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Motivational Health Article: Food For The Body. Food For The Mind

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 15:45:31 -0400

We've used to hearing about how to organize, visualize, optimize, and finally, self-actualize. We've been given a glimpse of what aligning ourselves with the natural laws of the universe can do for our success and peace of mind and we've discovered how we can create whatever miracle we want in our lives if we just make the decision to do so. We also want to be healthy, vital, and full of energy. Otherwise, how are we going to enjoy our new-found success? Besides, perfect health is also the recipe for peace of mind. When we're healthy and happy, the mind is clear and bright and we have the necessary energy to move ahead. So let's get started! . . .

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Motivational Health Article: 2-week Restart Diet. Break that Weight Plateau!

Wed, 24 May 2006 14:16:11 -0400

2-week Restart Diet. Break that Weight Plateau!
Copyright 2006 June McHardy

Eating is such an individual experience. Some of us eat when we're upset. Others eat when we're bored. Yet others eat because we love food, or because we're addicted to something. Whatever the reason, it's a recognized fact that as a nation, we're overweight and getting more so.

The diet industry is enjoying an unprecedented boon. The range of products which claim to guarantee weight loss is staggering. It's a billion dollar industry which feeds on our vanity and our desire to look our best.

The sad fact is that we try one product or another, then one diet and another, all the while losing a little weight and likely gaining it all back again. This kind of weight loss is more dangerous because the body gets used to the yo-yo effect. If you lose a little weight, the body expects to gain it back and resists further weight loss - the dreaded PLATEAU!

Fortunately, there's an excellent tool for just such an occasion. I found it in the book "The Underburner's Diet" by Barbara Edelstein. This tool is called the "Restart Diet". It seems to kick-start your metabolism and at the same time, gets you started on better eating habits. At the end of the two weeks, if you're serious about losing weight, you'll have lost enough to give you encouragement and follow through with a healthy low calorie, low fat diet, or whatever works for you.

RESTART DIET

Day 1: Nothing but liquids: water, diet jello, consommé, decaf coffee, tea, diet soda, bouillon, broth, clam juice, tomato aspic, tomato juice, V8 juice, low fat milk

Day 2: ADD: 9 oz. Of lean meat or fowl or 12 oz. Of fish (divided into 2 meals)

Day 3: ADD: 2 large salads ( with oil-free dressing (and raw vegetables)

Day 4: ADD: Breakfast: 1 orange, 1 egg or egg white (boiled), 1 rye cracker

Day 5: ADD: 2 cups of white or green steamed veggies

Day 6 ADD: 2 melba toast

Day 7 ADD: 2 more fruit

STAY AT THIS LEVEL FOR 1 week

Go back to your Desired Weight Loss Program.

I've seen some excellent results from this. It really does blast through the weight-loss plateau and gets you back on track. Good luck and good health!.
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June McHardy publishes a Health Blog online. She's also a nurse who is very interested in spirituality and in the ability of each one of us to take contol of our minds, and therefore have more control over our own health and our lives. Health Blog: http://www.vigorandvim.com/blog/
Health-related Websites: http://www.vigorandvim.com and http://www.valuerxmeds.com
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Motivational Article: Yes, You CAN help control Emphysema!

Sun, 21 May 2006 00:23:48 -0400

Yes, You CAN help control Emphysema!
Copyright 2006 June McHardy

Last November, at 236 pounds, with greatly improved breathing function he made a serious decision to get down to his target weight of 185 pounds by November 2006. Following his diet, no alcohol, and a now daily exercise regimen he was on his way!

In January, at 231 pounds, and a little disappointed with the slow weight loss, he made a change in diet. First a 2-week Restart Diet plan ( found at http://www.ezshoppingportal.com/blog/article15.htm ) dropped 12 quick pounds. Then, following a low fat, low calorie diet, and tracking all his nutrition and his fitness program on a wonderful FREE website, SparksPeople.com, http://www.sparkpeople.com his progress was phenomenal!

Every week his weight dropped. Every week, his measurements changed. Every week he was walking farther and easier, and yes, every week his emphysema symptoms were disappearing!

He passed his first target goal of 185 pounds a few weeks ago. With a new target goal of 175 in sight we now work out at gym 3 times a week and walk about a mile most days. He's healthy and energetic. A different person! A Miracle? Perhaps!

Napoleon Hill says, "Anything the mind can believe, it can achieve. Maybe that's what it's all about after all. There's no doubt that it took a great deal of personal courage, effort and perseverance to follow through with his plan. I personally believe that when you make the decision to improve yourself, commit to it and take action, you're inviting all the forces in the universe to come to your aid, making almost anything a possibility.

Can emphysema be cured? Probably not, but the next best thing is to have it so well controlled that you forget you have it. In any case, trying to improve your health is vital. Without it, it's hard to enjoy life.
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June McHardy publishes a Health Blog and a Motivational Blog online. She's also a nurse who is very interested in spirituality and in the ability of each one of us to take contol of our minds, and therefore have more control over our own health and our lives. Health Blog: http://www.vigorandvim.com/blog/ and Motivational Blog: http://www.ezshoppingportal.com/blog/
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Motivational Article: The Ultimate Solution to Problems!

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 08:11:06 -0400

The Ultimate Solution to Problems!
by June McHardy

It occurs to me that we, as individuals appear to be defined by our problems.

The poor are defined by lack and limitation, scarcity and want. The ill are defined by pain and suffering, fear and worry. Even the wealthy and successful are defined by how to diversify, where to invest, the best use of their money and resources and even how to keep up their lifestyle. It must then follow that the subject of problems and THE SOLUTION TO THOSE PROBLEMS should be a top priority.

I recently read a very thought provoking book on this subject by Wayne Dyer called, "There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem". The book is based on the premise that we are all part of a vast energy field ranging from the higher energies such are light and thought all the way to the lower energies - including our solid material world where our problems exist. This vast energy field has access to all the knowledge in the universe. It's all energy.

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to be beset with one problem after another? Or why when we try to fix a problem (lose weight, stop smoking, a troublesome relationship, etc.) the harder we try, the more difficult it gets? That's because we WORRY about the problem, we THINK about the problem, and VISUALIZE the problem - and as a result of giving so much energy to the problem, we manifest more and more problems in our lives. Remember, "As you THINK, so shall you be"!

According to Dr. Dyer, low frequencies of energy encompass negative feelings such as shame, guilt, depression, and fear. These emotions are what can weaken us and keep us mired in the unsatisfactory side of life. Dr. Dyer shows that we can raise ourselves up into the higher frequencies (where we find understanding, love, joy, and serenity), and where we can access the spiritual solutions to our problems - and he gives us step by step strategies for accessing this higher energy, which essentially is spiritual power. This is the ultimate solution to problems.

Mother Teresa of Calcutta was a prime example of a person who had accessed the ultimate spiritual power. In all of Her Service to mankind, she continually turned toward God. She was not concerned with the comforts of the world, for she had chosen a path of complete selfless service. The following was written by Mother Theresa. It appears to have been her creed. We could all benefit from following her guidelines.

The Final Analysis
by Mother Theresa

People are often unreasonable, illogical and self-centered;
Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies;
Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway.

What you spend years building, someone may destroy overnight;
Build anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous; Be happy anyway.

The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough;
Give the world the best you've got anyway.

You see, in the final analysis, it is all between you and God;
It was never between you and them anyway.

To learn more about Wayne Dyer http://www.ezshoppingportal.com/gurus/waynedyer.htm
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Motivational Article: Let the Universe work for you!

Sat, 22 Oct 2005 22:48:11 -0400

Let the Universe work for you!
by June McHardy

We've all had the experience where we've had an inspiration... formulated a plan... put it in motion... started getting the results we wanted... then EVERYTHING GOES WRONG!

PANIC!! What do we do now? Did we do something wrong? Should we try harder? Should we start over? Where do we turn?

What I'm going to tell you applies not only to the above- named inspired plan, but literally to every challenge in your life: You suddenly lose your job. A family member becomes ill. In the case of bankruptcy. You desperately need a large sum of money. Even if it's only that you've just burned the roast and are expecting company for supper in 30 minutes!

There's a very simple strategy: First of all, don't panic. Negativity begets negativity.

Don't act in haste. Give yourself time to think things through.

Take yourself somewhere quiet and peaceful for a half hour if possible. Think about the challenge quietly. Pray or meditate if this is a comfortable strategy for you. You may be very surprised at the solutions that pop into your head.

If this thinking step hasn't solved your problem or given you some reasonable concrete steps, then literally hand it to the universe (you may choose to call it God, your angel, your subconscious mind, your superconscious, or whatever works for you) knowing that it will be solved in the very best way possible.

Now, you must FORGET about finding a solution yourself for the time being. Remember, often we are so wrapped up in an expected outcome that we forget that OUR solution may not be the only solution, or even the best one.

That's it folks! You will have placed all the resources of the universe into play and WORKING FOR YOU!

I have proven this to myself more times than I can count in my own life. - Two new jobs within a week of losing my job. - The government allows us to keep funds that had been denied. - A business location becomes unavailable giving way to a MUCH better one. - A loved one's disability gives way to a new career... and on and on.

You see, all of these things have something in common. They've all happened within the magnetic field of the universe. Once you put your desires cleanly into that field, you activate forces that draw in your solutions to you, while at the same time you're being drawn to others as a solution to THEIR problem.

BECAUSE THIS IS THE LAW OF THE UNIVERSE!
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June McHardy is a editor of the Surging Ahead for Success Blog, dedicated to maximizing success in our lives.Great inspirational stories, guest articles and success strategies. http://ezshoppingportal.com/blog/
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Motivational Article: Explore Your Inner Space

Sun, 9 Oct 2005 14:44:31 -0400

EXPLORE YOUR "INNER SPACE"
by June McHardy

This is the Space Age! Explorations in outer Space are going on in leaps and bounds. Yet the problems of the individual are not that much different from those of the earlier stages of civilization. They're only more so!

This is the age of exploration and expansion. Everything is expanding at a tremendous rate, including the expansion of our intellect and our experience.

In order to keep pace with this rapid growth, it seems to me that our greatest need is not so much the exploration of Outer Space, but rather that of our inner space. Yes, we need to take total control of our minds, thereby controlling our destinies.
Donald Curtis in his early book, "Your Thoughts can Change Your Life" suggests 12 steps you can take towards integrating your whole being and accomplishing what you want from life.

The following ten steps have been adapted from his ideas.

1. RELAXATION. Relaxation is the starting point for harmonious living . There's no limit to the healing power of the forces within if we learn to relax.

2. EXPECTATION. Expectancy in our minds is the cause of everything that happens to us in our lives - both GOOD and BAD. So we must expect the best!. Our attitude must be "Something wonderful is About to Happen!"

3. RECOGNITION. We must recognize the Indwelling Power. Those of us who believe in God recognize Him in this power - but others may call it the Universal Power, the Higher Power, Energy.. The name doesn't matter, because it's always there for our use.

5. DEDICATION. In order to be truly ALIVE, we need to have a reason for living. We need a greater Purpose in our lives, so we must dedicate ourselves to helping humanity in our own special way.

6. INTENTION. If we're to reach our full potential, we need to aim higher than just getting things because we want them. Align your wants to your needs. Hitch your Wagon to a Star!

7. CONVICTION. Know in your heart that what you visualize is already in the process of creation.

8. PROJECTION. Our feelings and thoughts project outwards in the universe. If we have love and harmony, we not only direct these outward towards others, but also draw more of the same into our lives.

9. ACTION. We must now take action.- Make an action plan, study, investigate and follow through and KNOW that a process has been set in motion.

COOPERATION. Nothing is ever accomplished in a vacuum. We must always work with other people. With love , expectation and cooperation, those people will rally around and everything will be accomplished with joy.

If we study and work on each of these steps and apply them to any particular problem or situation in our lives, we will move inevitably towards the conquest of our Inner Space, out of which comes all the issues of our lives.

We're all living in the Space Age - why not take destiny into our own hands. LET'S GO INTO ORBIT!
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June McHardy is a editor of the Surging Ahead for Success Blog, dedicated to maximizing success in our lives. Lots of great inspirational stories, guest articles and success strategies. http://ezshoppingportal.com/blog/
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Motivational Article: The Awesome Power Of Taking Action

Wed, 7 Sep 2005 20:38:59 -0400

The Awesome Power Of Taking Action
by June McHardy

I've always known how important it is to have goals. And that once you have a written goal you must take some action towards achieving it. I just didn't expect to have it pointed out to me so graphically as the day I started to feel a little less than confident about my car!

I'd better start at the beginning. For a while now, the car has needed some work done on it. After all, it's isn't getting any younger and I've been starting to feel a vague dissatisfaction about it. One day, my wife and I were out for a drive. We'd just been through a very bad time with our business and were listening to something motivational on tape to buoy ourselves up. This specific tape once again stressed that there are no limits to what we can be, have or do if we just make the decision.

No limits? REALLY? O.K. then, why not have a Mercedes! Since we were out for a drive anyway, we took a small detour over to the local Mercedes dealer. Oh boy! there were some great cars there! A couple of older models really caught my eye and I could see that we could indeed plan on owning a Mercedes some day, and who knows - maybe sooner than we think! We drove home wondering how to make it a reality.

The next morning we woke up to find that our car had been stolen out of the apartment parking lot during the night. Our car gone? This only happens to other people!

The insurance company paid for a rental car - and of course, they didn't have a small one available and upgraded us to luxury model - wonderful! Since our car was one that was a popular choice for thieves our insurance company decide to wait only two weeks before making a settlement - and it turned out to be an excellent settlement due to a top-of-the-line paint job we'd had done not too long ago.

We got our settlement on a Friday and on Saturday morning we found the perfect car - newer, of a higher quality and in superb condition! - which we were able to negotiate for the exact settlement price. The following Thursday we took possession of our new car and proudly drove it off the lot.

.And we knew without a doubt that THIS was our "Mercedes". We had made our goal come true through desire and action!

The next evening we got a phone call from the local police - they had found our stolen car!
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June McHardy is a editor of the Surging Ahead for Success Blog, dedicated to maximizing success in our lives. Lots of great inspirational stories, guest articles and success strategies. http://ezshoppingportal.com/blog/
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Motivational Article: CREATING YOUR FUTURE is an Exact Science

Mon, 15 Aug 2005 21:46:52 -0400

Creating your Future is an Exact Science
by June McHardy

I recently rediscovered a book which I read many years ago. It's called "The Science of Getting Rich" by Wallace D. Wattles written in 1910. When I read it originally, I'll admit that there were many statements which I doubted - or else had to take on complete faith.
This new reading however, pointed out to me that the principles he used in this book 90 years ago are universal and are as true today as they were back then. They are the same basic principles that Deepak Chopra explains in "How to know God" and that Wayne Dyer talks about in "Manifest your Destiny".

In all cases they are speaking about using the Natural Laws of the Universe to manifest our own future - notwithstanding whether our dreams and goals include getting rich. In actual fact, the same principles can be applied to anything which is important to us - changing from illness to wellness, creating wonderful relationships, getting a new job, or enjoying peace and joy in our lives.

Wattles gives us some principles to use when making this commitment to improving our lives. He asks us to take them on faith even though they may not make intellectual sense to us just yet. Here in the rather ponderous words of his time are those principles:

There is a thinking stuff from which all things are made, and which, in its original state, permeates, penetrates, and fills the interspaces of the universe.

A thought in this substance produces the thing that is imaged by the thought.

A person can form things in his thoughts, and, by impressing his thought upon formless substance, can cause the thing he thinks about to be created.
In order to do this a person must pass from the competitive to the creative mind.

A person may come into full harmony with the formless substance by entertaining a lively and sincere gratitude for the blessings it bestows upon him.

A person must form a clear and definite mental image of the things he wishes to have, to do or to become and he must hold this mental image in his thoughts with frequent contemplation, unwavering faith and sincere gratitude.

In order to receive his good when it is ready, he must more than fill his present space - He must do, every day, all that can be done that day. He must give to every person a use value in excess of the cash value he receives, so that each transaction makes for more life for himself and for all with whom he comes in contact.

...and the riches which they receive will be in exact proportion to their vision, the fixity of their purpose, the steadiness of their faith and the depth of their gratitude.

To read this great classic book "The Science of Getting Rich" in its entirety, you can download it FREE at http://www.scienceofgettingrich.net I hope you use it and enjoy!

"The grateful mind is constantly fixed upon the best. Therefore it tends to become the best. It takes the form or character of the best, and will receive the best."
-Wallace D. Wattles
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Motivational Article: PERSONAL EXCELLENCE - Let's Start Training

Tue, 26 Jul 2005 14:11:52 -0400

PERSONAL EXCELLENCE - Let's Start Training
by June McHardy

Have you ever wondered how Olympic athletes can function so well under the extreme pressure of the Games? How can they remain so focused when there's so much going on around them?

The answer is that they train for years! They learn to put together all their resources, physical as well as mental and psychological. Yes!, their attitudes, mood and even their sense of fun goes into the mix and personal excellence is the result.
But this process is not available ONLY to athletes. It's also available to YOU! All you have to do is train yourself in the various areas of your life. The result is that you will trigger your ideal performance state, creating success for yourself in whatever arena you are performing in... be it business, sports, raising children or whatever.

So let's get started!

Energy States:
It's very important to monitor our personal energy states when we perform and to be able to trigger High Positive Energy states (enthusiasm, joy, excitement, laughter, awe, etc.) during performances and then be able to go to Low Positive energy states (rest, relaxation, quietly playing, etc.) afterwards to recover. Negative energy dissipates your concentration and works against you. One way to train yourself to change these states is to keep a journal to monitor your states for several weeks.

Use of Laughter:
Start a Joke book, collect funny stories, or just start having fun with everything you do. Laughter dissolves negative thoughts and gets your creative juices flowing. It's also a good way to create and keep loving relationships and cooperation.
Thinking and Visualizing: Decide precisely what you want to accomplish. Make a clear mental picture and at least twice a day, go somewhere private, clear your mind and think about your goal - visualizing it as if it is already happening. If you can meditate, use this time to internalize these pictures and you just won't believe how quickly your thoughts can become your reality.

Diet and Exercise:
We all know what we should be eating. We don't need another diet book. We also know that we should be doing some aerobic and anaerobic exercises to maintain peak energy and clear thinking. These should be added to the mix along with some good deep diaphragmatic breathing as well as plenty of sleep.

Work on each of these areas for the next 4 weeks, tracking and assessing your progress, you'll have placed yourself in training for the most important event ever. Your Life!
Remember, for you as with the Olympic athletes, there really isn't such a thing as luck. Your success is due to your own efforts.

IT HAPPENS BECAUSE YOU MAKE IT HAPPEN!
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Motivational Article: MANIFEST YOUR FUTURE With this Affirmation

Mon, 18 Jul 2005 15:13:02 -0400

MANIFEST YOUR FUTURE With This Affirmation
by June McHardy

The following affirmation has been part of my life for many years. I don't recall where it came from - but I know that if you read it daily with confidence and faith in the universe you'll be astonished at the results! Here is the affirmation:

'I now release my mind from all concerns. I let my mind go free as I RELAX completely. I am relaxed physically, mentally and emotionally and I'm free of all pressures and tensions. I let go and I let The Universe take over. All resistance is resolved and I'm ready for constructive action.

Today I EXPECT the best of every situation. I recognize no limitations and I expect to be triumphant over every negative condition and situation. I expect to be healthy and I feel the full free flow of life nourishing and building patterns of health in my entire body. I will maintain this perfect health throughout the days of my long life. I expect abundance in all things, prosperity in my business affairs, harmony and love and I expect peace, joy and love in the lives of my loved ones.

Today I RECOGNIZE the presence of God in all things. I know that back of all manifestation is the wholeness and perfection of One Mind. Divine energy flows through me and I draw upon the Infinite Source. I am a part of all things, therefore all things are available to me. The perfect opportunities and projects for me are mine by divine right and are manifesting in my life in their own perfect time.

I'm HAPPY to be alive today. I know who I am, where I'm going and what I'm here to do. I dedicate my talent, ability and efforts to the service of humanity. I find my right place in life, cooperating with the forces of growth and I dedicate myself to helping make the world a better place in which to live.

I INTEND to succeed at everything I undertake. I intend to be in perfect health throughout a long and happy life. I'm emotionally mature, mentally alert and spiritually attuned. I love to serve and I serve wisely and well. I intend to create a prosperous and joyous life for myself and my loved ones and I'm fully ready to tackle each and every opportunity that is presented to me by the universe. I choose those opportunities wisely and well and bring all my God-given intelligence and resources to the job. I intend to live up to every high expectation of myself. I'm a success on every level - as a person, in my work and in my personal relationships.

There is no doubt in my mind. I KNOW that I can go where I want to go, do what I want to do and be what I want to be. I know that all things are working out for the best and that right action is taking place in my plans and projects. The projects that I'm manifesting are exciting, fulfilling and are contributing to my growth and prosperity while at the same time allowing me to enjoy leisure time with my loved ones.

I have unlimited potential! I REALIZE that there is no limit to my achievements and experience. I'm on the pathway to perfection and I'm growing every step of the way as I realize the magnificence of my inner potential. Prosperity and success are realized as I cooperate with the creative process in bringing all good things into my life and the lives of others.

I move SERENELY forward into the adventure of life today. I'm filled with inspiration and enthusiasm and I'm guided and protected by Infinite Intelligence. Today I flex my muscles and put them to work. I make my plans and I follow them through. I take daily small steps trusting that I'm on the right path. My Big Dream is on the horizon and is being manifested in harmony with all of the creative laws of the universe. Together we get things done.

I know that there's a larger PURPOSE for me and I do everything I can to attune my thoughts, feeling and actions to that purpose. I flow with life and I revel in the release of spiritual power flowing through my being as I move steadily along to victory and accomplishment in this PERFECT, JOYOUS, MAGNIFICENT and PROSPEROUS LIFE'
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Motivational Article: "Out of a Job? APPLY TO THE UNIVERSE!"

Mon, 11 Jul 2005 11:43:35 -0400

Out of a Job? APPLY TO THE UNIVERSE!
by June McHardy

You're fired! ... You're laid off... The business is closed...
Oh Lord, what am I going to do now? How will I pay the rent? ...feed my family? ...pay the bills?
The most frightening thing of all is the fear of the unknown. And when the unknown includes something as basic as your own survival and that of your loved ones, your panic kicks into overdrive. Your reactions are automatic. You're into the 'Fight or Flight Syndrome' and your ability to think clearly is severely compromised. You start worrying incessantly. How will I survive? . . What if I lose the house? . . Could I have done anything differently? . . Should I have left earlier? . .

STOP!! The above scenario is so very familiar - and so very self-defeating! What you're doing is looking back at the past (which you no longer can do anything about) and worrying about the future (and most of the thing you worry about, according to statistics, will likely never happen).

What you need to do is change your thinking! Here is a strategy which will ALWAYS work:

1. First, you must stop worrying. Worrying is always counter-productive. The more you think about something the more you bring it about in your life.
"Thoughts are things and they come to pass
the world is but your looking glass"

2. Now think things through. Get a paper and pencil and put every solution you can think of in writing - even the most far fetched ideas.

3. Take Action. Plan steps to take. Make phone calls. Write letters. Talk to people. There's always at least one step which you can take today.

4. Intention and Conviction: Know within yourself that you are in the process of creating your solution. Know that the universe is working with you and that you're not alone in this. HAVE FAITH IN THE PROCESS!

5. Be open to all the wonderful and amazing things that will start happening in the next few days. Remember though, your idea of the perfect job may not be the best one for you at this time. Be open to all possibilities and you, like I did, will look back on this time of potential stress and trauma and realize that instead it was a time of Miracles of your own making.

The universe is intrinsically abundant. Everything is available to you. Your part in the process is to decide what you want, be very clear about it, do everything you can do to bring it about, then have faith in the process knowing that things are already working out. This strategy can be used for any problem which you have in your life.

Use it. Joy and Peace will be your reward
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Motivational Article: "The Ultimate Solution to Problems"

Thu, 30 Jun 2005 12:29:15 -0400

The Ultimate Solution to Problems!
by June McHardy

It occurs to me that we, as individuals appear to be defined by our problems.

The poor are defined by lack and limitation, scarcity and want. The ill are defined by pain and suffering, fear and worry. Even the wealthy and successful are defined by how to diversify, where to invest, the best use of their money and resources and even how to keep up their lifestyle. It must then follow that the subject of problems and HOW WE DEAL WITH THEM should be a top priority.

I recently read a very thought provoking book on this subject by Wayne Dyer called, "There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem". The book is based on the premise that we are all part of a vast energy field ranging from the higher energies such are light and thought all the way to the lower energies - including our solid material world where our problems exist. This vast energy field has access to all the knowledge in the universe. It's all energy.

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to be beset with one problem after another? Or why when we try to fix a problem (lose weight, stop smoking, a troublesome relationship, etc.) the harder we try, the more difficult it gets? That's because we WORRY about the problem, we THINK about the problem, and VISUALIZE the problem - and as a result of giving so much energy to the problem, we manifest more and more problems in our lives. Remember, "As you THINK, so shall you be"!

According to Dr. Dyer, low frequencies of energy encompass negative feelings such as shame, guilt, depression, and fear. These emotions are what can weaken us and keep us mired in the unsatisfactory side of life. Dr. Dyer shows that we can raise ourselves up into the higher frequencies (where we find understanding, love, joy, and serenity), and where we can access the spiritual solutions to our problems - and he gives us step by step strategies for accessing this higher energy, which essentially is spiritual power.

Mother Teresa of Calcutta was a prime example of a person who had accessed the ultimate spiritual power. In all of Her Service to mankind, she continually turned toward God. She was not concerned with the comforts of the world, for she had chosen a path of complete selfless service. The following was written by Mother Theresa. It appears to have been her creed. We could all benefit from following her guidelines.

The Final Analysis
by Mother Theresa

People are often unreasonable, illogical and self-centered;
Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies;
Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway.

What you spend years building, someone may destroy overnight;
Build anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous; Be happy anyway.

The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough;
Give the world the best you've got anyway.

You see, in the final analysis, it is all between you and God;
It was never between you and them anyway.

To learn more about Wayne Dyer http://ezshoppingportal.com/gurus/waynedyer.htm
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June McHardy is a editor of the Prosperity News Ezine and Prosperity Motivational News Blog, dedicated to maximizing success in our lives. Lots of great inspirational stories, guest articles and success strategies.
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Motivational Article: "The Universal Laws That Create Your Future"

Wed, 22 Jun 2005 20:04:03 -0400

The Universal Laws that Create Your Future
by June McHardy

One of the books that has been an important part of my life, shaping many of my thinking and planning processes was Bob Proctor's book, "You were Born Rich". The following is inspired by this book and includes direct quotes.

Dr. Wernher Von Braun, whom many consider the "father" of the space program, was once quoted as saying "...I just can't envision this whole universe coming together without something like divine will. The natural laws of the universe are so precise that we have no difficulty building a spaceship to the moon and can time the flight with the precision of a fraction of a second."

Obviously, he possessed a tremendous understanding of the laws of the universe and he understood just how consistent and precise those laws are. One of those laws is the Law of Attraction and it is through this law that we will attract to ourselves the people, the ideas and the things we need in order to achieve our goals.

In order to understand how this law works, we need to realize that everything in this universe is in a constant state of vibration. The human body is one of the most efficient electrical instruments in the entire universe. This is nothing new, since for many years, we have been reading the electrical impulses of the brain (an EEG) as well as of the heart (an ECG). In fact the brain is really a vibratory instrument.

We have all heard people talk about vibrations, but the vast majority of people are not aware of the connection between their vibrations and their results in life. It's very common to see people with "bad vibes" trying very hard to get good results, while at the same time, their negative vibrations are drawing to them all manner of negative people and situations.

The good news is that any time that we find ourselves in a negative mind frame we can CHANGE these vibrations.

Bob Proctor, in his book "Born Rich" uses an acorn as a graphic example of how the law of attraction works. He tells us to visualize this acorn and understand that it, like anything else that appears solid, is really a mass of molecules at a very high speed of vibration. Within the acorn is the nucleus or patterned plan which dictates the vibratory rate and also governs the end-product into which it will grow.

As soon as the acorn is planted, the patterned plan sets up an attractive force and begins to attract everything that vibrates in harmony with it. It attracts all the necessary particles of energy from the ground and they begin to join up and grow. As it expands, little shoots grow out of the bottom, forming roots. Also they begin to grow upward, finally breaking through the earth. These top shoots then begin attracting molecules from the atmosphere, continuing the growth until one day, it becomes an oak tree.

Unlike the human creature, the acorn does not have the ability to change its vibratory rate. It therefore can only grow into what it has been programmed to become - namely, an oak tree. But you and I have the ability to change our vibratory rate and therefore we can choose our own programming. The goal or image that you plant into your wonderful mind by constantly dwelling upon it is the patterned plan or nucleus which determines what you will grow into. It determines what you will attract to you and what you will repel.

As Bob Proctor says, "This is an orderly universe; nothing happens by accident. The images which you plant in your marvelous mind instantly sets up an attractive force which governs your results in life.... It's up to you to get into harmony with what you want out of life rather than what you don't want.

Clearly, you'll never get into harmony with prosperity if you insist on holding images of lack and limitation. Since you're always magnetized towards something, it follows it can never be anyone else's fault when something comes into your life which you supposedly do not want. Understand, you have ordered it, and it is being delivered to you, right on schedule."

So program your mind with worthy goals and ideals; weed, feed and attend to those seeds and you'll see them grow into YOUR FUTURE.
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June McHardy is an editor of the Prosperity News Ezine and Prosperity Motivational News Blog, dedicated to maximizing success in our lives. Lots of great inspirational stories, guest articles and success strategies.
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Motivational Article: "Become a Master of Your Destiny!"

Sun, 19 Jun 2005 00:23:21 -0400

Become a Master of your own Destiny by June McHardy

It is now a proven fact that this universe operates within a perfect system of natural laws. One of the most universally recognized of these laws is the Law of Gravity. According to the law of gravity, we all know that if you walked off the roof of a 12 story building anywhere in the world, you'd go "splat" on the sidewalk, whether you understood this law or whether you believed in it. The law would prevail.

Similarly, there are many other natural laws operating in our marvelous universe, one of which is the "Law of Positive Expectancy". In other words, whatever you think about all the time, with emotion, MUST be brought about in your outer world.

For example, when you get a great idea, and dwell on it, plan it and get excited about it, you activate the universal forces which will draw in opportunities, people and resources to help you achieve your goal.

However the opposite is also true. When you start having fear or worry thoughts and dwell on them and visualize the worst possible outcome you are using the same universal forces to bring about exactly what you fear because what you think about expands and becomes your reality.

Therefore you owe it to yourself to always monitor your thoughts. Become a "mind policeman".
Whenever you start thinking fear or worry thoughts, STOP!!

Ask yourself these questions:
How can I improve this? . .
What can I learn from this? . .
Is there an opportunity here?.

As soon as you change your negative self-talk into positive, you change your vibrations and you change what you are drawing into your life . . because THAT IS THE LAW!

We are always engaging in self-talk. Consider the following situation: You see a possible opportunity and you say to yourself...

"This looks like a great idea!" (positive)
"But what if I try and it doesn't work?" (negative)
"Still, it looks too good to pass up!" (positive)
"OK, but I can't do it right now, I'm too busy.... or.. I wouldn't know where to start...or..I'm not smart enough,. or ...etc." (negative)

Wouldn't this be better self-talk?
"This looks like a great idea!" (positive)
Let's write down all the pros and cons so we can evaluate the idea properly" (positive)
"It looks too good to pass up!" (positive)
"Let's make a plan, work out what needs to be done and take a first step" (positive)

You can easily see that the second course of action would be more effective than the first in moving you towards your goal. The important thing is that we have been given free will. We don't have to follow the pattern that we learned from our parents or that we picked up over the years.

If we are habitually harboring negative thoughts or fears, then we must make some changes in order to improve our lives. The problem is that we have been given this marvelous brain which is many, many times more efficient and capable than the best computer that man can build and no-one gave us an operating manual.

We owe it to ourselves to learn HOW to push the right buttons in our brains and create the reality that we deserve.

Let's become masters of our own destiny!
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June McHardy is an editor of the Prosperity News Ezine and Prosperity Motivational News Blog, dedicated to maximizing success in our lives. Lots of great inspirational stories, guest articles and success strategies.
http://www.ezshoppingportal.com/prosper/ and http://ezshoppingportal.com/blog/
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Motivational Article: "Yes You CAN Expect A Miracle!"

Fri, 10 Jun 2005 21:04:47 -0400

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Yes, You CAN Expect A Miracle! by June McHardy

What would constitute a miracle in your life? . . . A million dollars? . . A great family vacation? . . A new car? . . A physical healing? . . Someone's love? . . a 50-pound weight loss? Whatever it is that you consider your miracle, know that it CAN come true!

This is not meant to be a religious process, however it does require FAITH. Many people will indeed interpret this to mean faith in God, while to others it will mean faith in some other supreme being or faith in oneself, faith in the universal forces, or in the quantum field.

Our definition of a miracle is really very simple. We're not talking about flying through the air or turning rocks into gold. We define a miracle as anything that you have ever previously considered impossible for yourself. . . the key word here being "previously", because the first prerequisite for the creation of your miracle is to be able to create the mindset where you now know that it is at least a possibility - because anything that you consider impossible CANNOT be manifested. Or, as Henry Ford said, "If you believe you can or if you believe you can't, you're right!"

Now, how do you create this miracle? Just follow these simple steps.

(1) Know that this miracle is possible. If it has ever been done anywhere and to anyone before know that it is possible for you as well.

(2) Begin thinking about it, dwelling on the joy of accomplishment, get excited about it, dream about it and WRITE IT DOWN ON PAPER as if it is already happening to you.

(3) Make a Plan of Action with a list of steps that will move you toward your goal. Keep excited and motivated. Don't let your dream out of your sight and most important of all, don't let anyone, including yourself, cast any negativity over it. KNOW that you are in the process of creating it.

(4) Now TAKE A FIRST STEP. There's always something, however small that we can do to move us forward each day. Once you've taken that first step with positive expectancy, miraculously you will start seeing strange and wonderful things happen! Someone you meet accidentally may tell you something important - or you'll find that you pick up a book on just the right subject - and lots of amazing coincidences start showing up. This is simply the result of the universe marshaling its forces to move you toward your goal. Just be open and aware!

(5) Now relax! keep moving purposely forward each day, knowing that you are on track. Remember that once you have started this process, you are no longer alone in this. Stay open to the signals from your subconscious, from your intuition and from your environment. These are now all working with you to show you the way.

(6) NOW EXPECT YOUR MIRACLE!

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June McHardy is a editor of the Prosperity News Ezine and Prosperity Motivational News Blog, dedicated to maximizing success in our lives. Lots of great inspirational stories, guest articles and success strategies. http://ezshoppingportal.com/prosper/ and http://ezshoppingportal.com/blog/
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Motivational Article: "Your College On Wheels"

Fri, 27 May 2005 23:29:45 -0400

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Your "College on Wheels" by June McHardy

It is said that once most people leave school they make the decision that their learning days are over. Most of them will seldom ever read another non-fiction book, therefore missing out on one of the greatest resources for boosting their career goals. They don't realize that reading and constantly learning will keep them mentally alert and younger, their memory will improve, they'll be more decisive, smarter and quicker - in short, constant learning is considered one of the prime success
skills.

And reading books about a specific subject that is of interest to you regarding your career can give you an added
bonus! When you study and learn more about a favorite topic you give your confidence a boost. You can very quickly become an authority in the field. Do you think that this would advance your career goals? You bet it would!

Another tip is to try always to read material written by someone with hands-on experience in the field, rather than just theory. The same things goes for seminars or courses. The person who has been "through the mill" has a lot more to offer you.

By now you're probably saying "But I just don't have the time to read any books!" Well, one way would be to reduce the amount of time you spend reading the newspaper or watching TV. . . or you could get up a half hour earlier each day to read undisturbed and, as Brian Tracy says, "milk the golden hour"

But by far the most powerful way of finding the time to read is making your car your 'College on Wheels'.

It's estimated that we spend between 500 to 1000 hours a year driving to and from work. Most people will listen to the radio. But what if you took this time to listen to books on tape? Or what if you listened to tapes on your subjects of interest by experts in the field? By the end of the year you could have the equivalent of 2 university semesters!

Another added bonus of listening to tapes in your car is that the stress of the drive will decrease and you'll actually arrive feeling more refreshed and relaxed. Careful though, you can become addicted to this successful habit!

So start now. It's never too late to become success-oriented!
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June McHardy is a co-editor of the Motivational Ezine Prosperity News. This Ezine is dedicated to maximizing success in our lives as well as on the internet. Lots of great inspirational stories and success strategies.
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