Completely Surrounded!

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Was it that she was unaware it was happening or had she simply chosen to ignore it. The answer to that question was unclear and one on which she decided not to dwell on, but something was definitely out there and now she could almost feel it breathing down her neck. The strange thing is that instead of being afraid. The presence of this thing was somehow soothing and comforting and a gentle reminder that she was not alone. The disconcerting thing, however, was she couldn’t see it and never seemed to get close enough to touch it. She was … [Read more...]

The Love Detox Plan

We have a detox for everything in our lives from out finances to our closets so why not our love lives? Did you know that the opposite of love is not hate but fear, fear that you are not valuable, fear that you are not enough etc. and as love and fear are the only two states we operate in let’s remove the obstacles that have been holding you back and preventing you from stepping out in Love. Love is the vital fuel that keeps us going through experiences and circumstances.  We are charged by our very being to show and experience Love in our … [Read more...]

Action is the currency of success

Thinking should be outlawed, placards should be created, marches organized and Obama should make it part of his reform plans. Thinking has become a much loved pastime occupying many hours, days, weeks and even years where individuals mistakenly believe that by delicately weighs up the pros and cons, the possibilities, opportunities and all of the other things inbetween, they are moving forward. Are people better off after all the countless hours of pondering and thinking, that is a debatable point as often they are no further forward than … [Read more...]

In just one word

This is an email that has been doing the rounds. I liked it so much that I thought it was worth reproducing it here and at the same time learn what other people are thinking about you.  Send an email to your friends, colleagues, in fact everyone you know and ask them the following question: Describe ME in one word.... just one single word. And see what you get back. You might find out some interesting things about yourself. Have fun and if  you find out anything interesting do let us know. … [Read more...]

A Blank Canvas lies ahead of you

I just came across this and wanted to share it with everyone: Your Twelve Priorities for a great 2009 By Daniel Stamp If you are really serious about doing something different in 2009 to enhance your career and life satisfaction, look first to the actions and beliefs that impact not only your own effectiveness, but also at the effectiveness of all the people around you. Here are your twelve priorities: Keep Up 10 Good Friendships in 2009 A study of emotional well-being has found that the more friends we have, the happier we are and that … [Read more...]

In someone else’s hands

Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude. Denis Waitley It was the anniversary of my mother’s death and I arranged with a friend, whose birthday it was that same day, to spend the day with him and go out for dinner. I made no other arrangements and decided that going out to dinner was going to remove the sadness from the day. The only problem was that dinner never happened and I found myself on my own, alone and unhappy. It … [Read more...]

Who is in your front row?

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Who is occupying the front row seats in the theatre of your life? Shakespeare once said “All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players..” (As you like it) Imagine then that your life is a play and that play is about to be staged in a theatre near you. You are the main character so choose what the theatre is going to look like, large or small, old or modern etc. stand on the stage and familiarize yourself with your surroundings, you are the star and this is your stage. Now look out from your position on the stage and … [Read more...]

Creating powerful memories is your responsibility!

Imagine today, right now, you are moments away from the end, moments away from the final full stop in the book of your life and as a powerful conclusion to the life you have lived, before you are whisked off to wherever you believe you go to next, George (well a name always makes things more personal) an award winning Hollywood director has decided to make a short animation/film (you decide) of the pictures in your memory album and asks you to share your album with him.  He is not intending to do any editing, so will use your album just as you … [Read more...]

The power is in the plan

“Failing to plan is planning to fail” and “proper planning prevents p*** poor performance” are sayings we are all too familiar with but they have quickly become more about what you say and less about what you do. In fact the plan has almost become hostage to the business world and we have forgotten to apply the same powerful principles to our everyday life. Having a written plan of what you want to do, where you want to go and carefully defining the steps of how you are going to get there is critical if we are serious about achieving … [Read more...]

Learn from best selling author

A personal message from Best selling author Beverley East An Online writing course Do you have a story to tell? An unfinished book idea? How many times have your promised yourself you are going to dust off that manuscript and get writing? I have been there for many years in the trenches and it has not been an easy journey. However, during the past ten years I have churned out two bestselling books. The first one with very little help only an abiding faith that I could do it. If the previous questions I asked have been a resounding YES!! … [Read more...]