An optimist stays up until midnight to see…

Here is today’s inspirational quote on peace:

An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in.
A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.~Bill Vaughan

Tough Times Never Last But Tough People Do

Ninety-five percent of all new businesses go out of business within the first five years or less. Why do they fail? There are many starters in life - but very few finish what they start. When the going gets tough, most people fold. They don’t persist hard enough or persevere long enough. They don’t have a red-hot flaming burning desire to succeed. They don’t make it their definite major purpose. They don’t take enough personal initiative to make it happen - they don’t go the extra mile. They don’t want it bad enough. They don’t have enough self-control and discipline. Shall I go on? I could write a book on why so many people fail, but I’d rather talk about those who succeed.

There are three kinds of people: people who make things happen — people who watch someone else make it happen — and people who don’t know what’s happening. Read more

Success requires no explanations…

Here is today’s inspirational quote:

Success requires no explanations, failure permits no alibis.

~Napoleon Hill

How to Protect Children From Online Sexual Predators

The Internet can be a dangerous place for young children and teenagers. It is rich and fertile ground for sexual predators to target kids-which is why it’s vitally important for parents and guardians to educate children about taking responsibility and being cautious and safe while navigating the Internet Super Highway.

This article will address some of the dangers and offer some tips and advice for reducing the risks of your child falling victim to online sexual predators.

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There is true courage in…

Here is today’s inspirational quote:

There is true courage in the acts of every day living.

~Rick Beneteau

Steve Goodier - No Wrong Time to Say the Right Thing

A cartoon depicts a woman shaking hands with her clergyman as she leaves the church. The caption says, “Thank you for the sermon. It was like water to a drowning man.” Some compliments are better left unsaid….

Isn’t it true that words carry with them immense power? Power to build up and power to tear down. Such was the case with the words of Maude, a woman who learned that there is no wrong time to say the right thing.

It was a cold, rainy day in March. Across the room in the millinery department of the store where Maude worked, sat Laura, a woman about Maude’s age. Other workers did not like Laura; they thought her to be snobbish and aloof. And Maude agreed. Read more

Monday Morning Meditation for the week of Dec. 28/09

What is Mine to Do?

The following is a guided meditation by Dan Shafer designed to help you reach a more peaceful inner experience which is one of the keys to achieving peace in the world outside yourself. The message of this meditation is that when we have things in our lives that we wish to change, we must seek guidance as to what is ours to do to effect that change. We recommend that you find a quiet place where you won’t be interrupted for a few minutes, relax, and then just listen to the meditation, which includes a few moments of silence to allow for your own personal inner reflection on its message.

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Chris Widener - Success Quote for Dec. 28/09

“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.“~Hannah More

Chris Widener’s Action Point:

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The rare individual who honestly satisfies…

Here is today’s inspirational quote:

The rare individual who honestly satisfies this heart-hunger (praise) will hold people in the palm of his hand, and even the undertaker will be sorry when he dies.

~Dale Carnegie

Ashes and Snow- Feather to Fire

A breathtakingly beautiful inspirational video by Gregory Colbert…

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