Inspirations for Thur., Sep. 1, 2011

Inspirations for Thur., Sep. 1, 2011

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You have to decide for yourself what you really want. Walk as if you know where you're going.

Cathie Black

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To achieve great things, two things are needed; a plan, and not quite enough time.

Leonard Bernstein
Conductor and Composer

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Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.

John Quincy Adams
1767-1848, Sixth President of the United States

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Inspirations for Wed., Aug. 31, 2011

Inspirations for Wed., Aug. 31, 2011

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Human dignity is more precious than prestige.

Claude McKay

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The man who works and is never bored is never old. Work and interest in worthwhile things are the best remedy for age.

Pablo Casals

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When we tire of well-worn ways, we seek for new. This restless craving in the souls of men spurs them to climb, and to seek the mountain view.

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

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Inspirations for Tue., Aug. 30, 2011

Inspirations for Tue., Aug. 30, 2011

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Let's choose today to quench our thirst for the 'good life' we think others lead by acknowledging the good that already exists in our lives. We can then offer the universe the gift of our grateful hearts.

Sarah Ban Breathnach
Author of Peace and Plenty

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Before you begin a thing remind yourself that difficulties and delays quite impossible to foresee are ahead. You can only see one thing clearly, and that is your goal. Form a mental vision of that and cling to it through thick and thin.

Kathleen Norris
1880-1966, Novelist

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Truly loving another means letting go of all expectations. It means full acceptance, even celebration of another's personhood.

Karen Casey

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Inspirations for Mon., Aug. 29, 2011

Inspirations for Monday, August 29, 2011

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Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody else expects of you.

Henry Ward Beecher
1813-1887, Clergyman, Social Reformer and Abolitionist

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Sometimes when I consider what tremendous consequences come from little things, I am tempted to think there are no little things.

Bruce Barton

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All too often we are living in the past, preoccupied with something that has happened to us; or we are living in the future, waiting for a time when life will treat us magnificently and we will be happy; or worrying about what lies ahead and how we will cope....But every day of our lives brings the opportunity for a new beginning, and there was never a better time to be.

Eileen Campbell

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Inspirations for Fri., Aug. 26, 2011

Inspirations for Friday, August 26, 2011

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Because you're human, it is your nature to journey, to discover that what you've been looking for is all around you. Very often the grassy spot you seek is right under your feet. You just need to awaken to that knowledge that's hidden from your conscious mind. Yes, you're wearing ruby slippers and can go home anytime you like. For now, embrace this grand adventure.

Colette Baron-Reid
Author of The Map: Finding The Magic and Meaning in the Story of Your Life

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Everyone alters and is altered by everyone else. We are all the time taking in portions of one another or else reacting against them, and by these involuntary acquisitions and repulsions modifying our natures.

Gerald Brenan

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The day you catch an idea you fall in love with, even a small one, is a beautiful day.

David Lynch
Filmmaker and Television Director

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Inspirations for Thur., Aug. 25, 2011

Inspirations for Thursday, August 25, 2011

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We must have the courage to believe that the world we have dreamed will one day be made manifest and that what we do as individuals makes a difference. We must have the courage to reject the idea of settling for work that is destructive to human happiness, or even indifferent to it.

Laurence G. Boldt

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Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties.

Erich Fromm
1900-1980, Psychologist

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Never let your mind get set--except on the objective of succeeding by exercising an open mind.

Robert Heller

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Inspirations for Wed., Aug. 24, 2011

 WE HEARD YOU . . . and we made changes!  For those who follow both our EVENTS Blog and our INSPIRATIONS Blog, you will be pleased to know that with some adjustments, we’ve combined the content into a single blog at http://www.successisyou.blogspot.com.  THANKS for your input, and please share any feedback so we may continue to serve you better.

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The best way to keep relationships happy, healthy, and supportive can be summed up in one word: appreciation. What you appreciate, appreciates. When we demonstrate our appreciation for the support we receive from others, it reinforces that behavior and deepens our connection to them.

Marci Shimoff
Author of Love For No Reason

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In order to develop ourselves, for our companies to flourish, and for our world to improve, we need to be able to think creatively, not just solve problems. We require the ability to create brilliant new solutions, to invent what has never existed before. In the real world, the most valued skills are the ones for which we have little training and no rulebook.

Gerald Sindell

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