Please Forgive Me

This morning I was thinking about the power of second chances. I know all well how fortunate one is to have a second chance at something in life. Everyday, I wake-up and thank God for another day and then I go about my business. To be honest, most days I forget that without a second or maybe even a third or fourth chance, I would not be writing this blog.

So, this morning, I stopped and added that to my prayer for the day, I said, God, thank you for the second chance to prove to the world that I am here to make a difference. I then got myself together and went about my daily routine. A moment later something nudged me and made me think, I said, God is not the only one who allows for second chances, I myself have that power as well.

That's when I realized that everyday, many people are looking to make amends for their wrongs. If I am to be a true believer in second chances then it would be only fair to allow them to have a "do-over" as well. This apply's to parenting, friendships or relationships, it is important to be willing to open yourself up to the forgiveness of others.

Many times we forget from where we came. Once we get our "do-over" we just act as though we deserved it all along and forget that it is a second chance. Take a moment today and ask yourself if you have been particularly hard on someone who is trying to make amends. Be careful to not forget that we all deserve a chance and that while it may seem difficult, it is the right thing to do.

When it comes to parenting, it can be very difficult to trust our children again, once they have fallen. But we must extend the hand and offer another chance. When God gives us another opportunity to be who we really are, it is our duty to extend that same forgiveness to our children.

In relationships and friendships, it is a must to do as we would like done unto us. Don't be selfish. Be very aware that we are all human and that we all fall short at times. Take the time to hear with both ears the amends of others and promptly forgive them. In the end, you will have fulfilled the contract that comes with being forgiven yourself. If we get too full of ourselves and believe that we deserve a second chance, in time it will be taken away from us and we must start all over again.

When someone says I'm sorry, take the time to say, "you are forgiven". The choice is within.

Brian Patrick Lewis, is a trained Chef, Author and Speaker. His new book, "in the weeds, landscape of a chefs life" can be found at http://brianpatricklewis.com/

Please Leave a Message

Once while Mahatma Gandhi's train was pulling slowly out of the station, a reporter ran up to his compartment window. "Do you have a message I can take back to my people?" he asked.

It was Gandhi's day of silence, respite from his demanding speaking schedule, so he didn't reply. Instead, he scrawled a few words on a scrap of paper and passed it to the reporter: "My life is my message."

Gandhi worked throughout India attempting to be the change in the world that he hoped to see in it. A man of compassion and service to others, Gandhi lived his truth.

When you live what you believe - when you walk the talk - your life becomes your message, and one that can inspire others.

Gandhi, Mother Theresa, the Dalai Lama, Nelson Mandela and many other spiritual and inspirational leaders of our time have led lives that were ultimately about truth and compassion.

Yet you don't have to be a spiritual master or enlightened being to bring your message to the world.

Two people you may have heard about come to mind.

Former mountaineer and author of Three Cups of Tea, Greg Mortenson has dedicated his life to building schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan - especially for girls. After a failed attempt to climb K2 in 1993, to repay the kindness he experienced in a remote village of the Karakoram mountains he promised to build a school there. That promise, and his message of peace through education, continues to expand and attest to the power of the humanitarian spirit. As of 2009, (according to the website) Mortenson has established or significantly supports 131 schools in rural and often volatile regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Equally powerful is religious thinker and author Karen Armstrong's efforts to create a global Charter of Compassion. Armstrong, who has written more than 20 books on faith and the major religions, studying what Islam, Judaism and Christianity have in common, says that at the essence of all religion is compassion. She says the central tenet of all religions is The Golden Rule i.e., treat all others as you wish to be treated, and she is working with religious and spiritual leaders around the world to implement this message in The Charter of Compassion. The Charter will be launched on November 12, 2009.

Whether our lives and actions reach others on a global scale, compassion - like charity - begins at home.

What's my message? "Inner peace, world peace." Because you can only begin to bring peace to the world by being at peace, with yourself and those around you.

What's your message?

My philosophy of writing, and all art, echoes Gaboury's belief about architecture: "The essence of architecture is space structured for human beings, but the ultimate goal is symbolic, metaphoric or spiritual, like any other art form. The difference with architecture is that it links art with the practical."

I believe that powerful writing, too, can link the artistic with the practical.

You can hire me to write feature length stories, or to produce short, snappy creative content for print, broadcast or online.

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Self-Doubt - Eliminate It

Recently, I discovered I sometimes 'second guess' my perception, intuitiveness; also known as doubting oneself. Yikes!! Upon discovering this, I immediately did a 'no judgment' reflection and observation for a week. These moments of doubting myself run the gamut of inconsequential - turning the wrong direction while driving when I first thought to turn left, but, doubted myself and turned right to doubting my intuition on an important decision. Thus, I give the benefit of the doubt to someone or something. How ironic is that? I am quick to give someone or something the benefit of the doubt while doubting myself. Oh, the webs we weave.

Doubt is like little worms that work their way into one's mind. One either entertains one's doubts and fears until they become the predominant force in one's life, or one sends them away. You can overcome your doubts by turning your attention to Trust and Faith in your Self, i.e. your Wisdom.

William Shakespeare wrote, "Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt."

The following steps will assist you in eliminating self-doubt.

‧ Keep a 'no judgment' reflection and observation journal for a week to ten days. Notice and think about the circumstances that prompt you to engage in or resort to self-doubt. Notice too, when you doubted yourself and came through with great success. Knowledge and recognition of your successes can be a template for what you can achieve in the future.

‧ Write self-doubting thoughts in the left column - Opposite in the right column write facts that refute the doubtful thought. Continue to add to this list as you continue the 'no judgment' reflection and observation.

‧ Practice focusing on Trust and Faith, thus, starving your fears while feeding your Trust and Faith. Trust and Faith are two of the twenty-one sub laws, which are human characteristics that relate to the Universal Laws.

‧ Practice being your own best cheerleader. Ask a family member or friend to join you as your cheerleading team.

‧ Celebrate your incremental successes. Avoid waiting until the entire project or task is completed. Celebrate each step it takes to reach your goal. When something which you usually doubted yourself on; turns out better than you expected, take a moment and reward yourself for the positive outcome you created. Of if you held yourself strong in Trust and Faith in yourself. Give yourself a pat on the back, a high five, a thumb's up, a Waahoo way to go!! Take the time to cement positive emotions in your mind. Like Pavlov's experiment proved; people are more apt to repeat behaviors that are rewarded and those behaviors that are ignored (no judgment for self-doubt) are quickly extinguished.

Go forth now with Trust and Faith that all will work out for your good, knowing that it is the Universe that is calling you forward and urging you to be and do all that you desire. Enjoy and savor the journey.

Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD, Metaphysician - Certified Hypnosis Practitioner, Author and Speaker. Dr. Dorothy facilitates clearing blocks, fears and limiting beliefs. You can live the life you desire. She brings awareness to concepts not typically obvious to one's thoughts and feelings. http://www.drdorothy.net/

No Risk, No Reward

Have you ever made yourself sick fretting about something? Did the anticipation almost make you blow chunks?

Is The Reward Worth The Risk?

A few weeks ago I found myself suspended 180 feet above the ground. I was just hanging there from two, what appeared to be very small cables, with my daughter on one side of me and her friend on the other. The crazy thing is I put myself in this position on purpose and I paid good, hard earned, cold cash to do so.

Why?

Because I wanted the adrenaline rush that comes from free falling 180 feet. I knew it would be an adrenalin pumping ride, but initially when my daughter asked me if I would do the rip-cord with her and her friend, I didn't know if I had the guts to do it. In my younger days I wouldn't have thought twice about it. If I could do something that involved speed or that would get my adrenaline pumping, I was 'all in.' One thing that settled my nerves a little was that the safety record for the rip-cord was 100%... no accidents had ever happened.

Focus On The Prize

Before I knew it our time had arrived. We were standing in the prep area getting fitted for our harnesses they attach the cable to. My nerves had calmed down and I was feeling pretty excited. But ever since we set our time to 'fly,' approximately 2 hours previous to this, my stomach was in (small)knots. Simply stated, I was just unsure about this whole adventure.

But I wanted to fly.

After we were fitted they took us out to the lift, hooked us up, and it was up... up... and away. In a matter of about 30 seconds we were hanging 180 feet above the ground waiting for the command to 'pull the cord.' And that's when the fun started.

As soon as we pulled it we were diving towards the earth at more than 65 mph and the adrenaline was pumping. It's a feeling you just can't explain to the people that are standing there watching you fly by them smiling from ear to ear and letting out screams of fear and excitement.

Step Outside Your Comfort Zone

As you can imagine, there are more people watching than flying. I know not everyone is a thrill seeker, but the sad thing is that's true with about everything in life.

I bet that most people you know aren't living the life of their dreams. What's even more sad is most of those people have forgotten what their dreams were. And if you challenge them to do something outside their 'comfort zone' they want nothing to do with it.

Life's An Adventure

If you really want to experience life you're going to have to push yourself. You're going to have to 'go for it.' Being an observer and standing on the sidelines is never as fun or rewarding as 'getting in the game.'

Never.

To live a fulfilling life you're going to have to do the uncomfortable sometimes. You're going to have to take some risks. But that's where the thrill, the reward comes from. It happens even if you don't succeed because you can look back and say "at least I tried."

When I was thinking about flying on the rip cord I thought it was crazy. Other people thought I was crazy. Some people still think it was crazy. But guess what, I'm going down to Florida, and when I'm there I'm going to fly from a 300 foot rip cord.

So think about something you've been wanting to do, or try, or achieve... and forget about all the fear. Focus on the reward and 'pull the cord.' Either way, it'll be a helluva ride.

Self-Empowerment - 4 Evasive Action Steps to Take When Your Day's Going Out of Whack

So you started your day full of hope and expectation. You've got everything sorted out - you know exactly what you're going to do and you're feeling really good about it.

Then it happens; the phone rings and you've got to deal with that call, then the baby starts to fuss and you've got to deal with that as well, and then a neighbour shows up unexpectedly and you've got one more thing to deal with that's not on your agenda.

One thing after another's happening, you're caught in the middle of a vortex of emotion and your head begins to spin.

Sounds familiar, yes, I have those days as well and everything begins to spiral from there, what do you do? Don't worry, there's a way out in 4 simple evasive action steps.

Evasive Action Step #1 - Stop and take a deep breath

That energy must be stopped right in its tracks and it begins with you. If you let that negative energy overtake you soon enough you'll be pulling your hair out and it ain't gonna be pretty. Stop and take a deep breath. Yes, close your eyes and breathe deeply and let all that stress out.

Evasive Action Step #2 - Connect with your inner power

Enter the place of your inner sanctuary and find your peace - this is your place of inner power, your strength. In this place all that negative energy loses its grip from your mind. You can literally feel the knots in your mind fading away as you focus in on your peace.

Evasive Action Step #3 - Ask for peace in the situation

Allow the peace of the Spirit to enter the chaotic situation and bring calm and resolution. Let your mind and your eyes become focused on peace and not on the stressful event. You are working with the creative force of the Spirit to change your environment.

Evasive Action Step #4 - Become fully present

Pay attention to the direction of the Spirit and go with the flow. Quietly ask what step you should take now and become fully alert and present as the Spirit directs your eyes and gives you inspired ideas to take the next step. It doesn't matter what situation you're in, the solution is available as you become fully present.

Changing your life may seem like an overwhelming frustrating process. But it doesn't have to be if you're given simple doable step-by-step strategies that will get you from where you are to where you want to be and experience a transformed life.

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From: Alicia Isaacs - Changing Inside Out Now!

Sick and tired of sick and tired and broke?

You can get sick and tired and broke the place from where you can get time with the financial freedom you want and to whom would you like to do things. If these three steps to follow after the joy of vuosienkin:
Visualize success. It is illustrated, which until the end. I mean you are not able to really get what's going on, if you don't know where you want to be. To do this on a daily basis. It is, in fact, you want to work in the location or the resort with your family. Create the desire to be there for you to think about it every day. Let it build up exponentially, from a point cannot be allowed to stand, and it allows you to implement the attainment of this objective.
To change the user's attitude. Read the debt free For Life "David Bach If David Unveils debt Wise program, which the Council is hereby authorised to tear down your debt. Read Awaken the Giant within Anthony Robbins. Tony explains how you can make the Tiger inside, you can get up and help you succeed in the prowl in sleep mode. Meditate daily also advice that attention will focus on the success, such as "everyday in every way I'm getting better and better".
Take action on a daily basis. This is necessary. The business does not grow and you will not be nearer to the success of the objectives, if no decisive action is to achieve this objective. Although it is small, such as a few calls, would you that much closer to the objectives, and continue to step away from breaking.

The important thing is to select onnellisena. If you do not carefully all seems to fall in place in the world. When you have a wedding, for example, invoices, which will come via email on the same show, the total amount of the reserve. You are satisfied with the wedding. The same can be applied to everyday life. If I woke up this morning, is the second day of the Act's objectives. You have a second chance to the show, and you have a second chance to loved ones. Choose preferably today.

Stay sick and tired and broke it again. Take steps to start today. Every little helps. Before you know it, you should be your goal to earn and live in economic freedom. God bless you.

Isabella Fiorentino

Parts Of A Motivational Presentation

There are a couple of parts to a motivational presentation given by motivational speakers. A part where they introduce themselves and size up their audience, a part where they take in queries and clear things up, and a part where they encourage and teach their audience about being more efficient in their lives. The speaker must incorporate these parts unto their presentation in order to have a successful discussion. Motivational speakers should additionally include some guidelines in order to build individual motivation for your audience members. Here are a couple of parts of a motivational presentation that should be noted.

1. Remember that you must first analyze your audience members and find out how you will motivate them as a whole. Motivational speakers deal with different kinds of crowds and audience each time they are hired to speak. So in order to properly motivate your listeners you must first get to know them and slowly ease your discussion towards focusing on a common ground that both you and your audience will agree upon and use it as a base of your discussion. Make sure that they too can absorb what you are instilling unto their minds and not just blurt away your presentation and hope that your audience understood your discussion.

2. Selling your presentation to your audience so that they will buy into your explanations is an important part of a motivational presentation. Motivational speakers are dubbed as salesmen for they are selling their presentation, discussion and motivation to their audience and they must properly pitch their discussion in order for their audience to buy it. So your audience will fully grasp your presentation they must see that as a speaker you are truly passionate and committed in your discussion, that they may see how sincere you are with your words, and how knowledgeable you are with your topic and sub topics.

3. It is crucial on how you first present yourself to your audience; they will at first observe how you dress, how you speak and how you get along with them. That is why first impressions with your audience should always be perfect in order for them to buy in to what you are discussing. Remember that you only make an impression once with your audience and you must know how to impress them. Start of by introducing yourself and what you are going to talk about, but before you start, get the attention of your audience by telling them a joke or a short story that would captivate their minds and make them shine their interest towards you and your discussion.

A motivational speaker must also incorporate their charm unto their presentation in order for their audience to fully grasp their discussion. A speakers charm can make an audience gain interest in the presentation a lot more for they are looking forward to the next part of the speaker's discussion. Also tickle your audience curiosity by making encouraging them to try new things that they haven't tried before in order to spark their adventurous side in their life.

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