Best Life Now

What Should You Expect? (The Best)

2008-07-08T15:17:00.006-04:00

People who want better, choose to expect more from themselves. What could we do to improve our situation. The saying is: What we think about, we bring about. What are some of the self improvement products available nowadays?
1. Audio programs - CDs and MP3's One of the most effective learning tools available. You can use this self improvement product to transform commuting time into inspirational personal development and learning experiences.
2. Video programs - DVD's and webinarsThere are also those self improvement Videos and DVD's. Although you may not be able to attend all the seminars and workshops that could have a dramatic impact on your personal development and growth, DVD's and online Videos offer easily affordable access to the wisdom and insights of the best self motivation experts. And all this in the comfort of your own home.
3. Self improvement books & eBooks
Buy a good book on the topic and read it. Most of the classic works of personal development are now also available as eBooks, as are many of the modern greats and bestsellers. eBooks and eAudios are most popular and economical ways to expand both your library and your mind.
4. Shut off negative programming -- such as TV -- all of the bad -- real or fictional about crime and disaster -- and personal and family dysfunction. Quality TV is there. You must choose it. This is very important..!
5. Self improvement coaching & mentoring
Many of the most successful people in the world attribute a large part of their success, both professionally and personally to the positive influence of a leader or coach or mentor.
Choose a leader -- learn -- then do what they do -- pass it on!
Your own personal Coach or Mentor can have a massive positive impact on your enthusiasm and passion for life. Now easier yet with online webinars. Online are now plenty of opportunities to tune in online to live webinars/classes with some top leaders in self-improvement and home-based business. Most of these are offered free of charge.
So is there any good excuse for not joining in and taking your life to the next level? Webinars are so convenient, suitable for us who do not have all the time in the world, and are still high quality teaching. Contact me for details.

Amazing... for those still willing to make more out of themselves.
How many today have quit trying to better themselves?... saying "I am a victim. I'm as good as I'm gonna be. My family and circumstances are holding me back. My lifelong dream is over. I wont I dont I cant invest any in me."
Get a grip! (...quoting my used-to-be teenagers). With all the opportunity choices out there, you who choose positive and pursue good things have no excuse for not going for it.

Choose to be inspired - turn off negativity - pick a positive teacher - learn and apply - choose high goals - expect only the best - amaze yourself - share the results and the attitude. Pass it on!

Sounds like a plan!
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Ralph in SC 864-580-8215

Positivity Challenge For Today....

2008-06-21T14:09:00.010-04:00

The Positivity Challenge for today and daily is... Squelch negative thinking as it happens... (Takes practice and effort). Replace with positive energy and non-judgemental thinking.

"The Law of Paradoxical Intent reflects the Law of Magnetism in warning that you'll only get a return of your own negative energy. If you're desperate to make something happen, that repulsive vibration will push it away, turning away the very people and situations that might bring your desired outcome. Your desperation, therefore, creates the paradox-or the opposite-of your original intention, leading you to failure instead of success.
The Universe wants you to achieve all that you desire, and when you align yourself with the Laws of Success, it will do everything in its power to help you on your way-but desperation and urgency are deal breakers. This isn't because the Universe wants to prolong your yearning. In fact, just the opposite is true: It wants you to enjoy your life and engage in a different, higher vibration now-and stop waiting for some vague happiness to come in the distant future. The best energy happens when you let go of urgency and engage in trust, when you rid yourself of despair and choose peace in the present instead.
You simply can't be happy when you're living in dissatisfaction. When you're obsessed with what you don't have, you draw even more lack; you forego present contentment by setting up a list of goals that you have to have in order to be happy in the future. In fact, until you have those things, you feel a nagging sense of unhappiness. You feel as though something's missing, and you can't relax until you fill that void. Instead of enjoying your life and valuing what you have, you spend your time longing for more and constantly striving to get it." (by Sandra Anne Taylor as excerpted at http://choosingprosperity.com).

Are you up to it..?
Is it worthwhile to "promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind"?

If so, then congratulations..! You are an optimist... Pass it on..!

Ralph in SC 864-580-8215

We're Not Alone And Forgotten

2008-06-03T16:58:00.005-04:00

"Every once in a while we stumble upon an experience so rare and so out of the ordinary that we know there has to be something we are supposed to learn from it. My lesson came in the form of a hummingbird.
After arriving home on a hot and muggy afternoon this summer, I climbed the stairs to my apartment hoping to find relief from the heat inside. But what I found instead was a hummingbird flying frantically back and forth and it appeared to be trapped on the second level of the building.
At first glance I thought it was merely a large dragonfly. But once I realized what it really was I stood and watched in awe of this tiny creature's aeronautical abilities.
Each time she took her flight she would fly from one end of the building to the other and always come back to the same spot on the wreath hanging from my neighbor’s door. I inched closer and closer to her landing pad, hoping to catch a closer glimpse.
After a few minutes, she seemed to figure out that I wasn’t going anywhere so she stopped attempting to allude me. As she became more comfortable with my presence I was able to get closer to her.
Next, I had the crazy idea to see if this bird would land on my finger. So during my tiny friend’s next trip to the other end of the building I put my hand up near my neighbor’s wreath.
On the first few tries she simply avoided me, flying around or above my hand. But eventually, to my surprise, she actually landed on my finger. And she continued to land on my finger time after time. The more comfortable I felt holding her, I began bringing her up to my face to look at her closely.
I noticed that her eyes were blinking and that she was actually about to fall asleep perched on my finger. Amazingly, I noticed that her tiny little eyes showed no sign of fear or terror. She even began looking at me as if she were trying to figure ME out! Realizing that no one would believe this when I told them (because I scarcely believe it myself!) I ran inside my apartment and grabbed my digital camera. I returned outside and the bird continued to land on my finger.
So I held my camera out in front of me and snapped several pictures in order to preserve this unbelievable experience.
I’m not even sure what gave me my next idea but I decided to try to walk her down the stairs since she seemed to be so lost. And once again the first couple of tries failed but on the third try she patiently stayed on my finger as if desperation had taken over her tiny body. We reached the bottom of the stairs and yet my winged friend stayed with me a few moments more…long enough that I was able to snap a few more pictures.
She stayed with me until a car pulled up into the parking lot near us and startled her. But she immediately flew directly back to my neighbor’s hummingbird feeders which had drawn her there in the first place.
Once the experience was over I could hardly believe what had just happened.
So the next day I began researching hummingbirds in order to find out whatever I could to bring some meaning to this experience.
I discovered that hummingbirds are not afraid of any predators, which explained the lack of fear I saw in the bird’s eyes. I found that they have even been known to chase off eagles!
Throughout this experience, I couldn’t help but be reminded of something I had read in Dr. Wayne Dyer’s book, Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling. The passage I’m referring to comes from the chapter entitled “The Language of the Spirit.” In this chapter Dr. Dyer discusses how we can recognize when our “Spiritual Source” (or God) is trying to teach us something or to get in touch with us. He points out that we often dismiss God’s messages to us because they sometimes come in a rather inconspicuous manner.
Dr. Dyer suggests that God sometimes communicates with us through seemingly “inexplicable alignments,” such as alignments with 1) feelings, 2) nature, 3) events, and 4) people. “Noticing the same folks showing up in different settings, running into people we haven’t seen in awhile after we’ve just heard their names mentioned, and repeatedly seeing an individual’s name in magazines, on television, or at the local bookstore” are all examples of God’s way of speaking to us through alignment with people.”
But it was the story Dr. Dyer shared about his personal experience of aligning with nature that I was reminded of by my hummingbird friend. Dr. Dyer states, “Everything in nature is in-Spirit – it isn’t spoiled by ego, nor can it ever be. So when nature speaks to us, we should listen intently. When a wild bird touches us, for instance, or a fish brushes by when we’re swimming in the ocean or lake, I believe that it’s a direct communication from our Source of Being. Since these creations of God instinctively keep their distance, when they depart from their DNA patterns to actually contact us physically, I think we should pay attention.”
I have even had “alignments” with events since this occurrence to encourage me to write this story. I have procrastinated on writing it and just today my boss handed me a magazine with an article concerning hummingbirds because he thought I would find it interesting.
And that is not the first article that had been pointed out to me like that since this had happened to me. So here I am…writing this story.
Dr. Dyer told of the day he had a butterfly land on his finger and stay with him for the next few hours. And this happened to him during the time that he was working on this particular chapter of his book. As soon as that hummingbird landed on my finger I was reminded of his story.
I choose to believe that my experience with this female ruby-throated hummingbird was God attempting to get my attention and speak to me.
I haven’t narrowed down exactly what I feel He was trying to convey, yet when I researched the hummingbird I found many positive symbolisms associated with the bird, such as their lack of fear, their association with the healing properties of flowers and herbs, the figure 8 pattern they create with their wings as they fly which is a symbol of Infinity, and my personal favorite…their physical lightness serves as a reminder to us to “lighten up.”
Perhaps this experience was an avenue through which God can lead me into my passions…writing. Or perhaps this bird chose me to save its little life since I read that a hummingbird will quickly die if trapped or encaged. There are so many possible explanations, it’s fascinating! But I hope that God has been able to use me through this story to inspire others to listen for the little messages He sends us throughout our days. I hope it has opened someone’s eyes to greater possibilities and greater hope.

I believe the main message God wants to send our way through these types of occurrences is that He is with us all of the time and He hasn’t forgotten us. It is a great feeling to know we are not alone."

(by Sophia Richards of Greenville Newspapers LLC, written Nov 2006)

Take A Step Up..!

2008-05-28T14:41:00.010-04:00

One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway; it just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey.

He invited all his neighbors to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel and began to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly. Then to everyone's amazement he quieted down.

A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well. He was astonished at what he saw. With each shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off and take a step up. As the farmer's neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and happily trotted off!

Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. The trick to getting out of the well is to shake it off and take a step up. Each of our troubles is a stepping stone. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not stopping, never giving up! Shake it off and take a step up .

Remember the five simple rules to be happy:

Free your heart from hatred - Forgive.

Free your mind from worries - Most never happen.

Live simply and appreciate what you have.

Give more.

Expect less.

PS - Soon the donkey came back... and bit the farmer who had tried to bury him. The gash got infected and the farmer eventually died in agony.

MORAL FROM TODAY'S LESSON:

When you do something wrong, and try to cover your ass, it always comes back to bite you.

You now have choices to make... Smile and close this page, or pass this along to someone else to spread the fun.

Take A Step Up.!

Life is about choices... Choose well !

by Ralph in SC 864-580-8215

What You Think About, You Bring About!

2008-05-16T23:30:00.007-04:00

Choose to live life the way you always want it to be -- or else play victim to the hands of relentless negativity.
You are what you think. Thoughts become things. You are what you think about. Your mind is an extremely powerful tool that can set the events that will ultimately happen in your life. Your resolve spells all the difference in the world you tread. It can either bring you success or misfortune. Therefore, the best way it is to choose right thoughts and follow with right action. Strive to control your life through a consistently empowering strength of mind. What you think about -- you bring about.

Think positive. Acknowlege fears, then take right actions -- that are proven to have right results. Take each occasion with an optimistic mind. If you can control events for the benefit of all, well and good. Unfortunate life events happen. However design each day around positivity -- and make it so for those you come in contact with.

Read between the lines. Go beyond what seems to be, and decipher what the genuine meaning is. The petty things that happen in your life are opportunities for self-discovery and personal growth. The simplest things can sometimes bring about the most profound changes. Learn to read between the lines and unearth beauty even in the most unsightly circumstance. Avoid relentless malice toward people or events. Eliminate don't, not, no, and hate, as action words in your life. Life should be better than that. Choose better.

Feed from positive sources. When you were young, you probably thought once you are done with your formative years in school, education stops. You discovered it is not the case. You can never outgrow the need to educate yourself. Your experiences can get you through tough times, but they are not enough. Embrace other people’s experiences as well. Life is one big circle of humanity. Choose to impact positively everyone you meet on a daily basis. Begin with a smile.

Give Back -- Share -- Pass It On. Contribute and share your personal knowledge. Study and hear out the rich history of successful people -- Napoleon Hill, Wayne Dyer, many others. (You are who you hang out with). You are what you think -- so it is up to you to take the challenge and live life according to the merits of your higher power.

Life Is About Choices -- Choose Well!
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Ralph in SC 864-580-8215

Positivity... and the Opposite

2008-04-28T19:18:00.011-04:00

(This article was originally written as a comment to a blog article -- topic EDC Diamond and EDC Gold).

'Research' (on EDC Diamond) to end in a positive (go or yes) decision - must be connected with strong desire to have results (In It - To Win It!).

Winners see the potential and the leadership integrity -- and move forward… 'Hammer down'… won’t take no for an answer… and taking their advice only from winners… There is plenty of training and advice available from EDC winners... (more than any other internet business I have encountered). All leaders are available as personal mentors.

Naysayers tend to use past best thinking to justify hesitation, fear, and even distrust of winners… Some would rather believe in lack or loss… to justify not starting and investing the resources and effort… Getting started every day --- as in any endeavor -- is key.

Take advice from successful people — EDC winners. Learn from other winners -- which is exactly what I and they all do. Follow... then lead. Attend free online webinars -- (and ask questions.)

EDC is worth the price of admission… for the products, training and education, and personal growth training…

Ralph in SC - 864-580-8215
http://golden.self-funded.biz

Life is about choices - Choose well!

Social Network Bookmarking -- Easy

2008-04-24T14:56:00.007-04:00

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Get Off The Porch....and...

2008-04-15T08:04:00.013-04:00

...and Come Help Me With Mom...

"Don't miss anything. My parents taught me not to miss anything. Don't miss the game. Don't miss the performance, don't miss the movie, don't miss the show, don't miss the dance. Go to everything you possible can. Buy a ticket to everything you possibly can. Go see everything and experience all you possible can. This has served me so well to this day. Just before my father died at age 93 if you were to call him at 10:30 or 11:00 at night, he wouldn't be home. He was at the rodeo, he was watching the kids play softball, he was listening to the concert, he was at church, he was somewhere every night.

Live a vital life. Here's one of the reasons why. If you live well, you will earn well. If you live well it will show in your face, it will show in the texture of your voice. There will be something unique and magical about you if you live well. It will infuse not only your personal life but also your business life. And it will give you a vitality nothing else can give." (from ezine by Jim Rohn - see more at http://www.jimrohn.com)

OK - so my Mom is not 93 -- she's just 92 -- and is looking for more action. She invited family in for lunch last Friday. Then off to the Zoo for 3-hours with the same crowd -- to see the flowers and maybe a lion or hippo or flamingo or two.

I picked her up Saturday noon for more family fun stuff -- with my girls and grands -- her great-grandboys and girls. She wanted to ride up to the college 60-miles up the interstate, to watch grandson play soccer, but timing didn't work out - oh well. (Did go with me and great-grandboys to monster-truck event, downtown last month. Too loud for me and the boys -- whew can't hang with Gram.)

She and I had a rousing round of playing cards 'manipulation rummy' - Sunday afternoon. As usual I came in second.

Reminds me: It's time to call her resident activities director, again. Still need more action around her place.

Ralph in SC 864-580-8215
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Making A Difference...

2008-04-04T09:57:00.006-04:00

See video-photo montage following. Audio is Robert F. Kennedy's statement in Indianapolis IN, on learning of Martin Luther King's Assassination -- happened on the night of April 4, 1968.

Me?... As a white 25-yr old with young family...back then... I was not active in MLK and RFK issues. As young child I remember department store signs marking White and Colored restrooms. And same for water fountains standing side by side marked White and Colored. Following video clip shows how we can choose to make a difference... One person can make a positive difference... No violence happened in Indianapolis that night (though violent protest occurred that night in 100 other U.S. cities). Maybe I can now choose to help by my words or actions. No doubt. MLK and RFK live on.
Amid the tragedy of the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, an extraordinary moment in U.S. political history occurred as Robert F. Kennedy, younger brother of slain President John F. Kennedy, broke the news of King's death to a large gathering of African Americans in Indianapolis, Indiana. Most of the people hadn't even heard that Dr. King had been shot. I can imagine that they were stunned and some cried. But that evening Robert Kennedy spoke from his soul. The words rang in almost a prayerful manner.Carved on the Robert Kennedy's marble gravestone are the words from Aeschylus that he could recite from memory: "He who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep, pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God."

It's OK That You Were Born...

2008-04-02T08:10:00.006-04:00

My 2 Brothers Were Not The Only Children...

One of them even says it's OK that I was born too...
(brotherly love for sure...)

On the topic of Mom and Dad having 3rd child (to get a girl)... brother #1 says:

"Well I am glad they had a go for #3; Paul and I would
really have missed the joy of 'little brother' to pick
on all those fun years.
"Anyway he turned out a worthy
addition to the family and we are proud of him, and
would not trade him for a puppy."

How cool is that..? lol and smiles

Ralph in SC
(from a myspace bulletin
http://myspace.com/ralphddd)

Toughing It Out ; Me and Music..

2008-03-29T12:53:00.008-04:00

Me and drums..? Great drummer I was.

They asked me to carry the bass drum in high school band. No drumming talent except I could walk and march and stay with the beat. Useful skills in marching I would agree.

My favorite band groups from back when? NorthTexasJazzBand from NorthTXStateUniv (now part of UT system). They had awesome big band musicians and sound -- sounded like Stan Kenton.

Dave Brubek 'TakeFive' was one of first albums I ever owned back in 60s. I remember interesting rhythms - 5/4 time - tune's in my head right now.

Buddy Rich -- had the treat of seeing him Live in LasVegas in the 60s. Of course his solos were featured. His band was backing for Ol'BlueEyes that night at the Sands - summer of '67. FrankS and BuddyR -- and front row table dinner show. Wow -- Nice work. Another singer in a side room that night - Dinah Washington. Dont think we went in there -- should have.

Good memories!

My friend Victor too -- He played bass fiddle, trombone, and whatever they handed him. Was card-carrying professional musician by the 10th grade. Fit that bass fiddle across the front and back seat of that '48 Buick.

My "normal" musical "talent" - band and orchestra - high school - was on the flute. Picked out a little instrument in 5th grade -- heavy tuba not for me. So I had to sit amongst the cute majorettes -- also flutists -- for 6 years all the way through high school.

I toughed it out.

Ralph in SC 864-580-8215

Grandson Keepin Me Straight !

2008-03-19T14:33:00.005-04:00

Law of Detraction... (Let it Go!)

2008-03-17T16:08:00.006-04:00

"If you are attracting things into your life that you don’t want, remember the Law of Attraction is still working. Instead of thinking or saying, "It’s not working," ask your self, "What am I focusing on, thinking about, talking about, feeling or doing that is attracting this into my life?" If you want to know what you are thinking about, notice the results you are producing in your life. To change those results, you will first have to change your vibration by changing your thoughts and feelings.

If you start to see something change for the better, acknowledge that it is happening. Appreciate it. When you find the perfect parking space, acknowledge it. When you get the table you want in the restaurant, acknowledge it. When you receive unexpected income, acknowledge it. When you meet someone who can help you achieve your goal, acknowledge that Law of Attraction is working. The more you acknowledge that it’s working, the more it will work. It’s that simple." ... from JackCanfield.com

Ralph in SC 864-580-8215 -- http://golden.self-funded.biz/

Conversations with God...

2008-03-05T17:36:00.006-05:00

...excerpt from book title Conversations With God, Book#1 by NealDonaldWalsch

and set to music and video by CreativeRain on Youtube.

Baby Helps Grandad

2008-02-26T15:07:00.005-05:00

Turn Learning Into Earning!

2008-02-21T13:53:00.011-05:00

Question is how to break through the self-imposed glass ceiling to create the life you really want!

1. Give yourself permission to dream. You probably had no problem dreaming as a kid. What happened to your ability to imagine and dream about what you want and who you want to be? When was the last time you caught yourself daydreaming and appreciated it?

2. Stop looking outside yourself for happiness. Look inside. Increase your self-awareness. Get curious about who you are at the core. Cultivate and nurture a relationship with yourself.

3. Cover the basics. Take the time to address your personal needs. How can you focus on thriving in your life if you are in survival mode? Set up that meeting with a financial advisor, get your space organized, clean up the details that are wasting your energy.

4. Embrace your past and move on. Shift from “why it happened” to what I want to do about it now. Asking “why” is not a very empowering question. Asking what or how I want to proceed can be much more powerful and produce forward movement.

5. Remember that you are not alone. It is easy to feel overwhelmed with life. Seek support. Read more self improvement articles. They might help you figure about some things that are puzzling you.

6. Remember gratitude. Count your blessings. What is working right in you life? Make a list. Set aside a bit of time everyday to acknowledge what or who you are grateful for. The more you practice gratitude, the more you attract into your life things to be grateful for.

7. Court your passion. You still have your passions though it has been a while since you may have felt it flow. When are you the most alive and joyful in your life? Who do you most admire and what do they inspire in you?

8. Take action and take a risk. All the inspiration in the world is not enough to make you move your life to the next level. It takes inspired action to do that.

9. Keep breathing. You probably forget to take deep full breaths. We have all learned to constrict our breathing in response to stress. According to many self improvement articles, we not only need oxygen to stay alive, we need oxygen to give us energy and keep us healthy. Right now take 5 deep, full breaths.

10. Have fun. Call a friend or your mom or your kids. Help somebody using what you know, take yourself to an art museum. Schedule a whole day out in nature, turn on some great music and boogie until you drop....

(And you thought this was just one of those self improvement articles. )

Spirit Driven Success

2008-02-06T19:59:00.003-05:00

Exciting and dynamic - Dani Johnson speaking to Spirit Driven Success -- not to be missed - hear her teachings: see next link

Dani Johnson - Spirit Driven Success (video - recent Christian Ministries broadcast -- featuring Dani)

Dani = teacher - contributor - advisor - leader ; Principles to achieve, results you want!

http://start.self-funded.biz

I’m Having Fun...Are U Having Fun...?

2008-02-01T10:43:00.001-05:00

"I'm Having Fun -- Are u Having Fun?" ...said my grandson on the way to the fishing pond... (well said... so cute... fun hearing him say it!)
Developing Emotional Intelligence
*** Rely on yourself to make yourself happy ***
"All of us have heard of IQ or Intelligence Quotient, a study that measures how intelligent we are through a series of tests conducted by the school or in the workplace. All this time, it is highly assumed that Intelligence Quotient would determine how successful we are in the future or how we could achieve that goal in a specific time.
But there is another factor that psychologists deem to be one of the contributors to determine if the person would be successful or not, and that is, the Emotional Intelligence, or EQ.
(see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emotional_intelligence) Emotional Intelligence is defined as "the ability, capacity or skill to perceive, assess and manage the emotions of one's self, of others and of groups." In other words, it is described that Emotional Intelligence is actually the way in which you interact with people, and how you relate to them.
Some psychologists believe that relating with people is more important than having what is inside in one's head. According to wikipedia, some researchers believe that EQ is "a cognitive ability just as is IQ, others believe it is a combination of perceived abilities and traits, while others consider it a skill that can be measured."
With this, researchers have found out that one of the benefits of Emotional Intelligence is how to deal and manage conflict or negotiation in school, in the home and in the workplace.
So, how does one develop emotional intelligence?
Here are some ways in order to develop Emotional Intelligence, as suggested by the website www.eqi.org, in a nutshell.
When dealing with Emotional Intelligence, it is best that your feelings or actions shouldn't be centered on you. In truth, it should be directed towards the people around you – ask them how they feel about their current situation, and have the ability to reflect on what they feel. Have a compassionate heart towards your friends by empathizing with them, caring for them, and relating how they fell towards you.
Be a leader, too, by taking responsibility for your actions and feelings. Don't rely on others to make you happy. Rely on yourself to make yourself happy.
Developing emotional intelligence may take some time and effort, but the most important thing is that you have to be conscious of your actions; you have to be conscious of not just your won feelings but the feelings of others as well.
And just try to follow this advice....It is essential to being successful."
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Adjust Your Path .... Keep Moving

2008-01-26T13:45:00.000-05:00

(Avoid Falling Into Same Pothole Repeatedly)

click arrow -- audio by WayneDyer
Go Beyond Failures -- Re-Aim Enroute -- Arrive Victoriously at Worthy Destination -- Repeat

What good still comes in cans? ...

2008-01-25T21:47:00.000-05:00

*** Self-fulfilling Prophecy ***

Proverbs 23: 7 - "As a man thinketh in his heart, so he is."

The batter hits the ball high in the air towards right field. It arcs majestically against the sky. It is going right towards Sammy. Everybody in the park knows that he's going to drop it. Sammy knows that he's going to drop it. He drops it.

This scene has been replayed time and time again on fields around the world. It doesn't have to be a fielder; it sometime is a batter you know is going to strike out. It doesn't even have to be baseball. It can be anything.

It's called a self-fulfilling prophecy. I wasn't familiar with this term until I took a psychology class in university. Basically it means that what you believe will usually happen.

If you believe you are going to flunk a test, you probably will. If you think the meal you are making for your new in-laws will be a disaster, it probably will. If you think you will be in a car accident, better call your insurance agent. In all these cases, your visualizing the worst-case scenario will greatly increase the possibility of them actually happening.

There are people in the world who sew the seeds of the self-fulfilling prophecy. They are the people who put their fears on you. For example, their fears that something might happen to you make you uneasy and possibly help the unfortunate event happen. They are usually the first ones to say, "I told you so."

So what do you do? First, look at history. There were plenty of people who said humans would never fly, let alone walk on the moon. You have the choice to believe those thoughts. Also, you can replace those thoughts with positive ones. You don't have to believe the nay-sayers. If self-fulfilling prophecy works with negative thoughts, it can also work with positive ones.

George Bernard Shaw said, "You see things; and you say, 'Why?' But I dream things that never were; and I say, 'Why not?' " What message are you playing in your mind?

When I started playing softball, I was like Sammy. I was hoping the batter wouldn't hit the ball to me. Eventually those thoughts were replaced with positive ones and I was begging for the batter to hit it to me. Can you guess which thoughts allowed me to enjoy the game the most and perform the best?

When the game was on the line, Michael Jordan wanted the ball. He already saw the ball going in before he shot.

Pete Rose, who holds the record for the most hits in baseball, was asked how many times in a game he thought he was going to get a hit. He answer was, "Every time." Did he get a hit every time? No, but his belief that he would greatly increased his success.

It's the same with life. Put positive, happy thoughts in your mind and you will tend to be happy. If you are constantly worrying that something MIGHT happen, you will not lead a full life and probably not reach your potential. What does worrying do most of the time anyway? It usually prevents you from doing your best in a situation.

It comes down to the simple saying. If you think you can, you may be right. If you think you can't, you are almost certainly right. Put another way, success comes in cans! CAN DO

by John Stevens"

posted by Ralph

Keep on Keepin On

2008-01-09T21:47:00.000-05:00

Winners Circles - 5 Olympic Rings

2008-01-06T15:24:00.000-05:00

--by Dr. Denis Waitley on topic what winners do:
1. Paying the Price -- Everyone wants to win, but few are willing to invest the time and effort. Paying the price means focusing on developing the skills and training regimen of champions – observation, imitation, repetition and the internalization of knowledge into habits; also, learning why and how to go the extra mile and seeing success as a marathon, not a dash. Champions view failures as temporary inconveniences and learning experiences.

2. The Olympian Within -- Winners believe in their worth in advance of their performance. Most people base their worth on their current status or achievement level, which means that until they are judged successful by society's standards, they have little to be proud of. Champions believe in their dreams when they have only a dream to hang on to, even in the face of criticism and superior achievements by others.

3. ... Integrity -- Authentic, lasting winners have an uncompromising attitude about self-honesty. They function according to an "integrity triangle", consisting of three basic questions: (a) Are my beliefs based upon truth? (b) Do my words and actions correspond with truth and honesty? (c) Before I speak or act, do I honestly consider the impact of my decision on other people and the environment?

4. The "Coachability" Factor -- Champions are always open to alternatives to improve their performance. Consistent winners are not the arrogant egotists who dominate the media spotlight. The most successful individuals in the game of life are often the most approachable, most gracious, non-judgmental with others and most critical of their own performances, as well as most eager to learn and improve.

5. Being a Team Player -- a team in harmony is synergy in motion, where the whole is greater than the sum of the individual talents. When all assignments are understood, when each takes 100 percent responsibility for the outcome, a quantum leap in performance takes place. Winners learn how to become interdependent, without sacrificing individuality; how to stand out, while fitting in. adapted from ezine by Denis Waitley

Building Trust For Lifetime Success

2007-12-04T21:36:00.000-05:00

Trust. One word. One very powerful word that can increase both first time and repeat sales to an unlimited degree. Trust. What is it? Why is it so important? How do you get it? Confidence in you from your cutomers, builds relationships and as a result, more sales, and through excellent customer service. That's the short and sweet of it. Now, how about a little more meat to it. What is trust and why is it so important? Definition: confidence in a person or thing because of the qualities one perceives or seems to perceive in him or it. (Webster's) The confidence that any visitor or potential customer has about your business, service or product is the foundation of present and future success. Before any potential customer even enters your site for the first time, there's this underlying feeling of distrust. It's automatic. Either they're new to the Internet, received a poor product or service from a competitor or have already been scammed a few times. Your first contact is either in some ad you placed in an ezine, classified, message board, banner, search engine description or some other form of advertising. Was it full of hype or were you honest in what your product or service delivers? Once that customer enters your site and they don't see what was stated in your ad........... goodbye, you just lost a sale and probably a lifetime customer. If you can't be honest in your ad, then you're pobably not going to be with your product or service. So, why should that visitor stick around only to be disappointed or scammed again? Would you? Do you know what happens when that visitor leaves your site? They email an ezine editor, friend, or leave a nasty little post on a message board about their not so wonderful experience with you, and you're credibility is gone. How do you build that trust? Believe it or not, it's not that hard. It does take effort and it's an ongoing process, not something you do once and forget about it. Be Honest. The importance of building trust really shows through here. Honesty should be at the front of your mind when you write up your ads and web site copy. Especially when that advertisement includes something free. Don't use free just to get visitors, your trust and credibility takes a hard nose dive when the "freebie" is junk. Only write exactly what your product or service delivers and leave the hype and exageration out. Don't Hype I always skip over the ads that actually promise truckloads of money with little or no effort. Come on. BIG BOLD HEADLINES are a sure sign of hype to nth degree. Promises that are impossible, like the truckloads of cash, are always a big giveaway. If your product doesn't have it or do it, then don't promise it. Follow Up If you've done everything right so far and you are making sales, don't forget about the customer. Follow up with a thank you letter. Add a special bonus that they didn't know about. Ask them if they like your product or service. Ask if there is anything else you can help them with. Bottom line is, build a relationship without trying to always sell them something. Talk to them, not at them or down to them. Be their friend and actually help them out when they need it, if you can. Use Testimonials on your site. When you followed up with your customers and asked if they liked your product, then ask if you can use their comments on your site. Of course, you'll also include their name, email and website address. Testimonials build enormous instant credibility. If a visitor to your site sees that there are already satisified customers, then you deliver what you say you will and you've kept in touch with that customer. Plus the name and email also keeps the visitor comfortable as they know that they can get in touch with that person to verify what they had to say was, in fact, true. As you can see, building trust isn't all that hard. Just be sincere. Be personable. Be available. If you follow these few rules to help you gain trust and credibility among both your site's visitors and your peers, then you'll gain both lifetime customers of your product and lifetime relationships with some really good people. by Randy Lever
Article Source: http://www.articleset.com/

Share The Wish - Happy Holidays

2007-11-23T11:25:00.000-05:00

Quantinue* the Quest

2007-11-20T23:04:00.000-05:00

"*Quantinue = Continuation of your journey in a Quantum Leap manner"
"The home-based business industry is a trillion dollar industry. This industry has made more millionaires than any other industry, ever!
Every month millions of people join this industry worldwide. There has never been a better time to be "your own agent of change"!
Even though this industry as a whole is powerful beyond measure – internally within the industry we have not strengthened it as much as it we could.
No one has ever done what I have just started doing, through the free distribution of this report.
For example, up to this point no one has ever written an in-depth report that is generic enough to be able to be used by any company in network marketing, direct sales, and the home-based business industry as a whole.
This report will galvanize our industry into action.
Across the board, it will build a level of enthusiasm, belief, skill, and education that can be the foundation for every business-builder.....as far as this industry is concerned.
What can this mean for you?
A quantum leap of belief in the consciousness of those involved in our industry and for those who are looking to be involved.
This synergistic belief-building boost can mean millions of dollars to you as you go forward over the next two years of your business.
I really don’t want to see so many of us struggle in our businesses simply because we don’t know what has been shared in this strategic and informative report.
If you have benefited from this report and my experience gained from years of consistency in this industry, please help me by sharing this report with others.
How can you help?
You can help me ...
By going to my blog and posting your comments on this document. http://www.braveheartblog.com/
Keep your eyes open ..... as I share other information that will continue to enhance your business. And make sure you are a part of my database so you can continue receiving this type of value.
I congratulate you for your commitment to growth!
Be Brave,
Your friend along the way, Ellie Drake"
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I highly recommend her free book also -- goto
http://elliedrake.com/freebookoffer
(Then having the free book, you will be directed to above free report -- of which I reposted the last page of 36pages)

"Questions to Help You Gain Clarity"

2007-11-08T16:13:00.000-05:00

"Define Your Goals

If you decided to FULLY live your life, what's the first change you would make. What would be a small step in that direction?

If you could change one thing about your life what would it be?

What could you work on now that would make the biggest difference to your life?

How would you feel about doubling that goal?

What are you tolerating/putting up with?

What do you want MORE of in your life? (make a list)

What do you want LESS of in your life? (make a list)

What are three things you are doing regularly that don't serve to support you?

How would your life change if you accomplished all your goals?

If you knew there was absolutely no way you could fail what would you go do right now?

How can you change what you "don't want" into what you "do want"? Think of what you can move towards rather than what to move away from.

What do you love?

What do you hate?

What's the one thing you would love to do before you die?

Is now the right time for you to make a commitment to achieving these goals?

For your life to be perfect, what would you have to change?

What's one change you could make to your lifestyle that would give you more balance? Identify Action Steps

What's your next step?

Who can you call to identify your next step?

Who should you be hanging out with ? so that achieving this goal becomes natural? ( i.e. who's already doing it?)

What are three actions you could take that would make sense this week?

On a scale of 1 to 10, how excited do you feel about taking these actions?

What would increase that score? (e.g. handle fear, clearer steps, more support, more fun)

What would Tony Robbins do in this situation? What would "massive action" look like?

What will happen (what is the cost) if you do NOT do anything about this?

Gaining New Perspectives

What can you learn from this?

In what way is the current situation absolutely perfect?

How could you turn this around immediately, and enjoy the process?

What's one way you could have more fun in your life?

If you were your own coach, what coaching would you give yourself right now?

What's your favorite way of sabotaging yourself, and your goals?

What should your sponsor say to you they spot you doing this?

General Diagnostics Questions

What are three of your greatest strengths?

What are you most excited about now?

What are you looking forward to?

What's one way to get more energy into your life?

What's one thing you could do to give yourself more peace financially?

What is your life really about? What is your purpose?

If you had to guess your life purpose (from looking at your life to date), what would it be?

Who in your life should be acknowledged more?

What would you go do right now with your life if time or money where not an issue. What would you go do?"
(reposted by RalphDinsmore)

( from Yuwie.com - http://ywe2.self-funded.biz )

Stocks and RealEstate Down - Gasoline Up - Dilemma

2007-11-07T17:37:00.000-05:00

What to do -- spend less -- make more?

Plan to make more. To achieve your plan$ sooner rather than later, follow this 100pct profit compensation plan. We created the comp plan - it works.

Products and programs? internet marketing training and software packages. How to get results. Make sense?

Topearner? 150k per month - webinar class Mon-Thur weeknights-- attend take notes.

Training (live webinar) includes personal development - though personal development not a comp plan product. Right thinking leads to right belief and failth and right action and results.
Training all online free webinars no dial-in -- variable topics - incl lead generation and conversion. Mon-Thur 8pm ET / 5PT / -5Gmt (+recordings online in members area).

Founders do 3-ways - and call me anytime.

Free signup here to get access to the free webinars.

Favorite mentors - EllieDrake - DaniJohnson

RalphDinsmore 803-675-0005 ET (-5 gmt)
RalphDinsmore.com - (free newsletter too)

Internet Marketing - Be Part of the 10%

2007-10-31T22:10:00.000-04:00

"The 10-to-20 Rule

In Internet Marketing - there are rules that help you estimate results. For example, I’m sure you’re familar with the 80/20 rule: 80% of your work will be for 20% of your customers.
I’d like to introduce you to what my partners and I refer to the “10 to 20 rule”. For any given product or service or anything else in the internet marketing business, approximately 80% of the users of that product or service will do absolutely nothing with what they have purchased.
For example if had bought from a site that only allows 300 members, you may think to yourself that you’re going to have 299 other people using the same content on their websites. According to the 10-to-20 rule, only 20% (60) of those 300 members will actually do anything with that content. Of those 60, about half (10%) will make a half-hearted attempt at using what they purchased, and the other half (10%) will actually fully utilize their purchase -- will go gangbusters with their purchase, and will likely make good money with it.
I’ve been selling products online since 1999, and have run many membership sites since 2001, and without fail the 10-to-20 rule has applied. For example, in the past month, I’ve received 12 emails from
I recently purchased a package of 20 ebooks for around $400. This package came with not only the product, but also graphics, sales letters, and even Adwords ads. All you had to do was upload the stuff to your website.
It took me 5 days of part-time work to rewrite one of the sales letters (which weren’t very good), customize the eBook, get a new Clickbank account set up, and get the product approved there. At the time, I was amazed to see that no one else had submitted the eBook to Clickbank to sell. Today, one month later, I’m making about a hundred bucks a week on that product, and not a single one of the other 299 people who purchased that package is selling the book through Clickbank.
When you find information product or software tool that is selling limited quantities, your true competition (the people who actually use the product) will end up being somewhere between 10% and 20% of the total sold. That’s the 10-to-20 rule. Be sure to factor the 10-to-20 rule into your buying decision, because if you’re part of the 10% that goes gangbusters with a product, you’ll leave all the slowpokes in the dust.
How can you help ensure that you’re part of the 10%? Here’s what I do: before I type my credit card number into an online form, I open up my electronic calendar, and schedule time to learn AND utilize the product I am purchasing. Simply by scheduling the time before you click the Buy button, you’ll help ensure you’re one of the people who actually uses a product. Remember, no product can help you achieve success if you don’t use it."
by MarcQuarles and abridged by RalphD

Faster than Jerry Rice?

2007-10-30T16:42:00.000-04:00

"True purpose requires recognizing, confronting , and releasing anything blocking the path toward your higher potential -- even if you find it painful to face. For this practical reason you must make and uphold a commitment to create fulfillment in your own life. As you resolve the inner blocks you find -- as you face, accept and then conquer whatever you find painful within yourself -- you can then inspire and assist others in fulfilling their purpose. In doing so, you also fulfill a vital part of your own purpose.
-- Ellie Drake ( from - "Easier Done Than Said"

Jerry Rice never said he was the fastest. He did take 2 or 3 real quick first steps every play every day.

And you -- you can choose consistent quick action, every play every day.

You already know what to do.

Ralph in SC 803-675-0005

http://start.self-funded.biz

Mom and William Tell

2007-10-25T12:47:00.000-04:00

thanks to TomM who sent me the link - reposted from YouTube by Ralph

Diamond vs. Gold

2007-10-24T16:39:00.000-04:00

Three weeks ago EDC pre-launched Diamond program as new top program topping Gold as the best income program of its type on the net. Limited time only - Diamond now available at Gold price.

See video above and follow video links. Call Ralph at 803-675-0005 or 866-675-6885 for more details and answers.

Build a Business Website

2007-10-18T23:40:00.001-04:00

Live Your Life Today....

2007-10-16T22:00:00.000-04:00

audio = BrianTracy...
video editing by 'iamlikeyou' from YouTube

(suggest focus on audio, skip past the video musical of airliner)

re-posted for inspiration and learning

Copy and Paste Magic

2007-10-11T16:35:00.000-04:00

Building Home Business

2007-10-10T12:14:00.000-04:00

Learn and Decide

2007-10-09T18:01:00.000-04:00

With a Name Like That...

2007-10-05T13:16:00.000-04:00

3 Tools

2007-10-01T11:18:00.000-04:00

Videos - How-to Make & Post

2007-09-14T18:07:00.001-04:00

...making editing and hosting on free internet sites

Ralph in SC 864-580-8215

Body by Ralph... (before)

2007-09-12T19:19:00.000-04:00

...personal physical self-improvement here

...set goal declare it ...visualize it and put it out there ...getting off couch helps too
...believing and knowing ...good things happen

Ralph in SC

Another Law of Attraction

2007-09-10T16:19:00.000-04:00

The way I see it; the real key to marketing success lies in your ability to "attract" the "right people" to YOU. So, what can you do to become attractive in this industry?
The best way to "attract" people to join you in business; is to always be growing personally and adding to your own value and then in turn offering that value to others. In other words; become someone that others would choose to follow.
People join people; not companies and not products. People aren't looking for another great product to promote; there are plenty of them around. They are looking for freedom ... time freedom, $worry freedom, boss freedom... They will join you because they see you as someone who has the knowledge and information they need to go where they want to go or because they see that you have a proven system in place that can take them where they want to go.

The most important training you can receive is that which teaches you how to brand yourself as a leader ... who has valuable knowledge and information about "How to MARKET effectively". This is the key to growing your ability to "attract" the right people to you.
Anyone who has been in Network Marketing even for a little while has head, more than once, that "duplication" is the key. The problem is and always has been; people aren't duplicatable, and who wants them to be anyway? We are all unique and beautiful individuals with our own unique value to bring to the table.
So what you need is a system, because a system is VERY duplicatable. A system works the same for everyone, everyone who works it, that is. So pick one... and get your proven system in place... Pick one that helps you to brand YOU as leader and then builds your own personal database of targeted prospects, as a by product of the system; this is ideal. With this kind of system and this kind of training you will be able to grow a database of targeted prospects that you can market to for the rest of time.

Yellow Cucumbers..?

2007-09-04T18:40:00.000-04:00

Not always as expected...

...really much better than planned..!

http://ralphdinsmore.biz/

Introduction to Video Newsletter

2007-08-27T18:51:00.000-04:00

...see more examples of training and tools here

See in your mind's eye....

2007-08-22T11:57:00.000-04:00

....close your eyes and really see in your mind's eye... how you want your entire life to be.
...for example, see your dream home... ... a large home or something more cozy? ...do you live on the ocean or near the mountains? ..... write about it in detail - and don't hold back!
...and the same for your business: ...what do u want..? a waiting list of clients? create at least three new streams of income?
...and what about the other parts of your life as well ... tangible things (like your home, your car, your vacations, etc.) to the intangible (like who you want in your life, how you will give back, etc.)...
....get the picture? ...once you have written your vision... it helps u to build excitement and motivation toward making that vision reality..!

Ralph in SC
803-675-0005 or 866-675-6885

Laws of Attraction are Real...

2007-08-16T21:10:00.000-04:00

"Whether you realize it or not, the Law of Attraction is already working actively in your life right at this moment. The events, opportunities and experiences you are experiencing today were set into motion by the thoughts and actions you‘ve taken previously. The secret to the Law of Attraction is really about realizing that this law is already active in your life and deciding that you want to deliberately attract things into your life consciously rather than leaving it to the vagaries of your subconscious. This is going to take some effort on your part and if you are trapped in a negative spiral, it is probably going to take a great deal of work to change the patterns of your thinking. You’ll need to monitor your emotions in particular, because it is your emotional state that gives you the clues to the kinds of things your thoughts are attracting to you. With practice, this monitoring will become more routine and you’ll be able to let the negative thoughts go lightly while you move your focus onto the positive. One of the main differences between the writers of the early 20th century and those who write about the Law of Attraction today is the emphasis on just how much work you need to put into consciously working with it. Many of the new breed of writers suggest that it is easy and that merely thinking about what you want for 20 minutes a day and putting together a vision board or two will get you on the road to prosperity and abundance.The early New Thought writers such as Wallace Wattles, on the other hand, suggest that you need to do a lot of work and must deliberately take charge of what you are attracting into your life throughout your every waking moment. In the words of Wallace Wattles, echoing a common phrase in Christian,teaching you need to "pray without ceasing". In my opinion, this the correct course to take. And as Napoleon Hill taught; pursue it with a burning desire.Put a lot of work into the Law of Attraction and reap the large rewards. Or put a little work into it and watch the rewards trickle into your life. It's your decision. Reap what you sow." - from DavidShriver.net

Designing a Better Future...

2007-08-15T21:24:00.000-04:00

"... Our future will be directly related to what we expect for it to be.... If we feel good about ourselves and expect to live happy, fulfilled, and successful lives, we will take the actions consistent with realizing that expectation. We will therefore generate the opportunities that will result in rich relationships, abundance, and joy being attracted to our lives – because we believe we deserve it and act on this belief. We get what we expect and attract prosperity or lack, joy or sorrow, rewarding relationships or angry, frustrating ones all as a result of whether or not we feel worthy. Just as we can doubt our abilities to succeed and our worthiness of attracting rewarding friends and intimate relationships, we can also instead choose to take full responsibility for expecting all aspects of our lives to be the way we want them to turn out. When we come from this positive mindset and commit to manifesting our dream lives, we put forth an energy that attracts all the things we desire to us. Realize that you have consciously or unconsciously attracted everything that shows up in your life to you. If where you are in life, the relationships you have attracted to you, your physical, financial, emotional and spiritual states are not what you desire, decide now to alter your course. Decide that you deserve better. Get in touch with the erroneous decisions you made at an early age that impacted your self-esteem. Reframe how you see yourself and resolve to act from a declaration of who you are (just because you say so) instead of the unlovable, somehow defective or unworthy image you made up or bought into long ago. Change your expectations.
Design a life plan consistent with your new expectations. Make requests of those who can support your efforts in some way. The future exists for each of us as a possibility. When we do the necessary work to complete our troubled past and put the self-interpretations that do not support us behind, we can courageously decide to design our future lives deliberately to be in alignment with joy, abundance, fun, fulfillment, and self-love. When we train ourselves to first expect positive results and then to act in accordance with what we expect, we set the stage for a bright and promising tomorrow. We have the personal power to create our future on purpose...." from article Dr J Rubino

(Create your new fortune... from many excellent work from home opportunities today.)

Fixed her drawers... it was good for me...

2007-08-06T15:06:00.000-04:00

...well really it was one drawer... friend of ours...
living in same house for 30years ... drawer next to range wouldn't open except 2inches... hits the range... poor drawer location...
tried to help by recessing the range a little deeper... still not enough...
finally last week... we got the drawer out... fixed it by trimming 1-inch off left side of drawer... rebuilt it and fastened the cut faceplate to look like new...
shazaam... just took me 5-years to figure that all out... and get r done...
now i've helped out a friend... and both feel good about it...
if u have a skill... share it... it'll return good to you... soon enough...
me..? other skills too... internet training and marketing skills...
see http://start.self-funded.biz ...then click 'training'
Ralph Dinsmore 803-675-0005 ask about choices...

Power of Your Mind to Heal Your Self

2007-07-26T10:44:00.000-04:00

"There are not few literatures, which prove that man’s thoughts have major influence on his health condition. John Wayne Schlatter proudly announces to the whole world that his Dad who was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 69, and said to have only six months to one year left at the most to live.... continued to live until the age of 86. For 17 years, John’s Dad dictated to his body how to behave. What’s the motivation behind it? Love.... “Sorry to disagree with you, Doc. But I’ll tell you how long I have to live. One day longer than my wife. I love her too much to leave the planet without her.” Even the doctors and nurses at the Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center could not decipher how a cancer stricken body could continue to function.... John’s Mom died at 85 while his Dad died one year later at 86...."

"How then can we use the power of our minds to heal our illnesses?..."
"First, think of those you love...."
"Second, think of the things that you have to accomplish...."
"Third, eat healthy foods, drink lots of water and fruit juices, and do your exercise...."
"Fourth, smile and forget your illnesses...."

"We can dictate our own fate. Diseases are not as strong as a person’s determined thought to get well, to live longer, and to love further."

(click for full article...)
from towards-better-life.com

Journey Toward Real Magic...

2007-07-19T10:02:00.000-04:00

Strength and Creative Power To Land Big Ones...

"Like the elephant, we are unconscious of our own strength. When it comes to understanding the power we have to make a difference in our own lives, we might as well be asleep. If you want to make your dreams come true, wake up. Wake up to your own strength. Wake up to the role you play in your own destiny. Wake up to the power you have to choose what you think, do, and say." -- Keith Ellis, Bootstraps

"What this power is I cannot say; all I know is that it exists and it becomes available only when a man is in that state of mind in which he knows exactly what he wants and is fully determined not to quit until he finds it." -- Alexander Graham Bell

"Have in your mind that which would constitute a miracle for you. Get the vision. Suspend disbelief and skepticism. Allow yourself to take the journey toward real magic." -- Wayne Dyer

by Ralph Dinsmore
from ChoosingProsperity.com

Business is Booming... is yours..?

2007-07-16T13:16:00.000-04:00

Have you found that your website is not really working for you.. except as a fancy 'business card'... looks good... but has little or no traffic... and little conversions to sales... Why is that?

"The internet is exploding in terms of growth all over the world yet most businesses are still slow to catch on. Nine out of every ten businesses are not proficient in internet marketing. They desperately need help with their internet marketing techniques! Since the inception of the Internet, most small to medium sized companies have ignored the enormous impact a well designed internet marketing strategy can have on its ultimate growth.

Companies that are providing internet marketing software solutions are now filling this tremendous need. This is particularly true for software marketing firms like newcomer EDC, founded by Craig Garcia and Michael Michael Corcoran, that has built up a large base of distributors devoted to helping small and medium size businesses thrive in the challenging cyber environment. “The business world desperately needs to catch up to consumers in terms of the use of the internet”..."
...by BobCephail of ITMG

"What if I could show you a proven marketing strategy that uses brand new technology to turn your website into a 24/7 Money Making Machine? This is something that I have developed through many years of experience, some trail and error, lots of testing and partnerships with the best of the best people in the industry of web traffic development. All techniques are proven to work to drive a ton of traffic to your website. I am talking about a unique bundle of software and training bundle that has changed my results for the better in a big way." by Craig Garcia

So,wake-up your website... create traffic and conversions...
Learn how ... click here...
Ralph in SC
http://ralphdinsmore.com

Mid-Life Crisis Ended...

2007-07-10T11:52:00.000-04:00

Mom announced couple of months back... she's changing her last name back. It had been 'Dinsmore'... She had it for 46 years and wanted it back.... and is her sons' name too.

So she went thru 6 or 8 or 10 visits to agencies and offices and paperwork and delays and re-dos and phone calls and run-around and dilemmas...

Perseverance won out... and yesterday she got phone call from the courts... Approved!!

How cool is that...! To have a goal at age 91... and follow thru and get it done!

How about you? What's holding u back from going for it? Starting something new... the lifelong dream for better life... Waiting for age 51 or 71 or 91?

What 2 things happened? Starting, and follow-through... getting past obstacles. Adopting want-it and no-excuses attitudes.

New.self-funded.biz

Ralph in SC

"The Secret to You"

2007-07-05T13:30:00.000-04:00

"Today is the best day of your life"

posted by Ralph

Free BlackBerries and Business...

2007-07-02T23:12:00.000-04:00

Free Blackberries ?? Gee whiz... and here I can barely operate a regular cellphone...
Really... what I'm talking about is easy-picking blackberries... just down the street in vacant lots and behind the playground too... Good and juicy and on my cereal every morning the past 3-weeks... Maybe further north it's blueberries too... but for now I'll pick 'em cause they're good and they are free...
The other morning... here I am pickin 'em putting them in a ziploc bag... This neighbor passes by on his walk... asks what I'm doing... and then says 'What about the chiggers'?
Me...? Didn't say much... just smiled inside and marveled at how people are different. I'm having large time re-living childhood memories like pickin' blackberries behind Joe's house. Didn't spoil my joy...
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Same with business and customers... People are either looking right now or not... not ready for your program or opportunity... or blackberries...
Afraid of the 'hazards'... chiggers, mosquitos, snakes, work, bees, meteorites, thorns...or maybe 'don't believe' they''ll be that good, juicy and delicious... Don't have time, don't know how, rather get'em at the supermarket...
That's ok... I've learned, and accept, that it's not for everybody...
And also have learned by experience to bring protective gear and keep a good eye out at all times. Same in business... be prepared.
Just so u know... good free blackberries. They are here...
Good business... it's here too...
How about you? Which are you looking for?
Come on down..! Welcome..!
Be prepared for obstacles, challenges... And expect great results...
Easy pickin's... if that's what u want...
Cheers and smiles and yum...
RalphDinsmore.biz

Life is about choices... Give up certain things...

2007-06-28T22:16:00.000-04:00

Give up certain things... fast foods you used to crave when you were a kid...
Give up what most people say... about making money on the internet...

Roger Mason at www.YoungAgain.org says... in part...
"If you would like to change the way you eat, you don't have to "go on a diet". You do have to make better food choices. Please read my Zen Macrobiotics for Americans to learn how you can eat all you want, stay slim, keep low blood fats all by simply making better food choices. You can't do this by willpower, as willpower is an illusion. You can do it by reading good books on healthful delicious eating. Dean Ornish, Terri Shintani, Susan Powter, Nathan Pritikin, Gary Null, Michio Kushi, and Neal Barnard {the thin chefs on FoodNetwork} all write good books on how to enjoy good food without a lot of fat. Go to the library and get one of their books, and start making small changes every week in the way you eat. Brown rice tastes better than white rice or potatoes. Whole wheat pasta tastes better than white pasta. Whole grain bread tastes better than Wonder BreadÃ‚Â®. Fresh lightly stir fried vegetables taste better than canned or boiled vegetables. Fresh fruits have a flavor sugared desserts can't match. Seafood is a delight instead of red meat. Olive oil will replace butter in most applications. You get the idea. "

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I say... you shouldn't eat things you don’t like... but
Learn to like the foods you should..! and vice-versa..!

Think about it... Eat bad and you are doctors' and big pharma's best friend... Eat right and have new friends... live to see great-grandchildren...

You know... change your thinking... change your results...

Home business? -- listen only to those who do it well...
not those who advise against, having known of failures...

Follow your intuition your dreams and a good leader... follow then become the leader...
That's the way it works... you are born, you are led, you lead...
First part is done... next 2 are up to you... (..give up status quo ! )

...enter name email phone at this link...
http://beginyourbestlife.com
Ralph Dinsmore

All Serious-ness Aside - Math Facts

2007-06-15T12:35:00.000-04:00

1. Ratio of an igloo's circumference to its diameter = Eskimo Pi
2. 2000 pounds of Chinese soup = Won ton
3. 1 millionth of a mouthwash = 1 microscope
4. Time between slipping on a peel & hitting the ground = 1 bananosecond
5. Weight an evangelist carries with God = 1 billigram
6. Time it takes to sail 220 yds at 1 nautical mile/hr = Knotfurlong
7. 4 statute miles of intravenous surgical tubing at = 1 IV League
8. Half a large intestine = 1 semicolon
9. 1,000,000 aches = 1 megahurt
10. Basic unit of laryngitis = 1 hoarsepower
11. Shortest distance between two jokes = A straight line
12. 453.6 graham crackers = 1 pound cake
13. 1 million-million microphones = 1 megaphone
14. 2 million bicycles = 2 megacycles
15. 365.25 days = 1 unicycle
16. 2000 mockingbirds = 2 kilomockingbirds
17. 52 cards = 1 decacards
18. 1 kilogram of falling figs = 1 FigNewton
19. 1000 milliliters of wet socks = 1 literhosen
20. 1 millionth of a fish = 1 microfiche
21. 1 trillion pins = 1 terrapin
22. 10 rations = 1 decoration
23. 100 rations = 1 C-ration
24. 2 monograms = 1 diagram
25. 4 nickels = 2 paradigms

"I just can't start a business because..." (and reasons to get on with it)

2007-06-14T15:55:00.000-04:00

I can't start a business because....

1) I'm too busy right now and don't have enough time (...never have enough time until you choose to take time... less time on negative and non-productive... choose well...)

2) I don't know what to do next. (like your current job on day-1 ; show up, learn, do something, even if it's wrong ; next day repeat... you will have mentor to help you.)

3) I don't have a college degree in marketing and I'm not Donald Trump, who is going to listen to what I have to say? (50% of millionaire entrepreneurs never finished college... you're fired.)

4) I already did one of those... didn't work. Been there there done that. (stay in the dugout, strikeouts happen, don't even try again).

5) I'm too old. I missed the boat when I had my chance xx years ago and didn't take it. (...being as old as u are is good thing ; plan to be even older and wiser...)

6) I have these bills and payments this month. Will start soon as I catch up. (reason to not start, matches your reason to start. Hello... be creative... if u had the money, where would u get it from).

7) The only winners here are the winners that started the company. (get real... same exact comp plan for everybody... 100pct profit... no bonus for showing up first.)

8) I already have a successful business doing something that I love and would continue do even if I was richest man in the world. (cool..! keep on keepin on. Michael Jordan had great job, but it came to an end. He had sideline of selling shoes and hanes undies... The rich have a planB).

I'm sure there are other reasons to NOT get started building your dreams today. If you have any that are holding you back, please feel free to call or write... and add them to our list. 866-675-6885 or 803-675-0005 -- leave message.

Ask about 2 free ebooks.

Ralph Dinsmore

Make commitment to getting started today.... or if not.... add to our list. Thanks. Enjoy.
... credits to myspace.com friend peterscotts and dug

Importance of Visualizing

2007-06-10T15:37:00.000-04:00

"The exercise of visualizing... keeps your mind in order, and attracts to you the things you need to make life more enjoyable in an orderly way. If you train yourself in the practice of deliberately picturing your desire and carefully examining your picture, you will soon find that your thoughts and desires proceed in a more orderly procession than ever before. Having reached a state of ordered mentality, you are no longer in a constant state of mental hurry. Hurry is Fear, and consequently destructive. In other words, when your understanding grasps the power to visualize your heart's desire and hold it with your will, it attracts to you all things requisite to the fulfillment of that picture by the harmonious vibrations of the law of attraction. You realize that since Order is Heaven's first law, and visualization places things in their natural order, then it must be a heavenly thing to visualize. Everyone visualizes, whether he knows it or not. Visualizing is the great secret of success. The conscious use of this great power attracts to you multiplied resources, intensifies your wisdom, and enables you to make use of advantages which you formerly failed to recognize." ...from Your Invisible Power by Genevieve Behrend

'Secret' & 'Optimist Creed'

2007-06-10T00:49:00.000-04:00

"In honor of one of the past greats to whom I owe so much, we have created a gift for you. It is The Optimist's Creed, written by Christian D. Larson almost 100 years ago. As you read this wonderful piece of writing you will discover its total harmony with the teachings of The Secret. The words have been modified slightly to make them even more powerful. Be sure to read the words "I Promise Myself" at the beginning of every new line and you will maximize all the power of The Secret." by RhondaByrne
Optimist Creed - Christian D Larsen - written 1911
Promise Yourself-
To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.
To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.
To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble." by Christian D Larson
"I Promise Myself-- To think well of myself and to proclaim this fact to the world, not in loud words, but in great deeds.
To live in the faith that the whole world is on my side, so long as I am true to the best that is in me..." by TheSecret

http://gold.ralphdinsmore.com

Attaboy to Cruise Industry... Priceless!

2007-05-27T11:45:00.000-04:00

Thanks again to the nice considerate people everywhere...

Never got to shake the hand again who did this for us...

We were leaning on the rail watching the pilot boat...come up next to the cruise ship. The harbor pilot has finished his task... guiding us out of Fort-de-France harbor, Martinique...wow what an awesome time... the island of flowers....

Anyway he steps from the ship down onto pilot boat ...and then comes back up with couple of bags, mail I figure, hands them to cruise personnel, then casts off...

Think I'll shoot a little more video of leaving the island... Where's camcorder?... not in my cabin...!? Bingo..! Bet those bags were mine... Left them on back seat of cab... Fumbling for $$ to pay cabbie... Jump out, board the ship... Cabbie found the camcorder... returned to dock, ship had left... So he took them to pilotboat station... and the rest is history...

Returning $800 camcorder and a $10 souvenir ballcap...The cabbie had to make a choice... I'm grateful to him...

I'm very happy and have a great feeling about honesty and integrity of that man and the industry...

They want us to have a happy experience, so we'll come again...
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Bet you have a cool story too... about gratitude... priceless...
Ralph & Jeanne in SC

"DO NOT LET OTHER PEOPLE ....

2007-05-23T12:23:00.000-04:00

".....DECIDE WHAT YOU ARE TO BE.... BE WHAT YOU FEEL THAT YOU WANT TO BE.
Do not be misled by a false notion of obligation or duty. You can owe no possible obligation or duty to others that should prevent you from making the most of yourself. Be true to yourself, and you cannot then be false to any man. When you have fully decided what thing you want to be, form the highest conception of that thing that you are capable of imagining, and make that conception a thought-form. Hold that thought-form as a fact, as the real truth about yourself, and believe in it."

by Wallace Wattles 1860-1911... from "Science of Being Great" ***
posted by Ralph Dinsmore - 866-675-6885 see also... http://myspace.com/ralphddd

***Wattles died in 1911, not long after the 1910 publication of The Science of Getting Rich. His books, known and used by the "lucky few" are finally being re-released to the public and are once again are assisting thousands of people to live a more complete life.

"All Serious-ness Aside..."

2007-05-17T21:53:00.000-04:00

by Dave Barry (recently posted - myspace.com)

"16 Things it took me over 50 yrs to learn"

Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved and never will achieve its full potential, that word would be "meetings."
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
People who want to share their religious views with you almost never want you to share yours with them.
You should not confuse your career with your life.
Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance.
Never lick a steak knife.
The most destructive force in the universe is gossip.
You will never find anybody who can give you a clear and compelling reason why we observe daylight savings time.
You should never say anything to a woman that even remotely suggests that you think she's pregnant unless you can see an actual baby emerging from her at that moment.
There comes a time when you should stop expecting other people to make a big deal about your birthday. That time is age eleven.
The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status or ethnic background, is that, deep down inside, we ALL believe that we are above average drivers.
A person who is nice to you but rude to a waiter is not a nice person . (This is very important. Pay attention. It never fails.)
Your friends love you anyway.
Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic.
Men are like fine wine. They start out as grapes, and it's up to women to stomp the crap out of them until they turn into something acceptable to have dinner with.

That's just luck...

2007-05-11T09:56:00.000-04:00

"I came to understand that success and prosperity had almost nothing to do with opportunities, chance, luck—or even training, education, or skill. It had everything to do with consciousness, beliefs, and even subconscious programming that you aren’t aware of. ".... RandyGage

Be aware that your thoughts/thinking... good or bad, positive or negative, are all about programming your future results for more of the same... Match it with actions... What you see, is what u thought, is what you got....

Want more good luck? Think about it.

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"Relationships" - Transforming...

2007-05-08T22:30:00.000-04:00

"You can completely transform any relationship,no matter what it's like right now. Every single relationship you have is a reflection of how you feel inside about you. You are a magnet attracting to you all things, via the signal you are emitting through your thoughts and feelings. Every relationship you have and every interaction with every person, is a reflection of your own thoughts and feelings in that very moment.
To transform every single relationship you have in your life:
Fall in love with YOU!(you must love yourself deeply).
Make lists of hundreds and hundreds of wonderful things about you. Keep adding to it every day.
Know that you are perfect.(do not think any negative thoughts about you).
Know that you are worthy and deserving of anything and everything you could possibly want in your life.
Focus on the wonderful things in every person. Look for only those things.
Do not blame or criticize anybody, ever.
Set an intention that you are going to see the best in everything and everyone.
Make your happiness the number one thing in your life.(Happiness is an inside job.)
Free yourself of the responsibility of trying to make other people happy(respect and love them enough to allow them to take care of their own happiness).
Get your attention off those things in others that don't make you feel good.
Appreciate and love yourself in every moment you can.
Do not expect others to behave in a way you want, so you will be happy. Release yourself forevermore and know that you alone control your happiness and it is a choice, no matter what anyone else is doing.
Love and respect yourself completely.
Know that you are PERFECT right now."

from Rhonda Byrne's myspace blog
( Rhonda, producer of 'TheSecret',
has announced 'TheNextStep' coming Aug2007.)

Good Things Today...

2007-05-02T11:02:00.000-04:00

"A great attitude does much more than turn on the lights in our worlds; it seems to magically connect us to all sorts of serendipitous opportunities that were somehow absent before we changed."
by Earl Nightingale

...keep open mind to possibilities...
...good things coming your way today...

Ralph Dinsmore 803-675-0005 usa east
http://myspace.com/ralphddd

Money Is Attracted To People??

2007-04-24T23:06:00.000-04:00

'Strange as it may sound to you, money is attracted to people who are strong and powerful, respectful of it, and open to receiving it. I want you to think about this - this is something I firmly believe and have said time and time again: Money behaves and responds just like a person - nurture it, treat it well, and it will grow and flourish; treat it carelessly or with disrespect, and it will dwindle away to nothing. Quite simply, if you respect money and give it the attention it needs, it will respect you back.
Conversely, the emotions of shame, fear and anger cloud your financial judgment, take away your power over money. When these emotions determine your spending patterns or force you to deny or defy the truth about your money, they not only wreak havoc on your finances, they actually repel money from you.'
-- from 'The Courage to Be Rich' by Suze Orman.

New Way To Calculate Worth...

2007-04-12T08:30:00.000-04:00

a) Instead of focusing narrowly on the wealth reflected in your bank accounts, spend a brief amount of time allowing the feeling of gratitude. Like, how much do you already have? ... and let that fill you with delicious, positive energy. After all, what type of price tag could you put on your health? On your family? On the use of your limbs? What monetary compensation would be adequate to replace the loss of your sight or your ability to read and write? How fortunate are you that you do not have to pay for the most essential things in life - the oxygen, the sunlight and the fellowship of other human beings.
b) Does this represent a loss or a gain? Instead of feeling that with each check your net worth decreases, focus upon the fact that you might have already enjoyed the benefits of whatever you are now paying for. It represents investment so you'll be able to earn more real income as a result. Pause to reflect upon and be grateful for whatever benefits have or will come to you from your use of the product or service for which you are paying. How thankful were you today day for the electricity and gas and cable and phone and cellphone service. I mean...I'm not chopping wood...are you? Amazing what we have already.
c) Appreciation for the whole system:... Think about how fortunate you are to have been given the product or service prior to having to pay for it. Isn't it wonderful that this new opportunity or company or product exists, in the free world, so that you can so easily have and use the product or service. How fortunate you are to live in a society that has developed such a fabulous system that keeps money in constant circulation..... and allows us opportunity.....
Ralph Dinsmore 803-675-0005 usa east

Creating Prosperity In Your Life

2007-04-08T21:28:00.000-04:00

1. Your outer manifestations always mirror what is going on inside you. 2. When you change your inner programming, the external results will change accordingly. 3. If you don't have something that you want, it is because you are not energetically (mind-body-soul) aligned with it. 4. If you have something in your life that you don't want, it is because right now you are in energetic alignment with it. 5. Whether you want something you do not have, or you have something that you do not want, when you learn to consciously shift your energy you will attract totally different results. 6. The laws of the universe are totally clear and absolutely consistent! 7. To change your attraction: 1st) Get clarity about what you want, 2nd) Align your energy with it, and 3rd) Commit to receiving it and it will be yours. 8. Simply knowing something on an intellectual level gives you very little power. When you take a truth and internalize it so that it becomes who-you-really-are on a cellular level, you will radiate that truth outward and your entire experience of life will be changed. 9. The fastest way to block your efforts to create the life you love is to get caught up in a negative energy spiral. Any action taken from a place of lack (fear, anxiety, poor self-esteem, separation/scarcity consciousness) will be motivated action (pushing fear/discomfort away) and will be counterproductive. 10. The fastest way to propel yourself towards the manifestation of your dreams is to: 1) learn the intricacies of the universal laws, 2) consciously line up your energy with what you want and 3) take action (positive, flowing, enthusiastic action) from a place of inspiration (pulling your good towards you) rather than motivation.

Your Future....?

2007-03-28T10:25:00.001-04:00

"If you want to know your past - look into your present conditions. If you want to know your future - look into your present actions." ........ Chinese Proverb

Friday Story -- "Look For God...."

2007-03-23T17:01:00.000-04:00

( A good friend, BettyL ... shared this story with me.... )
"One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a kid from my class was walking home from school. His name was Kyle. It looked like he was carrying all of his books. I thought to myself, "Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday? He must really be a nerd."
I had quite a weekend planned (parties and a football game with my friends tomorrow afternoon), so I shrugged my shoulders and went on.
As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him. They ran at him, knocking all his books out of his arms and tripping him so he landed in the dirt. His glasses went flying, and I saw them land in the grass about ten feet from him.
He looked up and I saw this terrible sadness in his eyes. My heart went out to him. So, I jogged over to him and as he crawled around looking for his glasses, I saw a tear in his eye. As I handed him his glasses, I said, "Those guys are jerks. They really should get lives."
He looked at me and said, "Hey thanks!" There was a big smile on his face. It was one of those smiles that showed real gratitude. I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he lived. As it turned out, he lived near me, so I asked him why I had never seen him before. He said he had gone to private school before now. I would have never hung out with a private school kid before. We talked all the way home, and I carried some of his books.
He turned out to be a pretty cool kid. I asked him if he wanted to play a little football with my friends. He said yes. We hung out all weekend and the more I got to know Kyle, the more I liked him, and my friends thought the same of him.
Monday morning came!... and there was Kyle with the huge stack of books again. I stopped him and said, "Boy, you are gonna really build some serious muscles with this pile of books everyday!” He just laughed and handed me half the books.
Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends. When we were seniors, we began to think about college. Kyle decided on Georgetown, and I was going to Duke. I knew that we would always be friends, that the miles would never be a problem. He was going to be a doctor, and I was going for business on a football scholarship.
Kyle was valedictorian of our class. I teased him all the time about being a nerd. He had to prepare a speech for graduation. I was so glad it wasn't me having to get up there and speak.
Graduation day, I saw Kyle. He looked great. He was one of those guys that really found himself during high school. He filled out and actually looked good in glasses. He had more dates than I had and all the girls loved him. Boy, sometimes I was jealous. Today was one of those days. I could see that he was nervous about his speech. So, I smacked him on the back and said, "Hey, big guy, you'll be great!" He looked at me with one of those looks (the really grateful one) and smiled. "Thanks," he said. As he started his speech, he cleared his throat, and began ….
“Graduation is a time to thank those who helped you make it through those tough years. Your parents, your teachers, your siblings, maybe a coach...but mostly your friends... “I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone, is the best gift you can give them. I am going to tell you a story….."
I just looked at my friend with disbelief as he told the story of the first day we met. He had planned to kill himself over the weekend. He talked of how he had cleaned out his locker so his Mom wouldn't have to do it later and was carrying his stuff home. He looked hard at me and gave me a little smile. Thankfully, I was saved. My friend saved me from doing the unspeakable."
I heard the gasp go through the crowd as this handsome, popular boy told us all about his weakest moment. I saw his Mom and dad looking at me and smiling that same grateful smile. Not until that moment did I realize its depth. Never underestimate the power of your actions. With one small gesture you can change a person's life…..For better or for worse.
God puts us all in each other's lives to impact one another, in some way. Look for God in others. Show your friends how much you care...."
( Look for your chance to be a friend. If you like, share this story with your friends. )

Insight Of The Day

2007-03-20T10:39:00.000-04:00

"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude." Maya Angelou - Author
...subscribe at http://insightoftheday.com ...
Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow.

Insight Of The Day

2007-03-15T16:16:00.000-04:00

"It doesn't matter how strong your opinions are. If you don't use your power for positive change, you are, indeed, part of the problem."
Coretta Scott King - Reformer
...subscribe at http://insightoftheday.com

The Secret ... Train Your Sub-conscious Mind

2007-03-08T12:48:00.000-05:00

Train your subconscious mind.... by filling your conscious mind (the one that thinks) now and always with truth and joy and hope and dreams and optimism and goals and plans and only good things. Like anything worth doing... takes practice. Get started...
( click arrow - center of video screen )

Make good choices about what your mind consumes. Success and happiness is what you want.
Be grateful out-loud for today, life, love, relationships, and your possibilities. Make good things your truth and they will become real for you!

The Secret... ( not secret anymore )

2007-03-01T22:08:00.000-05:00

[ Oprah's programs of positivity and optimism.... encountered resistance..... ]

"The Secret: Arguing For...
Did you catch the two history-making Oprah shows on "The Secret"? If not, you can view them both online: Thursday, February 8th - with Rhonda Byrne, Jack Canfield, Lisa Nichols, Rev. Michael Beckwith and James A Ray at http://whatanicewebsite.com/oprah.wmv
and Friday, February 16th - with Rev. Michael Beckwith and James A. Ray at http://whatanicewebsite.com/Oprah-Feb16.wmv along with the February 8th after-show on Oxygen at http://whatanicewebsite.com/aftertheshow.wmv
The Secret: Arguing Against...
While Oprah Winfrey expressed open-hearted appreciation of the content, other mainstream media outlets have been racing to express their condemnation and disdain. The New York Times led the charge on Sunday 2/25 http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/25/fashion/25attraction.html in which the author does his best to find a sordid and sleazy angle to cover.
(Note: After you read this article I highly recommend reviewing Jerry and Esther Hicks' official statement about the revision as the words in their official statement are quite centered and satisfying. Review a copy of their statement at: http://www.choosingprosperity.com/hicks.htm )"
.....See link at right to 'Secret Law of Attraction'.....

Power of Responsibility

2007-02-23T21:13:00.000-05:00

It's been said that the line between childhood and adulthood is crossed when we move from saying "It got lost" to "I lost it." Indeed, being accountable - and understanding and accepting the role our choices play in the things that happen - are crucial signs of emotional and moral maturity. That's why responsibility is one of the main pillars of good character.
Many people have been seduced by the Peter Pan philosophy of refusing to grow up and avoiding the burdens implied in being accountable. Yes, responsibility sometimes requires us to do things that are unpleasant or even frightening. It asks us to carry our own weight, prepare and set goals, and exercise the discipline to reach our aspirations.
But the benefits of accepting responsibility far outweigh the short-lived advantages of refusing to do so. No one makes his or her life better by avoiding responsibility. In fact, irresponsibility is a form of self-imposed servitude - to circumstances and to other people.
Responsibility is about our ability to respond to circumstances and to choose the attitudes, actions, and reactions that shape our lives. It is a concept of power that puts us in the driver's seat. The grand panorama of the potential of our lives can only be appreciated when we begin to be accountable and self-reliant.
Responsible people not only depend on themselves, but show others that they can be depended on. This breeds trust, and trust is a key that opens many doors.
If you want more control over your life and the pleasures, prerogatives, and power of freedom and independence, all you have to do is be responsible.
Michael Josephson -- www.charactercounts.org

I Choose Now!

2007-02-19T22:54:00.000-05:00

'I am a person of action. Beginning today I will create a new future by creating a new me....
'I am energetic. I move quickly.....rich rewards come to the person who moves quickly....
'I inspire others with my action. I am a leader. My activity will create a wave of success for the people who follow. My activity will be consistent....
'I can make a decision. I can make it now....my decisions come quickly and they lead to victory....
'I am daring. I am courageous....I do not fear...failure only exists for the person who quits. I do not quit....
'I am a leader. I seize this moment. I choose now'
....excerpted from 'Travelers's Gift --Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success' by AndyAndrews....

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"The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it." -- John Ruskin

Valentine's Day Prayer...

2007-02-12T14:31:00.000-05:00

by Rev George E. Meetz, DD(1910-2006) chaplain SC State Senate... on February 14, 1996:
"Beloved for Valentine's Day, hear the words of St. Paul to the Corinthians (II Cor. 13:1) -- 'But strive for the greater gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.'
'If I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.
...And now faith, hope, and love abide,these three; and the greatest of these is love.'
Let us pray. Heavenly Father, in all the sorry paths that the human race chooses for survival, help us to choose the 'excellent way.' Amen"

Thanks to Rev. Dr. Meetze for being friend and fun person and inspiration.... and serving SC Senate from 1953-2006.

Law(s) of Attraction -- Creative Energy

2007-02-06T10:34:00.000-05:00

"Learn universal principles behind wealth and success including: How we are creating all the time - using our consciousness and our energy...
The subtle energy fields that determine what we'll attract...
How the 'Law of Attraction' is really more than one law...
The 'Law of Paradoxical Intent' (why we must understand this law if we want to become effective deliberate creators.) ... and ...
Why the Universe does not choose to support certain people... (It has to do with their energy, not their personalities.) ...
The single most important thing you can do today to switch your energy to achieve success."
--> following audio by--Elyse Killoran & SandraTaylor: http://www.choosingprosperity.com/sandrataylor.htm

Accept Only Positive Energy

2007-02-01T21:45:00.000-05:00

"...You really do control the level you vibrate at. And when you vibrate at a high level—you attract the people, things and circumstances that vibrate at that level. It’s that simple and it works that way, all the time, with no exceptions. Work on your ability to read energy. Notice how you feel when you meet new people. Every time you enter a new room, restaurant, store, etc. —notice any changes in your body. Think back to the past when you have met people or discovered new places. Reflect how you felt about them. Did you pay attention to your first gut instinct or did you override it? Pay more attention to your intuitive sense of energy, and see where it takes you." ...RandyGage

Create positive energy... Smile at strangers.

Goals and Gratitude

2007-01-27T08:36:00.000-05:00

"Be clear about what you want to achieve in life. Set goals, and take action. The goal itself is what you’re working towards and is not a to-do item. Set yourself up for success by planning and doing.
"When you take action on a step, congratulate yourself for moving closer to your goal! Feel the satisfaction you deserve to get from each step.
"Accept the here and now and decide what you really want and what you can do about it. Don’t make the mistake of brooding over what you don’t have.
" Look at where you are today and have gratitude for what you have and for the opportunity to keep going!"
-- from article by Dave Saunders at http://endless-abundance.net

Art Of Abundance

2007-01-25T09:48:00.000-05:00

Recommended is the audio series -- 'Abundance Is Yours'. These audios (podcasts) are by Paula Langguth Ryan. Her website - http://artofabundance.com - has link to the audio series. Also her e-zine, books, lectures, and workshops are offered.

'Art Of Abundance - Prosperity Books -- Dedicated to Enhancing the Performance, Success and Abundance of Individuals, Organizations and Teams Worldwide'.

Progressive Affirmation -- Good I Am...

2007-01-24T11:06:00.000-05:00

"The Good that I am Seeking is Seeking Me.
To internalize this truth, repeat each stage numerous times daily until you feel at one with (no resistance to) the statement.
1) Wouldn't it be lovely to believe that the good that I am seeking is seeking me?
2) I am open to imagining that the good that I am seeking is seeking me.
3) I am beginning to have faith that the good that I am seeking is seeking me.
4) The Good that I am Seeking is Seeking Me."
--from choosingprosperity.com

Get Over the Four-Letter Word

2007-01-15T16:29:00.000-05:00

Not J-a-w-s. It's F-e-a-r.

Fear of failure. Fear of success. Fear of not knowing how or what to do. Fear of not living up to the dreams. People are so scared of "what's behind the curtain" they end of living only a fraction of the life they could. They hold themselves back.

Now - how about you?...Do you think you are capable of achieving more? For most of us it's yes -- I want to be more.

It's th f-e-a-r word -- and mostly the fear is self-imposed.

By choice -- these limiting beliefs are holding you back from changing your life and circumstances for the better. I believe you can do more. When you believe it -- and stop focusing on fears and the past -- you can live the life of your loftiest plans. It's for you to choose it and act on it. All you need is the courage to believe and to focus on the end goals -- like as if you already have it.

I will not settle for my past results. How about you?

Say it and do it -- "My best life starts now."

Visualize, Actions, Results, Repeat.

Ralph Dinsmore

http://BeginYourBestLife.com

Beyond Positive Thinking....

2007-01-12T11:34:00.000-05:00

....was topic of two Larry King Live shows, recently featuring speakers from
internet movie: 'TheSecret.tv'. James Ray was one of the speakers.

"Positive thinking doesn't work - not in and of itself. That's why the 'Larry King' show was called 'Beyond Positive Thinking.'Because you've got to go beyond just the positive thoughts. You've got to create: the thoughts, feelings and actions.And going back to what you said, Elyse, around the whole package...they've all got to be there. Thoughts, feelings, actions - all have to be firing congruently. And, if they're not...there is something off, something awry there.If you look at any single person who is not getting what they deserve in life - or what they want - it's because one of those key components is missing.You've got to go three-for-three. When you do that, you can create anything."-- James A. Ray, in interview with Elyse Killoran

Practice makes perfect -- Visualize, Actions, Results, Repeat.

Ralph Dinsmore

http://BeginYourBestLife.com

Being Perfect - Is Not The Point

2007-01-11T16:52:00.000-05:00

Avoiding all wrong doing is a lofty goal. Working daily to be better is do-able for each of us. By working I mean thinking. Right thinking leads to right actions.
Remember the 'Seven Deadly Sins'? -- Pride, Covetousness, Lust, Anger, Gluttony, Envy and Sloth. Martin Conroy wrote about them: "Short of deadly covetousness, people have an understandable desire to possess some of the good things in life. Instead of sinful lust, there's love that makes the world go 'round. Without raging in anger, good people can still feel annoyance with bad behaviour and bad things. Without getting into gross gluttony, normal men and women can have a normal appetite for good food and drink. Short of envy, there's a very human yen to do as well as the next guy. And as for sloth (laziness), who isn't happy to learn an easier way to do things?"
Be aware of human nature. Make sure you are not 'off the deep end' on any of these -- avoid those who are. Practice right thinking and behaviour -- knowing that good results will come in due time. Build on the good or opposite side of those desires and have relationships that flourish and business that lasts.

Ralph Dinsmore

http://BeginYourBestLife.com

This New Year Help Others To Get What They Want

2007-01-03T10:46:00.000-05:00

"The more you help others .... the more you'll get what you really want."

--Zig Ziegler

So what do you really want? Make your resolutions. I will have these things and this success... and I will take the actions and invest the resources to make it happen.

"Just for Today: I will live through this day only.
Just forToday: I will be happy. I will not dwell on thoughts that depress me. If my mind fills with clouds, I will chase them away and fill it with sunshine.
Just for Today: I will accept what is. I will face reality. I will correct those things I can correct, and accept those I cannot.
Just for Today: I will improve my mind. I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration.
Just for Today: I will make a conscious effort to be agreeable. I will be kind and courteous to those who cross my path,
and I'll not speak ill of others. I will improve my appearance, speak softly, and not interrupt when someone else is talking.
Just for Today: I will refrain from improving anybody but myself.
Just for Today: I will do something positive to improve my health. I will eat healthfully. And not only that, I will get off the couch and take a brisk walk, even if it's only around the block.
Just for Today: I will gather the courage to do what is right and take responsibility for my own actions. "

(-- from recent 'Dear Abby' column)

Today - I am happy to be here and will make the best of this day.

Ralph Dinsmore

Action Attracts Abundance

2006-12-28T11:33:00.000-05:00

Andy Andrews is author of best selling book (historical novel): 'The Travelers's Gift'. Writing in first-person -- he includes seven decisions for personal success. #2 is 'Action':

"I am a person of action. I inspire others with my activity. I am a leader.
Leading is doing. To lead, I must move forward.

"Successful people make their decisions quickly and change their mind slowly. Failures make their decisions slowly and change their mind quickly. My decisions come quickly, and they lead to victory.

"I am a person of action. I am daring. I am courageous.

"Fear no longer has a place in my life. For too long, fear has outweighed my desire to make things better for my family. Never again! I do not fear failure, for in my life, failure is a myth. Failure only exists for the person who quits. I do not quit.

I am courageous. I am a leader. I seize this moment. I choose now. "

Recommend this Andy Andrews book to your library. Enjoy the historical interest -- and benefit from the other six key decisions to personal success.

Best to you and yours for a prosperous new year.
Ralph Dinsmore
http://Gold.self-funded.biz

Best Life Now - Getting Started

2006-12-20T13:17:00.000-05:00

Best way to start is to start.
When your life started -- it just started.
You had no plans or fears to fail -- you went for it.
When you fell down -- you got up and tried again.
There was no quitting just because you fell and bumped once, twice, ten times. It hurt a bit, but then you got over it and got back in the game.
How about now? is anything stopping you from getting started? Not me. I started. If it's anything -- it's you and your fears. Forget what you now know you know. Learn something new, do something new and different.
Past failure (or success) is no excuse for not getting up and starting again -- right now. Expectation of success is the only way to move forward. Focus on what you want... and what it takes. You have what it takes... use it.
Get a new life, get new and better results, get started.
Begin Your Best Life Now.
http://Start.self-funded.biz