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What a great year this has been! So many victories, so many opportunities created and so many reasons to be grateful. Thank you all for who you are and what we have shared. May this next year be an absolutely fantastic one for you and yours. Celebrate your life with all that it contains, and reach for more as you endeavor to unleash your greatest life. Happy New Year!

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As the New Year approaches, remember to celebrate your victories this year, while continuing to reach for more in yourself and life as you move forward.

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Give yourself a simple pleasure today, one that nourishes your body and mind, and soak it up as fully as you can.

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Unexpected changes do come to us in life. By embracing them, you are opening yourself to new opportunities for personal growth and development.

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As you consistently turn any perceived negative into a positive, you will create winning situations in your life.

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To grow your self-worth, think, act and speak in ways that positively contribute to how you feel about yourself. You are worthy.

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Overcome your fears to live the greatest life you can, the life you really want. Live a courageous life!

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Challenge yourself, make wise choices, stretch yourself, grow and become more than you have been to experience the new life that awaits you.

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Catch self-doubt, that negative inner voice that speaks against you and your potential, and redirect yourself towards your greatest self.

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Use these final days of 2010 to recount how far you have come in the past year, to get organized and to set your course for this next year.

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Let hope shine eternal in you, and let your thoughts, actions and words make what you hope for a reality.

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Many things in life challenge our positive perspective. However, it never pays to give up your positive perspective, so do your best to maintain it.

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May your hearts and minds be filled with the JOY of life my friends!

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There is a great JOY within you. As you embrace your life and those you share it with, JOY will grow in you and will naturally flow from you.

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Within you there is something you are passionate about. Go for it! Embrace your passion and create a life for yourself that is without regrets.

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Do your best to not take the moments of your life for granted. Be present, and grateful to live a richer, fuller and more rewarding life.

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Unreasonable fears are obstacles that will limit you and your life. When fear comes to you, explore why you are afraid and release every fear you can. Don't be afrid. BE ALIVE!

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On your journey of becoming your greatest self, remember to take time to enjoy sunrises and sunsets, family, friends and laughter. Have fun!

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In your heart of hearts, what is your core desire? What is it that you most long for? Whatever it is, go for it with all that you are. Unleash your greatest life by answering the call of your core desire, and create a life that is meaningful to you.

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Laugh, enjoy, be playful, smile, be open, love, embrace others and life, listen, communicate, give, feel, live toady as fully as you can.

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Choose to be gateful, so that your heart and mind will fill with the JOY of life.

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The more conscious you are, the more you can make choices that truly benefit your life. Look to grow your awareness and make wise choices.

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Going up! Or going down. Your thoughts are the elevator, and you are the one choosing the direction to go. Push the button for the top floor, and ride your positive thoughts all the way up.

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Once you become grateful, and begin to follow your passions in earnest, possibility opens in you and your life is magically transformed.

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You are stronger than you think you are. Just look to the fact that you have made it through every challenge you have ever faced to arrive at this place in your life, to see that you are strong.

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On days when you are not in pain, not sick and not dealing with a critical life incident, be grateful. On those days when these are present in your life, be grateful.

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Spend time with the people who want to spend time with you, and let the rest of them go!

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To be empowered means, that you remain grateful, positive, accountable, effective and strong in your life, never taking on the victim role.

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There is a secret inside of you, that once embraced by you, will change your life for the better, forever. The secret is: YOU ARE AMAZING!

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Going down with your negative thoughts, will not empower you to rise above your situations to the solutions and victories that await you.

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Behold the dawning of a new day in your amazing life! Embarce it! Embrace it! Embrace it!

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One person has the power to have a positive impact on the life of another, for a moment or a lifetime. Will you be this one person in anothers life today?

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Getting ready to head to the front range and give a keynote speech to Colorado high school counselors and college placement advisors, at their annual state conference. I feel blessed to have this opportunity to inspire, motivate and help the individuals who directly inspire and motivate, and help our kids.

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Believe in you, and your ability to create the life you want. Let no doubt creep into your mind as to your potential or your power as a human being.

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Use your words so that they may have greatest positive impact. How you speak to others matters greatly in the success of your relationships.

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We have the opportunity to be a gift to everyone we encounter along our path in life. Everyone wins when we consciously choose to be a gift to others, and as we act on this decision, day in and day out.

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The gift is life. The praise is the life lived well. Because, the life lived well comes from the understanding of the gift, which is life.

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Once you embrace the fact that your life can be better than it currently is, and accept the profound truth that you have the power to make it so, your life starts to really take off as you change how you live your life.

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There are many twists and turns along the path of life. For those who embrace life's winding road, there is greater peace and happiness.

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As you consciously align your thoughts, action and words with what you want to experience in life, those experiences will come to be.

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To do your best you must be your best, and to be your best you must take care of yourself. Give yourself what you need to be your best.

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As you share your truth with others, if you will remain composed, open to them and a solution, and come from a loving or deeply caring perspective, you will have the best shot at creating happiness and success in your relationships.

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Typically, we consciously focus on giving thanks once a year, yet those who know the many benefits of gratitude make this a daily habit.

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What is in our hearts and minds, comes out in our actions and words. Create the very best thoughts and feelings in yourself, so that what you do and share with others is of the highest quality.

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What are you thankful for? As you reflect on this, notice the change in how you feel, how your attitude grows more positive with gratitude.

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Each of us is a powerful force in this world for positive change. Just your smile can bring much needed positive energy to a person, your kind words can help a person lift them self up, and your helping hand can make all the difference in the world.

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Within us, there is a voice that speaks of gratitude, openness, perseverance, courage, mutual respect, love and happiness. Listen to this voice in you, and let your best shine through.

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Show those you love how you feel, make peace with the past, yourself and others, act with integrity, be kind and embrace your precious life.

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The viewing of any situation in life as a problem or an obstacle will only serve to halt your forward progress, and decrease your happiness and success. Situations are just that, situations to be effectively dealt with. They are not problems.

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In the end, what matters most are the relationships we have shared with those who mean the most. Its’ not what one has, its’ what one has shared, and how they have loved that matters most.

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Be your best, and the best will be yours.

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When faced with a situation in life that confuses you, step back from it, become calm and quiet, and let the answer come to you. Trust you.

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Two very empowering actions you can take in your life on a daily basis are, remind yourself that you matter and that your life matters in the scheme of things, and also, choose to believe in yourself.

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When a relationship disturbs you on some level, look to yourself first for the positive changes that can be made. Be self-accountable.

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If there is something you are truly passionate about in your life, do not succumb to any feelings of defeat if it has not yet panned out. If you are doing something you truly love, you are winning simply through the act of engaging your passion. Do what you love, and the rest will follow.

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It may be cold and snowing, but is your perspective warm and sunny? Moving through your day with a positive outlook will serve you well.

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Creating, and experiencing victories in life feels so very good. As you couageously face the situations in your life, look for ways to create victories for yourself and others.

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It's a courageous act to honor your truth, while being open to the truth of others. There is room for all of us, as long as we stop judging.

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Your day is only as bright as the eyes you see it through. Look upon your day with hope, optimism, gratitude and joy.

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Each moment of life is valuable. No matter what comes your way, you have the power to turn it into a gift of learning, growth and happiness.

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Look out at the world and rejoice for the fact you can see. With gratitude as your constant companion, life becomes a wonderful experience as the things that used to bother you become gifts, because you are grateful to be here to experience them.

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Remember how good it felt the last time someone was kind to you. Be kind. Help others and yourself to feel good, and even great today.

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A great life awaits all of us. Embrace yourself and your life with all that it contains in this moment. Accept yourself as you are, and set yourself free to be all you want to be.

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Each decision opens a new path in life. Make decisions that help you move in the direction you want to go, and make the most of your choices.

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Stay open to your options so that you don't feel trapped by your circumstances. There is a solution to every situation you will ever face in life, and having options will help you greatly.

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We are all leaders. Be your best, so that as others encounter you they will have a powerful example to help them become their best.

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Move through your day with kindness, whether that be sharing a kind word, a smile, a hug or even a great feat of assistance. Be your best.

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As you remain calm and composed when dealing with others and situations in life, you are choosing to stay in your power and not give it away. This, in turn, allows you to be a powerful force in the resolution of whatever you, and others might be dealing with. Stay in your power.

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As we watch the golden leaves fall from the trees in the warmth of the autumn sun, remember to enjoy your precious life. Live completely!

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Be Grateful. Be Positive. Be Effective. Be Strong. Find every reason to be grateful today, and you will be positive, effective and strong.

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Embrace this day with all that it contains. You are alive today, and that is worth being grateful for.

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As you consistently align YOUR thoughts, actions and words with the change you desire, change is created. Be the change you want to see in your world.

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No matter what is going on around you, it is YOUR thoughts, actions and words that determine how YOU feel. Choose thoughts, actions and words that give you the feelings, and therefore, the level of happiness you desire.

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Happiness and success are imminent when we think and act in ways that create these things, and stop thinking and acting in ways that don't.

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There is only one person who can possibly stop you from having the day you want to have. That person is you. Give yourself a great day!

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Dreams do come true, as long as you stay with them. Sometimes it takes great effort and perseverance, but in the end you come to realize more of your tremendous power as your dreams materialize. Go for your dreams friends!

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By making decisions, having experiences, being conscious of the outcomes, learning from them and implementing what you learned, you grow as a human being. This is how you get off autopilot and become the conscious creator of your life.

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As obstacles appear in your path, use the power of your mind to make them manageable. This will allow you to keep moving forward.

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What a great day to be alive! The golden leaves are blowing in the wind, the air is clean and fresh from the rains, and the sun is shining on all of us. Feel the warmth, breathe the air, and watch the leaves float through the air. Life is great!

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The winds of change are always blowing. Rather than fighting it, try going with the flow and engaging the opportunities that will appear.

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Every "Saint" has a past, and every "sinner" has a future. Let's not forget this so we will make room in our hearts and minds for each other.

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Stay open to what can be, to the differences in others, and the fact that there are many paths to the reality we all deisre individually. There is room for all of us in this world, as long as we make the room.

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As you consciously decide what kind of day you want to have and hold to this, you put yourself on a path to experience just such a day.

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When you do what does work, life works. When you do what does not work, life doesn't work. Do what works!

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Get out there and really live today. Take chances, have experiences, give, smile, laugh and love. Live fully with the greatness in you.

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The secret to lasting happiness is, do what makes you happy and stop doing what makes you unhappy. May happiness be yours always.

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To be happier and more successful, our perspective must change. When you choose gratitude you fundamentally change, as does your reality.

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There are areas of your life, and career or business that really need your attention in order for you to move closer to the experience you want. Give your focus to these areas and do your best in effectively dealing with them. The payoff will be great!

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At any moment that you feel down, look for and find something positive to focus your attention on. Turn your mind toward gratitude.

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Go with the GLORY of your day my friends!

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In the leaves of the trees, you can see the change that is constantly happening. Embrace change, it is your friend and will lead you onward.

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The only way out of any rut you find yourself in, is to do the opposite of what you have been doing. If inaction got you into the rut, action will get you out.

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There are endless opportunities everyday to have a positive impact in your life, the lives of others and the world. Look for these opportunities, and do all you can to be your greatest self. If you are not positively impacting reality, what are you doing with your precious life?

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Each smile brightens the world we all live in. Let your smile shine all day long, as you do your part to be the positive change you want in the world.

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Gratitude is a choice that will bring you to a greater consciousness, and set you free to live a life that is filled with joy and possibility. Give yourself the feeling of joy, and embrace your possibilities by becoming grateful.

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Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn the light on. Always embrace yourself and your life. Life is great!

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What can you dream up for you and your life. You will never know unless you let yourself dream. Allow your heart and mind ponder the possibilities. Reality begins as a dream.

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Believe in you. Believe in your life. Believe in truth. Believe in love and happiness. Believe in your success. Believe my friends, believe.

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You are nothing short of great! You will know this to be true as you put forth your best, day in and day out, and are aware of the outcomes you are creating. You will see your greatness in your creations.

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Never listen to the voice within that criticizes and condemns you. Learn to listen only to the voice within that loves and supports you.

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Success and happiness belongs to anyone who puts out the consistent effort, and allows these things to flow into their life.

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Look for opportunities to help others get what they want. It feels great to be a person who cares, helps, shares, and who contributes.

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Consciousness or waking up to your your thoughts, actions, words, feelings, and the outcomes you are creating in your life, is a process. It takes time and effort, but if you are absolutely committed to creating lasting happiness in YOUR life, it becomes fun and rewarding.

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Lasting happiness is within you at this very moment. The secret is to let your happiness blossom by doing things that allow this to happen.

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Happiness, and unhappines are both a choice we make, usually on an unconscious basis. By paying attention to you level of happiness, you can make a conscious choice to be as happy as you wish to be. Consciousness + Action = The Reality You Desire.

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Sometimes, our day seems to fill with dark clouds and unhappiness typically follows. Be the bright spot in your life no matter what. You are the light of your life.

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Life is an absolutely wonderful experience once you become truly grateful for your life, with all that it contains, in this current moment. Life is great right now.

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Composer will allow you to be the person you want to be, and to create the outcomes you desire. Take a breath, relax and remain composed.

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Happiness and success is not about being the next greatest thing to hit the scene. It is about being your greatest self, day in and day out.

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We invite feelings of frustration, worry, disappointment, stress and anger (unhappiness) into our lives when we percieve situations as "problems". There is a different way to go. You do have a choice. Instead of seeing the situations in your life as problems, see them as situations to be effectively dealt with. This will reduce negativity and resisitance in you, and will increase your ability to create pleasing and effective outcomes. Happiness is something we allow through a positive mindset.

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Realizing our dreams is the combination of having a dream, dedication, focus, perseverance, and being solution minded. Let yourself dream.

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Your greatest life awaits YOUR willingness, YOUR consciousness, YOUR direction, YOUR focus, YOUR belief, and YOUR consistent action. Your greatest life awaits YOU.

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A safe environment, a place where there is no price to pay for who we are, where are dreams are encouraged and our self-worth is nourished. This is the reality we all desire on a very deep level. And, it is a reality we all deserve to live in. Do what you can each and everyday to bring about this reality within your sphere of influence, and the world as a whole.

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Once you get focused on what you want, how you are going to go about creating this and why you are doing it, you will be amazed by how fast what you want appears in your life and/or business.

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Your life is right now. It does not exist in the past, nor in the future. Embrace yourself, and your life in this moment. Create in the now.

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You are stronger than any of your fears. You come to realize this by facing them, taking courageous action, and then looking back to see that your fear was not stopping you, you were. You are the power in your life, not fear.

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Fear often causes people to become paralyzed in their life. If this is your situation, ask yourself why you are afraid. Be strong, step out of your fear and move toward your greatest life.

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Within you, there is a dream for yourself and your life. Allow yourself to contemplate what you want without fear, and without the assumption that you can't have it. Your dreams require your attention in order to become real.

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Put some time and effort toward the completion of undone things in your life. Once they are done, you will feel great! Free yourself!

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You matter! Your life is meaningful! Your dreams are improtant! Cultivate your powerful mindset, and you will move toward the living of your greatest life.

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What dreams will you bring closer to reality today? Take at least one step in the direction of you goals. Move toward what you want.

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Never give up on yourself and your life! You have enormous potential, and the only way you will realize this is if you never give up.

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Live your life with a great desire to be alive. Let this desire fuel your growth and development. Be the person you most want to be!

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You have an impact in this life! Let your thoughts, actions and words inspire, refresh, invigorate and bring happiness to all.

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When you build authentic relationships, and effectively communicate with others, doors in life open; opportunities seem to appear out of nowhere. There is so much more available to all of us when we truly care, and work together.

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There is a way off of the roller coaster of happiness. Be self-aware, and direct your thoughts, actions and words toward your happiness.

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If you find that your procrastination is allowing things in your life to pile up on you, begin to consistently widdle away at your to-do's so that you can get on top of your life and feel the power of success.

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It's your thoughts that will determine the quality of your days. Entertain only the best and brightest thoughts, to live your greatest life.

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The truth will set you free, if you face it with courage, and use it to become the human being you most want to be. Truth is personal power.

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When obstacles appear in your path as you work towards your goals, see the gift in them, remain undeterred and keep moving on your dreams.

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Your opportunities are everywhere. Your potential is great. Do you see them? Rather than focusing on your "problems", look for solutions and they will appear.

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It is through consistent positive action, over the course of time, that miracles do come true. Stay focused on your dreams and goals, move towards them daily, and enjoy the harvest you shall reap.

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Giving lifts the spirtits of everyone involved. Give your best to yourself and others. I guarantee that you have more to give than you currently realize, and it feels great!

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Your light shines when you embrace who you are, you life as it is, and your potential. Let you light shine so others can find their way too.

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Rather than having expectations of others as we typically do, work to communicate effectively, create understanding amongst you, let others make their decisions (because they will) and make your own (because you will). If there is alignment, it will be obvious, just as a lack of alignment will be too.

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In the dawning of each new day of your life, lies the opportunity to move closer to the life you find fulfilling. Go forward with courage.

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What can you give to others that is of great power in this life? Your kindness, your ear, your time, your love, your caring and your joy for life. Give! Give! Give!

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It is in being our greatest self on a consistent basis, that we unleash our greatest life. Be all that you can in each moment of your life.

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When things do not seem to be going smoothly, do your best to not get down. A solution is at hand, and if you stay positive as you look for the solution, you will find one. Stay up on yourself, others and life.

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This is a new and fabulous day in our lives. Think your best thoughts, take powerful actions, and speak your most profound words. Be great!

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Within each of us there is an amazing human being. When dealing with others, speak to the best in them from the best in you, and watch your relationships thrive.

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You woke up today; you are alive. Truly feel this wonderful gift, grow it throughout your day and let your gratitude for life pave your way.

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Mediocrity stifles both the growth of the human being, and of ones business. Never be available for mediocrity in yourself or your business.

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Pour yourself into whatever you are doing. Care deeply about yourself, others and life. Live with all that you are and experience happiness.

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Life Is Great when you make the choice to consistently see it that way. How you look at yourself and your reality matters far more than you might realize. Cultivate a grateful perspective and THRIVE!

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Develop greatness in yourself by aligning your thoughts, actions and words with greatness. Be your best in everything you do.

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When a roadblock appears in the path of your goals, go around or over it to find your solution, rather than spending your valuable energy trying to push the obstacle out of the way. Make a new way!

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You have the power of choice. Make choices that empower you, that build you up and allow you to realize your potential everyday.

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Victory is at hand everyone. Be grateful! Be positive! Be effective! Be strong!

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Let those you care about, experience your caring. Let those you love, feel your love for them. Let the glorious light of your life shine.

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Go with the glory of your life!

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Go forward in your day with a great strength in you. No matter what you face, know you can do it. You are strong enough to create happiness.

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Somedays it just all falls in place. You wake feeling great, you're rested and energetic, your mind is clear and life feels effortless. Enjoy these days with all that you are, and be grateful for the easy life you are experiencing.

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Believe in your dreams! Whatever it is you want to accomplish, you must first believe that it is possible-that you can do it. Go for your dreams with all that you are.

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Stay engaged in your life. Sometimes we feel a little buried by everything, but maintaining a positive attitude will help you to prevail.

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With gratitude for yourself, your life and all that it contains, you develop a "get to" attitude as your "have to" attitude fades away. In turn, your life becomes a joyous experience as the pressure, stress and drudgery you used to live under is alleviated.

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Stretch yourself a bit beyond what you think you are capable of each day, to learn, grow and become more than you currently are?

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The more you truly care about yourself and others, the more wonderful things you will accomplish in your lifetime. Care deeply!

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Often times, what stands between us and what we want is a lack of knowledge. Do all you can to gain knowledge and then put it to work in your life.

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Let nothing stand between you and the life experience you want to enjoy. You are more powerful than any obstacle that appears to be in your way. You can accomplish your goals.

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What you accomplish today is directly related to your self-worth and your self-confidence. Value yourself! Believe in yourself!

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Optimism, the belief that something is possible, is what will allow you to continually move towards what you want. Pessimism, the belief that something is not possible, will stop you everytime. Which of these mindsets is dominant in you?

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It's a new and wonderful day, where you can leave behind the challenges of yesterday and look anew upon your dreams and desires. Live today, free of the obstacles of the past.

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Sometimes there is just a lot on our plates. The key to our success in these times is to remain calm, with the intention of getting through it all in a pleasant manner. Never give your happiness away to your to-do's.

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To wake today and take a breath, to behold the light of this new day and to be grateful for this life. These are gifts well worth receiving.

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Build your self-confidence by taking on challenges, grow your self-worth by being the best person you can, and be the success you are destined to be.

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See yourself, and your life in a positive light. Look out at the world with optimism. Believe in your opportunity to be great and to do great things.

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You have a tremendous power at your disposal-- the power of choice. You can choose to be happy or unhappy. This choice will dictate the direction and quality of your life. Choose happiness!

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Your life is continually opening right in front of you. The secret is to be aware, take consistent positive actions, be open and enjoy life.

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You are far greater than you imagine yourself to be. The way to know this as truth is to begin looking at yourself in a more positive/appreciative light. The more you do this, the more you will discover your unique greatness.

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Solutions! Solutions! Solutions! There is a solution to every situation you will face in life, as long as, you are willing to look for one.

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To move forward effectively on your goals and dreams, it is wise to keep them in the forefront of your mind. Otherwise, they will slip away from you and may not be realized.

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Let yourself dream. Your dreams are the seeds of the reality you truly want to create and experience. Believe in yourself and go for it!

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When something appears in your life, after wishing for it or having visualized it, accept it with open arms. There is a gift in it, and if you don't open it, you will never know what is there for you.

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There are many things in your heart and mind that yearn for the light of reality. The only way they will be realized is if you take action. Put fear aside and go for it. You are great!

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Sometimes in life, it all just "seems" to come together. Enjoy these periods in your life for the ease with which things happen, and know in some way you made it so by taking action.

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Some days require more effort than others given what is in front of you. Do your best, take breaks, follow thru and enjoy the process.

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Pay attention to the outcomes you are creating thru your experiences. Learn, impliment your learning, grow from your experiences, and you will automatically become wiser over time. With this, your life will be transformed.

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Let your light shine brightly today, and everyday. You are fantastic! Let the world experience the wonderful you.

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You will know when your gratitude is real, and not just words, when you welcome all that comes to you in life as the gift it truly is. Gratitude is the doorway to your greatest life.

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Rejoice for having awakened to see the sun rise. We have another day of life. Allow yourself and your life to be all that it can be.

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Celebrate your victories along YOUR path to personal growth. Doing so, will positively reinforce your efforts and help you to create extremely valuable momentum.

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As you actively work to alter your reality for greater alignment with what you desire, don't forget to stop and enjoy your life along the way.

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Move through your day slow enough so you can hear what you need to hear, to see what you need to see, so you can do what you need to do, to be the best you can be; so that you can enjoy your life.

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Excitement, and enthusiasm are key ingredients for a pleasing life. Engage what excites you and let your enthusiasm flow. Enjoy your day!

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Obstacles to our forward movement tend to slow us down, and even stop us. The secret is in learning what you need to, to turn those obstacles into doorways so that you gain momentum rather than loosing it.

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Let all that you do today have a positive impact. Be your greatest self, so that the people you engage are left pleasantly surprised.

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Why be afraid, when you can be alive? Fear limits your life; it cuts you off from your life, so it is WISE to eliminate fear in you. The sooner you do this, the sooner you will truly live.

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Discover what fires your soul; your passion, accept it and engage it, and you will have discovered the secret to unleashing your greatest life.

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When you meet those situations in life where you feel like all hope is lost, know that it is not. Turn your thoughts towards a solution and you will discover one. There is a solution to every challenge we face.

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The biggest "mistake" you will ever make in your entire life, is to be afraid of making a mistake. Your greatest life resides in trying.

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Belief in self is something that we cultivate over time, and it's our consistent positive actions that lead us to a new and greater understanding of ourself. If you don't believe in you, prove yourself wrong by taking actions that will allow you, to believe in yourself.

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You are the power in your life! When you believe in yourself, your power grows. When your self-worth is solid, your outlook is undeterred.

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There is a knowing within each of us that will prove it's power if we will only listen, and trust. When answers seem hard to come by, get quiet, listen to your inner voice; the one that urges you on in a positive direction, and follow it.

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Now is the time to live! Why wait to enjoy your life, when you can do it now. Live my friends! Live with all that you are in every moment.

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You, are the foundation of your life. The better you treat yourself, the better you will treat your life and others. Take care of yourself, and your greater success and happiness will follow.

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It's a beautiful day. You are a wonderful person. The world is a fantastic place to live in. It's a gift to be alive. Life Is Great!

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When you turn your focus from what is wrong with you and your life, towards what you are grateful for and appreciate about you and your life, you come to see yourself and your life very differently; you come to see your strengths, and experience happiness.

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Your life is being created by you in each and every moment. Your life now, and in the future will be the best it can be when you learn from your past, and wisely impliment what you now understand.

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Powerful and effective LEADERSHIP, in life and business, is about holding yourself accountable first, to a direction and an outcome. From there, the people around you will have a solid example to follow, and greater success for all will follow.

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There is no need to live under the dictatorship of "shoulds", when you can live with the joy of "wanting to" instead. When you remove your ego from the game of your life, the "shoulds" disappear and your life opens up.

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You will be as great as you allow yourself to be. When you discover that you are the only one holding you back, you also see your power. You have the power to set yourself free. Begin today!

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Let nothing stop the positive you. Live your life with all that you are.

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Challenges to the flow of your life are always going to come. They do, don't they? Maintaining your composer will allow you to be at peace with them, to move with them as best you can, to be more effective in dealing with them and to get back into the flow you desire. Maintaining your composer is a fundamental skill that will let you enjoy a much higher level of peace, and more lasting happiness.

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Instead of letting life (negative habits, others and situations) write your book for you, consciously choose to write the one you really want. You can do it, and the story of your life will be fantastic!

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We are all authors of a book called "Our Life". Every moment we add to our book. Will the story of your life be about happiness and success?

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It is so very important that you learn to trust yourself/your intincts; what you know from your experiences to this point in life. You are far more intelligent than you currently believe yourself to be. Trust yourself, and learn that this is true.

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Within you there is kindness, joy, beauty, love, understanding and happiness. Within you there is greatness. Let your best shine brightly.

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You, and your life are far greater than the sum of the negative thoughts, actions and words you allow. Turn your thoughts, actions and words into the most positively powerful creative devices you can, and watch yourself shine.

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When living with a significant challenge you have two options. You can obsess over it, becoming consumed by negative thoughts of all sorts; you can wallow in it, in other words. Or, you can accept the reality of your situation, consciously choose to move forward and then take the actions to create the reality you want. Which of these realities do you want? Which one will be the most effective choice for you?

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Go gloriously into your day, and maintain this no matter what comes! In return, life will shine on you and your life.

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Be conscious of what you are creating in your business so that you can create what you do want, and not what you don't want.

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In business, when looking to place a new person in your team, choose a potential superstar, rather than merely filling a position. This will lead to greater success.

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You are by far the greatest asset in your life. Grow and invest yourself wisely, just as you would your finances, for the greatest possible return. Your greatest life awaits your attention.

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Be the possessor of a grateful spirit. Welcome people and experiences into you life, and discover what a positive mindset will do for you.

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Here's another excerpt from my upcoming book, "Is It Fun Being You?"

"Rather than spending the precious moments of your life gossiping about others, why not turn your attention to something constructive, like you and your life, for example? By choosing to not engage in gossip, you can use your valuable energy to look at yourself, and to make changes that will deliver to you a more lasting happiness."

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The sun is shining! We all woke up today! Life is ours to live! Each of us won the biggest lottery there is! Rejoice my friends! Rejoice!

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Remember, YOU MATTER! As long as you do not forget this, you will treat yourself and your life differently; in a way that allows you to make powerful choices that will enhance your quality of life. YOU DESERVE a wonderful life! Realize this, and make it so.

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Your greatest life will not come about by accident. When you visualize it repeatedly, are open to change and act to make it real, it will be.

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When you are authentically you; being who you really are, you grow your power in your life, and your life becomes more of what you want it to be. Be who you are outside of the opinions, judgements and criticisms of others. Only you know your truth, and if you trust this you will become your greatest self, and you will experience a profund contentment within.

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In creating what you desire in your life, it is important that you remain diligent. Just when you think answers won't come; that solutions won't appear, they do. Stay with it!

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If you like to sing, sing more. If you like to dance, dance more. If you like to play music, play more music. If you like to fish, fish more. If you like to paint, paint more. If you like to create, create more. Whatever you like to do, do it more. PLAY MORE!

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Life becomes fuller when you discover and engage your passions. In doing what needs to be done, don't forget to do what you WANT to also.

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Wisdom is:
When your knowledge, feelings and experience come together to guide your thoughts, actions and words.

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As you catch yourself loosing your composer, stop what you are doing, sit back and close your eyes, and take at least 10 deep breaths. With the intention of regaining your composer you will, and you will move forward with a calmness and a strength you will enjoy.

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Life is a serious matter no doubt. However, it is not as serious as we often make it out to be, as when we get so caught up in constantly being more, doing more and having more. Lighten up. Laugh and love. Enjoy the smallest of things. Play. Quite simply, enjoy your precious life more, as it is.

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Life is a gift. Your life is a gift to everyone around you. Order your thoughts, actions and words so that your gift is a powerful one.

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On those occasions when you are tired it is okay, and even wise to take a break. Close your eyes for a few minutes and relax. If you can, take a nap and don't feel bad about it. Enjoy it! If you are tired on a consistent basis, then perhaps a change in lifestyle would do wonders. Whatever your situation, rest when needed. This will positively change your reality.

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On those occasions when you are tired it is okay, and even wise to take a break. Close your eyes for a few minutes and relax. If you can, take a nap and don't feel bad about it. Enjoy it! If you are tired on a consistent basis, then perhaps a change in lifestyle would do wonders. Whatever your situation, rest when needed. This will positively change your reality.

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Here's an excerpt from my soon to be released book, "Is It Fun Being You?"

"When you become the observer of yourself you come to see yourself in much greater detail; you get to know yourself. You realize where you are getting in the way of your own tremendous life, and you can begin to choose to stop doing so."

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Before you have done the work to develop and grow yourself, it is hard to imagine how great your life can be. Once you have fully committed to your growth and development through consistent positive action, you realize how great your life has become. Start your personal journey today!

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“Let your thoughts, actions and words be expressions of your happiness and joy for life. You have the power to shine, so shine in all you do." Enjoy a great weekend everyone!

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Live YOUR life irregardless of what others believe your life should be about. YOU are the authority in your life.

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Find the joy in your life, and be a joy to others. When you become joyous, you easily and powerfully radiate this outwardly. We all benefit.

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In your extremely valuable self-exploration, when you discover a weakness in yourself that is limiting you and your life, stay aware, catch this weakness and do the opposite repeatedly to turn it into a strength. The more you grow strengths in you, the better you will feel about yourself, and the greater your life will be.

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The glorious truth is: You have the POWER to choose what to give your life and energy to. Cultivate a positive mindset and thrive.

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It is in remaining calm with your challenging situations that you will be heard, and that you will be effective. Choose calmness over drama.

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A heart that is open, fearless and loving, is a heart that has shed it's anger, guilt, and blame; one that has released it's fear. You deserve to know your greater heart, and those around you deserve to know it as well. Let go of the past and love fully once again.

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Life is shining on you today with another day of life. Shine back in all that you think, do and say. You get what you give, give your best.

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What's your purpose, don't know? Write down everything you can think of that brings a smile to your face by just thinking about it. From there, explore each one futher to discover what really excites you. Then, engage/do each of these to have an experience. Trust what your experience shows you, and go for what fires your soul. Discover, allow and act on your passions! You, and the world awaits your expression of you.

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Here is an excerpt from my soon to be released book, "Is It Fun Being You?".

"Own your thoughts, actions, words and feelings! Own your life and your power! Life is great when you make it so! Begin today!"

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Be the possessor of a grateful spirit! Look for, and find every reason to be happy with who you are and the life you are living. FEEL GREAT!

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A successful and happy life is about what can be, and not what has to be. Shoot for excellence and not "perfection" (as it's conventionally understood). You are perefect as you are. Excellence will propel you forward without the pain and frustration that come with seeking perfection. Have fun with yourself and your life!

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Face your fears with the conviction that you can and will overcome them. You are more capable than you imagine. Don't be afraid, BE ALIVE!

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The amazing quality of personal growth and development is, that when you want it, really want it, it will happen because you will put all of yourself in to it. Success and happiness will be yours upon your choosing them.

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In this world of constant movement and action, take time to experience stillness. In stillness, you will become refreshed, more effective and happier.

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This was posted by a Facebook friend of mine. I found it to state so well the act of living with gratitude and the benefits of this conscious choice, that I wanted to share it with all of you. Make it a great day!

"Affirmation of life is the spiritual act by which man ceases to live unreflectively and begins to devote himself to his life with reverence in order to raise it to its TRUE value."
~Albert Schweitzer~

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Do at least one thing today that excites you; that you easily find happiness in doing. Notice how great you feel, then choose another one.

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Celebrate yourself, your life and your reality! You are exactly the person that you are, living the exact life you are and experiencing the particular reality you are, because of the choices you have made to this point. If there is anything you want to change, great! Be grateful first, then make the CONSCIOUS choices to create the change you desire.

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Be open to, and embrace all that your life contains. Resistance to your reality will only cause what you don't find pleasing to continue.

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A great life, is a life of love. Without love as the foundation for all your actions, life becomes nothing more than a series of movements that are devoid of the essence of a great life. Make love your guiding light.

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In the end, what matters most are the relationships we have shared with those who mean the most. Its’ not what one has, its’ what one has shared, and how they have loved that matters most.

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Challenges are your greatest opportunities for growth. Embrace, and use them to your advantage to become the person you want to be.

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It is a long and painful life when you don't know who you are, and when you do not like yourself. Do all you can each day to discover the amazing you, and to become your greatest self.

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When you look into the mirror, what do you see? Do you like what you see? Is it fun being you? If not, why not? The answer to these questions will give you the needed clarity to embark on your journey to your greatest self and your greatest life.

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Solutions to the situations we face in life are abundant, as long we are willing to focus on solutions rather than the "problems" we are habitually drawn to. Be solution minded, succeed and be happy.

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There is an absolute correlation between your thoughts, action and words, and how you feel. Make your thoughts, actions and words powerful, and feel great!

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Let your thoughts, actions and words be expressions of your happiness and joy for life. You have the power to shine, so shine in all you do.

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The more magnificence you see in yourself, the more you can see it in others.

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Draw in all the beauty you can, so your heart and mind will become grateful. Then, let your gratitude shine into the hearts and minds of others.

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Let there be acceptance for yourself and your life. In turn, the light of hope for who you can become and what your life will be is born.

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You are far greater than you imagine yourself to be. You are wonderful, great, fantastic and powerful. Let your light shine brightly always.

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Be who you are, and use the power of your mind to stay focused on the positives in you, no matter what!

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Laugh, play, be silly, enjoy food, care deeply, love, share, be kind, enjoy everything. Life is worth living fully and you deserve it!

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Each time you open your eyes in the morning and take your first breath of the day, a new possibility is born. Seize the wonderful opportunities you have this day to experience health, love, success and happiness. You won't be disappointed. Have a great day!

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Thank you all for reading my posts everyday, and for the great comments you make. You make a difference in my life and I hope I do in yours.

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When you look to your future with a focus on what can't be and why, that is typically what you will experience. Instead, do your best to live in the moment, being open to what can be. This change in your mindset will absolutely improve your life experience.

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Lasting happiness begins with your desire to be happy. Then, as you take consistent action to allow for happiness, you will be happy more and more.

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Indecision is an obstacle to your forward movement in life. Make the best decisions you can to move yourself in the direction of your happiness. You can always alter your course if you choose to.

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What you look for is what you will find. Look for reasons to be happy and content, and you will experience these wonderful states of being.

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When you focus on what you believe is "wrong" with you and your life, you find yourself in a black hole. When you choose to focus on all that you are grateful for in yourself and your life, you find yourself enjoying a sunrise. You can still choose to learn and grow while recognizing the best in you, and your life. In fact, you will do it quicker, more effectively and enjoy it more from a positive self perspective.

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The most powerful shift in mindset occurs when you choose to be grateful for yourself and you life, as they are. Your life is precious. Enjoy it!

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LIVE A COURAGEOUS LIFE!

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Who you are is a gift to the world. Have the courage to be who you want to be, even in the face of negative judgments from others. BE REAL!

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If you are not excited about your life, why not? If you are bored, why? If you are not happy, why not? It is the questions we ask ourselves, the truthful answers we hear within us, and the actions we take to change, that allow us to live a far greater life than we have ever known. The truth is in you. Just ask, listen, accept and act.

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When you choose to accept responsibility for your life as it is, you empower yourself to create the life you really want. Own your life!

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Happiness has everything to do with how we arrange our thoughts. Lasting happiness is something we decide on everyday as we awake, and remain committed to throughout our day.

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Control what you can, and let go what you can't. This is a great secret to your lasting happiness.

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You are the power in your life! Your power is derived from believing in and trusting yourself, and by being who you are. Your uniqueness is your power!

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Within each of us, there is happiness. Our happiness becomes active and is experienced the moment we choose to be grateful for our life.

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Stand tall, move through your life with a smile in your heart and awareness as your constant companion as you engage your life.

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Allow your greatness as a human being to shine through your actions.

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Opportunities will seem to appear out of nowhere. You are drawing them to you. Be alert and fearless, so that you can identify and act on them. Your success is in your hands!

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Let no obstacle stand in your way! Instead, look for another avenue to what you desire, and you will find that the obstacle was a gift.

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Be your best today! Have a light heart, be understanding, kind, generous, smile often, laugh out loud and be easy in your mind. Be happy!

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Your dreams will only come to be with your time and attention. Visualize what desire - see, feel, and live it within first, to make it real.

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Be grateful for all that you see, hear, smell, taste, touch and feel today. Life is a gift, and so are the senses we use to navigate it.

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What you think of yourself absolutely affects your reality. The better your self-image is, the greater your life will be. Find your worth.

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What you think, do and say dictates how you feel. If you want to be truly happy, then think, do and say things that let you feel good.

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The moment you were born, a new possibility was delivered to life. You are capable of great things. Your time is now. Engage your life.

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What will your day hold for you? The answer to this question lies within you. Choose to be open to your day, and to make the most of it.

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It is a brand new day in your life. All that has taken place to this point is past now. Start fresh, with a renewed perspective and live.

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What do you want? When you ask yourself this question and answer it truthfully, you will begin the journey to your greatest life. Ask today!

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What the day will bring is not nearly as important as what you will bring to your day. Be your best today, and watch what the day brings.

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It is in truly loving that our lives will grow to be full. Instead of holding onto and building resentments, let go and love again.

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We become happier, and are more successful in everything we do when we consciously respond to life. Care deeply about your outcomes.

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YOU MATTER! YOUR LIFE MATTERS! Give your best to yourself and your life, and you will experience a reality that is fulfilling and rewarding.

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The people and situations that challenge you the most, are your greatest growth opportunities. Embrace your challenges, open up and grow!

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You unlock your power and potential the moment you accept responsibility for your life as it is, and stop blaming others and circumstances.

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Give for the sheer joy of giving. Care, share and help in all the ways that you can, as often as you can. You can, and it will feel great!

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When you respond to your life with optimism instead of pessimism, you will live an entirely different life - one that is positive and full.

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On your journey of becoming your greatest self, remember to take time to enjoy sunrises and sunsets, family, friends and laughter. Have fun!

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Own you life! Rather than spending your time and energy hiding from your reality, work to see it clearly and change what displeases you.

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Living your greatest life is less about creating and more about removing the obstacles within you, and allowing for your potential to rise.

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Give your attention to all that's good, positive and beautiful in yourself, others and life. Live in the glorious light of your life.

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What makes you happy? What brings you joy? As you move through your day discover and do these things, and happiness/joy will be yours.

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Always make choices that empower you in the moment, no matter who or what that moment might contain. Be the bright spot in your life!

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It's easy to be controlled by our negative thoughts. It's also easy to gain control of our thoughts, and to make life a positive experience.

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You are your greatest asset. Invest yourself wisely in all that you think, do and say, and the return will be incredible. Feel great!

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Let there be acceptance for yourself and your life. In turn, the light of hope for who you can become and what your life will be is born.

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Value yourself, so you will value your life, so you will create a life that is both rewarding and fufilling to you, and the world.

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YOU MATTER! Give to yourself and your life, and you will find that you have far more to give to others and life. Give and feel great!

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YOU ARE ALIVE! Choose to be grateful for this gift. Let your light shine brightly, and live as fully as you can today.

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This is your day! Choose to be your powerful self with any challenges that come your way. Instead of shrinking, grow in your challenges.

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When you meet with others look into their eyes and past their personality. See them for who they are, and share who you are with them.

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If you are not excited about your life today, ask yourself why, then change your mind and allow yourself to be excited about your life.

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Opportunities to learn and grow are always presenting themselves to us. Embrace these opportunities to become your greatest self.

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When you look for and recognize the gifts in yourself and your life, the present moment and your future becomes brighter. Hope is born.

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When encountering situations that challenge your composer, ask yourself who you want to be in the face of it. Then be your greatest self.

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To see the sunrise and sunset is a gift. Between now, and the time the sunsets do all you can to make the most of the gift of your life.

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As you begin a new week in your life, choose to own your thoughts, actions, words and feelings. Choose to own your life, and your power.

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No matter the challenges you face, as long as the light of your powerful life shines brightly from within you will be happy and at peace.

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Our minds can trick us into seeing things through a negative perspective. Catch this in yourself, turn it around and know happiness.

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Instead of ever being down on yourself, look upon yourself and see the spark in your eyes. Recognize and embrace your power and potential.

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As you find yourself taking things so seriously that your inner peace is being disturbed, remain calm, believe in yourself and do your best.

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Own your life! When you choose to accept responsibility for your life as it is, you empower yourself to create the life you really want.

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Look upon yourself, others and life through the most appreciative and compassionate eyes you can. Come to see the beauty in all things.

Eating For Greater Energy And Health - Part 2

Replenishing or adding to the nutrients we have stored in our bodies is very important to continued health. These stored nutrients will be used to remove toxins from the body, fight disease, assist you in feeling your best and to slow the affects of aging.

In the last issue we discussed the quality and the amount of the foods we eat, as well as, when we eat. To re-cap, the higher the nutrient value of the foods we eat, the better we will look, feel and function. Also, practicing moderation in regards to the amount we eat is a key ingredient in a balanced diet. This is helped by our consumption of highly nutritional foods. The higher the nutritional value of the foods we eat, the less we are driven to eat. Lastly, never skipping breakfast, eating your largest meal of the day at lunch and not eating too late in the evening, will help to keep you looking and feeling your best.

When we eat junk foods which are high in sugars, salt, fat and chemicals, when we consume too much alcohol and coffee, smoke cigarettes, take certain medications and have high stress levels, we deplete the stored vitamins and minerals in our bodies. In addition, studies have revealed that moderate to excessive exercise depletes the body of it’s nutrients through perspiration and the high physical demands placed on it. This depletion of vital nutrients robs us of energy, lowers our immunity, hinders our ability to remove toxins, impedes healing, speeds up the aging process and in general, robs us of our health.

Most of us have vitamin and mineral deficiencies resulting from the above mentioned things, but also because today’s food supply simply doesn’t give us everything that we need. The older we get and the longer we wait to change our diet and lifestyle, the greater these deficiencies become. Therefore, the use of supplements is very important to good health now and as we age.

Supplements come in the form of pills, capsules, liquids and powders. Some supplements are more readily absorbed than others. In choosing the supplementation that you will use, be sure to buy the highest quality products. Ones that your body can actually breakdown and utilize.

Supplementation in the form of pills is very popular and the choices are sometimes overwhelming. However, many pills do not completely breakdown in the body and are eliminated as a waste product, without having supplied you with all the necessary nutrition. Often times you are truly flushing money down the toilet.

Capsules are powdered vitamins and minerals that are encapsulated in gelatin. Without the binding agents that are found in pills, capsules offer a greater rate of absorption. Many times, capsules offer you more for your money.

Fresh juices, made from a combination of organic fruits and vegetables are a tremendous source of essential vitamins and minerals. This type of supplementation is easily absorbed by the body, and also supplies you with another vital nutrient, water. A good in home juicer isn’t very expensive, is easy to use and may come with a recipe book for some different juices that you can try. There are endless varieties of juices that you can create. It is important to experiment with different combinations of fruits and vegetables so that you can come up with a juice that you enjoy drinking. Be sure to include some type of green leafy vegetables in your particular juices.

Another option is powdered formulas. You can mix these with soy or rice milk, cow’s milk, juices, yogurt or a combination of these things. This type of supplementation often contains a compliment of proteins which also contribute to one’s health. They come in a variety of flavors, and are a great way to get the nutrients that you need when you just don’t have the time to eat a meal.

When creating your own health plan try to keep these things in mind. Reduce the amount of abuse you put your body through. Eat the freshest and healthiest foods that you can. Be moderate in both the amount that you eat and how much you exercise (the body needs time to recover), and eat regularly. When adding supplements to your diet, work to educate yourself on what formulations will be the easiest for your body to breakdown and use. Remember, the most expensive supplements aren’t always the best.

By: Marcus Straub

Copyright 2005
Courtesy of Life Is Great Inc.

Eating For Greater Energy And Health - Part 1

Some of you have asked me questions about diet. Everything from what will help with a particular situation that you are dealing with, to what my diet is like. Your inquiries and the tremendous importance of one’s diet is the subject of this month’s featured article.

A balanced diet is characterized by a number of factors, the first of these being the quality of the foods that you put into your body. The fresher, more natural i.e. the less chemicals, preservatives, hormones and additives they contain, and less processed your foods are, the more nutrition they provide. Your body is able to convert these types of foods into the nutrients that it needs more easily. This leaves you with the extra energy that would have otherwise been used to convert lesser foods. This extra energy, along with the higher energy and nutrients of healthier foods is a tremendous boost to your health. When your body and mind are given the energy and nutrients that they need, you look, feel and function much better.

Another important factor in a balanced diet is the amount of food that you eat. Think of the word balanced. Not too much or too little. Moderation is what we are trying to create here. So when you sit down to your meals, work with yourself to not go overboard on anything. Have moderate sized portions, especially for dinner. The wonderful thing about eating foods that are fresher, more natural and minimally processed, is that you will begin to eat less naturally because these types of foods give you more of the things you need. After all, your body doesn’t want food. It needs nutrients, so the higher the nutrient and energy content of the foods that you eat, the less that you will be driven to eat.

The third factor in a balanced diet is when you eat. The first rule is to never skip breakfast. Because of our fast paced lives and habits that we have created, it is easy for many of us to skip breakfast completely, substituting a cup of coffee instead. When you neglect yourself by not having something for breakfast, you put your body into a state of emergency. You have just gone eight hours or more without any food, and then you skip breakfast. Your body responds to this neglect by converting most of your next meal into fat and then storing it in the body, because it doesn’t know when you will feed it again. Eating a balanced breakfast gets your metabolism started, and provides you with the energy and nutrients needed to help you feel and be your best.

Lunch should not only be a healthy one, but also your largest meal of the day. This is because there is plenty of time left in your day, to digest and utilize the energy it contains. Remember, moderation is still the rule. As for dinner, try to keep it lighter than lunch and no later than six. If you aren’t able to eat dinner until after six, than try to limit it to a salad made up of a variety of fresh vegetables and a lighter salad dressing. Night time is for resting, not for digesting a large meal made up of heavy foods. Your body isn’t made for this and you will wake up feeling sluggish and heavy. In addition, your body will turn this food to fat while you are sleeping because your use of energy is at a minimum.

In time, eating foods that are high in essential nutrients and energy will allow your body to repair and enhance itself. Once your nutrient levels have been reestablished, your body will begin to build up reserves, which are your body’s buffer against disease. These reserves become even more critical as we age because of our bodies diminishing capacity to digest and absorb nutrients. We will need these reserves in the future, so begin building them today.

Next time we will follow up with additional information on this subject designed to give you a more complete picture of a healthy diet. Until then, let’s take our health to the next level with an energy and nutrient filled diet.

By: Marcus Straub

Copyright 2005
Courtesy of Life Is Great Inc.

Doorways

Doorways to our new life are always opening for us. Three things often happen in the face of this fantastic reality. One, we are so unconscious that we don’t even see the doors that are wide open and beckoning us. Two, we are afraid to approach the doorway we see and step through because of uncertainty of what the other side holds for us. In other words, will it be a positive choice in our life. Lastly, we are conscious enough to recognize the doors that open to us, and we have learned through our life that the door has opened at exactly the best time in our life; now. In this position we also know there is truly nothing to fear and that we can change direction anytime and go through yet another doorway, if we decide that it would be our best option.

So consciousness and not being trapped by fear will allow you to take forward steps in your life that will always alter the course of your life. Life is an expansive and ever changing experience, one that we too often resist. Why resist what is? Why not get into the flow of your life, moving with the inevitable changes that do occur, and enjoy your ever enlarging experience. It is when we don’t do this that we feel trapped, unhappy, unfulfilled and miserable.

Feeling good and even great is a choice that we are capable of making each and every day. It is a choice that is well worth making in the precious moments of your life because you deserve to know your greatest self. You are far more than you currently believe yourself to be, and the way you come to know this is by recognizing and steeping through the doorways in your life.

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Life Is Short

Do you remember as a child how long the summers seemed stretched on? Do you recall how it took forever for your next birthday or for Christmas to come around again? This is not the case anymore is it? It is as if life speeds up every year. Now, it seems as though it is perpetually Monday. When I was a child, tuning 40 years old seemed so far away. Today at 41, turning 80 years old seems so very close.


Life is incredibly short my friends! Hopefully, the older we get the more we come to realize and accept this. In midlife we begin to experience on a more regular basis the passing of friends and family members. In this, we are exposed to the reality that our time will come too. Some of the people in our lives experience unexpected and sudden endings to life. In this, we can see that life is precarious and uncertain; that there is no guarantee regarding how and when our life will end. Perhaps this is one of the most powerful gifts of aging.


Even with all this information from our experiences many people continue to live there life as though it will last forever. Each day is taken for granted, as if it is owed to them. I assure you it is not. Life is a gift, an incredibly short gift. Why not make the most of this wonderful gift called your life?


You can put your grievances down. You can let go of your past hurts and disappointments. You can open up to the life you are living now and make the most of it. What will be the cost to you if you don’t do this? After all, you wouldn’t want to look back on your life from the end of it and say to yourself, my whole life has been a mistake, would you?


LIFE IS SHORT! The sooner you truly realize and accept this powerful fact of life, the sooner you will truly live.