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It's very unlike me to have a journal but i will try to keep this update at least weekly!
I decide to share my Newsletter with nairalanders .
It's called Mind Juice a free weekly e-zine sent via email to as many as possible.
Basically aimed @ motivating its reader's daily life,
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 ;)Below is an extract from an edtion of mind juice feel free to request or comment on it by writing to subcribe@mindjuicezine.comMind Juice v.89 Hi Dear,
I hope you have decided to keep marching on as we discussed last week. I have. Yes! do try to practice what I preach. Learning should stop with one’s last breathe. After the determination to march on, we need to check our luggage. What could slow us down or hinder our movement. So today, you should take a deep look at those excesses. By mind juice watch it’s time to “let go”!! There's an important difference between giving up and letting go. - Jessica Hatchigan.
The Tao Te Ching says, “When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. When I let go of what I have, I receive what I need. “ Let go, in order to achieve.” - Mary Manin Morrissey
Even the apple tree understands the power in letting go. It grows from seed into a tree, starts bearing lovely fruits. If no wind blows off its fruit, no bird perches on them and no one comes to pluck them. One day by itself it drops the apple. Why? For new fruits to come!
“Sometimes you have to let go to see if there was anything worth holding on to.”
I don’t believe we should settle for less neither do I support leaping without looking. Whatever I can have I can let go. “Why do you cling to pain? There is nothing you can do about the wrongs of yesterday. It is not yours to judge. Why hold on to the very thing which keeps you from hope and love?” -(Loving Each Other)-by Leo Buscaglia
Some people change when they see the light, others when they feel the heat.”- Caroline Schroeder. Put the shackles off your feet and have a lovely week ahead!!
Thank you for taking time out to read or even replying Mind Juice. I truly appreciate you!
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Ola.OlabimpeMind juice is a weekly e-zine aimed at inspiring its reader’s day to day activities. We love to hear from you!! Copyright (c) 2005 Grafix “N” Text, Inc. All rights reserved ( www.grafixntext.8m.com)
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More extracts!! of Mind juice for you!!  ;Dfeel free to request or comment on it by writing to mindjuicezine@gmail.com. Mind Juice V3.4 hi hi Things have been really challenging for me. But I believe “If you cry because the sun has gone out of your life, your tears will prevent you from seeing the stars”.-unknown.
After all "Only those who risk going to far can possibly find out how far one can go."- T. S. Eliot." You gain strength, experience, and confidence by every experience where you really stop to look fear in the face, You must do the thing you cannot do."- Eleanor Roosevelt
I am not saying these to make you feel weak but to jerk you up. I live by this lines too” Well done is better than well said."- Benjamin Franklin. Unfortunately you don’t always get support all the way but if you want to be held back guess you need "to avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing."- Elbert Hubbard.
But I wish you good so I will say "Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step."- Martin Luther King Jr.
“A bed of roses is beautiful… in a vase but not to sleep in!”
-–Ola.OlabimpeMind juice is a weekly e-zine aimed at inspiring its reader’s day to day activities. We love to hear from you!! Copyright (c) 2005 Grafix “N” Text, Inc. All rights reserved ( www.grafixntext.8m.com) |
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More extracts!! of Mind juice for you!!      :-XFeel free to request or comment on it by writing to mindjuicezine@gmail.com. Hi dear,
Instead of struggling through, lets’ do some mind cleaning to lessen our weight .So that we can move faster?
Who is the enemy, or what are the limitations, luggage or fear? Hope it not you?!
Most of us end up being our greatest foe. We do not believe in ourselves until someone reveals that deep inside us is valuable, worth listening to, worthy of our trust. This is why am reminding you now.
If not we are not the problem it’s even easier. I know “taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear most?”-Dostoyevsky. Maya Angelou once said “If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain”.
Act .“If you hit shepherd the sheep will always scatter”-Anon
If you are offended by the odour uproot a plant. If you need the seed replant it at a further place,
It stops when you to hit the power source. Then you will see that “the world makes way for the man who knows where he is going.”-Ralph Waldo Emerson.
“Some people change when they see the light, others when they feel the heat.”- Caroline Schroeder.
So i say “Don't agonize. Organize” Florynce Kennedy
--Ola.olabimpeMind juice is a weekly e-zine aimed at inspiring its reader’s day to day activities. We love to hear from you!! Copyright (c) 2005 Grafix “N” Text, Inc. All rights reserved www.grafixntext.8m.com |
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hi , got more Mind juice for you
It sometime seem impossible but you should still chill out, as much as you can. When the only tool you own is a hammer, every problem begins to resemble a nail.-Abraham Maslow. You’ll have more energy and be more productive if you take time to rest, exercise, and engage in rewarding activities. Delegate your tasks; and learn to say no. I also suggest you visit http://www.ehow.com/tips_4743.html for some tips!
If you are broke!…. So what? …there are loads of inexpensive ways to be happy. Worry is like a rocking chair - it gives you something to do, but it doesn't get you anywhere." - Dorothy Galyean
…"Imagine." - John Lennon…
"It's kind of fun to do the impossible."- Walt Disney.
"Dance like no one's watching, love like you'll never be hurt, sing like no one's listening, live like it's heaven on earth." - William Pukey
"If you are clear about what you want, the world responds with clarity."- Loretta Staples
Laughter helps well so, engage your sense of humor. Get support; spend more time with people who lift you up .
"If you are serious about your goals, drop the conditions…, why not take charge and create the experience you are looking for?" - Eric Allenbaugh
Enjoy yourself!!!
-–Ola.OlabimpeMind juice is a weekly e-zine aimed at inspiring its reader’s day to day activities. We love to hear from you!! Copyright (c) 2005 Grafix “N” Text, Inc. All rights reserved ( www.grafixntext.8m.com)
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Hi ya, this is an Extract just for you.To get your FREE copy of the full version request via mindjuicezine@gmail.com-~~~~~~~~~ Am looking at the society and it's effect on our lives.i got some questions for you. What do you tell yourselves when you fail at something? Do you sob or fight back or become mute? Do you accept defeat positively or you blame others? Why should our society determine our destiny? I can go on and on with these questions but let's pick a point. Should we allow where we are ascertain "who we are"?
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It upsets me when I hear or see people build they lives around phrase like "that how it is done". I respect culture, have faith and strongly believe in been patriotic but all these have little to do our person, goals or achievement. So what the fuss?
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Take charge of you life. And stop giving excuses. When you live by what the society brings you will fail. Like I was telling a friend if I can't make it in Nigeria I will fail outside Nigeria. It not where you are but who you are. If some attain sucess before,review their process.It could work for you too. You might need to do some editing here and there to suit you issues.But don't be scared to be different, no two people are exactly the same.
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By recognizing your special gifts and encouraging growth and development, you will more readily see your place in the world, and how you can better use your talents to achieve your dreams. Do something each day to attain you dreams no matter it's limitations.Franklin D. Roosevelt made a brilliant point by saying "It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something."
"Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step."- Martin Luther King Jr. -- Ola.Olabimpe Mind juice is a weekly e-zine aimed at inspiring its reader’s day to day activities. We love to hear from you!! Copyright (c) 2005 Grafix “N” Text, Inc. All rights reserved ( www.grafixntext.8m.com) |
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Hi , this is an Extract just for you.To get your FREE copy of the full version request via mindjuicezine@gmail.com-
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"I can't send my picture."(said with a straight face) Can be translated as;" I don't want to send you my picture" or "I don't know how to send my picture" or could mean am complianing to you that "i can't send my picture".
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We have to watch what people hear, as much as what we say or do. Communication when done properly is a very effective tool in our daily lives. Lawrence Mitchell of askmen.com explains that "The relative success of every relationship you maintain in life is built and hinges on communication. It is the foundation and bedrock of your bond with other people." Also Confucius a Classical philosopher, and one of the most influential thinkers in Chinese history, wisely said; "Tell me and I'll forget. Show me and I'll remember. Involve me and I'll understand."
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Without communication skills you are unable to let others know what you think, feel, or want to accomplish. You are unable to build partnerships, motivate others, or resolve conflict. If you don't want something. Don't just say; I don't like it and think you have passed the passage.
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Stay real-- The more you know, the less you need to show. -- Unknown.
-- Ola.Olabimpe Mind juice is a weekly e-zine aimed at inspiring its reader’s day to day activities. Y!! We love to hear from you Copyright (c) 2005 Grafix “N” Text, Inc. All rights reserved ( www.grafixntext.8m.com) |
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Hi , this is an Extract just for you.To get your FREE copy of the full version request via mindjuicezine@gmail.com-
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It not a new year ,,, The good thing I have noticed is that, our reputation is mostly carved out of the “WHO” we make others see.
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To highlight my message, Ben Franklin said, “Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” Being a legend is how long you live but how well.
Not until you become superman before you can help. “Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.” Vincent van Gogh. Learn from Mother Theresa “Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless”.
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Make yourself useful, valued and remembered. “Do not save your loving speeches for you friends till they are dead; speak them rather now instead.” – Anna Cummins. Don’t say you don’t care. Stop once in a while, look around you and at what you are doing (caution).But don’t be engross by all the activities happening around you (anxious).
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With a new purpose, you take new actions, form new habits with new attitudes, build a new character and become a new person.
Be renewed!!
-- Ola.Olabimpe Mind juice is a weekly e-zine .We love to hear from you Copyright (c) 2005 Grafix “N” Text, Inc. All rights reserved ( www.grafixntext.8m.com) |
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Hi , this is an Extract MIND JUICE.To get your FREE copy of the full version request via mindjuicezine@gmail.com-
How are you this week? ~~~~
There is a saying that "there is a child in everyone". Unfortunately we gradually lose some useful features of being a child as we grow. Pablo Picasso says "all children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." Let's look at some of these features.
Be willing to learn new things. Children are curious and ask so many questions because they want to understand the world around them. You need to retain that attitude, be willing to educate yourself and be teachable. ~~~~~~
Is there something new or a different approach you could adopt today?
You must be completely prepared towards action. ~~~~~.
When last did you take on a challenge?
They are persistent. They will cry, whine, stamp their feet do all sort, to prove their point. ~~~~~~
Why do you give up?
You should be ready to adapt like a child. Different ideas and situation are in our face day in day out. Resistance to change will only make us obsolete. ~~~~~~~
Have you become rigid in thinking?
A child usually will not stop at how it is done. You cannot be in the pack and be ahead. ~~~~~~~
Do you really want to win?
I will leave you these quotes to ponder on;
"The face of a child can say it all, especially the mouth part of the face."
"Remember, people will judge you by your actions, not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold -- but so does a hard-boiled egg."
"I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it." - Pablo Picasso.
And finally Dr. Seuss words "Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so, get on you way."Mind juice is a weekly e-zine aimed at inspiring its reader’s day to day activities. We love to hear from you!!
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Hi,
(this is an Extract MIND JUICE.To get your FREE copy of the full version request via mindjuicezine@gmail.com)
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Well, yesterday is gone here is today .In the words of Phil McGraw I say "stand up and walk out of your history."
How have you been anyway? You really should remain focus and be strong enough to stand the test of time. You can't be a success at anything by trying to adjust your failure. Franklin D. Roosevelt said wisely that "It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another." The most available room in this world is the room for improvement. No, matter what be it career, relationship, or achievement. It's time to repackage your zeal and take the bull by its horn.
Quoting Jerry Gillies "confront your fears, list them, get to know them, and only you will be able to put them aside and move ahead." Basically saying, you can stay in the dark even if it scares you to death! Try to make a list of what you need to do to get done or overcome. Go though it every night and score yourself. Praise and celebrate yourself when you have achieved or made a dream come through. You can make it a little feast for yourself alone or do something you enjoy a lot. Also punish yourself when you fail. Not by been sober or naggy but by using improvement method.(Like, I didn't exercise yesterday so I own myself twice my routine. Or I will cut my shopping time to have more study time for failing my test.)
Stay healthy Please!! Only then can you live your dream. Drink loads of water, relax you body, mind and soul at every possible second. Deep breathe, quiet times sleeping soaking your self in water etc. Also exercise, no matter how small and surround yourself with positive things and people. Write action phrases where you can see them often (e.g"No time to waste", "No room for failure", "No excuse" Make the move now" , "I can be better") as screen saver, on the fridge and so on. Avoid phrases that just make you feel good. (like-"Am a success") leave that to others to tell. Be factual on what you want to achieve and start trailing the part. If all you can do is think, please do.
I will never stop say this. Every being is different. That is why some are up, some are down and some are in-between. "By recognizing your special gifts and encouraging their growth and development, you will more readily see your place in the world, and how you can better use your talents to achieve your dreams."- Ron White
Mind Juice ~~~~~ serves as real life alarm clock.You could choose to snooze as many time as possible or get up and make things happen for you. No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated and disciplined. Unknown Author.
You are in the drivers sit. So where are you going?
Mind juice is a weekly e-zine aimed at inspiring its reader’s day to day activities. We love to hear from you!!
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Hi, (this is an Extract MIND JUICE.To get your FREE copy of the full version request via mindjuicezine@gmail.com) ~~~~ Am feeling cold out here but, I know things will change sooner than later. True happiness is a state of mind which is determined by what you think. We all know life is filled with ups and downs. We wish for the ups but the downs still come. At that moment, it's usually hard and almost impossible to think right or positively. I know. What I am saying is this.At that very moment you need get a grip on you. Be creative even though you are sober. That moment in time, when it all feels like you are alone ,deep inside it seem like wall are crumbing on you, like the doors are shutting. You are in the midst of a hurricane within your skin. You got storm in you coffee. Then the feeling of fear, tear and wear sets in. Just then you should STOP! At that moment you need to take a pause. The famous Albert Einstein quote says "you can never solve a problem on the level on which it was created." You need to look above and below the surface of the situation. Take a deep breathe and answer these questions. What is the problem? Is this a total loss or a challenge? What do I do? What should I not do? Before you make that final action plan, try to loosening up. Just at that moment, you need to "learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself, and know that everything in this life has purpose. There are no mistakes, no coincidences. All events are blessings given to us to learn from." – E. Kubler-Ross. The idea is to keep you in control of you mind. This might just be to cry out loud, take a walk, call a loved one, go shopping, listen to soul music and go dancing, pray or whatever you can, to relieve you. Don't go drunk or try to anything stupid please.You don't need more hurt or damages now. Make these minutes of joy; to be happy enough to face the issue! Know that moment, it's just a situation, a phase in life. You got two choices: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them. It has happened. The milk slipped. Look at it like; it's raining. The best thing is to do, is to let it rain. But at least get your rain coat and warmer to suit the weather. "You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it." - Margaret Thatcher "We all have ability. The difference is how we use it."-- Stevie Wonder ~~~~ (this is an Extract MIND JUICE.To get your FREE copy of the full version request via mindjuicezine@gmail.com)Mind juice is a weekly e-zine aimed at inspiring its reader’s day to day activities. We love to hear from you!!
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Hi,
(this is an Extract MIND JUICE.To get your FREE copy of the full version request via mindjuicezine@gmail.com)
~~~~Mind Juice's 3D effect is a code given to the key characters of successful people. They are directed, determined and disciplined. If you were obsessed with success at anything you would; require the 3D effect to accomplish the result(s) you desire. Directed which could also mean focused. This is where you get to choose your course or goal. I look at some "jack of all trade and professionals at none and wonder what is their aim" (also applies to players in love relationships). Any famous and diverse successful entrepreneur you can think of didn't start with all they do now. Like I learnt in copywriting class; you need to find the SMP (single minded proposition) of your goal and hit the road. Using the "bull eye" system would certainly aid your hitting the target. ~~~ " Determined effort breaks down all resistance and sweeps away all obstacles"; a lovely fact by Claude M. Bristol. Since you got no control over the direction of the wind, ensure you adjust, sail to reach your destination. Ignore your fears,shovel off all doubts. If have a foot in a canoe, and a foot in a boat you will definitely fall into the river. So get serious now and head for your goal! ~~ "Discipline is the foundation upon which all success is built. Lack of discipline inevitably leads to failure." - Jim Rohn. Learn to be disciplined, work with set principles. Have personal does and don't and strictly abide by it. Take after successful people. Have enough self disciplined to make yourself do what you should do when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not. "Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult; it's the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction." Margaret Thatcher. Winners are directed, determined and disciplined. Follow through to you goals. "Obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before."-Heroolldotus. That will make you happy and leave them wondering! ~~~~ (this is an Extract MIND JUICE.To get your FREE copy of the full version request via mindjuicezine@gmail.com)
Mind juice is a weekly e-zine aimed at inspiring its reader’s day to day activities. We love to hear from you!!
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[size=8pt]Hi,
(this is an Extract MIND JUICE.To get your FREE copy of the full version request via mindjuicezine@gmail.com)
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Today, I would like you to adopt a habit of making people feel loved and respected. It likes a boomerang; you throw it and it comes back at you. How? Let see. Have you had any experience where you felt so appreciated and did something you wouldn't do normally? When you make others feel important, they feel good about themselves and usually they respond in like manner. "Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around"-leo Buscaglia
Note: "honest compliment". Let me tell 3 quick stories on the benefits of; picking genuine interest, giving sincere compliment and lending a listen ear.
A salesman visited a client's office as usually to take their order but, to his surprised they weren't buying from him not that day or anymore. Sadly, he left without trying to convince the manager. A few blocks away he decided to go back to re-negotiate his offer. To his surprise! The manager sounded happy to see him and made some order. What happened? He asked. Then the Manager explained that, Mr. S, (the door man) came in after you left and ask why you were sad and I told him. Then he told me, each visit; you would come in with a smile and ask how he was doing. Then wait to listen to him. One day, he wasn't there; you left him a note saying you noticed he was away and hoped he was ok. That really made him feel loved and wish he could help make you happy too. The manager concluded by saying, to make Mr. S- happy because, I feel bad for not noticing him too. I want to make you happy.
We all sell something at every point in our lives, not necessarily a product or service. It might be an idea, a need or merely our point. "It's more important to do the right thing than to do things right."-Peter Drucker
Instead of using force to get what you want try influencing peoples thinking.That gives them a feeling of importance and you'll both win.
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That is what I call "everyone has a prize". Zig Ziglar said "Where you start is not as important as where you finish."
Though, what works for Mrs. A might not work for Mr. B. Know that everyone love to feel important even when they don't seem to worth your effort. You need to find their soft spot and hit on it.
We all want to matter.
~~~It is not magic or fairy tale. "The most important trip you may take in life is meeting people halfway."- Henry Boye
You need to always bait the hook with what is of importance to the fish. Little things especially, work wonders things like smiles, attention to there names and title, noticing their interest, uniqueness, achievement, efforts and so on. The reward is endless when you are genuinely interested in others.
Mind juice is to aimed at helping you feel better about you and any situation you find yourself.That why I ensure the ingredients, mixer and cooks are in place; to serve you Mind Juice on time .In case I never said it "I do value you a lot" and that is for Real!
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Hi,
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Dear lies, today I will tell you no more.
[size=10pt]These were my words long ago and till today . I can tell you "you will become happier when you don't lie". I am no saint and am not pretending to be.Like some of us am working towards been 100% free of lies. It can be hard and scary but it worth the effort. Do you find yourself saying phrases like, "It's business tactics". "Oh I just couldn't tell him the truth".Or "Am afraid of what she will do if she knows the truth". (Ok may be not exactly in those words but in such instance.)"It is better to be defeated on principle than to win on lies." - Arthur Calwell.
Really, Lies are lies whether big, little, white or colourful? Elizabeth Kenny said "some minds remain open long enough for the truth not only to enter but to pass on through by way of a ready exit without pausing anywhere along the route". Why lie? if the same time and effort used in storing our lies intact in our minds can be our capability to learn and grow.
To be person of values means speaking the truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Afterall, if you can't keep trimming yourself to suit everybody except, you wish to be extinct soon. It's easy to assume that people don't want to hear the truth. Know today, that they don't want to find out you lied to them either."A "No" uttered from deepest conviction is better and greater than a "Yes" merely uttered to please, or what is worse, to avoid trouble". MOHANDAS K. GANDHI
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Lil Kim is a world known artist. She might not mean a thing to you, and does not have to.But the lesson is in this. She regained her freedom today after 366days of her life in jail -for lying! You might never get jailed, they might never know, but you know and that all that matters here. "Truth indeed rather alleviates than hurts, and will always bear up against falsehood, as oil does above water."-Miguel de Cervantes
When next you consider lying remember Bruce Barton said "If you have anything really valuable to contribute to the world it will come through the expression of your own personality." [/size] ~~~~ [size=6pt](this is an Extract MIND JUICE.To get your FREE copy of the full version request via mindjuicezine@gmail.com)
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Hi!! Do you give and not receive, so what next? Stop giving? Of course not, you need to look at what you are giving, why you are giving, who you are giving and how it's been received. When you add more value and care to what you give, you tend to feel more fulfilled or even get what you expect in return. ~~~~~~ Why should you give? When you give it create a feeling of been loved and level of importance to the receiver. A penny might be a token to you but worth a lot to others! Are you the boss, the head, or in the position to make things happen for others? What is stopping you? Could it be ignorance, wickedness, envy or greed? Assume you are in their shoes. What would you feel about you? Now back in your shoes, how do you feel about you? Know the only reason you feel you are high is because they are below. If you wait till you are asked, you have waited too long. "The more sympathy you give, the less you need"-Malcolm S. Forbes. You don't have to wait to give beggars only; you don't need to give money or material things. It could be little things such as that extra effort, additional minutes, that soft word of praise or thanks, your way of life or a suggestion. It does not matter what others think, what counts how you feel. If don't give, you might not lose but you wont gain the credits either. No one knows it all, no one has it all. So try carving your name on hearts, rather than plaques or marble "You are special. Act it."- Og Mandino What if they don't care? , don't deserve it? don't appreciate it or even repay you with evil? I have had sad stories of people who had gone through hell because of their generosity. Lets choose to see those rare cases in another dimension; they are step stones. The bridge to the world you wish for. If you close your eyes to avoid the bad person, how will you see the good people passing? Be sure you give what you can afford and give with positive intentions. "True charity is the desire to be useful to others without thought of recompense.-Emanuel Swedenborg ~~~~ Note "nature gives you the face you have at twenty, but it's up to you to merit the face you have at fifty-Coco Channel. What I gain I can lose. So why not share or give without holding back today. It might be the opener to your dreams. They is always and opportunity to give. Look around you and you will find some in need. Imagine if all the people you meet today planned to give to those they see today. We should "try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value" - Albert Einstein ~~~~
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To be a better person I have to chosen to embrace personal growth and self-development. Self love leads to our topic today which is also why i have opened my heart to love. I am in love with myself. Exactly! i look in the mirror and i just can't stop admiring what i see. Life begins to take on greater beauty as we open up and appreciate ourselves. "Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line". ~ Lucille Ball ~~~~~ Low self-esteem creates anxiety, stress, loneliness and increased likelihood for depression and vulnerability. These days even, organizations don't request only high level of knowledge and skills, but also self-esteem. No one wants bad customer services or prefers investing in your self-esteem rather than you skills. Why should anyone raise your price, if you put a small value on yourself? So "to establish yourself in the world a person must do all they can to appear already established" ~Herford, Oliver ~~~~~~ What I am saying? Here are some examples: · Instead of "They said I look very great but I can't believe no one noticed the extra pounds I have gained." Try to be reassuring: "I must have done great in presenting myself, since they didn't notice the extra fat" · Instead of "I don't understand anything in this class and I can't. so who am I fooling? Yeah, you might not understand a thing but you never will, with that attitude. Try "Oh! This is a tough class so I would need to work extra to make it worth my while!" · Instead of "I am such a jerk! Try saying "Opss! I lose that!" Beware of calling yourself names because the day someone for any reason calls you by that name. It will become your new status psychologically. · Instead of "He is frowning, he doesn't like me!" Challenge the illogic and try "he's frowning,he must be upset with someone? Maybe I should ask him or see him later." Why shoot the gun in your feet? Maxwell Maltz wisely described Low self-esteem as "driving through life with your hand-break on". I got few tips for you: 1. First is your health. Eat well and eat right, exercise regularly (not necessarily joining a gym), and pay attention to your body symptoms. 2. Accept yourself. Everyone is unique and beauty is to be found in every human being. Yes, other people can be better in doing certain things. But a richer man is not necessarily happier. 3. Play and pamper yourself. "No time for your hobby" is a "bad hobby". Take a nap, go to the movies, beach, spa, or even meditate ---whatever you enjoy. 4. Award yourself a reward. I remember those days when I look forward to the rewards of passing exams. Now we are in charge to spoil ourselves a little.(this my favourite!) 5. Cover up your weakness in your strength. It's safer and warmer in there. Keep moments of accomplishments you are proud of where you can see them. List you strength against your weakness. Be sure your strength is in excess.If not gain more! 6. Don't beat the dog, train it. Self-nurturing can be hard initially but it easier when regular. So when you haven't done it right. Develop and care for yourself in ways that show that you are valuable, competent, deserving and lovable "Don't agonize. Organize" Florynce Kennedy 7. Lastly I will say CALL 911! Seek for help, from anyone with a positive towards dealing with life's challenges. It could even be from a total stranger (like chatting anonymously in an online forum). "Tell yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do."- Epictetus "Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got". ~Janis Joplin. Talk to you next week! ~~~~ (this is an Extract MIND JUICE.To get your FREE copy of the full version request via mindjuicezine@gmail.com)
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our gist for today! I was studying the word "Compassion" and its meaning, basically how it could help me feel better. Before I knew it I had turned several pages of quotes and I felt thats the way to go today. According to The Word Web's definition of compassion (noun):- as the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it. Why should we bother about others? Or care about how they feel? Afterall we have enough about ourselves to worry about. This could be true if you don't concur with Leo Buscaglia saying that- "It's not enough to have lived. We should be determined to live for something. May I suggest that it be creating joy for others, sharing what we have for the betterment of people, bringing hope to the lost and love to the lonely." "Compassion is grace and the lack of it a disgrace.-Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Also Jesus Chirst (PUBH)said; "Blessed are the merciful; for they shall obtain mercy." –(Matthew 5:7 KJV). Whatever your faith, know this life is filled with differences and similarities; and so shall it be! So I suggest you look at where you are today and why are you there? "The best place to find a helping hand is at the end of your own arm." — Swedish proverb "Compassion is the basis of morality.'' - Arthur Schopenhauer. It is a key feature to success. Even in business, we are thought that, if you care enough about solving others need- you can and even make money doing it. "In terms of results in the measurable form of jobs created, lives enriched, communities built, living standards raised, and poverty healed, a handful of capitalists has done infinitely more for mankind than all the self-serving politicians, academics, social workers, and religionists who march under the banner of 'compassion' - Nathaniel Brandern Bottom line is "Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves." - Sir James M. Barrie. "If you want others to be happy; practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion"- The Dalai Lama. This is very true because, if you want a hand shake your hand must be out not a fist but straight. All am saying in essences is that; has much has you should put yourself first you should take note of others. Know when to replace Me with We! "It is a fine thing to have ability, but the ability to discover ability in others is the true test." - Elbert Hubbard I chose quotes today because of the power of words. "The most ordinary word, when put into place, suddenly acquires brilliance." -Robert Bresson. I hope I got the right spot! Have a great Week ahead!! ====== Be inspired! -- Mind Juice is another junk without you. You are truly appreciated! ====== ~~~~ (this is an Extract MIND JUICE.To get your FREE copy of the full version request via subcribe@mindjuicezine.com) Mind juice is a weekly e-zine aimed at inspiring its reader’s day to day activities. We love to hear from you!! Copyright (c) 2005 Grafix “N” Text, Inc. All rights reserved ( www.grafixntext.8m.com)
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Hi I'm adjusting to change to return to normality(hopefully very soon).So do forgive the delay. Am glad that it’s not just a dream; to reach you today. A lot is going on here and things are changing rapidly. So today, I want us spend some time one the word change. We all experience moments of change in our lives. Usually it starts at a point and the spread like ripples to several other parts. Just like Mind Juice is outgrowing it cradle and needs a bed! First we changed our email address then… (I will tell you more on that later) Do you fear change? Yes? No? Or you don’t know? (at least it got to be one of those). “It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the adventurous and exciting, for in movement there is life, and in change there is power.” Alan Cohen Change has brought you something today. Click here to see what I mean! I love to hear you comments it while i put in the finishing touches.You contribution really counts because if it doesnt make sense to you; i might has well forget it! Have a great week! ======
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Hi, How is the breeze around you? What do you think about this: "He who determines to be determined gains the power of determination". Another word pun, a strong wake sign or a solution? Whether things are good or bad; you will need to be determined to; make it better, hold on or let it go. True wisdom is in knowing that every stage has its own good and bad. Today’s Mind Juice revolves around our determination. When your body is determined to rest it forces you to rest. Then will say you can’t cheat nature. But why cheat ourselves then? Is there any point you wish to attain; that seems so tough or impossible? Why you settle for less? Nothing should hold you down when you have a goal to achieve. The great Martin Luther said “Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.” What does that mean to you? Vincent T. Lombardi said -“The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavour.” To further explain that I will use another example from nature which is in the growing of trees. Usually the stronger the wind the stronger they grow! They might bend or get dried but those that form the forest wont break no matter pressure or weather. Can you apply this to you and your situations? Do you bend or break? We should always see beyond the moment. This is not to say you should ignore the reality of the moment. No! But to be determined and ensure keep my eye on the prize rather than the race. Click here to read more on today's topic!! www.mindjuicezine.com
Have a great week!====== Be inspired! -- Mind Juice is another junk without you. You are truly appreciated! ====== ~~~~ (this is an Extract MIND JUICE.To get your FREE copy of the full version request via subcribe@mindjuicezine.com) Mind juice is a weekly e-zine aimed at inspiring its reader’s day to day activities. We love to hear from you!! Copyright (c) 2005 Grafix “N” Text, Inc. All rights reserved ( www.grafixntext.8m.com) |
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Hi,
We can choose to wait or go in the rain but today we are going all out! Remember the popular saying that; time waits for no man? Prepare your mind that chasing your dreams is like being pregnant. It’s usually abnormal, uneasy, very uncomfortable, fear of miscarriage, health issues and then labour pain (which is definitely nothing close to fun); but the cry of the baby changes it all. So I want you to give this a deep thought and ask yourself -why not? “If you are going to walk on thin ice, you might as well dance.”-Unknown.
There is more to making you dreams come true than wanting. You need to acquire enough knowledge, skills and courage to pursue it. Search your soul what are you doing? Do you see your mountains rising into and above the clouds? Or do you just see the mountains? Worries won’t empty today’s problems; but would at least sap tomorrow’s hope. Remember “even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there”.-Will Rogers
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Mind juice is a weekly e-zine aimed at inspiring its reader’s day to day activities. We love to hear from you!!
Copyright (c) 2005 Grafix “N” Text, Inc. All rights reserved (www.grafixntext.8m.com)
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OH!  exaclty a Month of not updating this journal of mine!  ANywayz it all for good Mind Juice site has been keeping me off but we are together. I have learnt the hard way is not always the smart way to get things done. This has help me alot in acheieving my dream not only is MInd Juice up and running it also has more people joining it readership. Now, enough of my boring story. see how far persistence have taking me! www.mindjuicezine.comYou can be whoever you want to be- with determination, persitistence and knowledge |
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i realise i was not going to keep up with this journal's topic i have so much stuff in my little world. I can even take a break for now! ouch! anyways MInd juice is meant to out live me even if not else my life works! You can help too, ]http://www.mindjuicezine.com/mjtoday.html |
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I was thinking to myself why did i stopthis journal? and decided to wake it up again.
I will keep a post a week at the least and hope you love what you read.
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I am currently in wading off my fear one at a time na dgot the insipiration for this week's wriet up
Smart and steady wins the race!Slow and steady might win the race but for higher chances- smart and steady should be practiced. I like the common phrase "work smarter not harder". Time usual fly fast when you need it most. You have to ensure you remain on the path of excellence. Being successful is to know how to sell, what to sell, when to sell and to whom sell to. Life is all about selling be it idea, belief, product, or emotion; you need to be smart and steady to make things happen. "Each of us was born with wings, (and) has the ability to go farther than we ever thought possible, to do things beyond our wildest imaginings." - Barbara Stanny. I got a dozen of tips here for you: Slow and steady might win the race but for higher chances- smart and steady should be practiced. I like the common phrase -"work smarter not harder". Time usual fly fast when you need it most. You have to ensure you remain on the path of excellence. Being successful is to know how to sell, what to sell, when to sell and to whom sell to. Life is all about selling be it idea, belief, product, or emotion; you need to be smart and steady to make things happen. "Each of us was born with wings, (and) has the ability to go farther than we ever thought possible, to do things beyond our wildest imaginings." - Barbara Stanny. I got a dozen of tips here for you: 1. Seek to increase your knowledge base- just like you outgrow your clothes, you will be outgrown if you don’t add to what you know. You should be at least curious to know about what is happening around you even if you don’t get involve. Be open-minded and ready to learn. Don’t make excuses- ignorance is a crime! 2. Get your fact before you act- if you don’t have relevant detail then go and get it before you say a word. Avoid acting on impulse or rumour. Even when you don’t have much time to search for the fact you have to be wise. 3. Learn how to make good decisions- Decision-making skills takes time and practice to be mastered. Chop the big chunk of decisions into small bit and chew them one at a time. Avoid dodging when it comes to standing firm and making a decision. Don’t pass the buck or else you will lose you chance to be right and hamper your reputation. Also remember to consider all of the parties affected by your decision and it consequences. 4. Be watchful of others- Monitor moods. Closely watching others people’s disposition will go along way in helping you tame and cope with them. You can not be a leader if you don’t know “when to say what” or “when not to do what”. Our future livelihood depends on our ability to work with others. This is the key difference between the wild forest and the zoo. 5. Get to the point clearly and in brief- Time waits for no man and every man knows that. No one at any point in time is entire doing nothing. When you need attention save everyone’s time and hit the nail on the head (even when you are being tactical). 6. Be ethically and reliable- If you have any question about the integrity of an approach, reconsider your options. That way no fear will strike you when anyone sniffs around you. There is no point in doing what you don’t want to die doing- Read more online @ http://www.mindjuicezine.com/mjtoday.html Stay smart and steady! Submit your articles to Mind Juice- Your free weekly motivational ezine www.mindjuicezine.com |
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Obstacles are immaterial; they stand in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted. Just because they show up unwanted does not mean we should not acknowledge their presences. What we are not suppose to do is entertain them (with a 3 course meal or water bed). We should no allow them lounge around for long because they meant to hinder progress no doubt but . Though feelings such as fear or anxiety could make obstacles seem like the end of the road. But fortunately, obstacles are just obstacles, until we make them something more. “Most of our obstacles would melt away if, instead of cowering before them, we should make up our minds to walk boldly through them."- Orison Swett Marden First know your obstacle. Is it real? At times we create imaginary obstacles to stand in our way. Though it is good to think about the “what if”, before you make a move- I mean when you consider the win and lose scenarios. But, when the “what if you lose” now stops you from making that move that is definitely an obstacle created by you. Our minds works in a funny way you know. When it receives a reoccurring thought, it saves it and influences your subconscious to walk the path. Your mind will develop any picture you create; this is why you are encouraged to become positive thinker. Yes there would be falls in life but you are not born to fall. So, do not obstruct your progress by building OBSTACLES with your imagination. “You are the only real obstacle in your path to a fulfilling life.” -Les Brown How come it is stopping you? If you can sincerely answer this question, you are half way through your dilemma. Knowing why it is stopping you means you know what you should do or have to over come it. You’re are not going to sit around and all it rule you. You don’t need obstacles in your life, so how come you are not doing something about it. Obstacles could be emotional, physical or even spiritual. But the good thing is that you can melt them, crush them or walk your way around them. Obstacle usual come fronting like they can stop you. Don't be deceived or let that get in your way. No matter what it is. “Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven't half the strength you think they have.” -Norman Vincent Peale Have the right attitude. If you are not where you want to be, or you do not have what you wish for, the question should be how come and not why me. Assuming you applied for a job and you where told that “Sorry we can not give you this job because you do not have xyz expertise required”. If you truly want the job bad enough instead of condemning the company or its manager for make such decision. Go get the requirement and reapply. You could fall many times at the something but the glory come when you refuse to stay down and eventually rise. Don’t start beating yourself or passing blames. If there is an obstacle in you life no matter or little or big it seem, get rid of it! "History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats." -B. C. Forbes To read more online @ www.mindjuicezine.com/mjtoday.html **You can Join our mailing list and get an ebook FREE!! or Promote your works for free @ Mind Juice www.mindjuicezine.com**
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hi we go again!
“All your dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them.” - Walt Disney
A quote like this (above) encourages us to stay inspired while we swim through our storms. For a person who can clearly see a mountain in front of them, it would sound like mere words. When things go really bad we tend to assume that staying inspired, courageous or happy is not practicable. But the truth is that even in the face of the mountain we could still find happiness and courage from deep within us. All you have to do is shut your eyes for a while, away from those things you see and open your eyes to things you love to see. Dream! Free your mind and let in some peace. "To accomplish great things, we must not only act but also dream. Not only plan but also believe." -- Anatole France
To move forward you have to live your dreams. Never has there lived a man who did not have to make tough choices. Tough choice actually makes us grow. Life challenges us continuously to evolving into the next stages of our lives. Some things would come naturally but some other requires us; to dream, to make firm decisions, to focus, to have the courage to get up and receive the life we want. How happy or sad you are, is usually not about how bad or good your current situation is but mostly your current disposition. We create our lives and realities by the choices we make, risk we take and the fear we forsake. Control your worries and dream of the beauty of its challenges. "We either make ourselves happy or miserable. The amount of work is the same." — Carlos Castaneda
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