From Todd Falcone http://blog.toddfalcone.com/
This comes DIRECTLY from a personal experience I had on Thursday when my plane caught fire and we had to make an emergency landing in North Dakota.
I'm not at all joking. I spent about 10 hours in Fargo waiting for NEW Fire Extinguishers to be driven up to the airport from Minnesota. Quite the day. Bottom line...we made it safely to our finally destination, it just took about 20 hours.
So...why am I telling you this?
Simple.
Life dishes you stuff sometimes. Life dishes out challenges. Life dishes what life feels like dishin' whenever she feels like it. Life happens. And...
...in the midst of the STUFF we all get to experience in life, you have the opportunity to CHOOSE. I chose to keep my chin up and to EMBRACE the day, and to find JOY in the middle of the garbage.
The next time you are faced with something tough, hard, not so fun, take the HIGH road. Find the FUN in it. It'll make the pain of any bad experience, far less painful.
O.K. so...I just wanted to share that, because I saw some people flat FREAKING, even after we landed safely. Some were even super mad. I was joyful the moment we touched the ground!
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
cross the line
cross the line
With everything, there’s a line.
On one side of the line is a greater chance to give more, enjoy more, realize more. On the other side, there’s less of a chance.
And with each line, there’s a choice. You want to cross the line or you don’t. You want the better chance at meaningful – opportunity – impact – or you settle with the lesser chance.
Your choice.
It seems simple but then there’ll be those times…http://bit.ly/aQcPW9
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With everything, there’s a line.
On one side of the line is a greater chance to give more, enjoy more, realize more. On the other side, there’s less of a chance.
And with each line, there’s a choice. You want to cross the line or you don’t. You want the better chance at meaningful – opportunity – impact – or you settle with the lesser chance.
Your choice.
It seems simple but then there’ll be those times…http://bit.ly/aQcPW9
Copyright © 2010 by Give More Media Inc. This was written by Sam Parker.
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Live The Life You've Dreamed,
Derrick
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Monday, June 28, 2010
Challenges are beautiful opportunities in disguise
From The Secret Daily Teachings
The fastest way to become the Master of your thoughts and emotions is through challenging situations. If your life is going along fairly smoothly, there are not the same opportunities that enable you to strengthen your power and become the Master of your thoughts and emotions.
You see, even challenges are beautiful opportunities in disguise.
May the joy be with you,
Rhonda Byrne
The Secret... bringing joy to billions
Live The Life You've Dreamed,
Derrick
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The fastest way to become the Master of your thoughts and emotions is through challenging situations. If your life is going along fairly smoothly, there are not the same opportunities that enable you to strengthen your power and become the Master of your thoughts and emotions.
You see, even challenges are beautiful opportunities in disguise.
May the joy be with you,
Rhonda Byrne
The Secret... bringing joy to billions
Live The Life You've Dreamed,
Derrick
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Friday, June 25, 2010
I’m As Happy as I Want to Be
I’m As Happy as I Want to Be
Almost everyone have heard the single 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' by Bobby McFerrin (can you hear the melody now?). The song has a very catchy way of conveying its message of being happy to everyone. Bobby Mcferrin's simple message surely made a lot of people by telling them not to worry.
Living a happy, resilient and optimistic life is wonderful, and is also good for your health. Being happy actually protects you from the stresses of life. Stress is linked to top causes of death such as heart disease, cancer and stroke.
One of the better things ever said is - 'The only thing in life that will always remain the same is change', and in our life we have the power to make the necessary changes if we want to. Even if we find ourselves in an unbearable situation we can always find solace in the knowledge that it too would change.
Social networks or relationships are essential to happiness. People are different, accept people for who or what they are, avoid clashes, constant arguments, and let go of all kinds of resentments. If arguments seem unavoidable still try and make an effort to understand the situation and you might just get along with well with
Happiness is actually found in everyone, increasing it is a way to make a life more wonderful and also more healthy.
To be happy is relatively easy, just decide to be a happy person. Abraham Lincoln observed that most people for most of the time can choose how happy or stressed, how relaxed or troubled, how bright or dull their outlook to be. The choice is simple really, choose to be happy.
There are several ways by which you can do this.
Being grateful is a great attitude. We have so much to be thankful for. Thank the taxi driver for bringing you home safely, thank the cook for a wonderful dinner and thank the guy who cleans your windows. Also thank the mailman for bringing you your mails, thank the policeman for making your place safe and thank God for being alive.
News is stressful. Get less of it. Some people just can't start their day without their daily dose of news. Try and think about it, 99% of the news we hear or read is bad news. Starting the day with bad news does not seem to be a sensible thing to do.
A spiritual connection is also recommended. Being part of a religious or spiritual group with its singing, sacraments, chanting, prayers and meditations foster inner peace.
Manage your time. Time is invaluable and too important to waste. Time management can be viewed as a list of rules that involves scheduling, setting goals, planning, creating lists of things to do and prioritizing. These are the core basics of time management that should be understood to develop an efficient personal time management skill. These basic skills can be fine tuned further to include the finer points of each skill that can give you that extra reserve to make the results you desire.
Laugh and laugh heartily everyday. Heard a good joke? Tell your friends or family about it. As they also say -'Laughter is the best medicine'.
Express your feelings, affections, friendship and passion to people around you. They will most likely reciprocate your actions. Try not to keep pent up anger of frustrations, this is bad for your health. Instead find ways of expressing them in a way that will not cause more injury or hurt to anyone.
Working hard brings tremendous personal satisfaction. It gives a feeling of being competent in finishing our tasks. Accomplishments are necessary for all of us, they give us a sense of value. Work on things that you feel worthy of your time.
Learning is a joyful exercise. Try and learn something new everyday. Learning also makes us expand and broaden our horizons. And could also give us more opportunities in the future.
Run, jog, walk and do other things that your body was made for. Feel alive.
Avoid exposure to negative elements like loud noises, toxins and hazardous places.
These are the few simple things you can do everyday to be happy.
And always remember the quote from Abraham Lincoln, he says that, "Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be."
Live The Life You've Dreamed,
Derrick
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Almost everyone have heard the single 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' by Bobby McFerrin (can you hear the melody now?). The song has a very catchy way of conveying its message of being happy to everyone. Bobby Mcferrin's simple message surely made a lot of people by telling them not to worry.
Living a happy, resilient and optimistic life is wonderful, and is also good for your health. Being happy actually protects you from the stresses of life. Stress is linked to top causes of death such as heart disease, cancer and stroke.
One of the better things ever said is - 'The only thing in life that will always remain the same is change', and in our life we have the power to make the necessary changes if we want to. Even if we find ourselves in an unbearable situation we can always find solace in the knowledge that it too would change.
Social networks or relationships are essential to happiness. People are different, accept people for who or what they are, avoid clashes, constant arguments, and let go of all kinds of resentments. If arguments seem unavoidable still try and make an effort to understand the situation and you might just get along with well with
Happiness is actually found in everyone, increasing it is a way to make a life more wonderful and also more healthy.
To be happy is relatively easy, just decide to be a happy person. Abraham Lincoln observed that most people for most of the time can choose how happy or stressed, how relaxed or troubled, how bright or dull their outlook to be. The choice is simple really, choose to be happy.
There are several ways by which you can do this.
Being grateful is a great attitude. We have so much to be thankful for. Thank the taxi driver for bringing you home safely, thank the cook for a wonderful dinner and thank the guy who cleans your windows. Also thank the mailman for bringing you your mails, thank the policeman for making your place safe and thank God for being alive.
News is stressful. Get less of it. Some people just can't start their day without their daily dose of news. Try and think about it, 99% of the news we hear or read is bad news. Starting the day with bad news does not seem to be a sensible thing to do.
A spiritual connection is also recommended. Being part of a religious or spiritual group with its singing, sacraments, chanting, prayers and meditations foster inner peace.
Manage your time. Time is invaluable and too important to waste. Time management can be viewed as a list of rules that involves scheduling, setting goals, planning, creating lists of things to do and prioritizing. These are the core basics of time management that should be understood to develop an efficient personal time management skill. These basic skills can be fine tuned further to include the finer points of each skill that can give you that extra reserve to make the results you desire.
Laugh and laugh heartily everyday. Heard a good joke? Tell your friends or family about it. As they also say -'Laughter is the best medicine'.
Express your feelings, affections, friendship and passion to people around you. They will most likely reciprocate your actions. Try not to keep pent up anger of frustrations, this is bad for your health. Instead find ways of expressing them in a way that will not cause more injury or hurt to anyone.
Working hard brings tremendous personal satisfaction. It gives a feeling of being competent in finishing our tasks. Accomplishments are necessary for all of us, they give us a sense of value. Work on things that you feel worthy of your time.
Learning is a joyful exercise. Try and learn something new everyday. Learning also makes us expand and broaden our horizons. And could also give us more opportunities in the future.
Run, jog, walk and do other things that your body was made for. Feel alive.
Avoid exposure to negative elements like loud noises, toxins and hazardous places.
These are the few simple things you can do everyday to be happy.
And always remember the quote from Abraham Lincoln, he says that, "Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be."
Live The Life You've Dreamed,
Derrick
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Thursday, June 24, 2010
It’s the moment that counts
It’s the moment that counts
Mamacita is usually affectionate with me however, today she wanted to let me know how displeased she is with my recent travel schedule. It appears she & I haven’t been having enough “us” time. As I was about to start writing, “mama” happened in from the bedroom, she leapt up on my lap and starting kneading skin through my mesh basketball shorts.
I extracted her claws from my thigh & put her down on the floor, she turned around immediately, jumped back in my lap & repositioned herself-this dance went on for 4 minutes, now we go through this routine from time to time, and generally I just scratch her behind her ears for a few seconds and she’s good to go. Not today…
I gave her the obligatory head & ear scratch, put her down once again & was meant with huge leap from the floor straight onto my chest, the force & surprise caused me to fall back into the couch. There’s my 7 lb jet black cat standing on my chest steering me down with a “don’t try that again buster” look in her eye. Needless to say I got the point.
All she wanted was a little time and attention-not being content for me to finish what I thought was more important, this little feline play fiend of mine brought my world to a halt for 5 minutes to remind me, that everything I do, everyplace I go means nothing if I don’t give my time, love, devotion, all equaling my attention, to the people & pets with whom I am blessed to share my space.
I’m thinking I’m home so how could she not be getting the time. But being present in the moment is not the same as being in the house.
Her mission complete, she leapt to the ground and sauntered away, as she looked back I could swear she winked & flashed the slightest smile. Thanks “Mama.”
Live The Life You've Dreamed,
Derrick
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Mamacita is usually affectionate with me however, today she wanted to let me know how displeased she is with my recent travel schedule. It appears she & I haven’t been having enough “us” time. As I was about to start writing, “mama” happened in from the bedroom, she leapt up on my lap and starting kneading skin through my mesh basketball shorts.
I extracted her claws from my thigh & put her down on the floor, she turned around immediately, jumped back in my lap & repositioned herself-this dance went on for 4 minutes, now we go through this routine from time to time, and generally I just scratch her behind her ears for a few seconds and she’s good to go. Not today…
I gave her the obligatory head & ear scratch, put her down once again & was meant with huge leap from the floor straight onto my chest, the force & surprise caused me to fall back into the couch. There’s my 7 lb jet black cat standing on my chest steering me down with a “don’t try that again buster” look in her eye. Needless to say I got the point.
All she wanted was a little time and attention-not being content for me to finish what I thought was more important, this little feline play fiend of mine brought my world to a halt for 5 minutes to remind me, that everything I do, everyplace I go means nothing if I don’t give my time, love, devotion, all equaling my attention, to the people & pets with whom I am blessed to share my space.
I’m thinking I’m home so how could she not be getting the time. But being present in the moment is not the same as being in the house.
Her mission complete, she leapt to the ground and sauntered away, as she looked back I could swear she winked & flashed the slightest smile. Thanks “Mama.”
Live The Life You've Dreamed,
Derrick
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Monday, June 21, 2010
A Secret Scrolls message from Rhonda Byrne
Another easy way to use the law of attraction for your benefit is this:
Every night before you fall asleep, replay in your mind the good moments of the day, and give heartfelt thanks for each one of them. Think about the next day also, and intend that it is going to be amazing, that it is going to be filled with love and joy, and that all good is coming to you. Intend that it is going to be the best day of your life. Then when you wake in the morning, BEFORE you get out of bed, declare your intentions again for the day and give deep thanks as though you have received them all.
May the joy be with you,
Rhonda Byrne
The Secret... bringing joy to billions
Live The Life You've Dreamed,
Derrick
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Every night before you fall asleep, replay in your mind the good moments of the day, and give heartfelt thanks for each one of them. Think about the next day also, and intend that it is going to be amazing, that it is going to be filled with love and joy, and that all good is coming to you. Intend that it is going to be the best day of your life. Then when you wake in the morning, BEFORE you get out of bed, declare your intentions again for the day and give deep thanks as though you have received them all.
May the joy be with you,
Rhonda Byrne
The Secret... bringing joy to billions
Live The Life You've Dreamed,
Derrick
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Monday, June 14, 2010
I believe in you
I believe in you
I may not even know you, maybe there’s a chance I do, it doesn’t matter I believe in you. If you’d have known me not so long ago, you’d never question why I say what I do.
My life was in shambles torn and tattered. There was nothing of substance.
There was nothing that mattered.
Then first, one at a time they came –then so many I don’t recall every name, but the message, their message was always the same, “Don’t Give UP! Don’t Quit! You Can Do it! You may not know it yet, but we do, hang in there we believe in you.”
More came and repeated more of the same, “Don’t Give UP! Don’t Quit! You Can Do it! You may not know it yet, but we do, hang in there we believe in you.”
I’d heard this before, back in my carefree childhood days…Back then these words I choose to ignore. But what I was hearing was a familiar refrain: If life knocks you down start again.
Even if you don’t know where or how to start-that’s not a reason not to; it’s not the where, why, or how, it’s the do & you can. I know you can, I really do-I believe in you.
Climb a mountain, captain ship, read a book it doesn’t matter the feat, how great or how small-whatever you want you can do it all. And do it well.
It may be difficult at first and you’ll think I’m gonna fail-that’s alright, sometimes it is what you think-but more often it’s what you do. Think what you think-I still believe in you.
Have you ever heard that you don’t fail unless you quit? Guess what it’s true. So give it another shot-I believe in you.
You may not be the Greatest Of All Time in anything you do-so what? Do it anyway, do it cause you love it, do it for your you-I don’t care why you do it-do it and I’ll believe in you.
Live The Life You've Dreamed,
Derrick
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I may not even know you, maybe there’s a chance I do, it doesn’t matter I believe in you. If you’d have known me not so long ago, you’d never question why I say what I do.
My life was in shambles torn and tattered. There was nothing of substance.
There was nothing that mattered.
Then first, one at a time they came –then so many I don’t recall every name, but the message, their message was always the same, “Don’t Give UP! Don’t Quit! You Can Do it! You may not know it yet, but we do, hang in there we believe in you.”
More came and repeated more of the same, “Don’t Give UP! Don’t Quit! You Can Do it! You may not know it yet, but we do, hang in there we believe in you.”
I’d heard this before, back in my carefree childhood days…Back then these words I choose to ignore. But what I was hearing was a familiar refrain: If life knocks you down start again.
Even if you don’t know where or how to start-that’s not a reason not to; it’s not the where, why, or how, it’s the do & you can. I know you can, I really do-I believe in you.
Climb a mountain, captain ship, read a book it doesn’t matter the feat, how great or how small-whatever you want you can do it all. And do it well.
It may be difficult at first and you’ll think I’m gonna fail-that’s alright, sometimes it is what you think-but more often it’s what you do. Think what you think-I still believe in you.
Have you ever heard that you don’t fail unless you quit? Guess what it’s true. So give it another shot-I believe in you.
You may not be the Greatest Of All Time in anything you do-so what? Do it anyway, do it cause you love it, do it for your you-I don’t care why you do it-do it and I’ll believe in you.
Live The Life You've Dreamed,
Derrick
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