Oh the thinks you can think up!

“I took an early retirement, although it wasn’t for the leisure as such that I did it. The idea of sitting on the beach or puttering in the garden doesn’t appeal to me much, but I wanted to use the time to . . . well, think. Continue reading

bringing your mind back to the present moment

Whether standing, walking, or sitting in meditation, you can use your in-breath and out-breath to help yourself to stop. You stop totally in the present moment. And when you stop, you are master of your body and your mind. Continue reading

Truth is not a concept to me, but a life

Name: Πυθαγορας ο Σαμιος (Pythagoras of Samos)
Born: ~ 570 BCE
Died: ~ 495 BCE

“When one of the great Greek philosophers, Pythagoras, reached Egypt to enter a school – a secret esoteric school of mysticism – he was refused. And Pythagoras was one of the best minds ever produced. He could not understand it. He applied again and again, but he was told that unless he goes through a particular training of fasting and breathing he cannot be allowed to enter the school. Continue reading

Thought for the Week – 16th June 2014

 

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People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.

—Zig Ziglar

 

Book Recommendation: The Choice by Og Mandino

Never Underestimate the Power of Choice
Do you remember what you said you wanted to be “when you grow up?” Are you living that reality now? Unfortunately, most folks “settle” into a life that looks nothing like the dreams of their youth. We tend to do the things that are most comfortable and predictable, which often leads to working in an unfulfilling, dead-end job. Before you know it, one day bleeds into another, week after week and month after month. The years seem to fly by and you can’t figure out where the time went. Such is the case with Mark Christopher in The Choice. At age 42, Mark was the youngest vice president at his firm and an adjunct professor at the local university. He thought he had it all until he realizes that his life was literally passing him by.The Choice speaks to our innermost desire to have the best of both worlds–freedom and financial stability. Mark Christopher challenges conventional wisdom and abandons his life as a top executive to pursue his dream of becoming a writer. His journey of self-discovery inspires you to examine your life and the choices that shape who you are. You may be surprised to find out that the “rat race” is not your only option… Never underestimate the power of choice; there is a better way to live and you have the power to create the life of your dreams.

I’ve read several of Og Mandino’s books and this one like the others, is a fantastic read. It is encouraging, inspirational and uplifting. If your a fan of Og Mandio books, The Choice is definitely one to add to your collection.

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Dance so fast that the dancer disappears and only the dance remains….

Death may not come. Death cannot come to people who live very intensely and very totally. … Continue reading

The clock is running…..

“Imagine there is a bank account that credits your account each morning with $86,400. It carries over no balance from day to day. Every evening the bank deletes whatever part of the balance you failed to use during the day. What would you do? Draw out every cent, of course? Continue reading