Fear not Dreamers…

Please click the link below to read the following piece by Kevin Carroll on the Michael Vick case. It's an interesting point of view. Very refreshing considering everything that's being written.

The Katalyst at Large Blog

A few moments with Dr. Wayne Dyer

How to succeed in business: Meditate

From Fortune Magazine last month, a feature article takes a look at the CEOs who are into meditation, like NBA coach Phil Jackson and Bob Shapiro, the former CEO of Monsanto. Employees at Google have even organized "twice-weekly open meditation hours, at which it has hosted Tibetan monks and a team of mind-science researchers."

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What You SEE is What You Get

When you think about your life and what you want, who you are, and what you're able to achieve, what do you see?

Is your vision cloudy?

Do you see yourself moving forward to fulfilling your purpose? Or do you see yourself stuck in an undesirable position?


Check out the following tips for developing a crystal clear vision.

1. Be careful about what you say. When people ask you how you're doing, do you have a tendency to talk about every little negative thing in your life? Or are you more likely to share good news and speak positive words into their lives? Believe it or not, your words have the power to affect how you see the world.

2. Raise your expectations. Do you go out each day expecting to have a lousy day? Or do you say "Today is going to be a great day"; "Today I have a chance to get a step closer to my goals"? Remember that your manifestations are driven by your expectations.

3. Let the past stay where it is...in the past! The whole concept of "vision" is to be able to see your present and future clearly. How can you see what's happening now or in front of you if you're looking behind you? Think about driving a car: The rear-view mirror is small and you're only supposed to take a peek every once in a while. But, the windshield is huge and allows you to see the road ahead.

4. Make conscious contact. Your mind is the quietest and clearest 5 minutes before you go to sleep and within the first 5 minutes that you wake up. Use this time to read or listen to something empowering. You can also use this time to pray and meditate on your life.

5. Ask the right questions. Instead of asking "Why aren't things going my way?", ask "What can I do to make things right?". Instead of asking "Why can't I find any satisfaction in the jobs I choose?", ask "What is my purpose and how can I live it?".

Derek

The Power of One...

Check this blog each week for the "The Power of One..." post. This section will feature individuals who are helping others, making an impact, and changing the world.

This week's "Power of One..." spotlight is...16 year-old Rosetta Ragusa.

In the past two years, 16 year old Rosetta Ragusa has raised almost $4,000 for SOS Children's Villages - USA. Ragusa spends many weekends outside her local grocery store in La Crescenta, California collecting donations and raising awareness for the world's orphans. In addition to weekend "awareness booths," she formed a "Save Uganda" school club and is producing a video to distribute in her community.

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"Life is about passion, purpose, and attitude!"

DF

The World's Largest Love Letter

All across India, thousands of children have been writing heartfelt letters to the students of Pakistan, and thousands of children from Pakistan have been replying. Friends Without Borders are now inviting every school in both countries to take part and join this historic heart-to-heart experiment.

The idea is simple: writing a letter will leave deep and lasting impressions that will help to humanize the other and be the seeds that promise to mature into a safer and friendlier world.

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Ever Heard of the 1% Rule?

People who really want to change or improve their lives often take massive action. I'm all for taking massive, decisive, focused action. These folks will grab the bull by the horns, seize the day, visualize their success and do every other cliche you can think of.

They'll make promises to do 50 - 100% more today than what they did yesterday. But, then something happens. Well, actually nothing happens. They make all these promises to themselves, but the enormity of what they want overwhelms them.

Guess what happens next. The dreaded "P" word! Procrastination.

I want to introduce a concept to you called the 1% Rule. It's very simple. It will help you get so much closer to your goals.

All you have to do is 1% more than what you did yesterday.

That's it. Everyday do 1% more than you did the day before. Now, your goals don't seem as daunting do they? I don't want you to go another five years holding on to that dream you have. Give 1% to it today.

One of the most important priciples I've learned in the last 2 years is this: You don't have to get it right, you just have to get it going. The universe rewards action.

Don't worry about being perfect. Do the best you can. Give the best quality you can. But, don't worry about perfection.

If you're waiting on everything to be perfect before you make a move, you can fughettaboutit.

We're real people living in a real world. Not perfect people living in a perfect world.