Inspiration Report

“Be the change you want to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi I visited a new church last Sunday. It was very small – less than 30 people. They meet out of a studio downtown and quickly tear down after service so the company dancers can rehearse for the evening’s performance. At a glance,…

If I haven’t told you lately, I love you, dear readers. For the last few weeks, I’ve seen you pour out your hearts in response to blog posts like “Don’t Give Up”, “Count Your Blessings” and “Hope After Loss”. Your vulnerability inspires me. That and the fact that you love videos of laughing babies and…

Today is my birthday. No, I don’t say that to solicit birthday wishes. Since the wee hours of the morning, I’ve been the happy target of more than enough warm regards, kind thoughts and prayers for happiness. My friends and family are the best cheerleaders a girl could ask for. My family has a tradition…

Last Tuesday’s blog sparked some interesting responses. I wrote on the importance of taking life one day at a time. Don’t fear about tomorrow and try to live in today. A woman wrote: My husband was killed in a small plane crash. I had worried ever since he got his license and I tried to…

Guest Blog by By Dr. Brian Alman and Stephen Montgomery Here’s how to deal successfully with any physical or emotional challenge. It’s called the “Find Your Voice Process.”  Spend just a few minutes a day, and as often as needed, taking yourself through the following three steps: Step 1: Experience Your ChallengeFirst, stop trying to…

Many people remember Terry Cole-Whittaker as a self-help evangelist of the eighties who preached prosperity and personal responsibility. She has shed that persona yet continues to  teach some of the same values, helping people get a grip on their own minds. She travels the world speaking to both spiritual andentrepreneurial groups. Her five bestsellers have…

Guest Blog by Sandra Lee Schubert    Radio personality Sandra Lee Schubert drafted these for a Beliefnet project a while back. Wanted to share these great, life affirming statements about prosperity, love and self-appreciation.   Money is energy. You have enough to fulfill all your needs.   The economy is not a reflection of your…

Self-help books push building self-love but most people are still in short supply of it. It’s easy to encourage people to “love yourself” more and sounds good, except to those who don’t know how to start. With pressure to look and act perfect at an all time high, more people than ever don’t feel good…

Guest Blog by Robert “Mr. Happy” Moyers 1. Raise your right hand. Repeat after me. I promise, to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. 2. Start each day with joy. Declare the day Super Saturday, Super Sunday, Merry Monday, Terrific Tuesday, Wonderful Wednesday, Terrific Thursday, Fantastic Friday! 3. Give and…

Guest Blog by Paige Parker   Some men are jerks. Some women are just plain crazy.    Now that I’ve acknowledged the two biggest stereotypes that people think are to blame for screwed up relationships, let’s look at the real root cause of dating drama: feelings of insecurity and low self-esteem.   I’m not running…

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