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Inspirational Books that Will Change Your Life
Often times in life, we are searching for a direction, a sign, a source of inspiration. This need for inspiration can pertain to health, a career path, or any variety of life chances and choices. Are you ready to take the steps to reach your full potential? Are you looking to change your routine and get moving in a new direction? Is it time to do some “spring cleaning” in your life? Read on for a list of inspirational books that will change your life.
By Salvador Lorenz8 years ago in Motivation
The First Step
I first became interested in blogging when I read an article about freelancing; it told me that blogging was the best way to go, but I had never read, written, or even really heard about it. What was it? What was it about? I love freelancing, as it has given me a way to make money on the side and explore myself as I do so. I have met some fantastic people doing it, those I am proud to have written for. However, what I was doing did not pay well. I had not learned self respect and self management. Blogging, I read, was to help promote myself and bring myself control.
By Elandria Everspring8 years ago in Motivation
The Houses of the Zodiac: House #1
Do you know what your birth chart says? Or, do you even know what a birth chart is? Your birth chart is based off of the time, location, and date of your birth. At the time when you were born, every planet and star and thing up there in the universe was in a specific place. Doesn't seem like it matters, but it absolutely does. Your birth chart displays where all those planets and stuff were, and this contributes to the magic that is your personality.
By Amanda Doyle8 years ago in Motivation
"I've Been So Busy"
"Hey! Oh my gosh, I haven't seen you in so long! How have you been?" "Ah, I've been good. I've been SO busy." Raise of hands, how many of us have had this conversation at least five times this week? Me. I know I have and continue to, week after week after week.
By Savannah McKinley8 years ago in Motivation
Brains vs. Beauty
So, today at work, I was talking to a co-worker about someone we both know, who isn't exactly the brightest crayon in the box (if you know what I mean). On the other hand, though, I think she is quite beautiful, so we began to talk about that as well. This lead into him saying something that I hear people say all the time, and I never understood why it bothered me until now. "It just goes to show, you can't be pretty AND smart."
By Summer Hall8 years ago in Motivation
When You Don’t Know Where to Start
Very few times in our lives do we truly believe we are stuck somewhere in the middle. Of course, that is the phrase we choose to apply to our feeling of digression, but I argue that we’re never just in one place—we are either moving forwards, or backwards.
By Hannah Taylor8 years ago in Motivation
"Here Lies"—Finding Closure, Forgiveness, and Peace
Imagine you're at a funeral, gazing at an open casket surrounded by overly scented flowers and wreaths with one-word labels. A low, strong strand of music whispers through the air. You hear the soft sobs, the pull of tissues from their cardboard box, the too-light steps of the people in mourning. It all seems to happen around you, without you, as you search yourself for the last words you'll offer to the deceased before they are whisked underground, forever out of sight and occasionally out of mind. You find the will to pull yourself up, walk to the casket, and speak. Out of your mouth spills every word you always wanted to, but never could, say out loud.
By L. Ronan8 years ago in Motivation
Eruruu's Advice #1
Before I start this column I would like to tell you a short story about Eruruu. Eruruu is not me...well not entirely at least. Eruruu was a female character on a game I played quite extensively. In her, I found myself driven to help my fellow players and offer fun, silly, and sometimes serious advice while playing with others. I hope that you can hear her and possibly benefit from the little mother in my head.
By Michael Barnes8 years ago in Motivation
Unlock Your Creativity. Top Story - August 2018.
Creativity is the art of transforming ideas, thoughts, and feelings into something tangible, something of this reality. Growing up, I never considered myself an artist. In school, there were always people who were way better than me at drawing and music and painting, so I stopped myself from even trying for fear of looking stupid or inept.
By Alyssa Stone8 years ago in Motivation
Alone
Being alone doesn't have to be a bad thing. Sometimes it can be quite peaceful. Sometimes it can be eye-opening and amazing. Being alone can ease the mind and bring you comfort. I didn't always look at being alone this way but then I realized that sometimes being alone is better.
By Samantha Burgess8 years ago in Motivation
30 Most Powerful Mindfulness Quotes to Combat Stress
Adults and children that practice mindfulness have a subtantial decrease in stress and psychological distress. Amongst its proposed benefits are improved concentration and mental clarity, self-control, objectivity, affect tolerance, enhanced flexibility, equanimity, emotional intelligence, and the ability to relate to others and one's self with compassion, kindness, and acceptance.
By Silena Le Beau8 years ago in Motivation
