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LIFE IS THE COLOUR YOU PAINT IT - Inspirational Art and Motivational Words by Sophia Elise
"New Zealand's Got Talent" is the latest exhibition that I'm involved in. There are 4 small artworks of mine - 2 dotty ones - 2 mixed media ones. This is an exhibition which features both award-winning and emerging artists organised by fellow NZ Art Guild member - Chavah...
I think this is a great followup to my previous post ....THE LESSON FROM A DONKEY One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and...
Gratitude is the Key to Happiness
If you are a regular blog reader of mine you will know that I'm not one to dwell on the negative side of life and that I see obstacles as opportunities. For me most of the obstacles have been opportunities for personal growth and also what has developed my strong...
Bajidoo Bangles feature artists Sophia Elise and Lauryne Hart
I did have good intentions to restart my regular blogging this year - unfortunately with injuring my ankle and then having hip surgery it's been off to a slower start than I would have liked. Just doing a bit of catching up now that I can sit at the computer...
Commonwealth Cemmetry at CassinoNZ Monument at Cassino Railway StationMany of you may be wondering why I'm doing this exhibition and peace project in Cassino Italy.Kay De Lautour Scott has explained it so eloquently - I could never have put it more perfectly than what she has said ..... I...
I'm so excited!!! Italy here we come ....
It's amazing how friendships can form in this modern age - and one of these friendships I count as very special one is with a very talented artist and incredibly inspirational lady who lives half the world away in Italy. This lady Kay de Lautour Scott had a vision many...
AspireNow
I recently asked my self this question, "How FOCUSED am I?" I have one task in front of me. I have a to-do list about 100 items long. But, in all of that to-do list, there really are only about two or three that directly related to completing the most...
You want to know who matters the most in your life?Well, whether you like it or not, the people who often matter most are our FAMILY.Why? Well, think about it:Who brings your life into the world?Who teaches you about life?Who cares for you and feeds you?Who teaches you to read?Who...
Hi - As you know I'm always grateful to interact with you, my AspireNow readers.I'm just poking my head into your day or email inbox to ask you a quick poll survey to help me improve AspireNow. Can you take 15 seconds and share your insight(s) with me?You can click...
I must admit, death and dying is my least favorite topic to write about.In fact, I don't know what is "FUN" about dying. Not unless maybe you go out the way James Dean did. It is rumored the last thing James Dean said, as his race car was rounding the...
7 Insights Into the Meaning of Life
I am crying my eyes out right now. Tears are streaming down my cheeks and dropping into my lap.Okay, the headline "I'm crying my eyes out" sounds a little like I'm sad, but I'm not. In fact, I'm full of JOY! Let me take a step or two back and...
Take AspireNow's FB Breast Cancer Challenge
This past week, women all around the world, through the social network, Facebook, amused us men and surprised the world by sharing in their "status update" the color of their bra, in honor of people who've been affected by breast cancer. The story made "Good Morning America" and other news...
Beyond Blue
Michelle Rapkin: The Endless To-Do List and Priorities
Like many of you, I have been chronically overwhelmed lately, and am in the process of trying to come up with a better system for my to-do list. I rely on friends and mentors to guide me, and one bright friend, Michelle Rapkin, has especially wise words to share, so...
Video: Put First Things First (On Time Management)
Here's my daily dilemma: how do I get the 48 tasks I need to accomplish done in the 15 hours that I have? It's a bad math equation that never comes out right. The problem, I think, is that I categorize everything as "urgent" when it really isn't. That's what...
God Is Down Here (and Up There)
Here's a small snapshot of how my faith buttresses me on a daily basis. After two weeks of a blizzard, where nothing got done because the kids were home, and one week of vacation, I sat down to go through about 3,000 emails and practically hyperventilated. Despite my new sorting...
The Handbook for Catholic Moms: An Interview with Lisa Hendey
It's been such a pleasure watching the website, catholicmom.com, grow and mature and become a dependable resting spot for Catholic moms to catch their breath, be inspired, and find companionship with other women of faith. Now Lisa Hendey, founder of the site, has a book capturing some of the insight...
Depression's Upside? Let's Rethink That
Image by Ben Weeks. Here's where I sound very, very bipolar. I wrote an article a few weeks ago on "10 Good Things About Depression" and now I'm supporting psychiatrist Ron Pies's viewpoint that we should not perpetuate what he calls "The Myth of Depression's Upside." Pies, who is Editor-in-Chief of...
I spent my adolescence and teenage years obsessing about this question: Am I depressed or just deep? When I was nine, I figured that I was a young Christian mystic because I related much more to the saints who lived centuries ago than to other nine-year-old girls who had crushes on...
Lisa Illichmann
All good things must come to an end, as somebody (I don’t know who) once said, and in this spirit, my stories too must come to one. It’s been a year since I first sat down at my computer and typed the words ‘My New Glasses…’ . These words marked the...
I had just finished my last appointment and it was late. Evening was already falling crisply as I left the building and walked to my car. A light breeze caught in my hair as I went, ruffling my bangs with the cool scent of humus. It was only February and...
‘I have nothing to wear! I can’t believe it! ‘ I stomped out of my bedroom, glaring at my closet as I passed. I had an important appointment and had nothing to wear. How frustrating! And it was an important appointment, too. I had been invited to present my workshops at...
The wind whipped my hair back and whistled in my ears as we came round the last bend. Udo was already breathing hard, but he hadn’t slowed down a bit. He knew this stretch. He knew that we still had a few hundred meters or so before we reached the...
I was visiting a friend the other day to do some catching up. Sylvia and I hadn’t seen each other in quite a while, so I was looking forward to seeing her again and hearing about happenings. I was also looking forward to seeing her little boy, Andreas. He had...
My car slipped around the corner as if I were driving on soap and glided gracefully to the left and then to the right as I attempted to stay in my lane, or at least on my side of the road. I wasn’t being particular, but I did want to...
morning gratitudes
As of yesterday, I have nineteen years clean and sober. Consecutive and current. I am a different woman. I have some things in my life that I never had before. I have joy friends love a positive attitude (much of the time) faith the ability to notice and appreciate beauty generosity humor a spiritual life community with wonderful witchy women...
I am grateful for a loving heart. Always and ever plumped up and restored by the loving loving loving embrace of my friends and cherished family. It’s a true thing, I am not a loving person all by myself. I respond, like a sunflower. I have learned to turn my...
I am grateful for cold sunshine. And warm beds. I am grateful for delicious healthy food and for mindfulness when I eat. I am grateful for good friends and being fascinated by people. I am grateful for fitness and flexibility. I am grateful for humor and laughing out loud. I am grateful for technology that...
Imbolc has come and gone. And I gratefully declare Spring! I’ve seen magnolias all over and I’ve seen fruit trees abloom. I see bulbs coming up and buds on every tree. That exquisite amazing color of new-growth green is everywhere. This is the time of year that inspires me so...
I’m grateful. Yes I am. I’m grateful for showing up for life, for my vision, for change. Even when my efforts are spectacular failures (at least apparently). Tried to change the game with a loved one and it fell really really flat. I feel idiotic for trying, for landing up in...
I am grateful this morning for the drenching rain and dramatic storms. For the beautiful rainbow yesterday afternoon between soaking rains. For the Cheshire cat smiling moon early yesterday evening. For the hopeful end of the California drought. I haven’t seen this much rain since I moved to California in...
The Power of Gratitude
There's Got to Be More to Life
Have you ever had that nagging feeling that you're on this planet for something more? Perhaps you've caught a glimpse of greatness in your future, a dream that stretched your imagination, but then you told yourself it wasn't practical, wasn't......
Let's Light Up the World Together!
I'm totally psyched about our Light the Word: Birthing Your Destiny retreat coming up in April! This is just the beginning of bringing together a phenomenal group of talented women who are going to literally transform this planet! Just this......
I participated in a discussion on a social media site recently where one of the other people suggested that faith couldn't be trusted and unconditional love could get you in trouble. He reasoned that a lot of people of supposed......
Are Your Dreams On Hold Until You Get Your Finances Right?
I have noticed as I go about my mission of lighting the world by helping gifted people get their messages out, that many abandon their desires to make a difference for one simple reason. They're just trying to survive. They're......
Gratitude & Accomplishing the Impossible
I appeared on the Women's Information Network Show (The WIN Show) to talk about the formula for accomplishing the impossible. I call it "HALO over Gratitude" or if you want to see it as a mathematical formula, it's HALO ---------......
Many people today are feeling hopeless and helpless. In a society on information overload, we're often so inundated with "information" that we have a hard time discerning what is going to be helpful for us as individuals. I really enjoyed......
My Inspiration Lounge
Puppy love...meet Miss Daisy Dukes
When I made that u-turn to go back and only "look at" the lab puppies for sale by our local cupcake stand (smart place to sell puppies!)...I knew we were going home with one. So here is Miss Daisy Dukes! If she had a doggie phone, I'm sure she would...
A career quiz to discover who you're meant to be
I feel like I'm closer than I've ever been to doing what I love for a living. It didn't come easy and it wasn't all planned. It naturally unfolded. When you finally meet your passion head on, you can feel it. There's a sense of freedom and authenticity that shines...
Have you noticed that strawberries and tomatoes are now available year-round!? For our convenience, they're being shipped in from faraway places like Chile and Argentina! The problem: these "frequent fliers" really rack up global warming emissions and don't taste so fresh. Actually, I didn't realize what tomatoes should really taste...
Stand by Me: uniting people around the world
I shared "Stand by Me" last year for Inspiration Monday! and felt moved to share it again. As lovers of music, I think we can all understand the power behind music and how it can instantly change one's mood, inspire and create a connection among people. The "Stand By Me"...
15 reasons to be grateful today
Guest post by Susan Liddy, CEO of Aspire Life Coaching. Gratitude is one of the six Passages to Empowerment™. It’s profound power to uplift and motivate you cannot be over stated. Having the awareness of the many blessings that surround you each day, will reduce your stress, positively impact your health...
How to make twitter work for your business: Entrepreneur Aha Moments
Be You Mousepad from Inspiration Lounge Store "The power of twitter is in your sharing, not your selling." Let's put twitter anxiety to rest. If you base your self-worth on the number of twitter followers your peers have, the lizard brain will hold you back from what you really need to...
Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog
Tapping the Promise of Personal Growth
The nice thing about working on your personal growth is that when you make a concerted, dedicated effort to improve some part of your life, there’s an excellent chance that you will succeed in the long run. You may have a lot of gunk to clear out in terms of...
Registration Opens for 3 More 2010 Workshops
I’m happy to announce that we’ve finalized the bookings for the remaining 2010 Conscious Growth Workshops. Registration is now officially open for all 3 of them. These workshops will be held at the Flamingo Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip on the following dates: May 14-16, 2010 (Fri-Sun) Jul 16-18, 2010 (Fri-Sun) Oct 29-31,...
The universe you live in works very much like a popular restaurant. You go in, you decide what you want, you order it, you receive it, and you digest it. Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t seem to know how to order. Some are downright inept at it. They walk...
New Raising Your Vibration Audio Program
Erin recently announced the release of her new audio program Raising Your Vibration, which is based on her ebook 10 Ways to Raise Your Vibration in Under 10 Minutes. I thought it would be great to announce it here as well. I wasn’t personally involved in producing this program, but I’ve...
If you’d like to boost your productivity far beyond the results you get with the 9-to-5 grind, an interesting alternative work schedule to consider is the One Week On, One Week Off approach. Instead of working week after week, you alternate between one intensive work week followed by one vacation/personal...
Do you hide your true desires from the world? Do you pretend you want one thing while silently desiring something else? For example, do you desire a new lover or playmate while giving potential partners the impression that you’d like to date them first? Do you want to be earning a lot more...
Zen Habits
The Little Guide to Inspiration
Get inspired, then take action....
Stillness is a Powerful Action
Find stillness in chaos....
12 Classic Zen Habits Posts You Might Not Have Read
Let go and feel the peace....
Your Most Frequently Asked Running Questions – Answered
Running can get you trim and slim, and is peaceful and delicious....
8 Unconventional Ways to De-stress and Release Tension
photo courtesy of Vana Gwen...
Serene Journey
I’ll tell you right now I’m not really into poetry. I suppose a more fair statement would be I have yet to find a style of poetry that resonates with me and that I can get my head around. I came across this poem though and I thought it was...
Do You Like To Cook, Read or Flip The Pages?
This seems like an odd question. You can substitute cooking for many things we claim to do. The example I present here is with respect to cooking. I hear you tell your friends how much you love to cook. They come over to your house and see a plethora of cook...
ABC’s of Being Grateful – Count Your Blessings
From acceptance to catching some Zzz’s, Alphatudes: The Alphabet of Gratitude provides an excellent example of how to methodically search for positivity in everyday. Struggling with insomnia and out of ideas, author Michele Wahlder began “counting her blessings instead of sheep”. Starting at A – for apples she continued through all...
Reconciling With Friends and Family – Do I Have To?
In December I wrote an article about reconciling with family. It was pretty therapeutic for me. At the time I wrote that article I felt a strong pull to make amends with someone. I know (really and truly know – not just a perspective thing) that I hadn’t done anything...
Valentine’s Day: Ideas and Suggestions
This post was originally published on February 2, 2009. Valentine’s day is just around the corner and I’m here to help you. Here’s a list of ideas and suggestions that you can try out this year, under one condition…you report back on your results. Good or bad. Let’s help each other...
Just a quicky to let you know about another fabulous free book just in time for Valentine’s Day. It’s a collaborative effort of some of the best relationship writers on the web … and me . It covers everything from keeping your relationship in the forefront of your mind to...
The Jungle of Life
Note: If you are having trouble viewing this, please click here. Special note: This is a video created by the Postsecret project. Postsecret is a ongoing project in which people can anonymously submit their secrets. The concept behind this project is around the idea that sometimes when we are keeping a...
Passion “Never underestimate the power of passion.” ~ Eve Sawyer Preface: Random Acts of Kick Arse is a movement to bring more of {monthly theme} into our lives, and the lives of those around us. February Theme: Passion. Find ways to incorporate/see more passion in the world. The Results: Passion. Today I am going...
Note: If you are having trouble viewing this, please click here. I Hope You Dance I hope you never lose your sense of wonder You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger May you never take one single breath for granted God forbid love ever leave you empty handed I hope you still...
photo credit: ooberayhay "We dance for laughter, we dance for tears, we dance for madness, we dance for fears, we dance for hopes, we dance for screams, we are the dancers, we create the dreams." ~ Anonymous Preface What is that dance in you? Typical days. Consumed by deadlines. Commutes. Bills. Running errands. Playing...
Peace, Love, Laughter, and More
We shall find peace. We shall hear angels. We shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds. ~ Anton Pavlovich Chekhov Today I have Evita Ochel, from Evolving Beings, here. Evita is a wonderful and dear friend, and really a beautiful soul who touches other's hearts with her caring and compassionate love. Read...
photo credit: cláudia gabriela marques vieira The Invitation It doesn't interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing. It doesn't interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk...
Aspire Higher Motivational Quotes
1. For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind. 2. Fear defeats more people than any other one thing in the world. 3. He who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life. 4. Make the most of yourself, for that...
The following is a guest post by a fellow blogger, Jennee Thompson. I have a crush on several dead men. It’s not like a hard core crush, it’s just that I admire a lot of dead men so much that if they were alive I would have huge crushes on them. King...
Hello Everyone! Here’s a short and sweet collection of 10 courage quotes. I think that a few of them may push you over the edge of moving to some new level in life. I suggest you copy 2 or 3 of them and putting them up somewhere where you can see...
You can never read too many quotes about goals. Here are 20 of them for your enjoyment: 1. Goals are to be set clear without frills. Do not be deterred and take reality as it is, not as it should be. -Jacob Gelt Dekker 2. This one step–choosing a goal and sticking to...
Chart Your Own Path To Success
It has been said that the only person who can promote yourself is YOU. There is no one who can make you better other than you. No one will put you into limelight unless you make a concerted effort to do so. No one will tell your story unless you step...
5 Good Quote Books You Should Own
I have read a lot of books of quotations over the years. There are many I have forgotten and many I have yet to discover. While putting this blog post together, I saw many books I’d love to buy and digest. Another day. First, let me say that for some reason, I...
Robin's Reflections on Personal Growth
People who are overweight will often have very low self esteem. If you talk with them you will find they have a negative view about themselves and life in general. Dig a little deeper and you will find that they have heard so many negative statements about themselves; they are...
Image by Martin_Heigan via Flickr Living a creative life means doing something creative every day. For most artists, creativity comes as natural as breathing. For those just dipping their toes into the pool of creativity, this concept might seem a little foreign. Here are some simple ways you can be creative in...
A negative attitude is the stickiest of things. Once you develop a negative attitude it is incredibly difficult to change it. In fact, many people only succeed in becoming more and more negative with time. This trap, a negative attitude trap, is terrible. It’s a horrible monster that can be annoying,...
Image via Wikipedia Do you know someone who seems to be down in spirits? Do you wish there was something you could do to help them feel better? Here are six things you can do to encourage someone today: Give them a card. With technology today, hardly anyone at all ever thinks...
Image via Wikipedia A blessed Kwanzaa celebration to my African American readers. Blessed Kwanzaa is a post from: Robin's Reflections on Personal Growth Blessed Kwanzaa is a post from: Robin's Reflections on Personal Growth...
Image via Wikipedia Hope you are having the best holiday ever. God love you, I do. Merry Christmas is a post from: Robin's Reflections on Personal Growth Merry Christmas is a post from: Robin's Reflections on Personal Growth...
The Chief Happiness Officer
Here are two very different ways to start your working day: Which one did you use this morning? Have a very happy weekend!...
Last week I wrote about the value of touch in the workplace. Basically, I’m for handshakes, high fives, pats on the shoulder and even hugs in the workplace as one way of creating and maintaining good workplace relationships and there’s science to indicate the importance and value of touches. Gaby from...
The crisis? Let me tell you how I feel about the crisis!
Like just about anyone else, my favorite café here in Copenhagen is tired of hearing about the financial crisis. And this is how they’ve reacted: That shows guts, initiative, playfulness and a commitment to fun. I love it! It doesn’t stop at the posters and postcards (which I apparently inspired), the owner...
If you’re crazy enough to do what you love for a living then you’re bound to create a life that matters. - Herb Kelleher, ex-CEO of Southwest Airlines Here’s Herb: Looks like he’s having fun :o) Related posts Servant leadership at Southwest Airlines Leadership is…...
Here’s a group of people who know how to celebrate their victories: You may want to turn the sound down or off before watching – the accompanying music is LOUD :o) What if people in your workplace were just as good at celebrating success? Have a very happy weekend!...
The NYTimes has an excellent article that looks at what happens when people touch and concludes that: Momentary touches — whether an exuberant high five, a warm hand on the shoulder, or a creepy touch to the arm — can communicate an even wider range of emotion than gestures or expressions,...
The Happiness Project
"In Order That People May Be Happy in Their Work, These Three Things Are Needed..."
"In order that people may be happy in their work, these three things are needed: They must be fit for it. They must not do too much of it. And they must have a sense of success in it." --John......
I'm working on my Happiness Project, and you could have one, too! Everyone’s project will look different, but it’s the rare person who can’t benefit. Join in -- no need to catch up, just jump in right now. Each Friday’s......
Happiness Is…a Great Book Event in Philadelphia.
Last night, I was in Philadelphia to talk about The Happiness Project, thanks to the kind efforts of the Joseph Fox Bookshop and the Hyatt at the Bellevue. The talk was in a beautiful space next to a glamorous bar......
Ten Common Myths About Happiness.
Every Wednesday is Tip Day (or List Day, or Quiz Day). This Wednesday: 10 common myths about happiness. Lately, I’ve found myself frequently discussing several of ten common myths about happiness, so I decided to post the complete list here.......
A Happiness Lesson from Julia Child?
This weekend, I read a wonderful book, Julia Child’s My Life in France. It describes her first move to France, when her husband was transferred there, how she fell in love with France and French food, and how she became......
Do You Hate to Hear "No," "Don't," or "Stop"? Plus the Weekly Video.
Once in a while, I learn a new word or phrase that allows me to see the world in a clearer way. In law school, I remember that after I learned the concept of “acting in reliance,” suddenly, I saw......
Wake Up Eager: Finding and Keeping Daily Inspiration
Mar 5, Motivation in the Workplace: Relationship Building Tips - Words That Work
Create more motivation in the workplace & home & build self motivation skills w/ these relationship building tips. Words that work w/ each of the quiz for self esteem workplace motivators....
Mar 4, Motivation in the Workplace: What I Can Overdo
Get motivation in the workplace & at home w/ these self motivation tips for developing self awareness @ what we can overdo. Use quiz for self esteem resutls before it stresses U & everyone else out!...
Mar 4, Motivation in the Workplace: Understanding What Make Me Tick
Getmotivation in the workplace & home with these self motivation tips & factoids to answer the what makes me tick question. Based on the quiz for self esteem workplace motivator tool....
Mar 3, Motivation in the Workplace:Tips for Using Your Quiz for Self Esteem Results
Get more motivation in the workplace with these factoids and self motivation tips to help you tune into & improve intrinsic motivation....
Mar 3, Motivation in the Workplace: Your Personal Online Mastermind Group
Get more inspiration & motivation in the workplace with experts who define leadership & share key self motivation tips. Get fast action worksheets and use this as your own online mastermind group....
Mar 3, Motivation in the Workplace: NEW Online Mastermind Audio Interview
Get more motivation in the workplace with get in the zone expert Roy Palmer. He shares key self motivation tips. Get fast action worksheets. Use this as your own online mastermind group....
INSPIRATION LINE MEANINGFUL LIFE MAGAZINE
MARCH 8, 2010 - LIFE STILL HAS MEANING
Only by contending with challenges that seem to be beyond your strength to handle at the moment, can you grow more surely toward the stars......
January 21, 2008 - TOMORROW IS A BEAUTIFUL ROAD
We see the brightness of a new page where everything yet can happen......
January 14, 2008 - WHAT WILL MATTER
What sets heroes aside from the rest of humanity is the willingness to assume a personal responsibility for public problems......
FEBRUARY 15, 2010 - COMFORT ZONE
A dream is your creative vision for your life in the future. You must break out of your current comfort zone and be comfortable with the unfamiliar and the unknown......
FEBRUARY 22, 2010 - THE DAFFODIL PRINCIPLE
The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper......
MARCH 3, 2008 - A STRONG WOMAN
There is in every woman's heart, a spark of heavenly fire......
Imperfect Action
WHY CHINESE WOMEN ARE NOT BROKE Real Life Stories and Proven Keys for Success by Giovanna Pang Garcia Chicken Soup for the Soul Meets The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People In this innovative new book, Giovanna Pang Garcia, a highly successful entrepreneur and inspirational speaker, shares a unique perspective on achieving success in...
Every day is Christmas when you have the kind of mind, That stores up all the goodness and the sweetness it can find When you don’t need an occasion, to spread a bit of cheer, But just keep on a-giving, of yourself throughout the year Every day is Christmas, with a gaily wrapped surprise, When you to see the friendship, in...
We can end hate and discrimination.
Can we end hate and discrimination? And can we all learn to have acceptance for one another? That is what Yvonne and Rich Dutra-St. John, co-Founders of Challenge Day and the Be the Change Movement; have dedicated over 20 years of their lives to do. Their vision is to create a...
When I was 11 years old my daily routine was to go to school, come home for two hours by myself to do homework, and then go work at my family’s business before coming home late at night with my parents to finish up whatever homework I had left....
Peanut butter and jelly will change the world.
It’s called the Peanut Butter Plan. Once a month a dozen of Strangers get together, make peanut butter sandwiches and immediately pass them out to homeless people. No federal subsidy, no foundation, no vouchers. No official sanction from anybody. Just strangers, good will and peanut butter. Jory John, a San Francisco...
Age Actively like Carol Channing.
Last weekend I attended the Bravehearts women Global Event in Los Angeles. It was an amazing 3 days of empowerment that was good for the souls and great for hearts. I had a wonderful time meeting so many great people. One of the most impressive people I met was the...