Give 110%. Provide with passion. Invest your heart and soul in the assigned task. Listen, Learn and Live the quality life. Dont wait to be asked. Volunteer. Lend a hand. Dig deep.
4. The Value Of Investment
This goes far beyond financial investment. This is an investment of love, of knowledge, of encouragement, of support, of wisdom, of just being there for those who are part of your immediate family, and then on to your circle of friends and associates and further afield.
This is where the value of being a mentor for others is so important. So make sure that as you learn that you position yourself to also hand on to others what you have learned through the power of sharing.
Whatever you learn is not to be locked away in a vault, but rather to be sown as a seed into the hearts and lives of others.
The added value that arises in your own life as a direct result of being the teacher is that you will learn so much more.
5. The Value Of Love
Love is a force. Love is strength. Love is the steel that binds lives together.
To love and to be loved is the backbone of any successful and valuable life.
Love takes on many forms, but true love is more about the give than the take.
The reason so many people in our world & fall out of live is because they have forgotten that love – in order to be successful and long-lasting – requires of them to give, give, give, and give some more with at times no promise of it being returned to them.
But the very fact that the law of sowing and reaping is a reality – the more you give the more you will ultimately receive – if you persist.
This is the value of love.
So stop trying to become successful. Seek first to be valuable.
Thanks for reading. If you know someone who could benefit from this article, feel free to forward it to them.
Try not to become a man of success, but rather to become a man of value.
Albert Einstein
There is such an immense push, especially in the world of personal development, to pursue success, and yet there is something so much deeper that needs to be imbedded into a life foundations if it is, in my view, to be truly successful – that of being a life of immense value.
But value is a multi-faceted word, which I would like to take a closer look at. So here are 5 facets that I believe constitute the life of the person who seeks to become a person of immense value.
1. The Value Of Integrity
Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
The end result of lack of integrity is ultimate distress, disaster and division.
When it comes to morality, each of us has been created with a moral compass that was implanted into our being the very moment we were conceived. We can choose to follow it and maintain a course of peace and joy. Or rather we can ignore it to our ultimate demise.
Listen to your God-given conscience and watch what wonderful things will come your way throughout your integrous lifetime.
2. The Value Of Reliability
This value is coupled with keeping your word. If you say that you will do something or be somewhere then do it and be there, even if it is uncomfortable or inconvenient.
Oh look, none of us are perfect and we all make mistake, but with all your being seek to be a man or woman of honor. Let your yes be yes and your no be no.
If for some reason you cant do something then say that you cant. If you can do something then say that you can. Be renowned as the reliable one – the trustworthy one.
3. The Value Of Quality
If you're going to do something do it with a spirit of excellence attached.
Go beyond the call of duty. Add a touch of class. Give 110%. Provide with passion. Invest your heart and soul in the assigned task. Listen, Learn and Live the quality life. Dont wait to be asked. Volunteer. Lend a hand. Dig deep.
4. The Value Of Investment
This goes far beyond financial investment. This is an investment of love, of knowledge, of encouragement, of support, of wisdom, of just being there for those who are part of your immediate family, and then on to your circle of friends and associates and further afield.
This is where the value of being a mentor for others is so important. So make sure that as you learn that you position yourself to also hand on to others what you have learned through the power of sharing.
Whatever you learn is not to be locked away in a vault, but rather to be sown as a seed into the hearts and lives of others.
The added value that arises in your own life as a direct result of being the teacher is that you will learn so much more.
5. The Value Of Love
Love is a force. Love is strength. Love is the steel that binds lives together.
To love and to be loved is the backbone of any successful and valuable life.
Love takes on many forms, but true love is more about the give than the take.
The reason so many people in our world & fall out of live is because they have forgotten that love – in order to be successful and long-lasting – requires of them to give, give, give, and give some more with at times no promise of it being returned to them.
But the very fact that the law of sowing and reaping is a reality – the more you give the more you will ultimately receive – if you persist.
This is the value of love.
So stop trying to become successful. Seek first to be valuable.
Thanks for reading. If you know someone who could benefit from this article, feel free to forward it to them.
How can one assess one's success?
¤ Is it by the size of the bank account?
¤ Is it by the number of accumulating assets that one has? ¤ Is it by the level of business growth in the past quarter?
¤ Is it the quality of shares, bonds, stocks or even gold that one has been able to acquire?
¤ Is it the strength of relationships, the number of friends & the state of your family?
¤ Is it the fact that you can communicate with your child or parent on a heart to heart level?
¤ Is it that you can part with possessions & give them to others without a thought of loss?
¤ Is it the fact that you have time for the small & you are not fazed by the big?
¤ Is it that when tragedy darkens your door that you can respond in a state of peace?
¤ Is it that when storms rage you can stand firm as a rock?
¤ Is it that no matter how many times you get knocked down, you always get up & go again?
¤ Is success demonstrated by the car you drive or the house you live in?
¤ Is it simply the fact that you can find what you love to do & do it, while at the same time farm your living from that very thing?
¤ Is it the fact that you have lived a life of influence?
¤ Is it rather a life of obedience to the reason you have been created?
¤ Is it to live true to yourself?
¤ Is it to hold on to your convictions or to do what is right even though it may mean that you swim against the tide?
What is success? For when you discover the answer to that question for yourself you will live a life of complete joy & satisfaction as a fulfilled & successful individual.
¤ Is it by the number of accumulating assets that one has? ¤ Is it by the level of business growth in the past quarter?
¤ Is it the quality of shares, bonds, stocks or even gold that one has been able to acquire?
¤ Is it the strength of relationships, the number of friends & the state of your family?
¤ Is it the fact that you can communicate with your child or parent on a heart to heart level?
¤ Is it that you can part with possessions & give them to others without a thought of loss?
¤ Is it the fact that you have time for the small & you are not fazed by the big?
¤ Is it that when tragedy darkens your door that you can respond in a state of peace?
¤ Is it that when storms rage you can stand firm as a rock?
¤ Is it that no matter how many times you get knocked down, you always get up & go again?
¤ Is success demonstrated by the car you drive or the house you live in?
¤ Is it simply the fact that you can find what you love to do & do it, while at the same time farm your living from that very thing?
¤ Is it the fact that you have lived a life of influence?
¤ Is it rather a life of obedience to the reason you have been created?
¤ Is it to live true to yourself?
¤ Is it to hold on to your convictions or to do what is right even though it may mean that you swim against the tide?
What is success? For when you discover the answer to that question for yourself you will live a life of complete joy & satisfaction as a fulfilled & successful individual.
Sunday, 27 November 2011
6 Ways For Teens/Youths To Avoid Distraction
6 Ways For Teens/Youths to Avoid Distractions and Finish Homework
With all the distractions we’re
presented with from the Internet and other forms of media these
days, it can be very difficult for teens/youths to focus on schoolwork.
It is so convenient to tweet what you’re doing, text your friends, post on facebook or to do an infinite number of
things when you’re supposed to be researching for an essay.
I’ll admit that just during the time it took to write this post, I’ve taken several breaks just to go on Facebook to see what everyone’s up to. Don’t worry –
everyone will still be there after you’re done doing your work, so close Firefox/Chrome/Safari or quit your mobile browser and get down to business.
Here are a few ways to increase your productivity and try to
break away from distractions:
1. Turn off your wireless/ Internet connection.
I know, it sounds crazy to deliberately cut off your connection to the outside world, but just do it. It eliminates your
ability to easily open up your Internet browser and will help
you to focus on what you really should be doing.
2. Set aside a specific time for using social networking/other
recreational websites.
I’ve allotted myself some time to be on the internet. I know that if I don’t give myself any limits, I’m
capable of staying on Facebook and “becoming a fan” of fifty more pages instead of reading my handout or doing my assignments. I’m sure many people
experience this problem too, so make sure to set aside about an hour (or whatever works for
you) for leisure time.
3. Take short breaks.
After reading my handouts for too long, I tend to waste about half an hour by taking a nap. So to save myself from becoming insanely bored, I
take little breaks by checking facebook or twitter for a few minutes or getting a snack. I suggest that
you read for about twenty to thirty minutes at a time, then take a five to ten minute break to maintain your sanity.
4. Do your work NOW rather than later.
I am a seasoned procrastinator. I’m guilty of wasting hours on end watching videos, chatting on instant messengers, or just
daydreaming. I’ve learnt the hard way that procrastination is
not very rewarding and almost always results in bags under
your eyes and B minuses. Do yourself a favor in advance, and start your work ahead of time.
5. Prioritize!
Ten years from now, do you want to look back at your life and
realize that you spent a greater portion of your teen years sitting
down in front of a laptop, rather than doing things that actually matter? Spend some time with
your family or go outside and take a walk. Read a book, or do something with yourself that doesn’t involve a computer. (This is something I really need to work on too.)
6. Spend less time reading blogs like these about how to
help yourself and get right to work! NOW!
The only way to really live productively is to go out and start actually living! After you’ve read up on how to become more
productive, put your newly obtained knowledge to use.
(I am also working on a few points their myself, no one is perfect)
With all the distractions we’re
presented with from the Internet and other forms of media these
days, it can be very difficult for teens/youths to focus on schoolwork.
It is so convenient to tweet what you’re doing, text your friends, post on facebook or to do an infinite number of
things when you’re supposed to be researching for an essay.
I’ll admit that just during the time it took to write this post, I’ve taken several breaks just to go on Facebook to see what everyone’s up to. Don’t worry –
everyone will still be there after you’re done doing your work, so close Firefox/Chrome/Safari or quit your mobile browser and get down to business.
Here are a few ways to increase your productivity and try to
break away from distractions:
1. Turn off your wireless/ Internet connection.
I know, it sounds crazy to deliberately cut off your connection to the outside world, but just do it. It eliminates your
ability to easily open up your Internet browser and will help
you to focus on what you really should be doing.
2. Set aside a specific time for using social networking/other
recreational websites.
I’ve allotted myself some time to be on the internet. I know that if I don’t give myself any limits, I’m
capable of staying on Facebook and “becoming a fan” of fifty more pages instead of reading my handout or doing my assignments. I’m sure many people
experience this problem too, so make sure to set aside about an hour (or whatever works for
you) for leisure time.
3. Take short breaks.
After reading my handouts for too long, I tend to waste about half an hour by taking a nap. So to save myself from becoming insanely bored, I
take little breaks by checking facebook or twitter for a few minutes or getting a snack. I suggest that
you read for about twenty to thirty minutes at a time, then take a five to ten minute break to maintain your sanity.
4. Do your work NOW rather than later.
I am a seasoned procrastinator. I’m guilty of wasting hours on end watching videos, chatting on instant messengers, or just
daydreaming. I’ve learnt the hard way that procrastination is
not very rewarding and almost always results in bags under
your eyes and B minuses. Do yourself a favor in advance, and start your work ahead of time.
5. Prioritize!
Ten years from now, do you want to look back at your life and
realize that you spent a greater portion of your teen years sitting
down in front of a laptop, rather than doing things that actually matter? Spend some time with
your family or go outside and take a walk. Read a book, or do something with yourself that doesn’t involve a computer. (This is something I really need to work on too.)
6. Spend less time reading blogs like these about how to
help yourself and get right to work! NOW!
The only way to really live productively is to go out and start actually living! After you’ve read up on how to become more
productive, put your newly obtained knowledge to use.
(I am also working on a few points their myself, no one is perfect)
Saturday, 26 November 2011
Why success is highly overrated
Success is never final, failure is never fatal. Its courage that counts.
John Wooden
We hear the word success heralded from the rooftops. We also hear the latest and greatest formulas being thrust at us. Why? Because deep down we all want to be successful. There is a constant surge for success. There is an increased striving towards success. Yet there is so much more that makes up the success story, and that includes its two companions: failure and courage.
So lets take a closer look at this word that has been highly over-rated. Success Is Never Final, Mountain peaks are wonderful places from which to get a great view. But the facts are that on the other side of every peak there is a valley. So if you define personal success by a mountain top experience today, you are setting yourself up for disappointment tomorrow. This is why I liked what Robert Schuller proposed some years ago when he wrote a book with the title, From Peak to Peek. Its so important when you have a success; moment that you already have your eyes set on the next mountaintop or goal that you are going to pursue.
Sure, its fine to pause for a moment and celebrate, but I would rather live a successful life than build towards a single successful event.
Success was designed to become part and parcel of each and every second that you and I live. I dont base my success upon my feelings or upon the accolades of others, but rather I choose to live a successful life filled with successful habits, successful actions, successful words, and successful relationships. And if from time to time I have successful peaks, I share the joy of my success with others and position myself to start the journey towards the ascent of my next peak.
Success is never final. Its simply the sign of greater things to come. Failure Is Never Fatal I often talk about one of the staff members in my University of Success. His name is Professor Failure. The only thing success has ever taught me is the need for humility. Failure is what has taught me some of my greatest lessons. And the greatest thing it has taught me is this - to ask better questions. One of which is, What can I learn from this? By asking better questions I have received better answers that have then positioned me to live a successful life in every area of my life. To fail is not to be a failure. And it wont kill you. If failure is treated with the respect it deserves - as a place of learning - it will in fact breathe fresh life into the fulfillment of your dreams. With each lesson learnt and applied you will be drawn ever closer to the creation of a significant life. Its Courage That Counts Anais Nin writes, Life shrinks or expands in proportion to ones courage. It takes courage to follow your passion and not the status quo. Yes, its courage that counts.
So what courageous activity are you pursuing today? Share it with us and inspire us.
Have an exceptional day!
Culled from motivational memo...
John Wooden
We hear the word success heralded from the rooftops. We also hear the latest and greatest formulas being thrust at us. Why? Because deep down we all want to be successful. There is a constant surge for success. There is an increased striving towards success. Yet there is so much more that makes up the success story, and that includes its two companions: failure and courage.
So lets take a closer look at this word that has been highly over-rated. Success Is Never Final, Mountain peaks are wonderful places from which to get a great view. But the facts are that on the other side of every peak there is a valley. So if you define personal success by a mountain top experience today, you are setting yourself up for disappointment tomorrow. This is why I liked what Robert Schuller proposed some years ago when he wrote a book with the title, From Peak to Peek. Its so important when you have a success; moment that you already have your eyes set on the next mountaintop or goal that you are going to pursue.
Sure, its fine to pause for a moment and celebrate, but I would rather live a successful life than build towards a single successful event.
Success was designed to become part and parcel of each and every second that you and I live. I dont base my success upon my feelings or upon the accolades of others, but rather I choose to live a successful life filled with successful habits, successful actions, successful words, and successful relationships. And if from time to time I have successful peaks, I share the joy of my success with others and position myself to start the journey towards the ascent of my next peak.
Success is never final. Its simply the sign of greater things to come. Failure Is Never Fatal I often talk about one of the staff members in my University of Success. His name is Professor Failure. The only thing success has ever taught me is the need for humility. Failure is what has taught me some of my greatest lessons. And the greatest thing it has taught me is this - to ask better questions. One of which is, What can I learn from this? By asking better questions I have received better answers that have then positioned me to live a successful life in every area of my life. To fail is not to be a failure. And it wont kill you. If failure is treated with the respect it deserves - as a place of learning - it will in fact breathe fresh life into the fulfillment of your dreams. With each lesson learnt and applied you will be drawn ever closer to the creation of a significant life. Its Courage That Counts Anais Nin writes, Life shrinks or expands in proportion to ones courage. It takes courage to follow your passion and not the status quo. Yes, its courage that counts.
So what courageous activity are you pursuing today? Share it with us and inspire us.
Have an exceptional day!
Culled from motivational memo...
Thursday, 24 November 2011
Defeat is Temporary
Life has taught me this one thing - that just because you lose today, it doesnt mean that you're destined to lose tomorrow. Sunshine always follows rainfall and light always pierces the darkness.
But at the same time I know how it feels to be caught in the depths of despair. To fail doesnt mean you are a failure. All it means is that you have been handed another great opportunity to learn a lesson and develop a deeper level of character formation in the process.
Failure is not final if you start to understand that it is simply a temporary defeat.
So dont be deceived by defeat, for so many have been destroyed when defeat has touched their lives and they have allowed themselves to think that this temporary failure was in fact final. Wrong. All they needed to do was realize that while ever there was breath in their body that there was always hope. For wherever there is hope there is always a way forward.
So what should you do if you find yourself in the midst of a temporary defeat? Here are four suggestions that will help you to rise up and successfully navigate through and over your bump in the road called life.
1. Recognize that defeat is temporary
I learned this principle from playing weekend team sport. Throughout any season there were three possibilities - a win, a draw or a defeat. A win was fantastic. A draw was disappointing, but a defeat was devastating. But what did we do? Simply dusted ourselves off, practiced a bit harder throughout the following week, and then turned up for the next game with a better game-plan in place. Respond to defeat in your own life in the same manner, and you will start winning more games than you lose with such a positive attitude.
2. Be inspired by reading the stories of others who faced defeat and still achieved success.
This is the petrol or the gas that needs to be injected into your tank, on a regular basis, if you are to complete your journey victoriously. Whenever I take a hit - and life does have a habit of supplying a few of those along the way - I take out that positive book, recording or movie that replays the stories of those who have faced insurmountable opposition or setbacks and yet overcame all the way to victory. Its not too long before I rise up once again shouting, If they did it, then so can I.
3. Ask yourself the question, What can I learn from this defeat?
Success has only taught me one thing in life - and that is to be humble. Failure, on the other hand, has taught me to ask the question, What can I learn from this defeat?. For there is a seed that you can draw from every setback, so make sure that you plant it firmly in your heart. For if you learn the lesson it will grow into a glorious crop that will feed both you and those whom your share your story with for many years to come.
4. Dust yourself off and get up and go again.
Bite the dust. Spit it out. Stand up to face your foe, and go again. Grit your teeth and press on. Success is not for the faint-hearted. Its for those who, no matter how many times they bite the dust, will rise up from the ashes of defeat. These mighty ones are those who know for a fact that defeat is temporary and that failure is not permanent.
So why dont you share what defeat you have, or are about to, overcome today?
So dont be deceived by defeat, for so many have been destroyed when defeat has touched their lives and they have allowed themselves to think that this temporary failure was in fact final. Wrong. All they needed to do was realize that while ever there was breath in their body that there was always hope. For wherever there is hope there is always a way forward.
So what should you do if you find yourself in the midst of a temporary defeat? Here are four suggestions that will help you to rise up and successfully navigate through and over your bump in the road called life.
1. Recognize that defeat is temporary
I learned this principle from playing weekend team sport. Throughout any season there were three possibilities - a win, a draw or a defeat. A win was fantastic. A draw was disappointing, but a defeat was devastating. But what did we do? Simply dusted ourselves off, practiced a bit harder throughout the following week, and then turned up for the next game with a better game-plan in place. Respond to defeat in your own life in the same manner, and you will start winning more games than you lose with such a positive attitude.
2. Be inspired by reading the stories of others who faced defeat and still achieved success.
This is the petrol or the gas that needs to be injected into your tank, on a regular basis, if you are to complete your journey victoriously. Whenever I take a hit - and life does have a habit of supplying a few of those along the way - I take out that positive book, recording or movie that replays the stories of those who have faced insurmountable opposition or setbacks and yet overcame all the way to victory. Its not too long before I rise up once again shouting, If they did it, then so can I.
3. Ask yourself the question, What can I learn from this defeat?
Success has only taught me one thing in life - and that is to be humble. Failure, on the other hand, has taught me to ask the question, What can I learn from this defeat?. For there is a seed that you can draw from every setback, so make sure that you plant it firmly in your heart. For if you learn the lesson it will grow into a glorious crop that will feed both you and those whom your share your story with for many years to come.
4. Dust yourself off and get up and go again.
Bite the dust. Spit it out. Stand up to face your foe, and go again. Grit your teeth and press on. Success is not for the faint-hearted. Its for those who, no matter how many times they bite the dust, will rise up from the ashes of defeat. These mighty ones are those who know for a fact that defeat is temporary and that failure is not permanent.
So why dont you share what defeat you have, or are about to, overcome today?
Friday, 18 November 2011
How To Be Unashamedly You
How To Be Unashamedly You
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind dont matter, and those who matter dont mind. Dr Seuss
So many of us have lived our lives concerned about what they say or think.
It really doesnt matter what they think or say. And in most cases they arent thinking or saying anything about you.
Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You. Yes magnificent you.
So be unashamedly you – and this is how you can confidently live each day as you:
1. Be You
True. Be you.
Pursue your own dreams, develop your own skills, think your own thoughts, find your own way. So dont try to be me, or try to imitate others. Be you.
2. Do What You Do
Dont do what I do. Do what comes naturally to you. You have individual talents that only you can do. So do.
Develop what you do by doing until you are doing something that exudes excellence and represents you. If you dont – it will always remain undone. For you were created to do what only you can do.
So do.
3. See What You See
There is a vision awaiting to be discovered by you for your own life.
So start seeing the possibilities of your life through positive eyes that will see you through all opposition to the fulfillment of your dreams. Yes see it and then see it through to completion through the power of persistence that lies within your being.
See.
4. Be What You Be
Be and become the person you were created to be.
You were formed for greatness – not to simply occupy space on planet earth, but rather to be all that you were created to be – full of potential, full of unique talent, full of possibility, full of gifts waiting to be unwrapped, full of expectation and hope, full of dreams and visions waiting to be unveiled and fulfilled, full to overflowing as you determine to be what you were designed to be.
So be unashamedly you. Whatever you do, dont hide behind the veil of another human, for you were not a duplicate – you are a unique.
So be You.
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind dont matter, and those who matter dont mind. Dr Seuss
So many of us have lived our lives concerned about what they say or think.
It really doesnt matter what they think or say. And in most cases they arent thinking or saying anything about you.
Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You. Yes magnificent you.
So be unashamedly you – and this is how you can confidently live each day as you:
1. Be You
True. Be you.
Pursue your own dreams, develop your own skills, think your own thoughts, find your own way. So dont try to be me, or try to imitate others. Be you.
2. Do What You Do
Dont do what I do. Do what comes naturally to you. You have individual talents that only you can do. So do.
Develop what you do by doing until you are doing something that exudes excellence and represents you. If you dont – it will always remain undone. For you were created to do what only you can do.
So do.
3. See What You See
There is a vision awaiting to be discovered by you for your own life.
So start seeing the possibilities of your life through positive eyes that will see you through all opposition to the fulfillment of your dreams. Yes see it and then see it through to completion through the power of persistence that lies within your being.
See.
4. Be What You Be
Be and become the person you were created to be.
You were formed for greatness – not to simply occupy space on planet earth, but rather to be all that you were created to be – full of potential, full of unique talent, full of possibility, full of gifts waiting to be unwrapped, full of expectation and hope, full of dreams and visions waiting to be unveiled and fulfilled, full to overflowing as you determine to be what you were designed to be.
So be unashamedly you. Whatever you do, dont hide behind the veil of another human, for you were not a duplicate – you are a unique.
So be You.
Friday, 4 November 2011
100 Mathematical Reasons For Developing A Great Attitude
100 Mathematical Reasons For
Developing A Great Attitude
Here’s some food for thought about the importance of positive habits of the mind and an
interesting way to look at the beauty of mathematics…
What equals 100%?
What does it mean to give 100%?
How about achieving 100%?
What equals 100% in life?
Here’s a little mathematical formula that was given to me
that might help answer these questions and as I said earlier, it also highlights the beauty and certainty of mathematics.
If A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-J-K-L-M-N-O-P-Q-R-S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z is
represented by
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24-25-26
If we follow that comparison then
the word K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E could be represented and collated as 11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 which would equal 96%.
H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K could be represented and collated as 8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 which would equal 98%.
But A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E would be 1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 which equals 100%.
Therefore one could conclude with mathematical certainty that while HARDWORK and KNOWLEDGE will get you close, a great ATTITUDE will get you all the way there.
Developing A Great Attitude
Here’s some food for thought about the importance of positive habits of the mind and an
interesting way to look at the beauty of mathematics…
What equals 100%?
What does it mean to give 100%?
How about achieving 100%?
What equals 100% in life?
Here’s a little mathematical formula that was given to me
that might help answer these questions and as I said earlier, it also highlights the beauty and certainty of mathematics.
If A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-J-K-L-M-N-O-P-Q-R-S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z is
represented by
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24-25-26
If we follow that comparison then
the word K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E could be represented and collated as 11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 which would equal 96%.
H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K could be represented and collated as 8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 which would equal 98%.
But A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E would be 1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 which equals 100%.
Therefore one could conclude with mathematical certainty that while HARDWORK and KNOWLEDGE will get you close, a great ATTITUDE will get you all the way there.
Quote of the Day 11
Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the
shadow of our burden behind us.
Samuel Smiles
shadow of our burden behind us.
Samuel Smiles
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
5 G's to Grow a Great Life
Greatness arises out of a deliberate attempt to do the
small on a consistent basis with a touch of excellence.
It is true that those who are faithful, with the ‘little’ that they
possess in life, are better equipped to handle the ‘large’
when it is finally unveiled to them.
But please allow me to share with you the five G’s that will
position you so that you can begin to grow a great and
deliberate life.
1. Grab A Goal
Without a goal your life will be aimless. But in your grabbing do the following…
1. Write your goal down and write it down as it has
already been achieved.
2. Set a date for the
achievement of that goal.
3. Divide the larger goal into smaller and manageable chunks that will allow you
to achieve sub-goals along the way.
4. Get into action immediately
2. Grasp An Opportunity
Opportunity, usually appears with its sleeves rolled up. That means work.
Don’t just sit around waiting for your next opportunity. Make your opportunity. Be the maker and not just the taker – it is only your imagination away. If you can think it you can find a way to do it.
3. Grip & Never Let Go Of Life
Any dream fulfilled may require some gutsy effort. Persistence.
Perseverance. Push. Press on.
Once you’ve grasped and grabbed it’s time to grip. Face each new challenge with the ‘can do’ attitude and the ‘I will find a way’ determination.
You are worthy of great success and success is for the gripper.
4. Grin & Make It Your Practice To Laugh
Smile your way all the way to success. Enjoy the journey. Always see the funny side of
things. Have fun. Celebrate each small achievement. Party amidst the potential.
Share the joy with your fellow travelers including your family
and friends. Laugh in the face of faith and even in the face of fear – for it will sustain and energize
you.
5. Greet Each Day With A Thankful Heart
I have so much to be
thankful for and so do you. Greet each day with a sense of
gratitude. While ever you and I have breath in our body we have
so much to be thankful for. Take
a regular thankful stock-take of your life and all complaints will dissipate.
So go on! Grab, grasp, grip, grin and greet. Five G’s with the greatest of ease to destroy the disease of
desperation and construct the
deliberate life.
You can. You will. You must GROW - for therein lies the GO!
small on a consistent basis with a touch of excellence.
It is true that those who are faithful, with the ‘little’ that they
possess in life, are better equipped to handle the ‘large’
when it is finally unveiled to them.
But please allow me to share with you the five G’s that will
position you so that you can begin to grow a great and
deliberate life.
1. Grab A Goal
Without a goal your life will be aimless. But in your grabbing do the following…
1. Write your goal down and write it down as it has
already been achieved.
2. Set a date for the
achievement of that goal.
3. Divide the larger goal into smaller and manageable chunks that will allow you
to achieve sub-goals along the way.
4. Get into action immediately
2. Grasp An Opportunity
Opportunity, usually appears with its sleeves rolled up. That means work.
Don’t just sit around waiting for your next opportunity. Make your opportunity. Be the maker and not just the taker – it is only your imagination away. If you can think it you can find a way to do it.
3. Grip & Never Let Go Of Life
Any dream fulfilled may require some gutsy effort. Persistence.
Perseverance. Push. Press on.
Once you’ve grasped and grabbed it’s time to grip. Face each new challenge with the ‘can do’ attitude and the ‘I will find a way’ determination.
You are worthy of great success and success is for the gripper.
4. Grin & Make It Your Practice To Laugh
Smile your way all the way to success. Enjoy the journey. Always see the funny side of
things. Have fun. Celebrate each small achievement. Party amidst the potential.
Share the joy with your fellow travelers including your family
and friends. Laugh in the face of faith and even in the face of fear – for it will sustain and energize
you.
5. Greet Each Day With A Thankful Heart
I have so much to be
thankful for and so do you. Greet each day with a sense of
gratitude. While ever you and I have breath in our body we have
so much to be thankful for. Take
a regular thankful stock-take of your life and all complaints will dissipate.
So go on! Grab, grasp, grip, grin and greet. Five G’s with the greatest of ease to destroy the disease of
desperation and construct the
deliberate life.
You can. You will. You must GROW - for therein lies the GO!
Saturday, 22 October 2011
Three Ways That You Can Make A Real Difference
‘You’re significant, you’re meaningful, you matter, and you can make a difference.’ Carlos Santana
Never underestimate the power of being you. You are someone
of incredible value.
You see things that others fail to see. You understand things that others fail to comprehend. You
have a view of the world that is visible only to you. You have a voice that speaks truths and asks
questions that arouse discussion that leads to the attainment of
greater knowledge.
You are of incredible value – and here are just three things you
need to know that are the currency that adds up to such a precious life.
1. Know That You’re Significant -
You are not irrelevant. You are not irrational. You are not insignificant. You were born with a mission. And it is your
commission to discover that mission and to fulfill that mission. You were never formed to simply take up space and suck up the
oxygen that could have been used by someone else with
greater talent than yourself. Who said anything about talent? If you look at others and compare
yourself with those around you, you will always come up short.
You are significant. Your actions are of vital significance. Your words are of essential significance. You being you is
significant. You are significant and without you bringing that significance to bear on our world
we would be left holding insignificance in our hands. Our
lives are transformed
significantly by those who accept and embrace their significance and believe and act as a
significant one.
2. Know That You’re Meaningful -
To be meaningful is to have a meaning or a purpose. It is to live
a meaningful life. For a life lived with purpose will be lived on purpose. It has direction. It has
focus. It has attached to it actionable steps that will lead towards an end, a dream, or a
goal. It does not meander aimlessly. It does not wake up in
wonder – wondering what to do next. It is a life lived under the
direction of a compass that guides its path – no matter the terrain, no matter the weather, no matter the impossibilities of
the forces that resist its progress forward.
A meaningful life pursues purpose with every footstep taken, every word uttered, every plan made and every detour explored. For each meaningful
thought is another brick added to the foundations of a life
destined to be the sound architectural construction that it
was destined to become.
3. Know That You Matter -
To be needed is one of the most powerful concepts to drive away self-centerdness. And to know that your contribution, your
involvement, your leadership and
your being is of vital importance, drives deep the pylons of ‘you can make a real difference’ into
the fiber of your being.
Scientifically, matter is what makes our world a reality.
Spiritually, matter is the unseen part of you that impacts the
physical world that we live in.
For centuries mankind has debated as to the consistency of matter – but all arguments aside – no matter what others think or
say – you matter – and it is because of that undeniable fact
that you can make a real difference to your life, your families lives and to the world
that benefits greatly from your presence in it.
You, yes you, can make a real difference. So go and make a difference.
And while we’re discussing this here, how do you think you can make a difference today?
Culled from e-Journal
Never underestimate the power of being you. You are someone
of incredible value.
You see things that others fail to see. You understand things that others fail to comprehend. You
have a view of the world that is visible only to you. You have a voice that speaks truths and asks
questions that arouse discussion that leads to the attainment of
greater knowledge.
You are of incredible value – and here are just three things you
need to know that are the currency that adds up to such a precious life.
1. Know That You’re Significant -
You are not irrelevant. You are not irrational. You are not insignificant. You were born with a mission. And it is your
commission to discover that mission and to fulfill that mission. You were never formed to simply take up space and suck up the
oxygen that could have been used by someone else with
greater talent than yourself. Who said anything about talent? If you look at others and compare
yourself with those around you, you will always come up short.
You are significant. Your actions are of vital significance. Your words are of essential significance. You being you is
significant. You are significant and without you bringing that significance to bear on our world
we would be left holding insignificance in our hands. Our
lives are transformed
significantly by those who accept and embrace their significance and believe and act as a
significant one.
2. Know That You’re Meaningful -
To be meaningful is to have a meaning or a purpose. It is to live
a meaningful life. For a life lived with purpose will be lived on purpose. It has direction. It has
focus. It has attached to it actionable steps that will lead towards an end, a dream, or a
goal. It does not meander aimlessly. It does not wake up in
wonder – wondering what to do next. It is a life lived under the
direction of a compass that guides its path – no matter the terrain, no matter the weather, no matter the impossibilities of
the forces that resist its progress forward.
A meaningful life pursues purpose with every footstep taken, every word uttered, every plan made and every detour explored. For each meaningful
thought is another brick added to the foundations of a life
destined to be the sound architectural construction that it
was destined to become.
3. Know That You Matter -
To be needed is one of the most powerful concepts to drive away self-centerdness. And to know that your contribution, your
involvement, your leadership and
your being is of vital importance, drives deep the pylons of ‘you can make a real difference’ into
the fiber of your being.
Scientifically, matter is what makes our world a reality.
Spiritually, matter is the unseen part of you that impacts the
physical world that we live in.
For centuries mankind has debated as to the consistency of matter – but all arguments aside – no matter what others think or
say – you matter – and it is because of that undeniable fact
that you can make a real difference to your life, your families lives and to the world
that benefits greatly from your presence in it.
You, yes you, can make a real difference. So go and make a difference.
And while we’re discussing this here, how do you think you can make a difference today?
Culled from e-Journal
Thursday, 20 October 2011
Bible Verse 4
“Restore to me the joy of your salvation and
grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me”
Psalm 51:12 NIV
grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me”
Psalm 51:12 NIV
Don't Quit
When things go wrong, As they sometimes will;
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low & the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down
a bit-
Rest if you must, but DON'T YOU QUIT.
Life is queer with its twists & turns,
As everyone of us sometimes learns.
And many a fellow turns about, when he might have won had he stuck it out.
DON'T GIVE UP though the pace seems slow-
You may succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer than it seems to a faint & faltering man; Often the struggler has given up
when he might have captured the victor's cup; And he learned too late when the
night came down
How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out-
The silver tint of the clouds doubt And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems afar;
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit. It's when things seem worst that
YOU MUSTN'T QUIT.
NEVER YOU QUIT.
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low & the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down
a bit-
Rest if you must, but DON'T YOU QUIT.
Life is queer with its twists & turns,
As everyone of us sometimes learns.
And many a fellow turns about, when he might have won had he stuck it out.
DON'T GIVE UP though the pace seems slow-
You may succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer than it seems to a faint & faltering man; Often the struggler has given up
when he might have captured the victor's cup; And he learned too late when the
night came down
How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out-
The silver tint of the clouds doubt And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems afar;
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit. It's when things seem worst that
YOU MUSTN'T QUIT.
NEVER YOU QUIT.
Three Great Essentials to Happiness
‘The great essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to
love, and something to hope for’ by Joseph Addison
Everywhere around me, I see people desperately searching for happiness.
They seek it in relationships and
I have watched people appear happy in their relationship,
whether married or unmarried and yet the very next minute they
separate and seek happiness with yet another partner.
I have seen it as people fill their lives with cars, mansions,
overseas holidays, money and the perfect job – and yet after
they have experienced some or all of the above they are still not happy.
What are the essentials to happiness?
Let’s explore them together.
"For what is life if you cannot live each day in a state of happiness?"
1. Something To Do -
To have something to do is to live a life brimming with purpose.
It has been my personal experience that when I wake up
each morning with a clear plan of what I want to achieve that
day, that I find myself in a state of happiness.
This is a direct result of a decision that I
have made to create a blog in motivational, inspirational and
personal development of people.
So with that ‘to do’ list in my heart and my mind, I find myself
bounding out of bed each morning, full of energy, exploding with purpose to make
it happen – and I am happy.
2. Something To Love - For it is the people whom I love and who love me for who I am,
that make all the difference to my life.
At the same time I have learnt to love what I do and to do what I love. This has been a process of
discovery throughout the years – a pursuit of my passion – but
once discovered it, I embraced it with both hands. I pursue the outworking of my
passion daily. It is where I spend the majority of my energies. I am
fulfilled applying my strengths in that area of endeavor and
therein work is not work. Work to me, even hard work, is pure joy – fulfilled happiness
exemplified.
3. Something To Hope For - The dream has always drawn me.
I have had many dreams. One was to impact unto the lives of my fellow humans.
I continue to dream, for these are the things that I hope for.
And while ever there is hope there is life.
Happiness resides when you live for a purpose greater than
yourself and you live on purpose.
I always dreamt that I would influence people long before I had ever heard of a blog.
So if you wish to live a happy and fulfilled life, follow these three steps:
1. Find something to do – something aligned to your
strengths and passion.
2. Find something to love and in your search find someone to love.
3. And lastly find something to hope for, by identifying
your personal dreams, and pursue them.
And here’s a question for you: What is your strength and how are you making it stronger?
To be truly happy is to love who you are, what you do, and those whom you do it for.
I do hope you have been able to identify the essential points of happiness.
Always know that when there is life, there is hope.
love, and something to hope for’ by Joseph Addison
Everywhere around me, I see people desperately searching for happiness.
They seek it in relationships and
I have watched people appear happy in their relationship,
whether married or unmarried and yet the very next minute they
separate and seek happiness with yet another partner.
I have seen it as people fill their lives with cars, mansions,
overseas holidays, money and the perfect job – and yet after
they have experienced some or all of the above they are still not happy.
What are the essentials to happiness?
Let’s explore them together.
"For what is life if you cannot live each day in a state of happiness?"
1. Something To Do -
To have something to do is to live a life brimming with purpose.
It has been my personal experience that when I wake up
each morning with a clear plan of what I want to achieve that
day, that I find myself in a state of happiness.
This is a direct result of a decision that I
have made to create a blog in motivational, inspirational and
personal development of people.
So with that ‘to do’ list in my heart and my mind, I find myself
bounding out of bed each morning, full of energy, exploding with purpose to make
it happen – and I am happy.
2. Something To Love - For it is the people whom I love and who love me for who I am,
that make all the difference to my life.
At the same time I have learnt to love what I do and to do what I love. This has been a process of
discovery throughout the years – a pursuit of my passion – but
once discovered it, I embraced it with both hands. I pursue the outworking of my
passion daily. It is where I spend the majority of my energies. I am
fulfilled applying my strengths in that area of endeavor and
therein work is not work. Work to me, even hard work, is pure joy – fulfilled happiness
exemplified.
3. Something To Hope For - The dream has always drawn me.
I have had many dreams. One was to impact unto the lives of my fellow humans.
I continue to dream, for these are the things that I hope for.
And while ever there is hope there is life.
Happiness resides when you live for a purpose greater than
yourself and you live on purpose.
I always dreamt that I would influence people long before I had ever heard of a blog.
So if you wish to live a happy and fulfilled life, follow these three steps:
1. Find something to do – something aligned to your
strengths and passion.
2. Find something to love and in your search find someone to love.
3. And lastly find something to hope for, by identifying
your personal dreams, and pursue them.
And here’s a question for you: What is your strength and how are you making it stronger?
To be truly happy is to love who you are, what you do, and those whom you do it for.
I do hope you have been able to identify the essential points of happiness.
Always know that when there is life, there is hope.
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
Bible Verse 3
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be
discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever
you go"
Joshua 1:9
discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever
you go"
Joshua 1:9
Tuesday, 18 October 2011
Quote of the Day 10
"Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think
you are"
John Wooden
you are"
John Wooden
Quote of the Day 9
"It is not what we get. But who we become, what we contribute… that gives meaning
to our lives"
Tony Robbins
to our lives"
Tony Robbins
Monday, 17 October 2011
Learn to be Positive
"Henceforth I ask not good-fortune, I myself am good-fortune" by Walt Whitman...
I’m a pretty positive person, I consider it one of the keys to the
modest success I’ve had in creating new habits and achieving things.
Positive thinking, as little as it seems, has changed my life.
I’m not going to force it on you, but if you’re interested, here’s
the condensed guide to changing your own life:
1. Realize it’s possible, instead of telling yourself why you can’t.
2. Become aware of what you say to yourself.
3. Squash negative thoughts like a bug and replace them with positive thoughts.
4. Love what you have already.
5. Be grateful for your life, your gifts and that of other people everyday.
6. Focus on what you have and not on what you don't have.
7. Don’t compare yourself to others. But be inspired by them.
8. Accept criticism with grace. But ignore the naysayers or unconcerned people.
9. See bad things as a blessing in disguise.
10. See failure as a stepping stone to
success.
11. Surround yourself by those who are positive.
12. Complain less and smile more.
13. Imagine that you’re already positive. Then become that person in your
next act.
Focus on the last guide first and you’ll have a much easier time with any other.
I believe that with this little steps, you can achieve your goal and aim.
"A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort" by Herm Albright....
I’m a pretty positive person, I consider it one of the keys to the
modest success I’ve had in creating new habits and achieving things.
Positive thinking, as little as it seems, has changed my life.
I’m not going to force it on you, but if you’re interested, here’s
the condensed guide to changing your own life:
1. Realize it’s possible, instead of telling yourself why you can’t.
2. Become aware of what you say to yourself.
3. Squash negative thoughts like a bug and replace them with positive thoughts.
4. Love what you have already.
5. Be grateful for your life, your gifts and that of other people everyday.
6. Focus on what you have and not on what you don't have.
7. Don’t compare yourself to others. But be inspired by them.
8. Accept criticism with grace. But ignore the naysayers or unconcerned people.
9. See bad things as a blessing in disguise.
10. See failure as a stepping stone to
success.
11. Surround yourself by those who are positive.
12. Complain less and smile more.
13. Imagine that you’re already positive. Then become that person in your
next act.
Focus on the last guide first and you’ll have a much easier time with any other.
I believe that with this little steps, you can achieve your goal and aim.
"A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort" by Herm Albright....
Quote of the Day 7
Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay
the price to make them come true by
Leon J. Suenes
the price to make them come true by
Leon J. Suenes
How to deal with Anger by been Patient
There are moments when other people just set you off, and you lose your patience.
It has lead to the downfall of many of us — coworkers, friends, children, spouses, others — they can make you angry.
And it can ruin your day. You clench your jaw, you replay
imaginary arguments in your head or worse, you snap. And
then you feel like crap.
How can we find the patience?
I will admit that I’m no saint. Just like everyone else, I get annoyed and I will say things in a less- than-kind tone.
Here’s what helps me:
First, I learn to be aware of the emotions that rush up from nowhere.
I learn to accept those emotions as perfectly fine.
And I watch them, but don’t act. It’s OK to be mad, but breathe. Talk to the other person, after you’ve calmed
down, about the problem. And then I breathe.
I remind my childlike emotions that: other people are different, and that’s good. When people live and work
together, there will be friction and that is a part of the mix of
humanity.
I remind myself that: life is too short to
waste my days in irritation and anger. I don’t let other people’s problems become my own.
I then give thanks. Gratitude solves all problems. I am grateful for having this friend or
stranger, in my life, and I’m grateful for the chance to even
be here and for the incredible life I have.
I talk to the other person, when
I’ve calmed down, with compassion. I respond with love.
It often will melt the other person’s anger and things will go better.
Patience isn’t an easy thing, but the alternative is much worse.
Love will triumph if you let it...
I hope this few points help you in controlling your anger...
It has lead to the downfall of many of us — coworkers, friends, children, spouses, others — they can make you angry.
And it can ruin your day. You clench your jaw, you replay
imaginary arguments in your head or worse, you snap. And
then you feel like crap.
How can we find the patience?
I will admit that I’m no saint. Just like everyone else, I get annoyed and I will say things in a less- than-kind tone.
Here’s what helps me:
First, I learn to be aware of the emotions that rush up from nowhere.
I learn to accept those emotions as perfectly fine.
And I watch them, but don’t act. It’s OK to be mad, but breathe. Talk to the other person, after you’ve calmed
down, about the problem. And then I breathe.
I remind my childlike emotions that: other people are different, and that’s good. When people live and work
together, there will be friction and that is a part of the mix of
humanity.
I remind myself that: life is too short to
waste my days in irritation and anger. I don’t let other people’s problems become my own.
I then give thanks. Gratitude solves all problems. I am grateful for having this friend or
stranger, in my life, and I’m grateful for the chance to even
be here and for the incredible life I have.
I talk to the other person, when
I’ve calmed down, with compassion. I respond with love.
It often will melt the other person’s anger and things will go better.
Patience isn’t an easy thing, but the alternative is much worse.
Love will triumph if you let it...
I hope this few points help you in controlling your anger...
LoveSMS 2
I love you not because you loved me too, I love you not because i have to, I love you not because its meant to be..but I love you cos you gave me reason to feel love. I will never love anybody else the way i have loved you. You are the only one who can make me happy the way no1 as ever done before.
Quote of the Day 5
Every person who wins in any undertaking must be willing to cut all sources of retreat ~
Napoleon Hill
Napoleon Hill
Quote of the Day 3
Let the winds of
enthusiasm sweep through you. Live today with gusto ~ Dale Carnegie
enthusiasm sweep through you. Live today with gusto ~ Dale Carnegie
Bible Verse of the day 2
“Let your light so shine before men,
that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father
which is in heaven.” ~Matthew 5:16
that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father
which is in heaven.” ~Matthew 5:16
LoveSMS 1
I went to bed but i could not fall asleep because you were not in my arms. I woke up and i felt lonely not seeing you lying there in all your beauty. I Miss you so much.
Sunday, 16 October 2011
Bible Verse of the Day
"If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. " (John 15:7).
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