Sunday, June 17, 2007
WHEN YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY
Sometimes words are not enough. You know what you’d like to give to someone but simply don’t have the time to go out and purchase it or you want to say something to someone but don't know how to say it, especially on those occasions when words are not necessary. Why not say it with gifts or collectibles. Check us out for gifts for every occasions and at a price you can afford. Come on over to www.joannorastore.com
Sunday, June 10, 2007
INFLUENCE
Every one is surrounded by an atmosphere of its own-an atmosphere, it may be, charged with the life-giving power of faith, courage, and hope, and sweet with the fragrance of love. Or it may be heavy and chill with the gloom of discontent and selfishness. By the atmosphere surrounding us, every person with whom we come in contact is consciously or unconsciously affected.
This is the responsibility from which we cannot free ourselves. Our words, our acts, our dress, our deportment, even the expression of the countenance, has an influence. Upon the impression thus made there hang results for good or evil which no man can measure. Every impulse thus imparted is seed sown which will produce its harvest. It is a link in the long chain of human events, extending we know not whither. If by our example we aid others in the development of good principles, we give them power to do good. In their turn they exert the same influence upon others, and they upon still others. Thus by our unconscious influence thousands may be blessed.
Throw a pebble into the lake, a wave is formed, and another and another, and as they increase, the circle widens, until it reaches the very shore. So with our influence. Beyond our knowledge or control it tells upon others in blessing or in cursing.
This is the responsibility from which we cannot free ourselves. Our words, our acts, our dress, our deportment, even the expression of the countenance, has an influence. Upon the impression thus made there hang results for good or evil which no man can measure. Every impulse thus imparted is seed sown which will produce its harvest. It is a link in the long chain of human events, extending we know not whither. If by our example we aid others in the development of good principles, we give them power to do good. In their turn they exert the same influence upon others, and they upon still others. Thus by our unconscious influence thousands may be blessed.
Throw a pebble into the lake, a wave is formed, and another and another, and as they increase, the circle widens, until it reaches the very shore. So with our influence. Beyond our knowledge or control it tells upon others in blessing or in cursing.
Thursday, June 7, 2007
SPEECH
The power of speech is a talent that should be diligently cultivated. Of all the gifts we have received from God, none is capable of being a greater blessing that this. With the voice we convince and persuade, with it we offer prayer and praise to God. How important, then, that it be so trained as to be most effective for good.
The culture and right use of the voice are greatly neglected, even by persons of intelligence and Christian activity. There are many who read or speak in so low or so rapid a manner that they cannot be readily understood. Some have a thick, indistinct utterance; others speak in a high key, in sharp, shrill tones, that are painful to the hearers. Reports and other papers presented in public assemblies are sometimes read in such a way that they are not understood and often so that their force and impressiveness are destroyed. This is an evil that can and should be corrected.
By diligent effort all may acquire the power to read intelligibly, and to speak in a full, clear, round tone, in a distinct and impressive manner.
The right culture and use of the power of speech has to do with every line of work. It enters into the home life, and into all our intercourse with one another. We should accustom ourselves to speak in pleasant tones, to use words that are kind and courteous.
In seeking to correct and reform others we should be careful of our words. They will be a savor of life unto life or of death unto death. In giving reproof or counsel, many indulge in sharp, severe speech, words not adapted to heal the wounded soul. By these ill-advised expressions the spirit is chafed, and often the erring ones are stirred to rebellion. Under all circumstances reproof should be spoken in love.
The culture and right use of the voice are greatly neglected, even by persons of intelligence and Christian activity. There are many who read or speak in so low or so rapid a manner that they cannot be readily understood. Some have a thick, indistinct utterance; others speak in a high key, in sharp, shrill tones, that are painful to the hearers. Reports and other papers presented in public assemblies are sometimes read in such a way that they are not understood and often so that their force and impressiveness are destroyed. This is an evil that can and should be corrected.
By diligent effort all may acquire the power to read intelligibly, and to speak in a full, clear, round tone, in a distinct and impressive manner.
The right culture and use of the power of speech has to do with every line of work. It enters into the home life, and into all our intercourse with one another. We should accustom ourselves to speak in pleasant tones, to use words that are kind and courteous.
In seeking to correct and reform others we should be careful of our words. They will be a savor of life unto life or of death unto death. In giving reproof or counsel, many indulge in sharp, severe speech, words not adapted to heal the wounded soul. By these ill-advised expressions the spirit is chafed, and often the erring ones are stirred to rebellion. Under all circumstances reproof should be spoken in love.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
SET STANDARDS
Many whom God has qualified to do excellent work accomplish very little, because they attempt little. Thousands pass through life as if they had no definite object for which to live, no standard to reach. Such will obtain a reward proportionate to their works.
Remember that you will never reach a higher standard than you yourself set. Then set your mark high, and step by step, even though it be by painful effort, by self-denial and sacrifice, ascent the whole length of the ladder of progress. Let nothing hinder you. Fate has not woven its meshes about any human being so firmly that he need remain helpless and in uncertainty. Opposing circumstances should create a firm determination to overcome them. The breaking down of one barrier will give greater ability and courage to go forward. Press with determination in the right direction, and circumstances will be your helpers, not your hindrances.
Remember that you will never reach a higher standard than you yourself set. Then set your mark high, and step by step, even though it be by painful effort, by self-denial and sacrifice, ascent the whole length of the ladder of progress. Let nothing hinder you. Fate has not woven its meshes about any human being so firmly that he need remain helpless and in uncertainty. Opposing circumstances should create a firm determination to overcome them. The breaking down of one barrier will give greater ability and courage to go forward. Press with determination in the right direction, and circumstances will be your helpers, not your hindrances.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
INSPIRATION
"I know how inspiration is to me. I make it a part of my daily routine to read and listen to positive, inspirational information. When I wake up I take time to pray and meditate and read scripture or listen to something positive because statistics show that if you read or listen to something positive in the first twenty minutes of your day your productivity will go up dramatically. Why is that?
If you woke up this morning and it was rainy and cold and wet and clammy outside, what does your body usually want to do? Go back to bed!. Yet, if you wake up and the sun is shining and the birds are singing and it's a beautiful day, you are more apt to want to get up and take advantage of that day, so as not to miss one minute of it.
The same is true for your psyche. If you wake up and hear how bad things are and how many negative things happened overnight, it creates a cloud above you. You might get up but you are not enthusiastic about jumping into that day. But if you wake up and read something positive like Lion and Gazelle, which states:
Every morning in Africa a gazelle wakes up and knows that it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed and eaten, also every morning in Africa a lion wakes up and knows that it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death. It doesn't matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle...when the sun comes up, you'd better be running.
Whatever you do, make it a habit to wake up and start your day with that which is positive, powerful, and inspirational. When you start your day in a positive way, you begin your day with a new perspective, a new attitude, and a new excitement. You are excited about being alive, and if you are excited about being alive, you are more apt to try more. If you try more, you are more apt to achieve more. Choose to program yourself rather than letting the negative naysayers program you. Choose to win."
-Willie Jolley
If you woke up this morning and it was rainy and cold and wet and clammy outside, what does your body usually want to do? Go back to bed!. Yet, if you wake up and the sun is shining and the birds are singing and it's a beautiful day, you are more apt to want to get up and take advantage of that day, so as not to miss one minute of it.
The same is true for your psyche. If you wake up and hear how bad things are and how many negative things happened overnight, it creates a cloud above you. You might get up but you are not enthusiastic about jumping into that day. But if you wake up and read something positive like Lion and Gazelle, which states:
Every morning in Africa a gazelle wakes up and knows that it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed and eaten, also every morning in Africa a lion wakes up and knows that it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death. It doesn't matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle...when the sun comes up, you'd better be running.
Whatever you do, make it a habit to wake up and start your day with that which is positive, powerful, and inspirational. When you start your day in a positive way, you begin your day with a new perspective, a new attitude, and a new excitement. You are excited about being alive, and if you are excited about being alive, you are more apt to try more. If you try more, you are more apt to achieve more. Choose to program yourself rather than letting the negative naysayers program you. Choose to win."
-Willie Jolley
LIFE IS A BIT LIKE A BALANCE SHEET
Are you familiar with the phrase, “her life hung in the balance?” This describes a woman teetering on the edge, hovering between life and death. One wrong move, one bad decision, and game is over. Obviously, I hope that doesn’t describe your situation. The point I want to make is that creating balance is critical to living the life you really want. If you are always on the edge, taking everything to extremes, it puts incredible pressure on you and the people close to you. In the long run, that’s not healthy.
Your life is a bit like a balance sheet. It’s a statement of accounts, a running tally of how you’re really doing. In business, when expenses consistently exceed revenues, a financial crisis is not far away. It’s the same with life balance. If your life load does not allow time for rejuvenation, a health crisis may be close at hand. If this describes you, it’s time to make changes now! If you are at a turning point, a critical juncture where the expense column is significantly outweighing your income, then it’s time to make corrections. Look at the payoff. A healthy balance sheet inspires confidence and self-assurance. It shows you are in control. It proves you are using good judgement and common sense. The overall effect will have you constantly smiling because you are in harmony with the world and with yourself.
-Fran Hewitt
Your life is a bit like a balance sheet. It’s a statement of accounts, a running tally of how you’re really doing. In business, when expenses consistently exceed revenues, a financial crisis is not far away. It’s the same with life balance. If your life load does not allow time for rejuvenation, a health crisis may be close at hand. If this describes you, it’s time to make changes now! If you are at a turning point, a critical juncture where the expense column is significantly outweighing your income, then it’s time to make corrections. Look at the payoff. A healthy balance sheet inspires confidence and self-assurance. It shows you are in control. It proves you are using good judgement and common sense. The overall effect will have you constantly smiling because you are in harmony with the world and with yourself.
-Fran Hewitt
Monday, June 4, 2007
IT'S NOT WHAT YOU ARE THAT HOLDS YOU BACK....
It's not what you are that holds you back. It's what you think
you're not." Those wise words from Denis Waitley probably
explain more people's failure to achieve the life they seek
than any other quote I'm aware of.
What keeps most people from achieving is they spend too much
time dwelling on their weaknesses and shortcomings instead of
focusing on their gifts. And that's significantly due to their
self-esteem (or lack thereof).
www.asamanthinketh.net
you're not." Those wise words from Denis Waitley probably
explain more people's failure to achieve the life they seek
than any other quote I'm aware of.
What keeps most people from achieving is they spend too much
time dwelling on their weaknesses and shortcomings instead of
focusing on their gifts. And that's significantly due to their
self-esteem (or lack thereof).
www.asamanthinketh.net
THE LAW OF ATTRACTION
"People do not attract that which they want, but that which they are."
- As A Man Thinketh
To put it another way: When you stop working on what it is you're trying to get, and start working on YOU, only then will you get what it is you want.
It really is very basic when you think about it. Jim Rohn says, "To attract attractive people, you must be attractive. To attract powerful people, you must be powerful. To attract committed people, you must be committed. Instead of going to work on them, you go to work on yourself. If you become, you can attract."
I know so many people who work very hard and diligently and sacrifice greatly in an effort to create wealth. But they haven't changed who they are, and until they begin to think and act like wealthy people they'll never attract the wealth they seek. Wealthy people don't think and act the way they do because they have wealth. They have wealth because they think and act that way.
How many people are on a diet today who don't stand a chance of losing (and keeping off) any weight because they're still the same person who gained all that weight to start with. Let me repeat again, so you'll grasp how important this is: Slim
people don't think and act the way they do because they're slim. They're slim because they think and act that way.
To get what you want, you change who you are, and you change who you are by simply changing the way you think and act. And one technique for doing that which is promoted by a lot of wise teachers is to "act as if." If you "act as if" you're slim long enough, then one day you will attract slimness even though you may be 100 pounds overweight today. If you act as if you're wealthy long enough, then one day you will attract all the wealth you can imagine even though you may this moment be destitute and homeless.
Bob Proctor says, "Act like the person you want to become. For as Goethe, the German philosopher, once wrote, 'Before you can do something, you first must be something.'"
And that's worth thinking about.
- As A Man Thinketh
To put it another way: When you stop working on what it is you're trying to get, and start working on YOU, only then will you get what it is you want.
It really is very basic when you think about it. Jim Rohn says, "To attract attractive people, you must be attractive. To attract powerful people, you must be powerful. To attract committed people, you must be committed. Instead of going to work on them, you go to work on yourself. If you become, you can attract."
I know so many people who work very hard and diligently and sacrifice greatly in an effort to create wealth. But they haven't changed who they are, and until they begin to think and act like wealthy people they'll never attract the wealth they seek. Wealthy people don't think and act the way they do because they have wealth. They have wealth because they think and act that way.
How many people are on a diet today who don't stand a chance of losing (and keeping off) any weight because they're still the same person who gained all that weight to start with. Let me repeat again, so you'll grasp how important this is: Slim
people don't think and act the way they do because they're slim. They're slim because they think and act that way.
To get what you want, you change who you are, and you change who you are by simply changing the way you think and act. And one technique for doing that which is promoted by a lot of wise teachers is to "act as if." If you "act as if" you're slim long enough, then one day you will attract slimness even though you may be 100 pounds overweight today. If you act as if you're wealthy long enough, then one day you will attract all the wealth you can imagine even though you may this moment be destitute and homeless.
Bob Proctor says, "Act like the person you want to become. For as Goethe, the German philosopher, once wrote, 'Before you can do something, you first must be something.'"
And that's worth thinking about.
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