The Power to Never Feel Powerless Again by Guy Finley

In one way or another, we often feel “trapped” by life. If it weren’t true, we wouldn’t spend as much time as we do trying to “escape” our circumstances.

We’re so involved with imagining and swimming to our own Fantasy Island, we never consider this important question: what if the condition we wish to escape were only an illusion that feels real? How would such a realization change our lives?

Let’s look into these questions, starting with the feeling of being trapped. What do we know about it? For one thing, it is neither gender nor economically selective; everyone, regardless of social status, has a share of this unwanted state of self.

We also know that none of us would remain feeling trapped if we had the power to change our condition. Which leads us to this finding:We frequently feel powerless.
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Free Yourself From Toxic People (Choosing the Company You Keep) By Guy Finley

Those with whom we assemble, we soon resemble!

This simple old saying hides a deep Truth that can enlighten and empower every aspect of our lives:

Who we are — our very essence — is continually being transformed by the company we keep.

Stated differently, when we keep the company of what is light and bright, our lives get lighter and brighter. And when we keep the company of what is dark and discouraging, our lives can’t help but be dragged downward.

This idea might sound a little simplistic at first, but its power soon becomes evident when we put it to use in the quest to realize our highest aspirations. The key lies in understanding that this principle is active on multiple levels at once.
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The 20 Essential Habits of Highly Passionate People

I’ve always worked hard at whatever I’ve been doing. My work-ethic comes from doing what I enjoy, and not forcing myself to do something.

Highly passionate people aren’t just lucky, they share common characteristics. They work hard, they trust their intuition and they persevere.

I personally don’t see myself having any other options than following my passion. Without doing what I truly want, life would be without color, without joy and without meaning.

We all have the habits necessary, we just need to let them shine.
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You may be just one person to the world -- but  to  one person you  could be the world - Each and every one of us has the potential to make a difference in the world  one life at a time  - Do you remember some one making a difference in "your" life?  Maybe you could share that story in the comment section  - It will be available for viewing after approval  - Thank You in advance

Golden Footprints.

Once upon a time, there was a young woman named Sarah who lived in the village below the Mountain of the Golden Footprints.

She was feeling very sad and depressed. Nothing or no one could make her happy. She had been very unhappy and depressed for a long time. What is the use of going on, she asked? Nothing anyone said seemed to make a difference.

Her best friend went to visit Sarah and told her the story of the Mountain of the Golden Footprints. It is a special place whereas the sun sets you can look out over the city and see sparkling golden footprints on the places and people where you have made a difference.

But I haven't made any difference in anyone's life, she said. There won't be any golden footprints for me to see. So why should I bother to go here?
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This is just a partial list and I am hoping you will participate and contribute to the list - You may find it a little tricky at first but do your best - and that will always be enough -

For instance -- The greatest injustice? The greatest gift? The greatest loss? The easiest? The hardest task? The most difficult? The greatest enemy? The greatest deed? The greatest pain?  The greatest thrill? The greatest reward? 

Thank you in advance for stimulating your mind and bringing some of your wisdom to this post! Comments will be open and available  for viewing  upon approval

The greatest comfort is kindness.

The greatest handicap fear.

The greatest obstacle procrastination

The greatest power love.

The greatest problem the self.
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WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T WATCHING

(Written by a former child)

A message for every adult to read; children are watching you and doing as you do, not as you say.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life. 

When you thought I wasn't looking, I heard you say a prayer, and I knew there is a God I could always talk to and I learned to trust in God.
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I hope you will read this with an open mind and a gentle receiving heart --the same as it is from the one posting it - May it enlighten you to more about life - other women - and yourself - May it encourage you to make changes that will make you feel better about yourself - and may it inspire you to be that mentor to younger women struggling to make their way in this troubled world  -- Comments are open and will be available for viewing upon approval

There comes a time in every woman's life when she has to take a close look at herself. Not at her circumstance, not at what she did, not how unfair life is or not at who made you do it. She has to just look at herself in all her glory and imperfection.

For many women, this is a scary thing because often times they don't want to know the truth about themselves. Virtuous women know what I mean.

As women, we have a tendency to water one another down. Maybe it makes us feel good or look better than the next woman. Or maybe we just don't know how to tell that woman how we admire her.
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This is the seventh in a series of eleven articles to educate  and prepare ahead of time for loved ones or self for the end of life - It is intended to bring awareness to the possible scenarios and encouragement to make plans ahead of time to avoid the stress and emotional discomfort and possible inability to make those better decisions - Comments are welcomed  and will be available for viewing upon approval

How To Die Like A Doctor Part 2  By Carolyn McClanahan
                          
In my last post, I discussed three phases for preparing to die like a doctor – pre-illness, illness, and “too late to do anything about the illness” phase.  I covered a little about the pre-illness preparation – feeling comfortable with the concept of death and ways to get experience with sickness and dying without going through the process yourself.  In this post, I cover another important pre-illness item – preparing your family for your death long before it is imminent.

There are two ways you need to prepare your family – financially and emotionally.  The financial one is easy – if you die, will your family be okay financially without you?  Hopefully you have enough savings to keep them intact, but most people in their younger years need some type of life insurance. 

Although I am a financial planner, my purpose in writing is not to explain the intricacies of how much or what type of life insurance you need – find a good financial planner to help you out with that one.
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This is the sixth in a series of eleven articles to educate  and prepare ahead of time for loved ones or self for the end of life - It is intended to bring awareness to the possible scenarios and encouragement to make plans ahead of time to avoid the stress and emotional discomfort and possible inability to make those better decisions - Comments are welcomed  and will be available for viewing upon approval

How To Die Like A Doctor By Carolyn McClanahan

With the interest lately in how doctors die, now is a great time to help you plan to die like a doctor.  In my last post, I discussed how doctors are great at completing their end of life planning, and they make certain the right people are in place to carry out their wishes.

They also tend to take charge of making certain their loved ones have the most pleasant end of life possible.

When doctors choose how to treat their terminal illness, they take prognosis into account.  If prognosis is not good, most opt for comfort care and conservative treatment.  Ideally, a death well prepared for is a more comfortable death, and this is what doctors choose.
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Why Doctors Die Differently     By KEN MURRAY

Careers in medicine have taught them the limits of treatment and the need to plan for the end

Years ago, Charlie, a highly respected orthopedist and a mentor of mine, found a lump in his stomach. It was diagnosed as pancreatic cancer by one of the best surgeons in the country, who had developed a procedure that could triple a patient's five-year-survival odds—from 5% to 15%—albeit with a poor quality of life.

What's unusual about doctors is not how much treatment they get compared with most Americans, but how little.

Charlie, 68 years old, was uninterested. He went home the next day, closed his practice and never set foot in a hospital again. He focused on spending time with his family. Several months later, he died at home. He got no chemotherapy, radiation or surgical treatment. Medicare didn't spend much on him.
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