Inspirational Awakening

41. A Journey of a 1000 Miles By Karlynn Baker
    There is a Chinese proverb that says, "A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step."This is certainly true. How does an infant learn to walk? Frist they crawl, pull themselves up, and then take those first few steps, which open open up a whole new world to them. They have learned a new skill, a skill that they shall need the rest of their lives.How as adults do we take steps? Often we are in a hurry and we want the result y…



42. Motivation and Inspiration: Illusions 101 By Jeff Herring
    Q: I was wondering if you could recommend any books on motivation and change that are fun to read and that aren’t all rah rah, if you know what I mean. Could there even be such a thing as a book that’s like a novel or short story that’s about motivation?Your question is very well-timed. I’ve recently been reading, for about the hundreth time, one of my favorite books. “Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah” by Richard Bach, is the st…



43. You Can Make a Difference By Garvin Boonsong
    When I study of world these days, I see a lot of despair, and hopeless. There are countless problems that our society faces such as war, the degradation of the environment, and crimeHowever, I believe that there is hope for the future of society.The hope for the future comes from people I see trying to make a difference in society. Some of these people are famous, others are not so famous.The reality that you don't have is famous, have a lot of…



44. Words That Can Leave You Powerless By Roy Klienwachter
    The lines below come from this weeks mind treatment, written by Rev. Angelica Jayne who is a regular weekly contributor to this site.I seldom ever include other people's writing with my own, and very rarely use quotes and almost never comment on them. I sit in front of my computer knowing that I had to this time and wandering why, I am trusting the answer will come out in my writing as is always does.Please read the three paragraphs below first…



45. By Now, I'm an Expert at Memory Loss By David Leonhardt
    I sat down to write my weekly humor column, but I just could not remember what I wanted to write about. This seems to be an increasingly more common affliction, ever since I turned 40. For instance, like most people over 40, I often can't remember my age.In fact, I am quite certain I am not yet 40. How do I know? Well, I can't remember turning 40, for starters.But memory loss is nothing new for me. It began when I was born. Try as I might…



46. The Fighting Father By Samuel Beatson
    This man is an Anglican priest but with a difference. You would not want to offend him put it that way. His online ministry helps to serve the community of street youth homeless/drug-addicted/criminal in a very unique way - by teaching them how to fight for starters. At the end of this article I will leave you with Father Dave's Top 10 of why we need to teach our youngsters boxing in order to make them less violent...What does it conjur in your…



47. A Faux Pas Is A Mistake In A Tuxedo By James Snyder
    Everyone who is anybody has a hobby or at least entertains the idea. Hobbies range from sports to crafts to reading and even traveling. Some hobbies don't make sense to me like collecting dead insects.My long established hobby has earned me a membership in the POP (People Observing People) Culture. The rules specify that each member must swear not to divulge anything observed.Being a minister, I'm not allowed to swear, so I am exempted from thi…



48. 3 Big Fat Lies that Deserve to Die By Jeff Herring
    Big Fat Lie 1: Your personality is formed and unchangeable by age 5 or 6Somehow we have accepted the idea that we are complete by age 5 or 6 because some "learned psychologist" said so.Recent research reveals, however, that our neocortex, the front part of our brain that is responsible for reasoning and decision-making, is still developing well into late adolescence.I can hear the parents of teens saying "Well, duh!"If you pause to think about …



49. The Bouncer (Turning Defeat into Victory) By Gary E. Anderson
    I'm a pretty competitive guy, though I try to keep it in perspective. But there are times, often when I least expect it, when life teaches me lessons about the true nature of competition. One of those lessons came on a warm spring day several years ago, in a small town outside Portland, Oregon.I used to love to watch the high school track team train—especially the distance runners. But that year, my eye was drawn to one girl in particular. Her …



50. Energy Work Basics Part 1: So What is Energy? By Karen Titanich
    Everything is made of energy. Atoms, molecules, light, sound and color have energy. Our bodies are made of energy. Thoughts, emotions, actions and environments have energy.All forms of energy have a vibration or frequency. David Hawkins measured the frequency of emotions. In “Power vs. Force”, he reported shame has the lowest vibration at 20, anger vibrated at 150, acceptance vibrated at 350, love vibrated at 500 and enlightenment vibrated a…



51. How to Get Over Emotional Misery By Barbara Rose, Ph.D.
    Whether it’s a holiday, anniversary, birthday or a time in your life where the rug of life itself seems to have been ripped out from beneath your feet, and you feel the kind of depression where you pray to not wake up, take heart. I have been there, and have learned how to come out of it to the other side of beaming joy, and want to pass this information on to you.You have a view, a perspective that is in your mind about your situation. So the …



52. Finding Hope In Trying Times By Dr. Rita Louise
    Growing up, as a child of the 60’s, peace, love and harmony were the words being chanted by the hippies, flower children and all who questioned authority and were against the Vietnam War. I remember thinking how I couldn’t wait to grow up. I knew in my young mind it was only a matter of time before these youthful rebels would age and mature and eventually be able to take their place in the world of politics and public opinion. With it, they …



53. Heavy Weather Guide By Wayne Mitchell
    Direct Answers - Column for the week of April 26, 2004My girlfriend and I are basically the same age, just a six month difference. When I went to buy the engagement ring in February, I felt certain she was the right one. She accepted my proposal by saying, "If we go slow…"We've been doing that. We had the ring resized to fit her finger, and the wedding wasn't to be until Easter 2006. This morning she broke it off. We were happy and taking …



54. Work In Progress: 10 Benefits of Not Knowing It All By Donna Doyon
    1. You can relax and enjoy your life more if you don't expect yourself to have all the skills, knowledge, and wisdom to carry you forward into the future.2. You can open your life to new opportunities and adventures.3. You can be honest about what you've yet to learn, and appreciate what you already know.4. You can actively seek out teachers and role models without worrying about what others will think.5. You can stop defending or making excuse…



55. The Climbs In Our Lives By Cheryl Perlitz
    I grew up climbing mountains. Mountains are beautiful and challenging, majestic and all powerful. They also have lessons to teach us: lessons about life and how to live it.Every mountain has a surprise around the corner, an obstacle in the path, or a storm brewing minutes away. During every climb you’ll find yourself teetering on a ledge, knowing you could fall, and then rounding the bend and seeing a pristine light blue mountain lake nestled …



56. No More Frustration: The Thorns of Opportunity - Part I By James Smith
    The Thorns of Opportunity...What are you trying so hard to do?Do you ever find yourself saying "If I just had a little more time life would be great!" or asking "Where did all the time go?"In this story you will learn how you can have more time and actually begin to enjoy your day.Imagine, if you can, three separate fields of roses. Each field tended by it's perspective owner and brimming with life.This writing will look at two of the fie…



57. The Cracked Pot By Mark Susnow
    Letters on Life#3Some experiences you never forget. In some of them there is great learning. Many years ago I had such an experience that remains with me to this day. It shows up in so many areas of my life. To begin with I like to perform. I was a trial lawyer for 30 years and have been a musician since I was seven. Most people would say I am comfortable in front of people. But even now, whenever I’m in front of people, there is an inner co…



58. Heart By Wayne Mitchell
    Direct Answers - Column for the week of May 24, 2004I am the mother of a 6-year-old child. My husband is an alcoholic and refuses to realize it because he can skip a few days, once in awhile, before drinking again. A few years ago he went to a counselor with me and was told those few days in between are considered a "dry drunk." I totally agree as his verbal abuse is worst when he's dry occasionally.I have a little bit of college, but no vehicl…



59. The Emmaus Journal ~ Quietness By C.L. Mareydt
    The Emmaus Journal QuietnessAs a state of being, quietness is in direct contrast to the World we occupy and the American Lifestyle altogether. The perpetual noise index is at its highest peak within our structured cities that now seem to stretch into endless waves of suburbia. There literally seems to be the hum-buzz of noise in every scenario imaginable and it tenaciously seems to interfere with all efforts of finding any outside quietn…



60. Repeat Offender By Wayne Mitchell
    Direct Answers - Column for the week of July 8, 2002I am a 26-year-old escort, in the business on and off since I was 14. I have a tendency to get involved in very bad relationships.The men I go out with are usually abusive with substance abuse problems, and generally I end up supporting them. I don't have many friends because it seems people only deal with me because they are trying to use me.I've worked regular jobs, attended some college, an…



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