How Can You Inspire A Person In Crisis

Three Ideas For Inspirational Leaders

Too many people these days are suffering from varying degrees of misfortune. Today I have clients, friends, and family members who are struggling with major crises in their lives, or in the case of those who own a business, in their enterprises. Even in our own home, my wife and I find that things are not as prosperous as they once were (or will be again). When you are not experiencing an easy life yourself, how do you inspire a person in crisis? What can you, the aspiring or accomplished inspirational leader, say to help?

Times are tough these days, and experts say things are going to get worse before they get better. But one of the most important things to bear in mind is that, eventually, things will get better. Nothing lasts forever; the easy times didn't, and neither will the tough times. And that's equally true whether you're dealing with the vagaries of an assaulted economy, or the pain of a personal problem such as a relationship in crisis.

If your journey along the road of inspirational leadership places you in a position to help a person in crisis, here are three ideas to consider as you reach out (or respond).

First, start with the right attitude, and that means adopting two simple (but sometimes hard to enact) philosophies: unconditional positive regard for the person you're coaching, and a front-of-mind awareness that it's about them, not you. Your unconditional positive regard means that you're on the other person's side - if they're in conflict with someone else (a boss, a spouse, whoever), you don't have to join in when the other person starts blaming and accusing, but you do have to make it clear that you're there to help them (and you might want to gently steer the conversation in a more productive direction). And don't turn the talk toward your own problems. Occasional self-disclosure about similar problems you've faced (and especially how you coped with them) are essential to demonstrating empathy... but get the focus back on the other person as soon as possible.

Second, ask questions. Try to monitor yourself - for every statement you give, make sure you're asking at least two questions (more would be better). This ensures that the focus stays on the person you're helping... but it accomplishes much more than that. If the questions are good (open-ended, provocative without being aggressive, brief, and bold), they'll force the other person to think through his or her own problem. And remember this: the more difficult the problem, the more impossible it is for anyone else to solve. You are not there to solve the problem, but to serve as a kind of "tour guide" to the best solution, which is always inside the person with the problem.

Finally, emphasize hope and encouragement in the messages you leave with the other person. Make it real, practical, and conditional upon the actions the person must take... but make it upbeat. Remind your client that they were not created to be miserable, but joyful... not to be defeated, but to be victorious... not to be hopeless, but to be a bright beacon of hope for others. "It's going to be hard," you might say, "and it could take months or years of focus and work... but at the end, you will have a happier life than you can now imagine." To make sure you can carry this inspiring message across, remind yourself - convince yourself - that it's the real and honest truth.

There are no magic solutions to the tough crises people face these days, and if you wrap yourself up in trying to be the solution for someone else, you'll both suffer a further setback. Don't do it. Just be helpful. Serious, but helpful. Even a little progress can be very inspiring for both of you.

By Michael D. Hume, M.S.

Three Ideas For Inspirational Leaders

Too many people these days are suffering from varying degrees of misfortune. Today I have clients, friends, and family members who are struggling with major crises in their lives, or in the case of those who own a business, in their enterprises. Even in our own home, my wife and I find that things are not as prosperous as they once were (or will be again). When you are not experiencing an easy life yourself, how do you inspire a person in crisis? What can you, the aspiring or accomplished inspirational leader, say to help?

Times are tough these days, and experts say things are going to get worse before they get better. But one of the most important things to bear in mind is that, eventually, things will get better. Nothing lasts forever; the easy times didn't, and neither will the tough times. And that's equally true whether you're dealing with the vagaries of an assaulted economy, or the pain of a personal problem such as a relationship in crisis.

If your journey along the road of inspirational leadership places you in a position to help a person in crisis, here are three ideas to consider as you reach out (or respond).

First, start with the right attitude, and that means adopting two simple (but sometimes hard to enact) philosophies: unconditional positive regard for the person you're coaching, and a front-of-mind awareness that it's about them, not you. Your unconditional positive regard means that you're on the other person's side - if they're in conflict with someone else (a boss, a spouse, whoever), you don't have to join in when the other person starts blaming and accusing, but you do have to make it clear that you're there to help them (and you might want to gently steer the conversation in a more productive direction). And don't turn the talk toward your own problems. Occasional self-disclosure about similar problems you've faced (and especially how you coped with them) are essential to demonstrating empathy... but get the focus back on the other person as soon as possible.

Second, ask questions. Try to monitor yourself - for every statement you give, make sure you're asking at least two questions (more would be better). This ensures that the focus stays on the person you're helping... but it accomplishes much more than that. If the questions are good (open-ended, provocative without being aggressive, brief, and bold), they'll force the other person to think through his or her own problem. And remember this: the more difficult the problem, the more impossible it is for anyone else to solve. You are not there to solve the problem, but to serve as a kind of "tour guide" to the best solution, which is always inside the person with the problem.

Finally, emphasize hope and encouragement in the messages you leave with the other person. Make it real, practical, and conditional upon the actions the person must take... but make it upbeat. Remind your client that they were not created to be miserable, but joyful... not to be defeated, but to be victorious... not to be hopeless, but to be a bright beacon of hope for others. "It's going to be hard," you might say, "and it could take months or years of focus and work... but at the end, you will have a happier life than you can now imagine." To make sure you can carry this inspiring message across, remind yourself - convince yourself - that it's the real and honest truth.

There are no magic solutions to the tough crises people face these days, and if you wrap yourself up in trying to be the solution for someone else, you'll both suffer a further setback. Don't do it. Just be helpful. Serious, but helpful. Even a little progress can be very inspiring for both of you.

By Michael D. Hume, M.S.

Have You Thought About How to Pray

When I actually think about prayer and praying, there are two things that come to mind. One is from a preacher I heard as a teenager. We were at a Christian Music Camp, and there were services each morning before we started our practices and seminars.

I don't remember the name of the preacher...it was thirty-two or so years ago...but I think it was C. K. Price. How he explained our normal approach to prayer has stuck with me ever since. This is a paraphrase of what he said. None of this bit is original to me.

"We are a lot like three year old children when we pray. A three year old will bring his broken toy to daddy so it can be fixed. But daddy may have to put it on his workbench for a while before he can fix it. There are a lot of reasons for that. Maybe he needs to buy a part, or there's another job that needs done first...and sometimes it can't be fixed.

"If the toy isn't fixed in what the child thinks is "enough time," he may very well take it off the bench and try to fix it himself. This usually has disastrous results.

"When we pray, it's a lot like putting it on Daddy's bench. Like the child, we want our prayer answered *right now.* We also want that answer to be positive; we want our desires carried out. If it doesn't happen soon enough, we may try to fix it ourselves."

God isn't like a Coke machine. You can't put your prayer in, wait a few minutes and get your answer delivered right away. Sometimes that will happen, but not usually. God is our Daddy. That's what Abba means. He knows whether or not the prayer can be answered right now, or if we need to wait a while. He also knows when it's not something we should have. That's the role of a daddy.

The second thing I think about is when Jesus taught us how to pray. When was the last time any of us thought of those words we memorized so long ago? Do we know what they really mean?

Our Father, who art in heaven: God isn't a guy standing on a cloud with a thunderbolt waiting for us to mess up. He's our Father; our Daddy.

Hallowed be Thy Name: God is holy. Unless He makes something holy, it isn't. In fact, most of us say God and Lord because His name is sacred. It's important to recognize that.

Thy Kingdom Come: God's kingdom is one of peace. It's one where heartache and pain no longer exist. Yes, let His kingdom come.

Thy will be done: Now we're getting to some of the tricky parts. However, when we pray, we should always ask that no matter what we ask, what He wills is done. I know from experience that there are times when His answer really should be wait or no. It's important to understand that, pray it and mean it.

On Earth as it is in Heaven: If God's will is done on earth as it is in heaven, His kingdom will have come.

Give us this day our daily bread: It's easy to look over this part when you've got a well stocked larder and a full fridge. If you've ever had times hard enough that your kitchen makes Mother Hubbard's look lavish, the meaning of this phrase has more importance.

And forgive us our trespasses: God knows we're going to make mistakes, disobey His laws and otherwise mess up. Acknowledging that is important...mostly for us. The next section is why.

As we forgive those who trespass against us: First, God knows we aren't always going to be forgiving, and this isn't a club over our heads saying "forgive them or else." It's about acknowledgement that we have all sinned and it makes forgiving someone easier.

Lead us not into temptation: The world is full of tempting things that we shouldn't take part in. With God's help, it's a lot easier not to be seduced by the temptation.

And deliver us from evil: Evil is all around us. We are surrounded by things that want to separate us from God. The only protection from those evils *is* God.

For Thine is the Kingdom, the power and the glory: His is the kingdom we seek, His is the power to make it real and the glory of His being and actions are what will help us be in it someday.

For ever and ever: To me, this means both inside time, where we are and outside time, where God is.

Amen: So be it.

Prayer is about communing with God, asking for help and listening with our hearts for His answers. We can depend on His love, His help and His blessing. Being in His will is the answer to our prayers.

Four Steps to Take for Forgiveness

Life on this earth is not perfect. With the number of personalities on this planet equaling the number of people who are currently breathing, it is inevitable that every person will have to face disappointment for more than a few times during his or her lifetime.

I experienced this disappointment recently, and it left me a lot more frustrated then I wanted to admit. However, after walking around for two days with a black cloud hovering over my head, I knew that something had to be done about it. So with faith and a cup of coffee, I sat down to think and pray. It was the following steps that helped guide me through to getting past the dark emotions I had.

1) Face the Frustration - a lot of people would rather die than admit that they were hurt. What they do not understand is, if the pain is not admitted, then technically there is nothing to fix! If forgiveness has to take place, one has to first acknowledge that there is something to forgive.

2) Identify the Source - the pain should have started from somewhere. We can't just go around saying that this person hurt us and just leave it at that. Just like a report of any other incident, we need to know when it happened, how it happened, and maybe even the why. If the source of the problem is not identified, then it cannot be fixed. Think of trying to fix a leak without knowing which portion of the pipe is leaking.

3) Create a Way Forward - this is crucial, because some events may not even have a way forward... or at least not for the person who was hurt. This is when the offended party needs to acknowledge what needs to be done for things to get better. Some people just love to hate, that they wouldn't be able to point out action steps that can be taken in order to mend fences. There are times when we need to acknowledge that what was done was in the past, and we just have to face it.

4) Pray - Some people disregard this step, but only prayer can bring that lighthearted feeling that we all want to have. This is not just the prayer that people rattle of and get it done with. It's the type that makes a person close his or her eyes and talk to The Creator with the belief that He is there, and that He is listening.

"Forgive and forget" is what most people say when they are told of heartaches and emotional hurt. This is not an easy thing to do, because we remember the pain from the scars on our shoulders. How much more the emotional pain that we had to go through?

It will not be easy to forget, but we can forgive and make it a point not to bring it up again. In time, when these pains are no longer brought up and discussed, then they will simply fade away. For this to happen though, we all have to admit that there was pain, make it a point to make things better, and just forgive... with the help of our Creator.

Life on this earth is not perfect. With the number of personalities on this planet equaling the number of people who are currently breathing, it is inevitable that every person will have to face disappointment for more than a few times during his or her lifetime.

I experienced this disappointment recently, and it left me a lot more frustrated then I wanted to admit. However, after walking around for two days with a black cloud hovering over my head, I knew that something had to be done about it. So with faith and a cup of coffee, I sat down to think and pray. It was the following steps that helped guide me through to getting past the dark emotions I had.

1) Face the Frustration - a lot of people would rather die than admit that they were hurt. What they do not understand is, if the pain is not admitted, then technically there is nothing to fix! If forgiveness has to take place, one has to first acknowledge that there is something to forgive.

2) Identify the Source - the pain should have started from somewhere. We can't just go around saying that this person hurt us and just leave it at that. Just like a report of any other incident, we need to know when it happened, how it happened, and maybe even the why. If the source of the problem is not identified, then it cannot be fixed. Think of trying to fix a leak without knowing which portion of the pipe is leaking.

3) Create a Way Forward - this is crucial, because some events may not even have a way forward... or at least not for the person who was hurt. This is when the offended party needs to acknowledge what needs to be done for things to get better. Some people just love to hate, that they wouldn't be able to point out action steps that can be taken in order to mend fences. There are times when we need to acknowledge that what was done was in the past, and we just have to face it.

4) Pray - Some people disregard this step, but only prayer can bring that lighthearted feeling that we all want to have. This is not just the prayer that people rattle of and get it done with. It's the type that makes a person close his or her eyes and talk to The Creator with the belief that He is there, and that He is listening.

"Forgive and forget" is what most people say when they are told of heartaches and emotional hurt. This is not an easy thing to do, because we remember the pain from the scars on our shoulders. How much more the emotional pain that we had to go through?

It will not be easy to forget, but we can forgive and make it a point not to bring it up again. In time, when these pains are no longer brought up and discussed, then they will simply fade away. For this to happen though, we all have to admit that there was pain, make it a point to make things better, and just forgive... with the help of our Creator.

Do You Feel Free to Dive Into Your Life

Unconscious memories, beliefs and emotions can really get in the way and block us from doing what we want to. We start to avoid and procrastinate jumping in and participating.

That tendency started for myself at a very young age, around 7 or 8 years old. I would volunteer to be the one who held the skipping rope without participating and swing the rope around watching the other kids jump in and have fun.

I had another similar experience with diving. Again, as a young girl around the same age I had a traumatic experience with a very mean swimming instructor. I was a pretty good swimmer for my age but when I would go to the edge of the pool to take a rest she would kick my hands off the edge with her feet and watch me struggle to continue swimming laps.

It caused me to hate swimming lessons and I finally quit just before the point of learning how to dive. I never did learn to dive and yearned for that feeling and experience all my life.

Not until a couple of years ago did I get up the courage to take a private swimming lesson to learn how to dive.

Within a ?? hour swim lesson, a wonderful, supportive and kind swim instructor had me walking up to the edge of the pool and diving right in. The experience to feel myself diving into the water was extraordinary.

In fact it didn't matter to me if I ever did it again because:

a) I had the experience, and;

b) I now know I can do it if I want to

The same goes for whatever you desire in your life. You want experiences that are appealing to you whether it's a once in a lifetime activity or something you love to do on a regular basis. You don't want to hold yourself back from having an experience you desire.

Doing something outside of your comfort zone can feel extremely threatening. This is when you need to make friends with courage and trust.

Try developing your courage muscles by exploring activities that inspire you. You are more likely to take a leap of faith when you do something that lights you up.

Perfectionist tendencies are a form of protection. Being uncomfortable doing something new, trying to get things right, avoiding activities with others until you get better at it. It becomes an internal struggle with wanting to do something and the vulnerable potential of feeling like a failure.

This is an illusion created by the ego and will have you avoid acting on your desires to protect yourself from criticism. The antidote to feeling this anxiety is to plan less and participate more.

Letting your fears fall away allows you to get back in touch with having fun. Free yourself from "being an ever-ender," take the plunge and enjoy your life.

When your courage weakens and your self confidence is not as strong, allow the courage of your Higher Self to emerge and trust that you will be kept safe.

Self-Enquiry Reflection

How strong are your courage muscles when it comes to fulfilling your dreams?

Have you considered how flexing your courage muscles could liberate you?

What are you afraid of with taking a risk?

What do you long to do that scares you?

Have you played it safe at the expense of your own happiness?

Have you created a pattern of avoiding what you really want to do?

Do you plan more than actually participate?

Energy Healing clears resistance such as memories, emotions, beliefs, and patterns that keep you separate from your true self.

Energy Clearing is a catalyst for transformation and greatly benefits anyone who has a desire for positive change and seeks to live life on purpose.

Consistency The Fuel of Integrity

Given that there is so much corruption in the world right now; whilst the word integrity may never get as common-place as you would want it to be, it is also one that would never go out of mention. It challenges the norm with all of the audacity and questioning ability that can be mustered. Integrity is not a destination and just like goodwill, it is a concept that is built over the years; one that could definitely use some helpful factors and tips for those willing to tow its highly estimable path. The way to follow in the quest to develop integrity is one of consistency. Whenever consistency is used as a word, it is never too far away from a similar word called routine. Routine as a concept is a double-edged sword which is highly dependent on how the person involved gets to deploy it; that is to an advantage or the other way round. When one has developed a habit of saying no to corruption, it could grow into a healthy routine which the subject can call on any day without thinking twice. Conversely, what is a routine must also be checked and balanced by doing a re-assessment from time to time, just to be sure one is still on the right path, and not necessarily living in denial.

This is very necessary because routines just like habits are quite hard to break; but it is also worthy of note that extremes can set you on a dangerous path. Some routines are quite helpful, where the necessary checks are applied and in the right measures. This model of routine would preferably serve as our main point of emphasis under this particular topic. When the right values such as discipline, probity and doing things the right way, are built into a routine and one that is constantly followed; the subject becomes quite battle-hardened, and in no time develops a weapon that would make the cause much easier to execute. If one over the years has developed a habit of turning down small incentives or declaring them publicly when offered, it would not be hard to turn down the seemingly large ones because there is a plan already in place and one is not caught unawares. It also must be said that where there are no secrets kept, scandals stay far away from such venues. This in effect would mean that once the job is done in the right way, there is no need to hide anything, and with nothing to hide, there is nothing secretive waiting to be revealed.

Most scandals that have evolved over time have always had the undertone of secrets kept, and the same have been products of the latter's exploitation. Consistency is also upheld by discipline which highlights the cause as one that may not be the easiest whilst not being impossible. Constantly, it gets proven that kids taught the right values often turn out right as it becomes a part of them to follow the right path. This is why the adage "train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he would not depart from it" is entirely appropriate to further push this cause. Whilst it does not guarantee a hundred percent certainty, it gives one a large percentage of assurance that even when the chips are down, the kid would tend to take the right decisions more often than not. For the adult, it is never too late or totally beyond salvage; that is if the necessary steps are taken to do a re-evaluation of one's position with an attendant decision of turning a new leaf. Consistency just like exercise builds your muscle freeing them up for the day they would be called in to use. Just like an athlete who has his body already well primed for competition stands a better chance of doing well as against a sloppy person who does not constantly exercise the body.

Integrity is a value that can preserve you in your lifetime and even further go on to preserve your legacy after you are long gone. It therefore goes without saying that the path of integrity would bring you the win you highly crave, if it is followed strictly. Like every laudable cause, it is challenging and not one that has many friends around willing to offer a hand; it would therefore entail making a personal decision to stand and fight for what you believe in which is the path of integrity for the purpose of this discuss. Some one once said that, "we often find comfort in the company of many going through the same things as we do, but often times we must stand even as the only one and fight if we are to achieve greatness, more-so for what we think should be and that which we believe in." In this case, it can only be further emphasized that one must have plans well laid out to avoid corruption and to follow the disciplined path of probity and good judgement, which can stand the test of fire any day it is examined under the spot light. Developing this into a consistent routine, grants the subject a rare ability to switch in to 'auto-gear' knowing that even decisions taken on impulse stand a good chance of being right, as the right culture has been engrained and the helpful lessons of discipline have been well imbibed.

An Inspirational Poem for Mother s Day

A poem of inspiration for Mother s Day A poem of inspiration for Mother s Day If you are looking for inspiration for the poem that shows an understanding of what a mother has to deal with this is the one. Every mom, young or old, knows by heart and can only hope that their children understand when they grow. "You do not love me!" How many times have your children about what it is? And how many times have you as a parent, the need to say much to resist? Someday, when my children are old enough to understand the logic that drives a mother, I will tell them.A motherly love GOES DEEP stressed enough to buy a bike with their money that can afford and that could not have loved enough to remain silent and let you discover its power of influence was a friend, you loved them enough to be more than two hours, while cleaning your bedroom, a job that would take me fifteen loved minutes.I enough to say: "Yes, you can go to Disney World a Mother's Day." I loved them enough to let you see anger, disappointment, distrust and tears in my eyes dear. Not enough to make excuses for their lack of respect or in bad taste. I loved you enough to admit you were wrong and ask for his beloved forgiveness.I enough to ignore "what every parent or loved said.I done enough to make you stumble, fall, hurt and loved enough that you can fail.I to take responsibility for their actions, 6, 10 and 16.I loved figure enough to lie about the party to be escorted, but he was pardoned after the discovery that I loved was enough to push it right.I off my lap , to let go of the hand, moved to their motivations and insensitive to their demands ... so that should be enough alone.I want to accept that for what they are, not what I wanted be.But most of all, you loved enough to tell them? Eh? when I hated to it.THAT was the most difficult part of ALL.Nicola Kennedy has enjoyed a great Mother's Day as a mom and a loving daughter grateful. It can help you find great gifts for Mother's Day, with tips and news, information and opinions in this article may be reproduced in its entirety, provided the resource box and live links are included intact. All rights reserved. Copyright

Amidst Negativity!

"You've got nothing better to do!","You better get out of my face!", "I can't do this.. I'm just Filipino!"

Every day, every minute, negativity surrounds us. The moment we wake up we hear bad news in the radio, TV, internet. The thing is, it is not only in the news that we hear negativity; it's from the people around us, people we love, our friends, our co-workers... There will always be people who make us feel inferior, people who whine too much, people who disrespect us, people who put us down, people who abuse us. But do you know what the worst kind is? The worst kind is when that person is none other than our very own selves.

The scenario is we cannot avoid negativity or toxicity in our lives. It will always be around us and within us.

The good news is there's a way out! Thank God!

The question is how do we do that? How do we live our lives amidst the negativity? How do we shape our outer world in such a way that it would protect our inner selves?

First things first, we must remember that our lives are a perfect reflection of our beliefs. What do we believe in? That we are a very important person and that people should treat us accordingly? Or are we the kind of person who is never... or who is always... it keeps us in a box!.. or You know what, people should love me back, they should praise me, they should be grateful! Should, should, should!

When we don't expect others to behave in any particular fashion, we'll have more peace of mind. It's not actually what happens to us, but how we see it. For as long as we only see negativity, "victim mode", then the more friends will put us down, more bosses will criticize us, more husbands will abuse us. Events will just unfold according to our expectations. So we really be careful by what we believe in, even by what our thoughts are leading us, because it's very powerful.

Second, We have the power to choose. We can always say no to people who encourage our addiction, who constantly hurt us and those who invalidate us. We can choose our friends. Do you know who invalidators are? According to Bo Sanchez, They are whiners, but worst kind, because these are people who don't criticize the world, they criticize us! When we share our dreams, our goals, our plans to them, they will roll up their eyes and shake their heads. They just seem to know-it-all, they believe they know everything about us and our future more than God. So let us not be victims, let's get rid of all abusers, invalidators, controllers, manipulators or parasites in our lives.

And last but not the least, Acceptance. Acceptance is the key. That's the only way we can love people, and if we cannot accept them, then we need to change. Anyway, our mission in life is not to change the world, our mission is to change ourselves according to Andrew Matthews. We see people not as they are but as we are. So our experience of the world is actually us experiencing ourselves. What works is when we work on ourselves, not trying to change other people, what works is when we work on ourselves and not trying to change the world.

The scenario: we cannot avoid negativity or toxicity in our lives. It will always be around us and within us.

The question now is how do we take it in? How mature are we to take responsibility for our thoughts and actions?

The best ending for this is the Serenity Prayer.. "Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things that I cannot change, the courage to change the things that I can and the wisdom to know the difference."

Amen.

A Good Testimony Is More Than Just Words

A GOOD TESTIMONY

Proverbs 22:1 says that "a good name is to be chosen rather than great riches" and Job, an Old Testament believers, understood that. A lifetime of gracious living can be blown away by one moment of foolishness.

It is one thing to consider yourself righteous - or even have others believe you to be a good person - but quite another to enjoy the smile of God on our lives because He is the only One who knows what is really going on in our inner being.

God's testimony to Job was that he was a man"... blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil." (Job 1:1, The Bible, Old Testament)

He was not a perfect man, but the Bible declares him blameless. This was a man who did not deliberately set out to cause trouble and strife, but who did everything in his power to live in peace and harmony with those around him (Rom. 12:18). He was blameless in his ATTITUDES toward others.

How often we provoke others by the things we say and the way we say them. (Compare Ephesians 6:4, The Bible). That is why James emphasizes that a "mature" Christian is one who has learned to control his tongue.

"If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one's religion is useless" (James 1:26, The Bible). Such is God's measure of genuine spiritual maturity.

Job was also "upright." He lived in such a way that no one could point a finger at him and mock his God. He knew that believers are the only "Living Bible" some people will ever read, and that the world tends to judge God by the behaviour of His followers.

People in his neighbourhood knew that Job was a holy man. Here is one of his secrets for living a holy life: "I have made a covenant with my eyes" (Job 31:1). Very, very powerful words.

Job's goodness and moral uprightness were not merely social graces, but direct results of his reverence for his HOLY GOD. He lived each moment of his life in the knowledge that the eye of his Creator was constantly upon Him.

It was not a legalistic lifestyle. Job genuinely loved the Lord and enjoyed unbroken fellowship with Him. That was a major reason he shunned evil. He wanted nothing to come in the way of His relationship with the Lord.

What a way to honour God! Living a life that is blameless and upright; reverencing God and shunning evil.

3 Quotes to Help You KEEP Your New Year Resolutions

The good, the bad, and the ugly of new year resolutions - welcome!

Yes, each year we resolutely vow to improve our lives in some way, to make changes and to do what's right. And each year we (most of us, anyway!) fail to keep our new year resolutions. Top 10 new year resolutions like these:

01: Lose Weight
02: Stick to Budget
03: Reduce Debt
04: Enjoy Time
05: Find Soulmate
06: Quit Smoking
07: Find Better Job
08: Learn New Stuff
09: Volunteer
10: Get Organised

This new year resolutions article isn't going to discuss how to achieve any of these individual common new year resolutions. Rather, it's going to discuss how you can achieve ANY resolution you set for yourself.

And it's going to do so, by looking at the good, the bad and the ugly of making new year resolutions, with the able assistance of 3 carefully selected new year resolution inspirational quotes.

Best get to it, then, hadn't I...

New Year Resolution Quote #1 (aka "The Good"):

"I made no resolutions for the New Year. The habit of making plans, of criticizing, sanctioning and molding my life, is too much of a daily event for me."

-- Ana??s Nin

The fact of the matter is that you don't have to wait until new year to make active, necessary changes in your life. Now is always the best time to do anything. Yes, you may well be encouraged by others over New Year similarly resolving to lose weight or get a new job, this is true. But you may well be discouraged, also - either they give up too soon, or they succeed too soon.

If you want to change, then change! This is the stark truth about any form of personal development or self-growth. You can make all the excuses in the world, if this is important for you do to so, or you can make the changes.

The New Year acts as a great reminder for us to look at ourselves. That is all. We are free to look at ourselves at any time of the year, free to acknowledge what's great about us and also what we feel we'd like to improve.

So I say, be kind to yourself. Accept who you are. And keep on growing (and do this now)...

New Year Resolution Quote #2 (aka "The Bad"):

"Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits."

-- Author Unknown

Alternatively, you can pin all of your hopes of personal salvation on the annual event that is The New Year - and make your new year resolutions accordingly.

You can tell yourself, and anyone who listens, that you ARE going to find someone to love this year or get rid of that debt, and this time you ARE going to see it through!

Because deep down you know that the main point about making these common new year resolutions is making them, and telling everyone about it. After all, nobody actually bothers to keep them, do they! Why should you be the one that breaks the mould! It's hard work, after all, challenging yourself like this, and why work hard to be unpopular amongst all your other friends who've also made important resolutions that they have no intention of keeping.

Yes, there is no need to change really, and nobody's perfect anyway. It's much more fun to moan and groan than to do anything real and courageous about it. Yup! And television, Facebook, YouTube take sooo much of your time these days.

And if that 'bad' way of looking at things doesn't help you, then how about this...

New Year Resolution Quote #3 (aka "The Ugly"):

"New Year's is a harmless annual institution, of no particular use to anybody save as a scapegoat for promiscuous drunks, and friendly calls and humbug resolutions."

-- Mark Twain

Ah, Mark Twain is such a (golf-hating!) wag. He really does tell it like it is. Or he used to do.

Seriously, all I ask of you, dear reader of this common new year resolutions article, is that you at least be honest about yourself and your intentions.

There is no ugliness in the world too ugly to be stared at, and acknowledged.

Are you going to face yourself, and accept responsibility for what is making you unhappy, what you feel you need to change? Or are you going to accept that life is good as it is right now and no amount of peer pressure to 'do what others tell you to do' is going to force you into making changes you don't think you need to make?

Just be honest, and stop hiding from yourself!...

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As I've said already, it's important that you accept who you truly are - the good bits, the bad bits and the ugly bits. If you can do this one thing, then you'll never have to make another new year resolution in your life. Because you'll be doing what writer Anais Nin suggests already - making constant adjustments, and enjoying doing so.

Just don't pretend that you want to change when you don't! Or at least if you're going to do this acknowledge to yourself that this is what you're doing.

There's nothing wrong with the good, the bad and the ugly in you, or in me, just as long as we're brave and courageous enough to acknowledge these parts to ourselves.

Then new year resolutions become irrelevant, they really do...

The good, the bad, and the ugly of new year resolutions - welcome!

Yes, each year we resolutely vow to improve our lives in some way, to make changes and to do what's right. And each year we (most of us, anyway!) fail to keep our new year resolutions. Top 10 new year resolutions like these:

01: Lose Weight
02: Stick to Budget
03: Reduce Debt
04: Enjoy Time
05: Find Soulmate
06: Quit Smoking
07: Find Better Job
08: Learn New Stuff
09: Volunteer
10: Get Organised

This new year resolutions article isn't going to discuss how to achieve any of these individual common new year resolutions. Rather, it's going to discuss how you can achieve ANY resolution you set for yourself.

And it's going to do so, by looking at the good, the bad and the ugly of making new year resolutions, with the able assistance of 3 carefully selected new year resolution inspirational quotes.

Best get to it, then, hadn't I...

New Year Resolution Quote #1 (aka "The Good"):

"I made no resolutions for the New Year. The habit of making plans, of criticizing, sanctioning and molding my life, is too much of a daily event for me."

-- Ana??s Nin

The fact of the matter is that you don't have to wait until new year to make active, necessary changes in your life. Now is always the best time to do anything. Yes, you may well be encouraged by others over New Year similarly resolving to lose weight or get a new job, this is true. But you may well be discouraged, also - either they give up too soon, or they succeed too soon.

If you want to change, then change! This is the stark truth about any form of personal development or self-growth. You can make all the excuses in the world, if this is important for you do to so, or you can make the changes.

The New Year acts as a great reminder for us to look at ourselves. That is all. We are free to look at ourselves at any time of the year, free to acknowledge what's great about us and also what we feel we'd like to improve.

So I say, be kind to yourself. Accept who you are. And keep on growing (and do this now)...

New Year Resolution Quote #2 (aka "The Bad"):

"Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits."

-- Author Unknown

Alternatively, you can pin all of your hopes of personal salvation on the annual event that is The New Year - and make your new year resolutions accordingly.

You can tell yourself, and anyone who listens, that you ARE going to find someone to love this year or get rid of that debt, and this time you ARE going to see it through!

Because deep down you know that the main point about making these common new year resolutions is making them, and telling everyone about it. After all, nobody actually bothers to keep them, do they! Why should you be the one that breaks the mould! It's hard work, after all, challenging yourself like this, and why work hard to be unpopular amongst all your other friends who've also made important resolutions that they have no intention of keeping.

Yes, there is no need to change really, and nobody's perfect anyway. It's much more fun to moan and groan than to do anything real and courageous about it. Yup! And television, Facebook, YouTube take sooo much of your time these days.

And if that 'bad' way of looking at things doesn't help you, then how about this...

New Year Resolution Quote #3 (aka "The Ugly"):

"New Year's is a harmless annual institution, of no particular use to anybody save as a scapegoat for promiscuous drunks, and friendly calls and humbug resolutions."

-- Mark Twain

Ah, Mark Twain is such a (golf-hating!) wag. He really does tell it like it is. Or he used to do.

Seriously, all I ask of you, dear reader of this common new year resolutions article, is that you at least be honest about yourself and your intentions.

There is no ugliness in the world too ugly to be stared at, and acknowledged.

Are you going to face yourself, and accept responsibility for what is making you unhappy, what you feel you need to change? Or are you going to accept that life is good as it is right now and no amount of peer pressure to 'do what others tell you to do' is going to force you into making changes you don't think you need to make?

Just be honest, and stop hiding from yourself!...

--

As I've said already, it's important that you accept who you truly are - the good bits, the bad bits and the ugly bits. If you can do this one thing, then you'll never have to make another new year resolution in your life. Because you'll be doing what writer Anais Nin suggests already - making constant adjustments, and enjoying doing so.

Just don't pretend that you want to change when you don't! Or at least if you're going to do this acknowledge to yourself that this is what you're doing.

There's nothing wrong with the good, the bad and the ugly in you, or in me, just as long as we're brave and courageous enough to acknowledge these parts to ourselves.

Then new year resolutions become irrelevant, they really do...

A Man of Love

I am a man who is full of romantic words; I offer my love to the fullest because that is me. Love is everything that makes me smile, it is everything that brings me up when I am down. Love make me feel alive even when I am about to give up. It gives me hope of a better tomorrow and by this I feel good within myself.

Love is not beauty or talent, rather love is you when you can offer it to the fullest and offer it unconditionally. Real love is offered unconditionally and without pain or stress. I regard it as an undying, endless and everlasting offer. Everyone is required to offer this love; therefore they have to learn what it takes. They have to emulate the real man who had demonstrated His love towards us. The real man will always offer us love because that is what HE is and that is what HE wanted in return.

I am a sincere, loving, caring, hardworking, cherishing, pampering and the supportive one and as a matter of fact with these entire attribute about me, I still want to learn and emulate this real man. I want to wake up one morning and not only think about myself but others, I want to show this unconditional love to everyone around me, I want people to look at me and always fine hope, I want to be a source of joy to everybody around me. Ultimately I want to be unique in a way that will reflect my resemblance to HIM.

And when I have a companion in the nearest future, I will look forward to these features in her. I will want her to accept love in all forms and believe that love can have you at anytime because it is a fire that reigns from the heart. I will require her to be a loving, caring, sincere, honest, trustworthy and humble woman who can do everything to make her family happy. A woman who believe in love and she is ready to sacrifice her whole life protecting that. A woman who is honest and will be there for me in the good times and bad times, a woman who believes in God and that His love for us cannot be questioned. A woman that will assists me to emulate the ultimate man of love.

With all these by my side and the ultimate grace from above, the world will know and also feel real love.

Aesthetic Significance Of Beauty Quotes And Sayings

Beauty might bring happiness, but happiness always brings beauty. - Kevyn Aucoin (an American make-up artist and photographer) This is quite true. If you have an aesthetic bent of mind and are a lover of beauty, reading beauty quotes and sayings can be very enriching for you. Some people love quotes as they give them an opportunity to express their feelings in the minimum possible words. Usage of Beauty Quotes and Sayings There are many instances when you can employ beauty quotes and sayings to your advantage, such as: * While writing an article on beauty concepts * While writing personal letters to your beloved * While writing a romantic story or novel

While composing a poetic piece Importance of Beauty Quotes and Sayings Employing beauty quotes and sayings in the aforementioned writings can evoke aesthetic appeal and touch the heartstrings of the reader. Here are some other advantages of using such quotes:

* Quotations are oceans of vast knowledge that have been passed on to us from generations and from the mouth of wise people. As a writer, you may beautify your written piece by the usage of such quotations. * A lot is said in a few words in a quotation. So, whenever you feel that you are falling short of words, employing a relevant quote can be the best option. * Using the quotation of a renowned author in your article hooks the attention of the reader while giving credibility to your writing. * If you are running a beauty shop or render beauty services, you can even consider making a small quote as a punch line for your business. It attracts customers and creates a brand name for your business. There is a famous saying, 'Beauty lies in the beholder's eye.' Some people tend to see this beauty while some do not. However, there are some universally known things said by the age old experts that are agreed upon by everyone. You can also gain from this wisdom whenever you are in doubt.

3 Wayne Dyer Inspirational Quotes - A Personal Look

Wayne Dyer is an internationally renowned author and speaker in the field of self-help.And even though not everyone is a fan of his self-help and spiritual teachings it is hard to fault some of the inspirational quotes that are attributed to him.So I thought I'd take a close look at three Wayne Dyer quotes - three famous inspirational life quotes - and share my understanding of what the quotes mean to me and my life, and thus what they may also mean to you and yours.The following Wayne Dyer inspirational quotes are related, and reflect the true power of what changing your attitude can have on your life.Let's begin...WAYNE DYER FAMOUS INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE #1"Did you ever notice how difficult it is to argue with someone who is not obsessed with being right?"It's funny, really, because I've never, ever, thought of myself as being obsessed with being right - with being righteous! Ugh, who wants to be righteous! How boring and tedious to have to be right all the time. I bet you're in agreement with me, too. (Am I right?)The fact is, though, when I remember back to my 'argumentative days' (in my 20s) I was often criticised for 'having to be right' all the time. Of course I rejected these criticisms. They were false - wrong! - and I never wanted to be right all the time. Ever.Except I can never, actually remember any time when I was happy being wrong either.Being "wrong", if you try to think about it, is actually unthinkable, it really is.You literally cannot think that you might be wrong, that your world-view needs changing. Your whole life is constructed about being right. (How could it not be!)So when you look at Wayne Dyer's quotation, now, you see that, really, it is incredibly difficult to argue with someone who *isn't* attached to being right, it really is. And the main reason for this is that you're arguing with no less than someone's identify of themselves.Conversely, when you're not wrapped up in defending yourself, I guess the truth has a much better chance of shining through too.WAYNE DYER INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE #2"If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change."Ah, this is a much simpler situation to comprehend I think, but it stems from inhabiting a different viewpoint, as in the case of the first Wayne Dyer quote.The beauty of this quotation is that it reveals a fundamental truth of how our lives - how *my* life - is experienced, namely: the observer of life (let's call that person me, for example) is far from being an impartial recorder of events; instead, I am actually an interpreter of events only.So the 'reality' of life is that 'what happens' is 'what happens'.And our trouble lies in the fact that we mistake 'what we *think* of what happens' as 'what happens'.And that's where Wayne Dyers inspirational quote becomes so powerful, so transformational.We can change what we think about what happens any time we choose. And when we do...WAYNE DYER INSPIRATIONAL LIFE QUOTE #3"Everything you are against weakens you. Everything you are for empowers you."Hmm, this makes me think of the word 'flow', and in particular of the tree swaying in the wind. Imagine if that tree was AGAINST swaying, do you think it would weaken at some point, maybe even break? But when the tree is FOR flowing with the wind, it will survive even the wildest of blasts.So we must go with the flow, even if we are 'forced' to go in directions we'd rather not. Embrace change, embrace 'what is now', and see where it takes us.Resistance really is futile, really is weakening.And the opposite of weakening is... empowering.

3 Steps to Daily Success Using Motivational and Inspirational Quotes to Achieve Your Goals

Article Body:Changing our day-to-day behaviors may be easier than previously imagined. By meditating on and repeating motivational and inspirational quotes, we're better prepared to alter our thought patterns, behaviors and consequently, change our lives. Here's how it done. If we believe something to be easy, we find little, if any struggle in accomplishing it. However, if we imagine something to be difficult to accomplish, then our struggle becomes more apparent.

Actually, if we imagine that it is difficult to alter a unique behavior, then we are going to always find experiences that will justify that belief. Take this for example. We awaken one morning and choose that: "This is the day I start losing weight. When things get difficult, I will not reach for junk food, but instead I will focus on something else to keep my mind occupied. It'll be tough at first, but I'm going to give it a try." If you continue with this thought pattern and belief, don't be surprised to end up struggling more often than not.

Why? If we look at this example closely we discover a couple of thought patterns and beliefs already in place. We have determined to do something good for ourselves, but we do ourselves a disservice by choosing certain negative thought patterns, beliefs and words that go along with it. We have said, "When things get difficult...." (This is already assuming that there will be difficult moments! Strike one!) "It'll be tough at first..."(This is already assuming it will be difficult at first! Strike two!) "...but I'm going to give it a try."(Remember the movie "The Karate Kid"..."There is no "try", there is only "do".
Strike three!)Now there are hundreds of products available that will assist people in losing weight. Some, if not all of them, may work for various people at various stages of their goal. But for many people who have convinced themselves that reducing weight is difficult, some products may fall short when our thought patterns are stronger than our desire to change. Here is something that I've done to alter a behavior I no longer desired. I recently lost 20lbs in about 12 weeks. I didn't like the way I looked, felt or even thought for that matter. I needed to change and take some action towards it.

First, I realized that I had to change my thoughts about losing weight. My old thought patterns were no longer working for me. My thoughts were like little tiny pictures that I projected in my mind of how heavy I was. I no longer wanted these pictures or thought patterns an integral part of my life. I had to choose a thought pattern and belief that would be easier to think about. I chose this thought, "Losing weight is easier than I thought." Perhaps not the most ideal for everyone but it worked for me. Secondly, I chose a word I wanted to focus on for that day, week or month to assist me in accomplishing my goal (Start with just a day, or simply an hour for that matter.

Keep it simple.) The word I chose needed to be in relation to the change I want to make. For instance, I chose the word "FOCUS", as I felt that that's what I needed to think about most of the time; focusing more on losing weight than gaining it. Choose any word so long as it relates to your situation. (Attitude, Energy, Action, Believe...) Following that, I scoured the Internet for motivational and inspirational quotes that resonated within me that associated with that specific word I chose. Quotes that I could remember, especially ones that really spoke to what I wanted to accomplish. But here's the most important part. I needed quotes that were powerful enough to change my thought patterns the instant I read them. Quotes that REALLY spoke to me when my eyes fell upon them. Quotes that forced me to pause and think for a moment. Quotes that had that extra "edge" where my mind said, "Yes. This is one." These are all signs of a quote that held power for me. I "focused" in on these quotes. "All that we are is the result of what we have thought." Buddha "The only way to discover the limits of the possible, is to go beyond them into them impossible." Arthur C. Clarke "It's not what you achieve in the end that matters, it's who you become in the process

." Author Unknown In fact, I found dozens of quotes that I resorted to every so often, but these three I always came back to. They spoke of who I was, what I desired to accomplish and who I wanted to become as I worked towards my goal. I wrote them down. I carried these quotes with me constantly. I read them and meditated on them whenever I had the chance to. At work, home or in the gym (yup, I finally got myself to exercise, primarily by focusing on Arthur C. Clarke's quote!), I focused on these three powerful quotes to help me FOCUS on what I wanted. Because I changed my thought patterns, over time, I can honestly say I am 20 lbs lighter and a whole lot happier. Yes, I will be the first to admit that accomplishing the goal involved more than simply thinking but it all began with my thoughts. The thoughts then permeated into my actions. (Now I must FOCUS on maintaining that weight, so for me an entire new thought pattern begins.)

Here are the three steps again: 1. Decided to change your way of thinking about a behavior, making it easier for you to think about it. Phrase it in a simple way. 2. Choose a word to concentrate on to change that behavior for a period of time. 3. Find at least three motivational or inspirational quotes associated with that specific word that are powerful enough to change your current thought patterns the moment you read them. Meditate on them and repeat them, silently or out loud, every chance you get. Be patient. Stick to it. Give it some time. Why do you think companies offer a 30-day money back guarantee? They know that if you do something for 30 days it becomes a habit and you no longer have to return it! (Learned something, huh?) Give it time.

The first step to what you intend to accomplish is changing your mind and the thought patterns and beliefs related to your behavior. Thoughts are the precursor to action, meaning that thoughts occur before any action takes place. That's what needs to be changed first. Your thoughts. It worked for me and I hope this inspires and motivates you to achieve your goal. Think positive.