[success]The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness. Lao Tzu[/success] Coming from a country where for centuries kings and queens issued decrees, I’m very aware of royal proclamations over their subjects. Not that modern monarchs have this ability – good job,…
Our Encourager of the month is Julie Barrett from A Clear Sign. [success]One of the virtues of being very young is that you don’t let the facts get in the way of your imagination. ~ Sam Levenson[/success] Julie follows the wisdom of this quote, because this concept led…
“I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstances but by our disposition.” So said Martha Washington.” Everyone wants to be happy. Right?…
[success] If people knew how hard I had to work to gain my mastery, it wouldn’t seem so wonderful at all. ~Michelangelo[/success] Who was the man who said knowledge is power…’cos I’ve got a bone to pick with him. Yep, I’m talking about you Francis Bacon, you Englishman of…
[success]Monday’s child is fair of face. Tuesday’s child is full of grace. Wednesday’s child is full of woe. Thursday’s child has far to go. Friday’s child is loving and giving. Saturday’s child works hard for a living.[/success] Does anyone remember this nursery rhyme? What about Sunday you might…
Do you remember the shyest kid at school? You know the one who didn’t have much to say for themselves. The one who kept to the back of the class whenever possible, or was happy to be the last in line for anything. That was me. Hard to…
[success] If you remain faithful to your vision this sustained mental attitude will give reality to your visions and they will become visible concrete facts in your world. ~ Neville [/success] Do you know how to move? Not move house, not move from your chair to the sofa…oh wait that’s…
By Paige Burkes The most fundamental aggression to ourselves, the most fundamental harm we can do to ourselves, is to remain ignorant by not having the courage and the respect to look at ourselves honestly and gently. ~ Pema Chödrön Before I begin today, I have a question…
The main cause of unhappiness isn’t in the experience, but how you think and feel about it. So how about thinking awesome things…a lot…about everything. What if instead of seeing the flaws in others, all we saw was the greatness, the brilliance. My Darling One and I decided…
I am convinced all of humanity is born with more gifts than we know. Most are born geniuses and just get de-geniused rapidly. ~ Buckminster Fuller If there was one question that might be a guide to living a great life, what do you think it might be?…
[success]“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: “What! You too? I thought I was the only one.” ― C.S. Lewis[/success] This is a guest post from the amazingly talented and lovely Cathy Taughinbaugh whose inspiring writing supports many, as they come to grips with…
[success]Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification, but through fidelity to a worthy purpose. ~ Helen Keller[/success] This is the second in my Encourager series. Remembering that Encouragers are our greatest cheerleaders, giving a wonderful gift from their…
[success] The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. ~ Helen Keller[/success] I was thinking today (it’s something I do sometimes) that there’s a level of awareness available to us all – transcending our physical…
[success] Life is creation. Self and circumstances are the raw material. ~ Dorothy M. Richardson [/success] Have you ever thought that you weren’t all that creative? Or worse, had someone tell you, you’re so not creative? My brother used to tell me I couldn’t sing, my sister said a garden…