My friend Dave told me a story from when he was a teenager and wanted some money to buy something he wanted. He asked his dad for the money, who said, “Put out your hand.” Dave put out his hand. Then his dad said, “Put out your other hand.” Dave put out his other hand. Then his dad said, “See those things at the end of your arms? They are called ‘hands’ – Get to work!”citi cash advance The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender. - Vince Lombardi Take a moment to enjoy THIS VIDEO - I got a good chuckle out of it!
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In last week's message about cutting out everything that doesn't look like that, I got a number of comments and several e-mail responses. If you thought that was cool, you're going to love what I carved from a family sized bar of Ivory soap ... With so much fear, doubt, discouragement, and negativity in the world, we could all use a little soap for our hope. One of the most powerful ways to scrub your hope is to start noticing all of the amazing things that already exist in your world, and to keep a fresh appreciation for what you have right now. Forget about all of the stuff you don't have, and foster gratitude for all you do have. Use this soap regularly, and see how clean your hope becomes.one stop title loans I hope you will join me for "Soap for Your Hope - A Pep Talk with Dr. Paul"…
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I snapped this picture this morning of a stick that I keep on my desk. When I show this to people they are sometimes amazed that a stick could be carved to look like a chain or a cage with two freely moving balls inside. They sometimes ask, “how did you do that?” My favorite answer, “I just cut off everything that doesn’t look like that.” What a great analogy for life. Get a clear picture in your mind of what you want your life to look like, and then set about cutting off everything that doesn’t look like that.12 month loans bad credit direct lenders no guarantor Knock the “T” Off the word can’t. - Norman Vincent Peale
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You don’t have to look far for the answers – the most powerful resources lie right within your own human life value. You have talents, skills, resources, and relationships that can move you beyond your current obstacles. Look for a way today to lighten someone else’s burden, and see what happens! The most powerful weapon on earth Is the human soul on fire. - Ferdinand Foch Take 5 minutes to watch this video - I'm having fun with it! http://www.chattotext.com/amember/go.php?r=9903&i=l0
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A friend shared with me a thought about an acorn that has the potential to become a huge oak tree. In the process of becoming an oak tree, the acorn doesn’t scurry around searching for leaf molecules and bark molecules to build this tree – it simply exists where it is planted, and has access to absolutely everything that it needs right there. Everything that you need for success is immediately available to you. Sometimes we have to just start noticing the resources that are already abundant around us. Notice what you have going for you and feel gratitude for it – the rest will come.attached Do what you can, With what you have, Where you are. - Theodore Roosevelt
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I recently heard Russell Osguthorpe speak where he emphasized one of the ten commandments from the Bible, “Thou shalt not kill.” Most of us don’t really have a problem with this particular directive, but what if you were to push it to the opposite end of that spectrum – “Give life!” Our interactions with others are rarely neutral, either we are killing them a little (through harsh words, anger, or criticism) or we are giving them life (through cheerfulness, validation, and praise). Let’s all take that biblical exhortation a little more seriously by giving life!cashback payday advancei need money now bad creditwww.wholefamilylaw.com/js/w/ Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass… It’s about learning how to dance in the rain. - Unknown P.S. This is the last few days for the February promotional “decimal discount” for Facing Your Giants – CLICK HERE to purchase this coaching package for a phenomenal…
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Conflicts are a natural part of life. The very thing that makes us interesting to each other (our differences) also creates the opportunity for conflict because of differing opinions, values, views, or preferences. This is also true between parents and children, especially as kids begin to assert their independence. Jim Fay, author of Parenting With Love and Logic, shared with our Parental Power group yesterday that there are some things you control and some things you don’t. There is no value in arguing with your kids. When they try to draw you into an argument, simply respond with “I love you too much to argue” and then figure out what you control and what you don’t. If you have kids, you would really appreciate this interview - http://www.parental-power.com/2009/02/17/parental-power-with-love-and-logic/ products Low Interest Payday Advance Three grand essentials to happiness in this life Are something to do, something to love, And something…
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One of the favorite questions of your subconscious mind is “what if…?” This question can be a powerful force for positive or negative results in your life. When your mind asks this question about something you fear like, “what if I lose my job?”, or “what if I run out of money?”, or “what if my loved one dies?”, there is a predictable response. The subconscious cannot tolerate a non-answer, so it makes one up – usually “well I couldn’t handle that!” This triggers your fight-or-flight response, and you will experience fear, anxiety, and avoidance. To move beyond this paralysis, you have to intentionally and consciously answer the “what if” questions. OK then, what WOULD you do if you lost your job, or ran out of money, or lost a loved one? You will feel yourself avoiding this line of thinking, but push through and answer the “what if?”. You…
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Bertrand Russell once said, “The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.” I believe that if you are not having fun, you’re probably doing it wrong. In the fast pace that we often set for ourselves, remember to enjoy some of life’s simple pleasures. Gaze at the moon, smell the flowers, pet a dog, watch a toddler explore, listen to a waterfall – fill up your soul. In less than a minute you could close your eyes, take a slow deep breath, and then open your eyes and intentionally focus on something you are grateful for in your immediate surroundings. Take a few minutes today to notice just how good things are, then keep moving forward.competitive loans In all of living have much fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured. - Gordon B. Hinckley
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I discovered this week that when you take two paperback books and weave them together page by page, it is almost impossible to separate them. The only reliable way to get the books separated is to unweave them page by page. My friend Darren Johansen pointed out to me that this is a lot like relationships. The small daily efforts we make to serve, love, and lift each other weave us together in a bond that is almost impossible to break. The converse is also true – strong bonds are broken a little bit at a time. Pay attention to the little things! No great thing is created suddenly. - Epictetus If you missed our “Facing Your Giants” call last week, you can pick up the recording at: http://www.liveonpurposeradio.com/radio/2009/01/21/facing-your-giants-teleseminar/
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