Here's an inspirational poem to remind us to take time. For the things that matter. Often, we rush through life, and forget to fill our gas tanks. To stop, liven, wonder, think, play, live, and love.
Here are 15 principles for getting from where you are to getting to where you want to be.
1.Change your thinking.
" You are a living magnet. What you attract into your life is in harmony with your dominant thoughts" Brian Tracy
2.Take Responsibility.
" All blame is a waste of time. No matter how much fault you find with another, and regardless of how much you blame him, it will not change you." Wayne Dyer
Welcome to the 2nd edition of Success Inspired's Blog Carnival- Inspirational Nuggets. This time, we are privileged to have a bumper crop of articles. Each article is again an inspiration and only those with inspirational themes are included- and that thankfully is the majority.
Because of the overwhelming number of posts, we're afraid we will not be posting more than one submission per blog. We appreciate your understanding on this, and the earlier post will be published. Once again, we deeply appreciate all entires, and are honored to have your posts featured in the carnival.
Og Mandino famed for his book The Greatest Salesman of The World, has inspired millions. His life was not a bed of roses. From his adversity, he discovered treasures and wisdom which he devoured. He distilled these into some more gems for us to treasure, apply and see the fruition of the results.
"Today I begin a new life. Today I shed my old skin, which hath, too long, suffered the bruises of failure and the wounds of mediocrity.
If only we believed. All things are possible. If only we trusted- there is goodness waiting for us. That miracles do happen, that love surrounds you, that beauty is created for you. Belief is everything. What you believe determines your action. And your actions determine the results you create in your life. Start with your beliefs. They are everything.
"Betrayed.!" "Wronged. I'll never forgive him! How can he do this to me? It's unforgivable!!" "After all he's done…All the pain, humiliation, hurt .."
" Forgiveness in infidelity? Absolutely unthinkable!"
" I can forgive, but how do I forget?"
Have you ever had an experience that has left you hurt, bruised, shaken?
Have you every bristled when you heard the names of people and reminded you of the painful experience?
Have you ever blamed, or blame your dissatisfaction or failures on someone something- whether it be your boyfriend, girlfriend, lover, friend, parents or family?
Think. Yes. And you will. This piece, written in the present tense and in the active voice, creates the platform for positive actions and thoughts. It is the model for which positive affirmations should be created.
Each of us has our own positive voice, that is affirming and powerful. Say it, repeat it, do it and you will be. It all starts with the thoughts.
In life we have either excuses or results. We take responsibility or blame others. Like the life lesson when you have fallen into the manhole. You'll never get out unless you take responsibility. Excuses are mere cop outs. The phrase "I'll try" is cop out. Either do or you don't. There should not be waffling, shifting, blame,or justification.
The world is replete with examples of people who refuse to accept cop outs or excuses. Here are some examples of people who have faced their problems head on, with true grip, and emerged triumphant.
Roger Crawford was born with one leg and two arms but no hands. But this did not stop him from playing tennis.
We slog and plod. We live, breathe, work, sleep, eat and play. We live lives that are revolved around our routines. We are creatures of habit. We live automatically. Are we growing, renewing being renewed? Sharpening the saw, renewal, self renewal, revival, restoration, revitalization.. name it what you will. There must be latency before growth, dullness before vision, reaching within before reaching without. It is the prerequisite to flashes of inspirations, ideas and changes, motivation, persistence and ultimately reaching your dreams.
"All human systems require continuous renewal. They rigidify the get stiff in the joints.
Self centeredness is inherent. It is natural. It is survival. If you don't look after yourself, who will? It is after all, a game of survival. Survival of the fittest. We must look after ourselves, and earn our keep.
Yet there is a maxim that states when you scatter, you receive.
Stumble it!
Here's an inspirational poem to remind us to take time. For the things that matter. Often, we rush through life, and forget to fill our gas tanks. To stop, liven, wonder, think, play, live, and love.
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Though everything is dark and drear, 
Welcome to the 2nd edition of Success Inspired's Blog Carnival- Inspirational Nuggets. This time, we are privileged to have a bumper crop of articles. Each article is again an inspiration and only those with inspirational themes are included- and that thankfully is the majority.
The future does not lie in your background, your past, your present preoccupation. 
Og Mandino 
If only we believed. All things are possible. If only we trusted- there is goodness waiting for us. That miracles do happen, that love surrounds you, that beauty is created for you. Belief is everything. What you believe determines your action. And your actions determine the results you create in your life. Start with your beliefs. They are everything.
"Betrayed.!"
Think. Yes. And you will. This piece, written in the present tense and in the active voice, creates the platform for positive actions and thoughts. It is the model for which positive affirmations should be created. 
In life we have either excuses or results. We take responsibility or blame others. Like the 
We slog and plod. We live, breathe, work, sleep, eat and play. We live lives that are revolved around our routines. We are creatures of habit. We live automatically. Are we growing, renewing being renewed? Sharpening the saw, renewal, self renewal, revival, restoration, revitalization.. name it what you will. There must be latency before growth, dullness before vision, reaching within before reaching without. It is the prerequisite to flashes of inspirations, ideas and changes, motivation, persistence and ultimately reaching your dreams.
Self centeredness is inherent. It is natural. It is survival. If you don't look after yourself, who will? It is after all, a game of survival. Survival of the fittest. We must look after ourselves, and earn our keep. 
