Someone Somewhere

We all get caught up with things that are going on in our immediate environment, sometimes it's hard to imagine what's going on somewhere else in the world. While you are eating; somewhere, someone is hungry.  As you are laughing; somewhere, someone is shedding a tear.  While you are holding your newborn; somewhere, someone is dying. As you are reciting your vows; somewhere, someone's heart is being broken.  When you were out dancing; somewhere, someone is learning how to walk all over again.  While you are singing; somewhere, someone is praying for their voice to be heard. Life has its ups and downs. You are not guaranteed a great time every moment of every day. You learn to grab and hold on to those moments that make you smile and your heart feel good. You have to experience the bad things so that you can appreciate the good things, you have to have something to compare the good times to. Just as you know what it's like to be surrounded by loving people, you also know what it feels like to be alone, but you don't want to be lonely. To me we are not all different, we are all the same.  We just haven'trealized it yet, that will take generations to come. There is no good or bad, just what our perception of it is, and that perception varies from one generation to the next. For those who have a hardened heart, while you wallow in anger and spend your precious time and energy seeking ways to seek revenge; someone somewhere is wrapping their loving arms around a baby struggling to breathe. You can either carry on old ways, or look at this baby, (a new life, a new breath), and see it as hope for a new generation that knows no anger, that knows only love; and you can teach it how to give and receive. The gift you give yourself is prosperity which is produced from love. Just as you experience both good and bad events in your life, you also have choices to do good and bad things. Your heart is either pure; to help mankind make a better world for the next generation, or your heart has been hardened by past events and you cannot see outside of your own hatred and despair. Only you know the difference, and only you can change things.  Give love and hope, not hate and despair. Which would you want your child to know?

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Wisdom Film - Bob Proctor - "A Marvelous Power"

Bob Proctor - Believe It, Expect It You'll Have It!

It's as simple as what Bob Proctor is saying!

Just Believe it, Expect it, and you'll have it!

Learn to use the mind to create your reality instead of just reacting to it.

Anything is possible if you learn the "secrets" to controlling your life.

Please enjoy Bob Proctor in a rare seminar!

In summary - 3 steps to live by.

1.    Build the image - visualise what you want.

2.    Turn it over to spirit - God will provide all you have to do is ask
        in the form of feelings        "let go and let god".

3.    Expect it with your heart and soul and spirit will reward you openly for your faith.

Bob's money affirmation (taken from another transcript).

i am so happy and grateful now that money comes to me in increasing quantities from multiple sources on the continuous basis.

R U OK Day - 12 september

R U OK? Day 2013 – 12 September 2013

Ask one question & save a life - what a great Idea....

Just three little words could save someone's life and no they aren't 'I love you'. Although that would be great also but I am actually talking about asking someone, 'Are you ok'? Or in this case, R U Ok? Seems simple doesn't it, however, we get so caught up in our own lives that it's easy to forget to ask.
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Below are some simple steps to start a conversation - this is something I believe we should try to do EVERYDAY - but R U OK day is a great start :-)

This is taken from the R U Ok Day? Website:
1. Ask R U OK?
 
Start a general conversation; preferably somewhere private.
Break the ice with a joke.
Build trust through good eye contact, open and relaxed body language.
Ask open–ended questions.
'What's been happening? How are you going?'
'I've noticed that... What's going on for you at the moment?'
'You don't seem like yourself and I'm wondering are you ok? Is there anything that's contributing?'

2. Listen without judgement

Guide the conversation with caring questions and give them time to reply.
Don't rush to solve problems for them.
Help them understand that solutions are available when they're ready to start exploring these.
'How has that made you feel?'
'How long have you felt this way?'
'What do you think caused this reaction?'

3. Encourage action

Summarise the issues and ask them what they plan to do
Encourage them to take one step, such as see their doctor
'Would you like me to make an appointment or come with you?'

4. Follow up

Put a note in your diary to call them in one week. If they're desperate, follow up sooner.
Ask if they've managed to take that first step and see someone
If they didn't find this experience helpful, urge them to try a different professional because there's someone out there who can help them.
'How are things going? Did you speak with your doctor?'
'What did they suggest? What did you think of their advice?'
'You've had a busy time. Would you like me to make the appointment?'


Meaningful conversations and a sense of connection are what make us feel valued and supported. The R U OK? Foundation hopes to empower and encourage people to make a difference to the significant and devastating issue of suicide in Australia. On Thursday, 12th September ask the question and help make every conversation count.

Article courtesy of www.ruokday.com  
Check their website for more great info.

Fwd: 7 ways to stop stress from crippling your mind and your body

I received this sales email from Carolyn and because of the great content thought it worthy of sharing in it's entirety - enjoy.


Hi Ian,

This is Carolyn Hansen.

Is your life stressful?

I know that mine is at times. Very stressful. But I have come
to realize that stress is something you can never completely
escape. Not if you want to improve your lot in life.

It is like the inseparable ying and yang of ancient eastern
ways of thinking. Progress and stress go hand in hand in this
world of ours. Very, very few of us manage to skate by on
a stress-free life.

But you definitely CAN minimize the influence that stressful
events have on your mind and body by learning how to deliberately
create your own path to success, no matter what your particular
goals might be. My friend, Dr. Robert Anthony, of whom I have
spoken in the past, is one of the foremost experts in this area:

Learn The Secret of Deliberate Creation

He understands, probably better than anyone, that stress can
cripple the mind and forestall your goals - sometimes for an
entire lifetime! Well, I'm going to remind you today that stress
is also a major player in the deterioration of one's long-term
health.

As a fitness professional I can tell you that unchecked stress
is responsible for a host of debilitating conditions. Not only
can it lead to nervous exhaustion and raise the likelihood of
a cardiovascular incident that can rob you of years of life,
stress also does a terrific job of lowering your metabolism
and causing you to start accruing nuisance pounds around your
midsection. That's right - prolonged stress can make you fat!

So what can you do about this?

I am not going to pretend that everyone faces the same kind of
stresses daily that I do, or the clients I advise daily who are
constantly looking for ways to minimize the stresses that plague
them. But I can offer you SEVEN stress-management strategies
which can be used to reduce the stresses in your life:

[1] Lower Your Exposure To Media

You are unlikely to be surprised when I tell you that the majority
of information coming from television and newspapers is negative
and causes fear and worry. Sure, we all want to stay connected to
the outside world and know what is going on. But the majority of
that information is delivered after being filtered according to
what sells. Bad news draws us back to the media source more than
good news does. An unfortunate side effect is stress, but it does
keep the media companies in business. Realize this and try to keep
the world picture they paint in perspective.

[2] Sever Your Toxic Relationships

Your relationships with other people, especially those you see on
a daily basis, have probably the most profound influence on the
quality of your life. Toxic relationships, which are all too
common, can be a source of extreme stress. If you have people in
your life who are obnoxious, controlling, disrespectful or
unnecessarily intimidating, you need to find a way to minimize
your exposure to them. This can be hard to do, but the payoff
in stress reduction can be HUGE.

[3] Revise Your Nutrition And Your Exercise Schedule

I'll cover this in more detail some other time, since I can write
volumes on this subject! The most important thing I can remind you
about is that food with poor nutritional content (which is just
about every piece of food you have access to during your working
hours) is going to poison your system and stress your metabolic
and nervous systems. On the same note, unless you are exercising
with the intent of reversing the effects of aging, your lack of
physical activity will only compound the other effects of stress
in your life.

[4] Get A Decent Amount Of Sleep

Try to get a full 8 hours of sleep each night. I read about a
recent study which showed that people who lack sleep end up
gaining more weight than those who get proper rest. Lack of
sleep elevates your stress, and stressed out people eat more
junk food to try to relax themselves. At least, that's my take
on this.

[5] Meditate

Meditation is a wonderful way to cleanse your mind. It can help
eliminate obsessive thoughts which worry you unnecessarily.
Meditation also gives you an opportunity to focus your attention
on developing practical plans of action for getting what you
want, and for creative problem solving. This is a habit that has
been practiced for thousands of years, and for good reason,
it works!

[6] Bring A Pet Into Your Home

While I think this is especially good advice if you are single,
studies also show that couples who have pets have a better
chance of maintaining a healthy relationship. I have two dogs that
help keep me grounded and more physically active than I otherwise
would be (since I have to take them on long walks). Pets add a
great deal of joy to your life because their love is unconditional
and they are always there when you need them. Also, they give you
a greater sense of purpose in your life because you have something
counting on you for survival.

[7] Increase Your Financial Independence

I left this one til last because I wanted to underscore its
importance. Lack of money is right up there as a source of
severe stress in the lives of most people. Many personal
relationships come apart at the seams when money does not
materialize at the rate that people had hoped for, and it can
be easy to blame the other person for where you are now in
your life. This is why getting on top of wealth creation can
be one of the most important things you can do to reduce the
stresses in your life.

For this, I can offer no one better to show you how to go
about achieving this goal than Dr. Robert Anthony, and his
widely acclaimed book "The Secret of Deliberate Creation":

Click here to discover The Secret of Deliberate Creation

There is a good reason why the number of books he has sold
reaches into the millions, and you will discover why when you
begin to read the story behind his own journey to success.

By the way, you'll find that Robert is bundling a large
number of titles from his library as bonuses for "The Secret
of Deliberate Creation". So this is a particularly good
title of his to grab if you want to get the full story.

To a better, more stress free life,

Carolyn Hansen

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"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou

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5 Key Habits of Successful People You Need To Emulate

Though everyone's definition of success is different, it is fairly easy to place that label on the person with the broad grin on their face who seems to have it all figured out. Regardless of what you hope to become successful with, there are ways to move towards your goals and, eventually, conquer them. 1. Have an End in Mind Before you can accomplish a goal, you need to figure out what that goal is. By clearly defining a goal to yourself, you put yourself into a "no compromises" position. Internal pressure and excitement of the end result motivate you to move forward with your project, rather than stopping half way through. That being said, it is a good idea to ensure that the goal is attainable. If you are aiming high, try breaking it down into smaller, bite-sized chunks. This helps you feel you are moving forward with the project, rather than feeling as though it will never get finished. 2. Have a Schedule Many people feel that there's not enough hours in a day to allow them to finish all the tasks. The best way around is to become particular about how you spend your time. If you have work that needs to be done, set aside a certain amount of time for you to work on it. This helps you to avoid the pitfalls of excuses like "I will finish it after this", which evolves into "I do not have time today. Maybe I will do it tomorrow". 3. Be Persistent Small failures are inevitable in any endeavor. By taking failures positively, rather than negatively, you have a higher chance of attaining success. When you do fail, do not ignore it and push that aspect of whatever you are working on to the back burner. Attacking it head-on is the only way to overcome adversity, and this is best accomplished by simply trying again. 4. Be Positive Negativity has rarely impacted a project positively. By finding the silver lining to any problems that may arise and approaching them with positivity, you will find it far easier to combat them. As well, looking at your endeavor in a positive light in general will help you accomplish what you like. Knowing the good that could result from what you are working on can help you feel more motivated. 5. Communicate and Have a Team Everyone needs help or a positive boost at some point, and having a team of cheerleaders, well-wishers, or helpers can provide this. Communicating effectively to each team member ensures different aspects will be taken care of as you planned, reducing mistakes and failure rates. A small group of people you can lean on and bounce ideas off of can lend creativity and stability to your work. Having all these 5 key habits, keeping it and putting it into practice to be successful in life. Then you will be sure to be able to combat all the challenges that life throws at you.

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Laughter is like a Hurricane

“Laughter... is like a hurricane: once it reaches a certain point, it becomes self-feeding, self-supporting. You laugh not because the jokes are funny but because your own condition is funny.” ― Stephen King A note from Cynthia... Laughter. It's a smile, gone supernova. Some say that humans are the only species on the planet that laugh. Whether that's strictly true, I'm not sure (have you ever seen a bonobo being tickled?), but laughter is certainly a core piece of what makes us human. It's kind of a hard thing to define, isn't it? And I think-no, strike that. I feel like it's also part of our divine nature, too. Not just everyday "ha-ha" good humor, but also the kind of laughter King is talking about in the quote today. The kind Robert Frost is talking about with his quote "If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane." That kind of laughter seems to come from a place beyond the ego, and it somehow allows us to let go of struggle and really laugh at ourselves. Do you remember your last stomach-clenching-tear-jerking-snot-producing laugh? With hugs, smiles, and lots of laughter too, Cynthia p.s. Have you signed up for Today's "A-HAs!" yet? It's totally, 100% free, but it's packed with valuable stuff. Sign up today, because it's once per week, it's all about you, and it's moments of optimism and insight delivered straight to your email inbox. AND when you join our community now I'll send you a fabulous gift I created just to say thanks. See you over at aHugAndaSmile.com??

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