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2015 Lesson's For Great Minds by Sanbuchi: 4:50pm On Dec 25, 2014
1. Realizing Your Dreams
“If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up
someplace else.” – Laurence J. Peter

If we have a clear vision of our goals in front of us,
then we are more likely to achieve them. Setting
goals for ourselves may seem easy while achieving
them is a greater task, but Lawrence J. Peter reminds
us with this statement that if we set our goals into
measurable actions then we will gain clarity, which
will allow us to take the necessary steps into turning
those dreams into a reality

2. Overcoming Fear
“It was a high counsel that I once heard given to a
young person – Always do what you are afraid to
do.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

The best way to learn something, or indeed to
overcome fear, is to tackle it head on by diving into
the deep end right away. Fear is the one thing that
can prevent us from finding love, happiness or a life
of fulfillment. If we make a commitment to ourselves
to overcome our fears by challenging them, then our
fears should disappear.

3. Intention and Desire
"All that we are is the result of what we have thought.
The mind is everything. What we think, we become.”-
Gautama Buddha

Our thoughts can determine who we are and who we
will become. If we focus our thoughts on what we
want rather than we don’t want, then our lives have
more of a chance at transforming for the better.
Instead of working against our intentions and desires
we should concentrate on moving into alignment
with them.

4. Happiness
“Happiness depends more on the inward disposition
of mind than on outward circumstances.” – Benjamin
Franklin

Happiness comes from within us and not from
external status. If we have an inner peace, an
acceptance and understanding of our life then we will
discover true happiness. Try to realize that happiness
is a choice.

5. Self-Acceptance
“If a house be divided against itself, that house
cannot stand.” – Jesus

In order to find self-acceptance we have to stop
trying to be what we are not. That way we will realize
our authenticity. Many of us have an image in our
minds of perfection and try to be the people we want
others to see. By doing this though we will confuse
ourselves and eventually we will believe in the lie of
imperfection. The sooner we realize this, the sooner
we will find acceptance of who we are and be able to
live a content life.

6. Appreciation and Gratitude
“So much has been given to me, I have not time to
ponder over that which has been denied.” – Helen
Keller

Sometimes we spend so long pondering over our
misfortunes and wallowing in self-pity that we forget
to count our blessings and be grateful for what we
have. When we take time to open our eyes to the
miracle of life we can see the many gifts that have
been given to us. Doing this is a sure way of altering
a mood to a more positive one.

7. The Art of Simplicity
“I made this letter longer than usual because I lack
the time to make it short.” – Blaise Pascal

Perfection is not when there is nothing to add, but
when there is nothing more to take away. The true
way of mastering our lives is realizing that the most
cherishable things are the most simple joys of life,
rather than the material objects and other such
distractions.


AM WISHING ALL A SUCCESFUL 2015

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Re: 2015 Lesson's For Great Minds by motherlode: 5:19pm On Dec 25, 2014
@op thanks, great minds think alike cool
Re: 2015 Lesson's For Great Minds by Nobody: 5:22pm On Dec 25, 2014
Thanx for the tips charlie..

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