Put Your Dream to the Test by John Maxwell (from “Motivational and Inspirational Self Help Books”)

http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/put-your-dream-to-the-test-by-john-maxwell-from-motivational-and-inspirational-self-help-bo

“Together, one mind, one life (one small step at a time), let’s see how many people (and lives) we can encourage, impact, empower, enrich, uplift and perhaps even inspire to reach their fullest potentials…and strive for and perhaps one sunny day even achieve their wildest dreams.”

THE LAWS OF LIFE: Twenty-Two Universal Laws and Spiritual Truths” (from Inspirational Books)

THE LAWS OF LIFE: Twenty-Two Universal Laws and Spiritual Truths” (from Inspirational Books)

Think and Grow Rich’ by Napoleon Hill (from Inspirational Books – Part Two)

Think and Grow Rich’ by Napoleon Hill (from Inspirational Books – Part Two)

Article Title: ‘Think and Grow Rich’ by Napoleon Hill (from Inspirational Books – Part Two)
Submitted by Craig Lock
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This article (in point form) has been adapted from (and is a summary of) the excellent motivational and up-lifting book, the classic ‘Think and Grow Rich’ by Napoleon Hill, published by Melvin Powers, Wilshire Book Co Ca. 1966, 1960,
1937).

This article (as with all my articles) may be freely published, electronically or in print, as long as the source is acknowledged, thanks.

“We share what we know, so that we all may grow.”

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THINK AND GROW RICH (FROM INSPIRATIONAL BOOKS – PART TWO)

Introduction:
This article (in point form) is extracted from (and a summary of) a most inspirational book by Napoleon Hill titled ‘Think and Grow Rich’ (publisher Melville Powers, US) from notes that I’ve taken over the years. I am sharing the contents of this ground-breaking work in this field, together with additional comments based on my own experiences) in the spirit of encouraging and hopefully even inspiring those people, who really want to “achieve unlimited success” to read this ‘classic’ , fascinating book, apply the principles…then see what happens!.

Craig has been studying the principles of success (and successful living) and researching the amazing powers of the human mind for much of his life and is sharing his insights with the aim of helping others reach their full potentials in life. That is my reason for sharing this piece – to encourage others to follow their personal dreams. That is my dream!

Thank you sincerely, Mr Hill for sharing your words of wisdom …and in so doing, in encouraging me to follow my “untrodden path” with passion and reach for my personal dreams. I WILL UNTIL.
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“The mind is not a vase to be filled… but a fire to be ignited.”

STEP 5: IMAGINATION.

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.”

– Einstein

This is your own “workshop”, where you fashion ideas. All the “breaks” (opportunities) you ever need in life are waiting within your imagination. Use the amazing untappedcreativity within you to solve any problem and stimulate your imagination. Ideas are the sources of all fortunes ever made; they are the products of our imagination. Clerk Asa Chandler spent his life’s savings of $500 on an idea for an ingredient. He supplied (and applied) the imagination, which turned the “magic” formula into a fortune…which is now the world wide mega-corporation that is Coca-Cola.

Chandler had a burning desire to make his investment work. Big achievers have an obsession – they believe so fervently in their idea, product or service. Ask yourself this important question: What would I do, if I had a million dollars? A definite purpose results in a definite plan. The finest tool still needs a man who knows how to use it.

There are many other simple ideas. It doesn’t even have to be original – you can come up with a new combination of them.

STEP 6: ORGANIZED PLANNING
Defeat makes you stronger.
Sell services and ideas.
Leaders and followers: Most great leaders began as followers.

11 secrets of leadership:

1. unwavering courage

2. enlisting the co-operation of others – you can’t do it alone. etc (for the rest see my article on principles of leadership).

Leaders by force: like Napoleon Bonaparte, Mussolini and Hitler. However, this style of leadership is only temporary; thus it is far better to lead by consent.
Why many leaders fail? An inability to organize details. (My weakness, but something to work on – DELEGATE more!).

5 ways to get a good job:

Find a job you like to do – one you perhaps even love!

31 ways to fail?

Market yourself.
There is abundance everywhere, opportunity everywhere in the Universe. You just have to look for it; then you’ll find plentiful abundance. The ‘capital’ lies
within yourself.(in the human imagination). Success requires no explanations; whilst failure permits no alibis.

7. DECISION:

Make quick and definite decisions. Instant decisions make history. (I change mine quickly and often, no wonder I “bumble along”). Henry Ford persisted in manufacturing the Model T, the world’s ugliest car, when all his advisers were urging him to change it. For years well-meaning people told me to give up writing and get a “proper” job (perhaps they were right)!

Opinions are cheap. Genuine wisdom is usually displayed through modesty and silence.

A great desire for freedom brings freedom (as evidenced in the life of Nelson Mandela); a great desire for wealth brings wealth. Every powerful man has within
him his own power.

STEP 8: PERSISTENCE.
The magic of “money consciousness”. Defeat is a temporary condition – one is only defeated until a person accepts defeat in their own mind.

Anyone can learn persistence. It’s a state of mind which can be cultivated. You too can learn to be a dog, who won’t let go of their bone. Persistence is caused
by (as well as being made up of) these traits:
* definiteness of purpose
* desire (strong)
* self reliance (and self responsibility)
* definiteness of plans
* accurate knowledge – knowing that your plan or idea is sound
* courage (great)
* will power
* enlisting the co-operation with others. The art of getting other people to
help you in moving towards your goals, desires and dreams. In exchange you can
offer them something.
* habit, ie. developing good habits.

Anyone can criticize. (Far easier than creating – who wants to be a critic?*). You make your own “breaks” (opportunities) in life. Thomas A Edison had less than 3 months formal schooling. As the saying goes: “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” (thanks dad)

9. THE INCREDIBLE POWER OF THE HUMAN MIND.

Power is essential for success in the accumulation of money (don’t know if I agree with that statement of Mr Hill???).

I think imagination is more important!

Use more brains than your own. This is the process of synergy at work, ie 1 + 1 = 3. Henry Ford shot ahead, when he become friendly with Thomas A Edison, Harvey
Firestone, John Burroughs and Luther Burbank. Ford shared his thoughts with them and asked for their advice and input. His good friends weren’t just “sounding boards to run past” his ideas. (I rely totally on “technogeeks”, as I’m a “total non-techno”).

There is a great wealth of knowledge in books like this. Read, think and meditate as you read. (Take notes of good points, as even small actions imprint principles in the subconscious mind). PLAN and organize to get rich. Poverty needs no plan; so staying poor is easy. The energy of the human mind shows itself to the world in your ENTHUSIASM. It’s infectious and is a vital characteristic of nearly all successful people. So they are excited and fervently believe in their “pathway of destiny”.
They love what they do (do what you love and the money will surely follow).

Happiness is found not merely in possessing; but in doing and especially in the life journey of BEING… and BECOMING.

Shared by Craig Lock Eagle Productions (“Information and Inspiration Distributers, Incorrigible Encouragers and People-builders)

“Eagles may fly high; but weasels don’t get sucked into jet engines.”

The important thing is not to win, but to take part.
The important thing in life is not the triumph, but the struggle.
The essential thing is not to have conquered, but to have fought well.”

“Success is never ending, failure is never final.”
– Dr Robert H Schuller

“I’d rather attempt to do something great and fail, than try doing something ordinary and succeed.”
– Norman Vincent Peale”

“Inside each of us are powers so strong,
treasures so rich, possibilities so endless,
that to command them all to action
would change the history of the world.”
– anon

A Hero In Every Heart
“The roots of true achievement lie in the will to
become the best that you can become.”
– Harold Taylor

“Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir your blood to action – make
big plans, aim high in work and hope.”
– David Burnham

“Every man has his own destiny; the only imperative is to follow it, no matter where it leads him.”
– Henry Miller

“Do not follow the well-beaten track of others towards success – like the rainbow, it is often an illusion always just beyond our reach. Make your own path and let your spirit blaze a brilliant trail towards the pot of gold, the prize for the gift – one that is uniquely you and YOUR successful journey down\the mysterious and magical river of life.”

“I truly believe we can ALL create and enthuse magic into ‘so-called humdrum little lives’. You don’t just have to be the choreographer, or the conductor of your life script – rather paint your life as the masterpiece it could (one day) be. There is a rich tapestry of talent in every human soul, that flows through the spirit of God. So don’t spend your days stringing and tuning your instrument; start making and playing your unique tunes of music right now.”
– craig

“The task ahead of you can always be overcome by the power within you…and the often seemingly difficult or even “impassible”) path ahead of you is never as steep with the great spirit that lies within you.”
– craig

“Success to others may be apparent in what you DO; but significance, meaning and purpose lies, then reveals itself in what you ARE and BECOME down the ‘river of
life’ – how and the spirit with which you face, then overcome the daily obstacles, the frequent trials and tribulations along the often rocky path-way of life’s magical and mysterious journey. Light your path brightly.”

“The task ahead of you can always be overcome by the power within you…and the often seemingly difficult or even “impassible”) path ahead of you is never as
steep with the great spirit that lies within you.”

“Our Greatest Good is perhaps not to achieve wealth and share our material possessions, our money and ‘riches’ with others, but through encouragement and
faith in other people, to lay the firm foundation of revealing the rich treasure that lies within themselves.”
– craig

“Together, one mind at a time, let’s see how many people we can impact, empower, uplift, encourage … and perhaps even inspire to reach their fullest potentials.”

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* “It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs
to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again,
because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat.”

Theodore Roosevelt (“Citizenship in a Republic“, Speech at the Sorbonne, Paris, April 23, 1910)

“Success is doing the best you can, in as many ways as you can.

It is being just and honest and true – not in a few things, but in everything you do.

Always look ahead and never look back,

believe you can make all your dreams come true.

Always believe in the best you can be
and have faith in the things that you do.

Forget about the mistakes you’ve made yesterday,
the lessons you learn will prove valuable for today…
Never give up and think that you’re through…
for there’s always tomorrow and a chance to begin brand new.

It is in dreaming the greatest dreams…
and seeking the highest goals…
that we build the brightest tomorrows.

There is no limit to the goals you can attain,
or the success you can achieve…
your possibilities are as endless as your dreams.

Whatever it is that you seek in life,
whatever your dreams and what you hope to achieve,
whatever you try to reach – whatever you plan…
can all be yours – if you only believe you can!”
– Larry S. Chengges

Dreams
“Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow. “
– Langston Hughes

 

About the submitter:
Craig believes in the infinite potential of people to achieve their wildest dreams…with persistence and faith. He loves sharing information and insights to try make some small difference in this world: to help and especially encourage people along life’s magical journey … and that brings him the greatest joy.

The various books* that Craig “felt inspired to write” are available at

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* Hard-copies and e-books, fiction and nonfiction: self help, novels, travel, humour, writing, inspiration and money management

All proceeds go to needy and underprivileged children –

MINE!

Cut out that poverty of thought immediately, craig and start thinking RIGHT…POSITIVELY!

“The world’s smallest and most exclusive bookstore”

“A book is small enough to hold in your hand; but when you read it, the walls fall away and you’re in a room as big as the world.”

“A book is like a garden carried in the pocket.”

– Chinese proverb

“Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read.”

– Groucho Marx

The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at http://ogmandinobooks.wordpress.com

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www.sharefaith.wordpress.com and http://craigsblogs.wordpress.com

“Together, one mind, one soul at a time, let’s see how many people we can impact, empower, encourage and perhaps even inspire to reach their fullest potentials

 

PPS:

As Jesus said, “All things are possible for those that believe.”

The God Memorandum’ (from ‘The Greatest Miracle in the World’ by Og Mandino)

Article Title: ‘The God Memorandum’ (from ‘The Greatest Miracle in the World’ by Og Mandino)
Submitted by: Craig Lock
Category/Key words: Inspiration, ‘The Greatest Miracle in the World’, Og Mandino, book “reviews”, inspirational books, good books, spiritual, spiritual growth

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Submitter’s Note:

I ‘ve been reading this most uplifting and empowering book by Og Mandino; so am sharing this “review” in the spirit of passing on excerpts of the content, in the form of thoughts, quotations, concepts and principles (like the Laws of the Universe). And as I share, I learn too! In this piece I’m sharing what I feel is the central message of Mr Mandino’s highly inspiring book (first published by Frederick Fell Publishers Inc in 1975). ISBN 0-553-27972-6

To properly understand my “highlighted” notes, you need to read the book fully …to put them in their proper context.

Where the pronoun “his” is used in this article, please substitute “her” if appropriate.

Thank you, Mr Mandino and Frederick Fell Publishers, Inc.

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About the Author and the Book:

The leading inspirational author of our time, Og Mandino was once a down-and-out alcoholic, who contemplated suicide. In this best-selling book, Og Mandino shares his personal story and reveals the process that turned a derelict into a millionaire and a happy man in ten years. It’s one of Og Mandino’s best stories

“This book is a celebration of a unique vision – a vision which reaches out and shines, touching with magic the drama of life across all it’s limitless horizons.”

“Ingenious and enjoyable, it is penned by an author groping in the darkness of the past for clues to the puzzles of the present and the future.”
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‘THE GOD MEMORANDUM’ (from Chapter Nine of ‘The Greatest Miracle in the World’ by Og Mandino)

“I love you and am with you through these words…

Light your own candle

YOU are my greatest miracle.

YOU are the greatest miracle in the world

You were given the secret even of moving mountains, of performing the impossible.

If you are feeling down, count one blessing in your life.

Love:

To receive love it must be given with no thought of its return. Love is a gift on which no return is demanded. To love unselfishly is its own reward. And even should love not be returned, it is not lost; for love not reciprocated will flow back to you… and soften and purify your heart.

Your brain is the most complex structure in the universe. Within its three pounds are thirteen billion nerve cells that make your DNA, you unique. YOU are my finest creation.

Know then the first secret to happiness and success – that you posess, even now, every blessing necessary to achieve great glory. They are your treasure, your tools with which to build, starting today, the foundation for a new and better life.

The return of humanity from living death

For he is not poor who has little; only he that desires much… and true security lies not in the things one has, but in the things one can do without.

What are the handicaps that produced your failure? They existed only in your mind.

1. Count your blessings.

You are the most valuable treasure on the face of the earth.

You are the rarest thing in the world.
Imitate no one. Be yourself Show your rarity to the world and it will shower you with gold.

2. Proclaim your rarity. Celebrate your uniqueness

You have no handicaps. You are NOT mediocre.

3. The third law: Go the extra mile (for others)
In a word, serve. The only certain means of success is to render more and better service than is expected of you, no matter what your task may be. This is a habit followed by all successful people since the beginning of time. The surest way to doom yourself to mediocrity is to perform only the work for which you are paid.

You cannot command success, you can only deserve it.

Be patient with your progress.

Be proud. You were made with a purpose.

You need me… and I need you.

We are both miracles and now we have each other.

I gave you the power to think…

to love

to will

to laugh

to imagine

to create

to plan

to speak

to pray

‘I gave you the power to choose. I gave you complete control over your destiny, in accordance with your own free will.’

Use wisely your power of choice.

Choose to love… rather than hate.

Choose to laugh…rather than cry.

Choose to create…rather than destroy.

Choose to persevere… rather than quit,

Choose to praise…rather than gossip.

Choose to heal…rather than heal.

Choose to give…rather than steal.

Choose to act… rather than procrastinate.

Choose to grow… rather than rot (or stagnate).

Choose to care about others

“Where there’s care, there’s hope.”

“Hope is the anchor of the soul.”

“The spring of hope is universal, eternal and will never run dry.” – craig

Choose to forgive those who have hurt you, rather than hating

You can never be successful without forgiveness.” (like Nelson Mandela, the “father of freedom/democracy in South Africa) Forgiveness is a great tool in healing (the giver, as well as the receiver)
“When you forgive (another person or country), you empty your mind of negative thoughts (perhaps even thoughts as strong as hate). Then the infinite Spirit of God makes a fresh space in our hearts to allow new positive feelings to take their place.. to pour into our hearts. The ‘freed’ person then moves forward with a new spirit…which takes root in people’s minds, hearts, spirits and even in the deepest recesses of their souls.”

– craig

Choose to pray (for strength and for others)… rather than curse.

Choose to LIVE, rather than die.

This world has provided me with everything a man could desire. It is time I began to repay my debt by doing all I can to help make a better life for all mankind.

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You are more than a human being; you are a human becoming.

You are capable of great wonders. Your potential is unlimited.

YOU can be a shining example of how much IS possible to accomplish with one’s life despite obstacles and handicaps …by releasing the champion within.

Never hide your talents from this day hence!

The choice is YOURS:

Remember, then, the four laws of happiness and success.

Count your blessings.
Proclaim your rarity
Go that extra mile
Use wisely your power of choice.

To fulfil the other four.

Do all things with love . . . love for yourself, love for all others, and love for me. Never, ever forget . . .

As a member of the human race, the greatest miracle in the world is YOU!

Shine YOUR bright light on humanity”

Shared by craig (“information and inspiration distributer, incorrigible encourager and people-builder”)

“The untapped potential in every human being is limitless: we are perfectly capable of producing, all by ourselves, true magic.”
– Clyde Brolin writing in his great book ‘Overdrive; Formula One in the Zone’ (web site www.overdrivef1.com)


“Each ONE of us CAN reach deeply into ourselves and plant seeds of hope, faith and love for those around us. Like throwing a pepple into a a calm pond produces ever-widening circles, your ripples of ‘inspirational energy’ forming on a peaceful heart will one day turn into waves, which can spread far and wide to galvanise positive change…in ourselves, others… and perhaps even the world.”
“Since I can never see your face,
And never shake you by the hand,
I send my soul through time and space
To greet you. You will understand.”
– James Elroy Flecker

To dearest dad, ‘RC’ Raymond Carruthers Lock, “the greatest salesman, supporter and encourager in the world” and to you mom, Hazel… for your great care and love and especially for your “infinite wealth of an enquiring spirit”… that lives on

“Death is not a foe, but an invisible adventure”

“Death is the golden key that opens the palace of eternity.”

“Earth hath no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.”
– Thomas More

“Together, one mind, one heart, one life at a time, let’s plant the seeds of a better future.”

“Instead of the limits of borders (of countries, of peoples and of our minds) let us and our leaders expand our sense of possibility… and together let’s look at building bridges to distant horizons, far and great. Lord, help us all lift our eyes a little higher.”

– craig

 

About the Submitter:
In his life mission Craig hopes to encourage, motivate and inspire people to be their best through realising their full potentials and live their very best lives. Craig believes in the great potential of every human being in the journey of life and loves to encourage people to share their individual (and guiding) spirits, so that they become all that they are CAPABLE of being

Craig is currently “working” on ‘Endless Possibilities, Far and Great Horizons’ – true inspiring stories of the human condition in overcoming seemingly impossible odds.

The various books that Craig ‘felt inspired to write’ are available at : http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4http://www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.html` http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock and www.lulu.com/craiglock

A book is small enough to hold in your hand; but when you read it, the walls fall away and you’re in a room as big as the world.”

“A book is like a garden carried in the pocket.”
– Chinese proverb

“Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read.”
– Groucho Marx

The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at http://ogmandinobooks.wordpress.com

www.newbooksbycraig.wordpress.comwww.sharefaith.wordpress.com and http://craigsblogs.wordpress.com

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PPS: Always remember…
YOU ARE THE GREATEST MIRACLE IN THE WORLD

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“Together, one mind, one heart, one life at a time, let’s plant the seeds, the hope of a better and brighter future.”

THE LAWS OF LIFE: Twenty-Two Universal Laws and Spiritual Truths” (from Inspirational Books)

 

Article Title: THE LAWS OF LIFE: Twenty-Two Universal Laws and Spiritual Truths” (from Inspirational Books)
Submitted by: Craig Lock

Tags (key words): Spiritual laws, spiritual growth, law of attraction, empowerment, inspirational books
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The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at www.sharefaith.wordpress.com.

www.buildbridgesofunity.wordpress.comwww.buildbridgesofunderstanding.wordpress.com

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(obsessive or WHAT!)

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THE LAWS OF LIFE: Twenty-Two Universal Laws and Spiritual Truths” (from Inspirational Books)

INTRODUCTION:
Submitter’s Note: Just sharing a few thoughts as I research, study and write about the human mind, spiritual principles and the Laws of Life. This article is largely based upon a chapter, “Universal Laws and Truth” from the fascinating and thought-provoking book, “The Way of the Warrior Trader” by Dr Richard D. McCall.
I believe, If we can understand these “facts of life”, anyone WILL overcome negative and consequently disabling emotions, so you can achieve your full potential in life. So this is my reason for sharing (as well as “formalising, clarifying, imprinting and manifesting” these principles and thoughts – ‘wise’ in my “top two inches”, as I do it), together with some additional points and input of my own)…

Now after that long “intro”, I’ll share the concepts mentioned in this work with you (whew, at long last!)…

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Here are the Twenty-One Universal (and Spiritual) Laws,
which I believe, are applicable in ALL areas of our lives:

1. First is the Law of ATTRACTION: When you are well grounded in your life purpose, have clarity for what you desire most, and are focused on your specific needs, the Universe (God/Life Force/Infinite Spirit) will come to your aid. People who spend time each day getting clear on what it is that they want, always will be able to get what they want.

2. The second principle is the Law of CONNECTION:
I believe every ‘body’ on this planet is connected in the spiritual realm. We are all spiritual beings on an earthly existence. Because we humans have the power of intellectualisation, rationality and especially in the immense power of choices – to act, to elevate our thinking and so choose our level of consciousness, which will determine our ultimate destinies. And we activate our spiritual connection through service to others, a sense of gratitude (or an attitude of abundance and especially grace), and a shared humanity.

3. The third principle is based on the Law of SOWING AND REAPING: In more modern everyday language, this may also be known as the LAW OF CAUSE AND EFFECT (as postulated by the Greek philosopher, Socrates). First you must give, and then you will receive. The farmer plants the seed and then reaps the rich harvest.

The Law of Attraction is also closely related to the LAW OF GRATITUDE: Have an ‘attitude of gratitude‘ and you’ll be richly blessed.

4 The Law of DUALITY (or CONTRASTS):

There is a flip side or opposite of everything. Every negative has a positive (and is accentuatated – big word – by the contrast). For instance, you can only know good, if there is evil. Light can only exist with the darkness. Good luck can only exist, if there is such a thing as having experienced bad luck. And to experience success you must know failure. Even severe adversity can have some benefit, if we adopt a positive attitude and grow from the experience. We can perhaps use our bitter experiences of the deepest hurts to help others.

Perhaps our dark times (the “dark night of the soul”) are there so that we can really find joy in the bright days.

5 The Law of CYCLES:

All events occur in cycles. Professional athletes and cricketers (or baseballers for you Americans) might refer to the law of cycles as streaks (“hot”).
In accepting the law of cycles, we must know how to make the most of the good streaks. And when times are bad, keep your head up and look ahead expectantly to the upcoming reversal of fortune.

6 The Law of EVOLUTION and CHANGE:

Everything evolves and changes (as pressures and the sands of life shift over time) – the ebbs and flows of life. So it is up to you to ensure you progress and move ahead; as what were once huge obstacles get, “seemingly miraculously” removed..

7 The Law of CHOICES:

The greatest aspect of the human condition, I believe is our freedom: a freedom to make choices in life: regarding where to live, occupation, how we spend our time, our leisure pursuits, who to marry, and so on. Each one of us has absolute control over the multitude of choices we make each day …and our possibilities are unlimitëd. Stop feeling trapped by your circumstances, as you are not a victim of life. If you are feeling “negatively stuck in the deep brown stuff”, make the decision to change your life and choose a brand new future. Consequently YOU have the power and freedom to control your destiny.

Linked to the above Law of Choices is:

8 The Law of RESPONSIBILITY:

You must accept the full outcomes for the various decisions (choices) you make daily.

9 The Law of INERTIA:

In physics the law of inertia states that: “An object at rest tends to stay at rest.” This law is true of life as well. Action gets momentum going! The longer you procrastinate on completing that project, the longer you go without acting, the harder it will be to get started.

10 The Law of MOMENTUM:

“An object in motion tends to stay in motion.” This second law of physics is again a reality of life. Once you get started, it is easier to keep going and make progress. After the decision has been made, one tiny first step gets the momentum going. You probably notice the effect of this law in action every day. Once you get out of bed (for me the hardest part) and into the showër (warm, I trust!), getting dressed, having “brekkie’ and even going out the door to work (‘clean and shiny’) is ‘a breeze’.
Done often enough (usually 21X ‘they’ say), an action becomes an ingrained HABIT… and good habits lead to good results and good living.

“The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.”
– ancient Chinese saying

11 The Law of SYNCHRONICITY (otherwise known as “CO-INCIDENCES”*):
* I prefer to call it ‘divine order’.

This principle is closely aligned with no 1: The Law of Attraction.
You are part of the universe, not a separate entity.
We humans are all connected to a common humanity. Your actions affect those around you and determine how your life is shaped. It is important to recognize that you are inseparable from the events and situations in your life. When you see your connection to the world around you, you understand the control you have over your destiny.

N.B:
12 The Law of MANIFESTATION:
Life is like a mirror – what you put out, you’ll get back even more. Put out positive energy (vibrations) and you’ll attact positive results. (This too is closely aligned with Law One: the Law of Attraction).
You become what you think about the most (“then why aren’t I a woman!”). Our thoughts shape our reality; so we need to learn how to SHAPE our thoughts, as the potter moulds the clay. Consequently, as the old saying goes, “Be careful what you wish for – you’ll probably get it!”

“We are what we think.
All that we are arises
With our thoughts.
With our thoughts,
We make our world.”
– the Buddha

“It’s not what you think you are,
but what you THINK, you ARE.”
– minister Norman Vincent Peale, the father of the concept ‘The Power of Positive Thinking‘

“Man is mind
and evermore he takes the tool of thought
and, shaping what he wills,
brings forth a thousand joys,
a thousand ills.
He thinks in secret
and it comes to pass –
Environment is but his looking glass.”
– anon

Thanks so much for sharing, dad

13 (“Lucky”) The Law of EXPECTATION (POSITIVE):

Always expect a favourable outcome – the best from your actions in whatever you undertake. Be an optomist seeing the glass as “half full” in all your endeavours!

14. The Law of INTENTION (good)
Do things in the right “heart and spirit” with a genuine desire (intent) of some action(s) to make some small difference in the world, otherwise sharing ideas to help others …and you can’t go wrong. (My reason for sharing this piece – “oh no, not another article from you, Craig!”)

N.B.
15 The Law of PROCESS AND ACTION:
Spend more time in planning and setting goals. Then spend quiet times in reflection and contemplation to review and monitor your progress. Are you moving ahead, or do you perhaps need to “change tack” (strategy).
Manifesting what we want out of life still requires action and planning. Ask, trust, and allow the Universe’s Infinite
Wisdom to send you the answers on what to do to attain our deepest desires.
BALANCE thought with decision, which leads to ACTION. Because, if you are going to move ahead in life and make the most of your potential, rather than just ponder possibilities, you will need to take some practical steps, ie. actually DO something, “Mr/Mrs/Ms Dreamer”. You have to undergo the process of taking your desired goals and breaking them down into manageable parts. Plan appropriately and follow through – then through taking action on each step, it IS definitely possible to attain even your “wildest” dreams or destination.

16 The Law of HABIT:
Good habits maketh man and woman.

“Try not to become a person of success but rather try to become a person of value.
– Einstein

17. The Laws of COMMITMENT and PERSISTENCE:

When one commits fully to an endeavour, “body, heart and soul”, nothing can stop you. The moment one commits fully to an enterprise, all the mysterious forces of the Universe, God, Providence, Life Force moves too – in bringing all the threads even the “tangled” ones) together, so that your most earnest desires WILL one day come to pass..

18. The Law of EXPANSION: What you focus on expands. (Then as a friend said: “Then why aren’t I a woman?)

19. The Law of COMMAND:
“Thou shalt deem a thing and it shall be so.”

The words we use to ourselves are vital in shaping our attitudes (mindsets). So be careful what you say to yourself (especially negative self talk/chatter); as it might just happen – it usually does! “Speak” desired events, ocurrences and outcomes “into existence”.

and most importantly (saving the best for last)

20. The LAW (POWER) of BELIEF:

“All things are possible to him who believes.”
– Mark 9:23

Now for a few personal thoughts on “spiritual matters” (note this is NOT religion, as I sincerely believe dogmatic and fanatical religion divides humanity and is the cause of so much conflict).
Christianity is based on all these laws and especially the power of belief. Indeed Jesus Christ understood perfectly human nature (the human condition) and the above-mentioned principles of the mind – even 2000 years ago! The teachings of Christ were psychologically correct and violate no psychological laws, though original in concept and spirit. Jesus possessed a wealth of wisdom in dealing with people’s day-to-day, as well as their spiritual problems. He knew the deepest recesses of the human heart: “He knew what was in man.” The very best psychiatrist!

So
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BELIEVE in the tremendous power of BELIEF (ie. certainty): in the form of your thoughts and imagination. Use these incredible mental tools to your advantage through your amazing human mind. Sow positive energy and you’ll reap positive results. If you think your life will be exciting and fulfilling, you WILL make it a reality.

“Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you HAVE received it and it will be yours.”
– Mark 11:24

I believe there is a spiritual solution to any problem on this planet. One just has to think “outside the square”, on another level, at/in a “higher dimension”… then one’s whole perspective changes.
When stuck on what particular action to take, ASK, TRUST, and allow the Universe’s Infinite Wisdom to send you the answers through the amazing power of your subconscious mind, our “doorway to God, the Ultimate Source”.

I really believe that this article is going to spread all over the net, like a virus (a good one)!

and finally, the two most powerful forces in the world…

21. THE LAW OF CREATION: God is a God of Creation, which is why we’ve all been blessed with the amazing power of the human imagination (the way, I believe we “get divine answers from “another realm”, a Higher Power. We ALL have FREE WILL: the choice to BELIEVE, or not: the FAITH to believe that your deepest desires and even wildest dreams can and WILL happen if you can just have enough FAITH.

Lastly,

22. N.B: THE LAW OF LOVE: It really works! Give love and you receive back far more..

The above principles, I believe, are in perfect alignment with the laws of physics and human psychology (the spiritual is just another (and ‘higher’) realm or dimension in which they operate). I sincerely hope these Truths (eternal) motivate, uplift and perhaps even inspire you to move ahead and achieve great success: To be all you can be and become… in your business, or whatever endeavours you may choose to embark on in your life.

Have FUN and BE happy as you “ride/slide down down the rapids of life”

Craig Lock (“Information and Inspiration Distributer, Incorrigible Encourager and People-builder”)

“Let the light of your BEING shine brightly;
so revealing Who You Really Are.
Be a Bringer of the Light,
which emanates from the deepest recesses of our soul, God, our Creator, the original Source, the Essence of Life
(and Ground of our very Being).
Therefore, it can do more than illuminate
your own path.
Because we are all connected (no matter where on the planet you may live),
YOUR unique spirit will help makes the lives of others easier:
By illuminating the paths of our fellow human beings down the often tumultuous journey of life.
For this torch, this beacon of light and hope is the spirit of our shared humanity, the character of God, truth, wisdom, beauty and especially love…
and I truly believe that this divine spark lies within each ONE of us. It’s what we have in common.
Through your actions and your being,
let your light, YOUR unique spirit truly shine brightly on the world, like the radiance emitted by a candle at midnight.”
– Craig Lock (inspired by the words of Neale Donald Walsch and the Ultimate Source).

“Be the very best person you can be with “loads of” FUN. Become the person you are CAPABLE of being … and ALL the person God,
Our Creator intended and CALLED us to become.”

“Even when your own light appears to be extinguished,
another human being may light that candle once more,
turning it someday into a bright flame… somewhere, somehow.”

“When I let go of who (and what) I think I am, then I become all that I am capable of being.”
– craig (as adapted and inspired from Lao Tzu)

P.S:
I love these uplifting words from Larry Chenges, so I’ll share to end off this piece of writing…

“I wish you well on a rainy day
I wish you rainbows to brighten your day
To feel your quiet moments with a special kind of warmth
to remind you that happiness can happen
when you least expect it.

I wish you rainbows to make you laugh and smile
to show you the simple beauty of life
and to give you the magic of dreams come true.

I wish you rainbows
I wish you well.”
– Larry S. Chenges (thanks, Larry)

I wish you well too in following your dreams and being all you were created to be.

About the submitter:
Craig believes in (and loves) sharing information and insights to make a difference in this world: to help and especially encourage people along life’s magical journey … and that brings him the greatest joy.
http://www.craiglockbooks.com

The various books* that Craig “felt inspired to write” are available at: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4http://www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.htmland craig’s various books on Jesus and the spiritual; journey are available at http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=la_B005GGMAW4_sr?rh=i%3Abooks&field-author=Craig+Lock&sort=relevance&ie=UTF8&qid=1374375740

Hard-copies and e-books, fiction and nonfiction: self help, novels, travel, humour, writing, inspiration, the spiritual journey and money management (how boring now, craig!)

All proceeds go to needy and underprivileged children – mine!

(enough of that negativity, cut it out right NOW, “chappie”!) “Yessir!”

“Together, one mind, one life at a time, let’s see how many people we can impact, empower, uplift and encourage to reach their fullest potentials.

Change YOUR world and you change THE world. Together, one mind, one soul at a time, let’s encourage, empower and impact the world.”

These thoughts may be freely published.

Don’t worry about the world ending today…
as it’s already tomorrow in little scenic and tranquil New Zealand

The Magic of Believing – the Power of Thought (from Inspirational Books – Part Three)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Article Title: The Magic of Believing – the Power of Thought (from Inspirational Books – Part Three)
Submitted by Craig Lock

Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Mind, Mind Power, Claude Bristol, Success Skills, Empowerment, Positive Psychology, Inspirational Books.

Web Sites: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 http://www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.html and http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock

The submitter’s motor racing blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at http://grandprixdriver.wordpress.com

http://grandprixchampion.wordpress.com/http://grandprixdrivermyblog.wordpress.com/http://www.sportforpeace.wordpress.com and

his various other blogs are at http://craigsblogs.wordpress

Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 and http://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=981
(Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, spiritual, ‘spiritual writings’ (how ‘airey-fairey’), words of inspiration and money management, how boring now, craig)

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“We share what we know, so that we all may grow.”

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THE MAGIC OF BELIEVING – THE POWER OF THOUGHT ENERGY (FROM INSPIRATIONAL BOOKS – PART THREE)

INTRODUCTION:
Craig has been studying and researching the human mind, the “last unexplored frontier” for the past decade and he is currently “working” on the connection (overlap) between mind and spirit, the relationship between psychology (science of the mind) and the spiritual world, God. A fascinating subject!

Author’s Note:

This old article (in point form) is based on an excellent motivational, up-lifting and inspiring book ‘THE MAGIC OF BELIEVING’ by a very “down-to-earth and practical man”(definitely not me!), Claude Bristol (written in the “thirties”). I am sharing the contents of this work in the spirit of encouraging and hopefully even inspiring those people, who really want to achieve their fullest potentials to read this classic book, BELIEVE…and surprise themselves what happens.

Thank you sincerely, Mr Bristol for sharing your practical insight, words of wisdom and especially inspiration, which I’m passing on in the form of this series of articles from my notes taken from your book.

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USE THE MIRROR TECHNIQUE FOR RELEASING THE SUBCONSCIOUS MIND :

Develop a “money consciousness“. Think wealth. Get the picture of what you want and keep telling yourself that you are going to get it. See yourself actually doing the things you visualise and it will work out; because every thought held constantly and persistently sooner or later materialises.

Every great mass movement in history from religious to military has come about through one individual, whose flaming belief in his own cause gave him the power to convert thousands of others. Enthusiasm is very contagious and can readily be transmitted to others, if one is bursting with it.

Repeat key words to yourself. Keep telling yourself that you are going to be an outstanding success and that nothing in this world is going to stop you.
Eyes are “windows of the soul”.
Heed and trust your intuitions. Order the subconscious mind to bring you the answer to your problem. ACT on the answer immediately. The subconscious is the key to unlock the door that opens on the roadway, which will lead to the goal of your desire(s).
Have a plan of action. Be specific in KNOWING what you want.

Mental picture + ACTION = SUCCESS .

How to project your thoughts:

Man can bring into materialisation anything that he can conceive mentally. You have that inner spark within; but it must be fanned, until the fire is of white-hot intensity and it must be constantly stoked, which you do by adding ideas…ideas + action.

Emerson: “The only way to have a friend is to be one.”

The thing we get back is a reflection of what we project mentally, ie. life is a mirror.

The basic law of reciprocity. Take the Initiative

“Man is heir to the wisdom of the ages found within the covers of great books.” Knowledge is power only when put to use. Avoid associating with negative people.
The longer you put off a problem, the greater it becomes.

Learn to make decisions (good ones). All great men are men of quick decisions, which flows from their intuition, their accumulated knowledge and previous experience.
The effects of emotionalised thinking. The power of suggestion. In all cases it is the individuals belief, that determines the success of the individual’s method of cure. When transmitted by auto-suggestion to the patient’s own subconscious mind, where it becomes effective.

The Soul:
Dualism of soul and body – both are fundamentally different, yet the two in a sense are unified and interact.

Don’t let life break you; make your own “breaks”!”

There is certainly something, call it a power, God, or anything you wish, which is always there to sustain us in times of need. I’ve never seen it fail – “an indomitable human spirit”.
All the great things in this world, have been done by men and women who were dreamers and believers in their dreams coming true. Develop a spirit and determination to get things done through great belief.

Famous American psychologist, William James said that belief creates its verification in fact; it affords unmistakable proof that often events are influenced by our very desires.

The power of suggestion working in the individual to make a prophecy a reality – one that finally produced a certain outcome. The law of expectancy (positive).
The formula for success (in any endeavour):
An idea (good), singleness of purpose and utmost belief.

Develop a spirit of NEVER QUITTING. The great source of inspiration comes from the subconscious mind. Learn how to tap the resources of the “sub”. When you learn to draw on your subconscious mind powers, there’s really no limit to what you can accomplish.

Hold a picture in your mind what you desire to achieve. Develop an actual mental picture (the technique of visualisation). Even write down your goals. In this domain lie the seed of genius.

It’s there available to you, just waiting to be tapped and expressed by anyone who knows how to get at it. However, there’s no substitute for hard work.

Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe – the story obsessed her and literally “wrote itself”.
She insisted that it was God who wrote this classic work.
The subconscious is much more than intuition, as it possesses great forces through application of the power of dynamic believing – seeds. The more you call on these resources, the more they are placed at your disposal. It’s all a matter of believing and of co-operation between the two minds, working “in synch”.
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It’s one’s BELIEF THAT MAKES THINGS HAPPEN..
because firm beliefs lead to ACTIONS (even small ones at first, but one step leads to another…and another).

What we think about or contemplate develops into reality.

All a person has to do is to believe, earnestly and sincerely, that such a power of mind exists and then conscientiously apply the science. When one starts tapping the unconscious mind, your own and others, the bricks fall into place as though by magic.
Explore that last dark continent, the human mind.

Powerful forces locked in your mind can turn desire into reality! Learn to release them in this extraordinary book by Claude Bristol. You need a mental attitude of expectancy, concentration of thought and enthusiasm for the desired results. The “luck” factor came about from a determined mind – a combination of visualising, concentrated thought, willing and believing. There is evidence that with concentrated thought, expectancy and great BELIEF you’ll astound yourself with amazing results in your relationships… and your life.

Just BELIEVE!

Craig Lock (“Information and Inspiration Distributor, Incorrigible Encourager and People-builder”)

“Life is about finding, then following the dream… and
one’s dream/vision comes to reality through believing in
yourself, making the commitment and then creating it.”

“Whatever, you want to do or dream you can do, the hardest
part is making a beginning. Once you take that first step
in following your passion, the rest will follow
naturally…and lead to who know’s where.”

“The task ahead of you can always
be overcome by the power within you…and the seemingly difficult
path ahead of you is never as steep with the great spirit that lies within you.”
– craig

“Our talents are our gifts from God…

but what we do with them are our gifts TO God.”

 

About the submitter:
Craig believes in (and loves) sharing information, insights and ‘principles’ to help and especially encourage people to make the most of their minds along life’s magical journey … and that brings him the greatest joy.http://members.tripod.com/~lock77/ www.craiglockbooks.comhttp://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/craig_lock.html

The various books that Craig “felt inspired to write” are available at: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 http://www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.html and http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock

* Hard-copies and e-books, fiction and nonfiction: self help, novels, travel, humour, writing, inspiration and money management

All proceeds go to needy and underprivileged children –

MINE!

(enough of that negativity, cut it out right NOW and start really believing, now “chappie”!)
“Yessir!”

The submitter’s motor racing blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at http://grandprixdriver.wordpress.com

http://grandprixchampion.wordpress.com/http://grandprixdrivermyblog.wordpress.com/http://www.sportforpeace.wordpress.com and

his various other blogs are at http://craigsblogs.wordpress

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THE LAWS OF LIFE: Twenty-Two Universal Laws and Spiritual Truths” (from Inspirational Books)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Article Title: THE LAWS OF LIFE: Twenty-Two Universal Laws and Spiritual Truths” (from Inspirational Books)
Submitted by: Craig Lock

Tags (key words): Spiritual laws, spiritual growth, law of attraction, empowerment, inspirational books
Web site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 and http://www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.html

The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at www.sharefaith.wordpress.com.

www.buildbridgesofunity.wordpress.comwww.buildbridgesofunderstanding.wordpress.com

www.breakdownwalls.wordpress.com http://religiousunity.wordpress.comwww.peacepursuit.wordpress.com and http://craigsblogs.wordpress.com

(obsessive or WHAT!)

Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 and http://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=981http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4
(Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, spiritual, ‘spiritual writings’ (how ‘airey-fairey’), words of inspiration and money management, how boring now, craig

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This article (as with all my articles) may be freely published,
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THE LAWS OF LIFE: Twenty-Two Universal Laws and Spiritual Truths” (from Inspirational Books)

INTRODUCTION:
Submitter’s Note: Just sharing a few thoughts as I research, study and write about the human mind, spiritual principles and the Laws of Life. This article is largely based upon a chapter, “Universal Laws and Truth” from the fascinating and thought-provoking book, “The Way of the Warrior Trader” by Dr Richard D. McCall.
I believe, If we can understand these “facts of life”, anyone WILL overcome negative and consequently disabling emotions, so you can achieve your full potential in life. So this is my reason for sharing (as well as “formalising, clarifying, imprinting and manifesting” these principles and thoughts – ‘wise’ in my “top two inches”, as I do it), together with some additional points and input of my own)…

Now after that long “intro”, I’ll share the concepts mentioned in this work with you (whew, at long last!)…

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Here are the Twenty-One Universal (and Spiritual) Laws,
which I believe, are applicable in ALL areas of our lives:

1. First is the Law of ATTRACTION: When you are well grounded in your life purpose, have clarity for what you desire most, and are focused on your specific needs, the Universe (God/Life Force/Infinite Spirit) will come to your aid. People who spend time each day getting clear on what it is that they want, always will be able to get what they want.

2. The second principle is the Law of CONNECTION:
I believe every ‘body’ on this planet is connected in the spiritual realm. We are all spiritual beings on an earthly existence. Because we humans have the power of intellectualisation, rationality and especially in the immense power of choices – to act, to elevate our thinking and so choose our level of consciousness, which will determine our ultimate destinies. And we activate our spiritual connection through service to others, a sense of gratitude (or an attitude of abundance and especially grace), and a shared humanity.

3. The third principle is based on the Law of SOWING AND REAPING: In more modern everyday language, this may also be known as the LAW OF CAUSE AND EFFECT (as postulated by the Greek philosopher, Socrates). First you must give, and then you will receive. The farmer plants the seed and then reaps the rich harvest.

The Law of Attraction is also closely related to the LAW OF GRATITUDE: Have an ‘attitude of gratitude‘ and you’ll be richly blessed.

4 The Law of DUALITY (or CONTRASTS):

There is a flip side or opposite of everything. Every negative has a positive (and is accentuatated – big word – by the contrast). For instance, you can only know good, if there is evil. Light can only exist with the darkness. Good luck can only exist, if there is such a thing as having experienced bad luck. And to experience success you must know failure. Even severe adversity can have some benefit, if we adopt a positive attitude and grow from the experience. We can perhaps use our bitter experiences of the deepest hurts to help others.

Perhaps our dark times (the “dark night of the soul”) are there so that we can really find joy in the bright days.

5 The Law of CYCLES:

All events occur in cycles. Professional athletes and cricketers (or baseballers for you Americans) might refer to the law of cycles as streaks (“hot”).
In accepting the law of cycles, we must know how to make the most of the good streaks. And when times are bad, keep your head up and look ahead expectantly to the upcoming reversal of fortune.

6 The Law of EVOLUTION and CHANGE:

Everything evolves and changes (as pressures and the sands of life shift over time) – the ebbs and flows of life. So it is up to you to ensure you progress and move ahead; as what were once huge obstacles get, “seemingly miraculously” removed..

7 The Law of CHOICES:

The greatest aspect of the human condition, I believe is our freedom: a freedom to make choices in life: regarding where to live, occupation, how we spend our time, our leisure pursuits, who to marry, and so on. Each one of us has absolute control over the multitude of choices we make each day …and our possibilities are unlimitëd. Stop feeling trapped by your circumstances, as you are not a victim of life. If you are feeling “negatively stuck in the deep brown stuff”, make the decision to change your life and choose a brand new future. Consequently YOU have the power and freedom to control your destiny.

Linked to the above Law of Choices is:

8 The Law of RESPONSIBILITY:

You must accept the full outcomes for the various decisions (choices) you make daily.

9 The Law of INERTIA:

In physics the law of inertia states that: “An object at rest tends to stay at rest.” This law is true of life as well. Action gets momentum going! The longer you procrastinate on completing that project, the longer you go without acting, the harder it will be to get started.

10 The Law of MOMENTUM:

“An object in motion tends to stay in motion.” This second law of physics is again a reality of life. Once you get started, it is easier to keep going and make progress. After the decision has been made, one tiny first step gets the momentum going. You probably notice the effect of this law in action every day. Once you get out of bed (for me the hardest part) and into the showër (warm, I trust!), getting dressed, having “brekkie’ and even going out the door to work (‘clean and shiny’) is ‘a breeze’.
Done often enough (usually 21X ‘they’ say), an action becomes an ingrained HABIT… and good habits lead to good results and good living.

“The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.”
– ancient Chinese saying

11 The Law of SYNCHRONICITY (otherwise known as “CO-INCIDENCES”*):
* I prefer to call it ‘divine order’.

This principle is closely aligned with no 1: The Law of Attraction.
You are part of the universe, not a separate entity.
We humans are all connected to a common humanity. Your actions affect those around you and determine how your life is shaped. It is important to recognize that you are inseparable from the events and situations in your life. When you see your connection to the world around you, you understand the control you have over your destiny.

N.B:
12 The Law of MANIFESTATION:
Life is like a mirror – what you put out, you’ll get back even more. Put out positive energy (vibrations) and you’ll attact positive results. (This too is closely aligned with Law One: the Law of Attraction).
You become what you think about the most (“then why aren’t I a woman!”…so my friend said). Our thoughts shape our reality; so we need to learn how to SHAPE our thoughts, as the potter moulds the clay. Consequently, as the old saying goes, “Be careful what you wish for – you’ll probably get it!”

“We are what we think.
All that we are arises
With our thoughts.
With our thoughts,
We make our world.”
– the Buddha

“It’s not what you think you are,
but what you THINK, you ARE.”
– minister Norman Vincent Peale, the father of the concept ‘The Power of Positive Thinking‘

“Man is mind
and evermore he takes the tool of thought
and, shaping what he wills,
brings forth a thousand joys,
a thousand ills.
He thinks in secret
and it comes to pass –
Environment is but his looking glass.”
– anon

Thanks so much for sharing, dad

13 (“Lucky”) The Law of EXPECTATION (POSITIVE):

Always expect a favourable outcome – the best from your actions in whatever you undertake. Be an optomist seeing the glass as “half full” in all your endeavours!

14. The Law of INTENTION (good)
Do things in the right “heart and spirit” with a genuine desire (intent) of some action(s) to make some small difference in the world, otherwise sharing ideas to help others …and you can’t go wrong. (My reason for sharing this piece – “oh no, not another article from you, Craig!”)

N.B.
15 The Law of PROCESS AND ACTION:
Spend more time in planning and setting goals. Then spend quiet times in reflection and contemplation to review and monitor your progress. Are you moving ahead, or do you perhaps need to “change tack” (strategy).
Manifesting what we want out of life still requires action and planning. Ask, trust, and allow the Universe’s Infinite
Wisdom to send you the answers on what to do to attain our deepest desires.
BALANCE thought with decision, which leads to ACTION. Because, if you are going to move ahead in life and make the most of your potential, rather than just ponder possibilities, you will need to take some practical steps, ie. actually DO something, “Mr/Mrs/Ms Dreamer”. You have to undergo the process of taking your desired goals and breaking them down into manageable parts. Plan appropriately and follow through – then through taking action on each step, it IS definitely possible to attain even your “wildest” dreams or destination.

16 The Law of HABIT:
Good habits maketh man and woman.

“Try not to become a person of success but rather try to become a person of value.
– Einstein

17. The Laws of COMMITMENT and PERSISTENCE:

When one commits fully to an endeavour, “body, heart and soul”, nothing can stop you. The moment one commits fully to an enterprise, all the mysterious forces of the Universe, God, Providence, Life Force moves too – in bringing all the threads even the “tangled” ones) together, so that your most earnest desires WILL one day come to pass..

18. The Law of EXPANSION: What you focus on expands. (Then as a friend said: “Then why aren’t I a woman?)

19. The Law of COMMAND:
“Thou shalt deem a thing and it shall be so.”

The words we use to ourselves are vital in shaping our attitudes (mindsets). So be careful what you say to yourself (especially negative self talk/chatter); as it might just happen – it usually does! “Speak” desired events, ocurrences and outcomes “into existence”.

and most importantly (saving the best for last)

20. The LAW (POWER) of BELIEF:

“All things are possible to him who believes.”
– Mark 9:23

Now for a few personal thoughts on “spiritual matters” (note this is NOT religion, as I sincerely believe dogmatic and fanatical religion divides humanity and is the cause of so much conflict).
Christianity is based on all these laws and especially the power of belief. Indeed Jesus Christ understood perfectly human nature (the human condition) and the above-mentioned principles of the mind – even 2000 years ago! The teachings of Christ were psychologically correct and violate no psychological laws, though original in concept and spirit. Jesus possessed a wealth of wisdom in dealing with people’s day-to-day, as well as their spiritual problems. He knew the deepest recesses of the human heart: “He knew what was in man.” The very best psychiatrist!

So
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BELIEVE in the tremendous power of BELIEF (ie. certainty): in the form of your thoughts and imagination. Use these incredible mental tools to your advantage through your amazing human mind. Sow positive energy and you’ll reap positive results. If you think your life will be exciting and fulfilling, you WILL make it a reality.

“Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you HAVE received it and it will be yours.”
– Mark 11:24

I believe there is a spiritual solution to any problem on this planet. One just has to think “outside the square”, on another level, at/in a “higher dimension”… then one’s whole perspective changes.
When stuck on what particular action to take, ASK, TRUST, and allow the Universe’s Infinite Wisdom to send you the answers through the amazing power of your subconscious mind, our “doorway to God, the Ultimate Source”.

I really believe that this article is going to spread all over the net, like a virus (a good one)!

and finally, the two most powerful forces in the world…

21. THE LAW OF CREATION: God is a God of Creation, which is why we’ve all been blessed with the amazing power of the human imagination (the way, I believe we “get divine answers from “another realm”, a Higher Power. We ALL have FREE WILL: the choice to BELIEVE, or not: the FAITH to believe that your deepest desires and even wildest dreams can and WILL happen if you can just have enough FAITH.

Lastly,

22. N.B: THE LAW OF LOVE: It really works! Give love and you receive back far more..

The above principles, I believe, are in perfect alignment with the laws of physics and human psychology (the spiritual is just another (and ‘higher’) realm or dimension in which they operate). I sincerely hope these Truths (eternal) motivate, uplift and perhaps even inspire you to move ahead and achieve great success: To be all you can be and become… in your business, or whatever endeavours you may choose to embark on in your life.

Have FUN and BE happy as you “ride/slide down down the rapids of life”

Craig Lock (“Information and Inspiration Distributer, Incorrigible Encourager and People-builder”)

“Let the light of your BEING shine brightly;
so revealing Who You Really Are.
Be a Bringer of the Light,
which emanates from the deepest recesses of our soul, God, our Creator, the original Source, the Essence of Life
(and Ground of our very Being).
Therefore, it can do more than illuminate
your own path.
Because we are all connected (no matter where on the planet you may live),
YOUR unique spirit will help makes the lives of others easier:
By illuminating the paths of our fellow human beings down the often tumultuous journey of life.
For this torch, this beacon of light and hope is the spirit of our shared humanity, the character of God, truth, wisdom, beauty and especially love…
and I truly believe that this divine spark lies within each ONE of us. It’s what we have in common.
Through your actions and your being,
let your light, YOUR unique spirit truly shine brightly on the world, like the radiance emitted by a candle at midnight.”
– Craig Lock (inspired by the words of Neale Donald Walsch and the Ultimate Source).

“Be the very best person you can be with “loads of” FUN. Become the person you are CAPABLE of being … and ALL the person God,
Our Creator intended and CALLED us to become.”

“Even when your own light appears to be extinguished,
another human being may light that candle once more,
turning it someday into a bright flame… somewhere, somehow.”

“When I let go of who (and what) I think I am, then I become all that I am capable of being.”
– craig (as adapted and inspired from Lao Tzu)

P.S:
I love these uplifting words from Larry Chenges, so I’ll share to end off this piece of writing…

“I wish you well on a rainy day
I wish you rainbows to brighten your day
To feel your quiet moments with a special kind of warmth
to remind you that happiness can happen
when you least expect it.

I wish you rainbows to make you laugh and smile
to show you the simple beauty of life
and to give you the magic of dreams come true.

I wish you rainbows
I wish you well.”
– Larry S. Chenges (thanks, Larry)

I wish you well too in following your dreams and being all you were created to be.

About the submitter:
Craig believes in (and loves) sharing information and insights to make a difference in this world: to help and especially encourage people along life’s magical journey … and that brings him the greatest joy.
http://www.craiglockbooks.com

The various books* that Craig “felt inspired to write” are available at: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 and http://www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.html

Hard-copies and e-books, fiction and nonfiction: self help, novels, travel, humour, writing, inspiration and money management

All proceeds go to needy and underprivileged children – mine!

(enough of that negativity, cut it out right NOW, “chappie”!) “Yessir!”

“Together, one mind, one life at a time, let’s see how many people we can impact, empower, uplift and encourage to reach their fullest potentials.
Change YOUR world and you change THE world. Together, one mind, one soul at a time, let’s encourage, empower and impact the world.”

These thoughts may be freely published.

Don’t worry about the world ending today…
as it’s already tomorrow in little scenic and tranquil New Zealand

The Magic of Believing – the Power of Thought (from Inspirational Books – Part Two)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Article Title: The Magic of Believing – the Power of Thought (from Inspirational Books – Part Two)

Submitted by Craig Lock
Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Mind, Mind Power, Claude Bristol, Success Skills, Empowerment, Positive Psychology, Inspirational

Web sites: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=la_B005GGMAW4_sr?rh=i%3Abooks&field-author=Craig+Lock
http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 http://www.creativekis.com/amazon.html and http://goo.gl/vTpjk

The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at www.sharefaith.wordpress.com and www.craigsblogs.wordpress.com

Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 andhttp://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=981
(Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, spiritual, ‘spiritual writings’ (how ‘airey-fairey’), words of inspiration and money management, how boring now, craig)

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THE MAGIC OF BELIEVING – THE POWER OF THOUGHT ENERGY (PART TWO)

INTRODUCTION:

“Deep within man dwell those slumbering powers; powers that would astonish him, that he never dreamed of possessing; forces that would revolutionize his life if aroused and put into action.” – Orison Swett Marden Thought is the blossom; language the bud; action the fruit behind it”

Ralph Waldo Emerson (AmericanPoet, Lecturer and Essayist, 1803–1882)

Submitter’s Note: Craig has been studying and researching the human mind, the “last unexplored frontier” for the past decade and he is currently “working” on the connection (overlap) between mind and spirit, the relationship between psychology (science of the mind) and the spiritual world, God. A fascinating subject!

This article (in point form) is based on an excellent motivational,
up-lifting and inspiring book ‘THE MAGIC OF BELIEVING’ by Claude Bristol (written in the “thirties”). I am sharing the contents of this work in the spirit of
encouraging and hopefully even inspiring those people, who really
want to achieve their fullest potentials to read this classic book, BELIEVE…and surprise themselves what happens.

Thank you sincerely, Mr Bristol for sharing your practical insight, words of wisdom and especially inspiration, which I’m passing on in the form of this series of articles from my notes taken from your book.
Powerful forces locked in your mind can turn desire into reality!
Learn to release them in this extraordinary book.
Just BELIEVE!
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Perhaps this works like an electrical vibration
that sets the law of attraction into operation.
The belief changes the tempo of the mind or thought frequency. Like a huge magnet, it draws the subconscious forces into play, changing your whole aura and affecting everything about you…and often people and subjects at great distances. It then brings startling results – results you never dreamed possible.
There are countless references to the principle in the Bible.

What is the Subconscious Mind?
The best results in life are obtained by close harmony between the conscious and subconscious minds. The desire for success needs to be present in the conscious mind.

It works even when you are relaxing or sleeping. You wake up with the problem solved whilst sleeping. The judgement of the subconscious mind, which represents inherited instincts and the accumulation of experience is virtually infallible.

Just as the conscious mind is the source of thought, so the subconscious is the source of power. It’s a memory vault and gives a person strength, courage and faith in themselves. It’s a powerful sending and receiving station. A link with the spiritual world – past, present and future. In brief, the subconscious mind embodies the feeling and wisdom of the past, the awareness and knowledge of the present and the thought and vision of the future. It perceives by intuition; thus warning us of approaching danger.

“The subconscious mind will not take the trouble to work for those who do not believe in it.” Make it serve you;
SEE yourself as already successful. Continue to believe in the power and wisdom of the subconscious mind.

Then when you look back, you will see how the things you were called upon to do all formed a logical line of events, the last of which was your final arriving – the reward of your sincerest hopes and desires – your own triumphant personal success.
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SUGGESTION IS POWER – through raising our EXPECTATIONS.

It’s the act of believing that is the starting force or generating power that leads to successful accomplishment.

The power of auto-suggestion. Once a belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.
Man’s mind becomes grooved to a certain pattern (like Germany and Japan before WWII). The power of repeated suggestion
is even mentioned even in the Bible (Genesis 30: 36-43).

The indomitable human spirit.

William James, father of modern psychology in America, declared that often our faith (belief) in advance of a doubtful undertaking is the only thing that can assure its successful occasion.
“Success or failure in business is caused more by mental attitudes even than by mental capacities.”

“As we think and believe, so we are.”
King Soloman: “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.”
– the Bible

The subconscious mind always brings to reality what it is led to believe.
Visualise – “hold the picture” in your head.

“Where there is no vision, the people perish.”
– the Bible

One just has to believe; this works through intensified thought or mental picture making. “I realised a long time ago that a belief, which does not spring from a conviction in the emotions is no belief at all.”
– Evelyn Scott, American author (1893-1963).

“We influence events by very great desires.”

Our thoughts determine our carriage (posture).

Shakespeare: “Assume a virtue, if you have it not.”
Dr Emil Coue, French doctor declared that imagination was a much stronger force than will-power. When in conflict, the imagination always wins.

Charles Fourier, the French philosopher of more than a century and a half ago once declared that “the future of the world would grow out of the brain of man – shaped, controlled and directed by the desires and passions by which men are moved”.

There are comparatively few men with great desires – most people are content to fill tiny niches in their lives.

DESIRE is the motivating force of life itself – the keener, the more urgent the desire, the sooner its communication.
Two opposing thoughts (as a positive and a negative) cannot fill the same space at the same time in the human mind.
The subconscious mind will respond to the vibrations of the thoughts that are strongest in you.

Close the door on yesterday, as we live TODAY. Give your audience the BEST that is in you (my writing aim). There is a theory that the subconscious mind controls our age. It’s the constant and determined effort that breaks down all resistance and sweeps away all obstacles. Repetition of thoughts – the “tip tapping” impresses it on your subconscious mind and on the mind (sub) of others.
SNIOP = “don’t be susceptible to the negative influences of other people.”

To end off, a few thoughts in summary…

Whatever we fix our thoughts upon or steadily focus our imagination upon, that is what we attract.
Everything starts with THOUGHT – the source (rich) of ideas.
Then we need to ACT upon them.
Because “faith without action is dead.”

Firmly believe in the power of believing, work hard with passion, be patient and see “impossibilities become possibilities, the stair-case to your wildest dreams“.

Shared by Craig Lock (“Information and Inspiration Distributor, Writer for Self Empowerment, Incorrigible Encourager and People-builder”)

William James once wrote, “Faith is the pillar of strength that allows man to achieve the impossible, reach the unattainable and solve the unfathomable.”

“God creates us with different gifts. Each one of us comes into the world with a different collection of life circ”The world we see that seems so insane is the result of a belief system that is not working. To perceive the world differently, we must be willing to change our belief system, let the past slip away, expand our sense of now, and dissolve the fear in our minds.”umstances that often severely challenge us, things that give us joy and in expressing our talents allow us to bless the people, the world around us.”
– craig

“God creates us with different gifts. Each one of us comes into the world with a different collection of life circumstances that often severely challenge us, things that give us joy and in expressing our talents allow us to bless the people, the world around us.”

“The task ahead of you can always be overcome by the power within you…and the seemingly difficult path ahead of you is never as steep with the great spirit that lies within you.”
– craig

About the submitter:
Craig believes in (and loves) sharing information, insights and ‘principles’ to help and especially encourage people to make the most of their minds along life’s magical journey … and that brings him the greatest joy.www.craiglockbooks.comhttp://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/craig_lock.html

The various books* that Craig “felt inspired to write” are available at

http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4http://goo.gl/vTpjk

<a http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=la_B005GGMAW4_sr?rh=i%3Abooks&field-author=Craig+Lock
http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 http://www.creativekis.com/amazon.html and http://goo.gl/vTpjk

Hard-copies and e-books, fiction and nonfiction: self help, novels, travel, humour, writing, inspiration and money management

All proceeds go to needy and underprivileged children – mine!

(enough of that negativity, cut it out right NOW and start really believing, now “chappie”!)

“Yessir!”

Craig’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at www.sharefaith.wordpress.com and www.craigsblogs.wordpress.com

“The world’s smallest and most exclusive bookstore”

“Together, one mind, one life at a time, let’s see how many people we can impact, empower, uplift, encourage … and perhaps even inspire to reach their fullest potentials.”

“Our talents are our gifts from God… but what we do with them
are our gifts TO God.”

“Together, one mind, one life at a time, let’s see how many people we can impact, empower, uplift, encourage … and perhaps even inspire to reach their fullest potentials.”

End of Part Two (Part Three to follow)

These thoughts may be freely published

PPS

“Faith is the pillar of strength that allows man to achieve the impossible, reach the unattainable and solve the unfathomable.”

“Faith is the bright light that guides us through the darkness.”

– Emmet Fox

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‘The God Memorandum’ (from ‘The Greatest Miracle in the World’ by Og Mandino)

First Light Makorori, Gisborne, NZ by Dawn Furmage
(Credit: http://www.aa.co.nz)
The dream, God’s dream lives on…

Life is God’s novel; so let Ultimate Source write it, as it unfolds….

Article Title: ‘The God Memorandum’ (from ‘The Greatest Miracle in the World’ by Og Mandino)
Submitted by: Craig Lock
Category/Key words: Inspiration, ‘The Greatest Miracle in the World’, Og Mandino, book “reviews”, inspirational books, good books, spiritual, spiritual growth

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The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at at http://ogmandinobooks.wordpress.com www.sharefaith.wordpress.com and http://craigsblogs.wordpress.

Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 and http://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=981
(Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, spiritual, ‘spiritual writings’ (how ‘airey-fairey’), words of inspiration and money management, how boring now, craig!)

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Submitter’s Note:

I‘ve been reading this most uplifting and empowering book by Og Mandino; so am sharing this “review” in the spirit of passing on excerpts of the content, in the form of thoughts, quotations, concepts and principles (like the Laws of the Universe). And as I share, I learn too! In this piece I’m sharing what I feel is the central message of Mr Mandino’s highly inspiring book (first published by Frederick Fell Publishers Inc in 1975). ISBN 0-553-27972-6

To properly understand my “highlighted” notes, you need to read the book fully …to put them in their proper context.

Where the pronoun “his” is used in this article, please substitute “her” if appropriate.

Thank you, Mr Mandino and Frederick Fell Publishers, Inc.

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About the Author and the Book:

The leading inspirational author of our time, Og Mandino was once a down-and-out alcoholic, who contemplated suicide. In this best-selling book, Og Mandino shares his personal story and reveals the process that turned a derelict into a millionaire and a happy man in ten years. It’s one of Og Mandino’s best stories

“This book is a celebration of a unique vision – a vision which reaches out and shines, touching with magic the drama of life across all it’s limitless horizons.”

“Ingenious and enjoyable, it is penned by an author groping in the darkness of the past for clues to the puzzles of the present and the future.”
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‘THE GOD MEMORANDUM’ (from Chapter Nine of ‘The Greatest Miracle in the World’ by Og Mandino)

“I love you and am with you through these words…

Light your own candle

YOU are my greatest miracle.

YOU are the greatest miracle in the world

You were given the secret even of moving mountains, of performing the impossible.

If you are feeling down, count one blessing in your life.

Love:

To receive love it must be given with no thought of its return. Love is a gift on which no return is demanded. To love unselfishly is its own reward. And even should love not be returned, it is not lost; for love not reciprocated will flow back to you… and soften and purify your heart.

Your brain is the most complex structure in the universe. Within its three pounds are thirteen billion nerve cells that make your DNA, you unique. YOU are my finest creation.

Know then the first secret to happiness and success – that you possess, even now, every blessing necessary to achieve great glory. They are your treasure, your tools with which to build, starting today, the foundation for a new and better life.

The return of humanity from living death

For he is not poor who has little; only he that desires much… and true security lies not in the things one has, but in the things one can do without.

What are the handicaps that produced your failure? They existed only in your mind.

1. Count your blessings.

You are the most valuable treasure on the face of the earth.

You are the rarest thing in the world.
Imitate no one. Be yourself Show your rarity to the world and it will shower you with gold.

2. Proclaim your rarity. Celebrate your uniqueness (there is no one else precisely like you in the world)

You have no handicaps. You are NOT mediocre.

3. The third law: Go the extra mile (for others)
In a word, serve. The only certain means of success is to render more and better service than is expected of you, no matter what your task may be. This is a habit followed by all successful people since the beginning of time. The surest way to doom yourself to mediocrity is to perform only the work for which you are paid.

You cannot command success, you can only deserve it.

Be patient with your progress.

Be proud. You were made with a purpose.

You need me… and I need you.

We are both miracles and now we have each other.

I gave you the power to think…

to love

to will

to laugh

to imagine

to create

to plan

to speak

to pray

‘I gave you the power to choose. I gave you complete control over your destiny, in accordance with your own free will.’

Use wisely your power of choice.

Choose to love… rather than hate.

Choose to laugh…rather than cry.

Choose to create…rather than destroy.

Choose to persevere… rather than quit,

Choose to praise…rather than gossip.

Choose to heal…rather than heal.

Choose to give…rather than steal.

Choose to act… rather than procrastinate.

Choose to grow… rather than rot (or stagnate).

Choose to care about others

“Where there’s care, there’s hope.”

“Hope is the anchor of the soul.”

“The spring of hope is universal, eternal and will never run dry.” – craig

Choose to forgive those who have hurt you, rather than hating

You can never be successful without forgiveness.” (like Nelson Mandela, the “father of freedom/democracy in South Africa) Forgiveness is a great tool in healing (the giver, as well as the receiver)

“Forgiveness is not an occasional act – it is an attitude of mind.”
– Dr Martin Luther King

“When you forgive (another person or country), you empty your mind of negative thoughts (perhaps even thoughts as strong as hate). Then the infinite Spirit of God makes a fresh space in our hearts to allow new positive feelings to take their place.. to pour into our hearts. The ‘freed’ person then moves forward with a new spirit…which takes root in people’s minds, hearts, spirits and even in the deepest recesses of their souls.”

– craig

Choose to pray (for strength and for others)… rather than curse.

Choose to LIVE, rather than die.

This world has provided me with everything a man could desire. It is time I began to repay my debt by doing all I can to help make a better life for all mankind.

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You are more than a human being; you are a human becoming.

You are capable of great wonders. Your potential is unlimited.

YOU can be a shining example of how much IS possible to accomplish with one’s life despite obstacles and handicaps …by releasing the champion within.

Never hide your talents from this day hence!

The choice is YOURS:

Remember, then, the four laws of happiness and success.

Count your blessings.
Proclaim your rarity
Go that extra mile
Use wisely your power of choice.

To fulfil the other four.

Do all things with love . . . love for yourself, love for all others, and love for me. Never, ever forget . . .

As a member of the human race, the greatest miracle in the world is YOU!

Shine YOUR bright light on humanity”

Shared by craig (“information and inspiration distributer, incorrigible encourager and people-builder”)

“The untapped potential in every human being is limitless: we are perfectly capable of producing, all by ourselves, true magic.”
– Clyde Brolin writing in his great book ‘Overdrive; Formula One in the Zone’ (web site www.overdrivef1.com)


“Each ONE of us CAN reach deeply into ourselves and plant seeds of hope, faith and love for those around us. Like throwing a pepple into a a calm pond produces ever-widening circles, your ripples of ‘inspirational energy’ forming on a peaceful heart will one day turn into waves, which can spread far and wide to galvanise positive change…in ourselves, others… and perhaps even the world.”
“Since I can never see your face,
And never shake you by the hand,
I send my soul through time and space
To greet you. You will understand.”
– James Elroy Flecker

To dearest dad, ‘RC’ Raymond Carruthers Lock, “the greatest salesman, supporter and encourager in the world” and to you mom, Hazel… for your great care and love and especially for your “infinite wealth of an enquiring spirit”… that lives on

“Death is not a foe, but an invisible adventure”

“Death is the golden key that opens the palace of eternity.”

“Earth hath no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.”
– Thomas More

“Together, one mind, one heart, one life at a time, let’s plant the seeds of a better future.”

“Instead of the limits of borders (of countries, of peoples and of our minds) let us and our leaders expand our sense of possibility… and together let’s look at building bridges to distant horizons, far and great. Lord, help us all lift our eyes a little higher.”

– craig

About the Submitter:
In his life mission Craig hopes to encourage, motivate and inspire people to be their best through realising their full potentials and live their very best lives. Craig believes in the great potential of every human being in the journey of life and loves to encourage people to share their individual (and guiding) spirits, so that they become all that they are CAPABLE of being

Craig is currently “working” on ‘Endless Possibilities, Far and Great Horizons’ – true inspiring stories of the human condition in overcoming seemingly impossible odds. The various books that Craig ‘felt inspired to write’ are available at : http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 http://www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.html ` http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock and www.lulu.com/craiglock

“The world’s smallest and most exclusive bookstore”

The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at at http://ogmandinobooks.wordpress.com www.sharefaith.wordpress.com and http://craigsblogs.wordpress.

“A book is small enough to hold in your hand; but when you read it, the walls fall away and you’re in a room as big as the world.”

“A book is like a garden carried in the pocket.”
– Chinese proverb

“Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read.”
– Groucho Marx

“Together, one mind, one soul at a time, let’s see how many people we can impact, empower, encourage and perhaps even inspire to reach their fullest potentials. Change YOUR world and you help change THE world… for the better”

PPS: Always remember…
YOU ARE THE GREATEST MIRACLE IN THE WORLD

Check out: http://www.ragpicker.org/

“Together, one mind, one heart, one life at a time, let’s plant the seeds, the hope of a better and brighter future.”

“Life is God’s novel; so let Ultimate Source write it, as it unfolds…”

– me (as inspired by the words of Isaac Bashevis Singer)

A “Review” of The Book ‘The Greatest Salesman in the World’ (by Og Mandino)

Gisborne NZ sunset (magnificent) by Liam Clayton

 

Article Title: A “Review” of The Book ‘The Greatest Salesman in the World’ (by Og Mandino)
Submitted by:Craig Lock
Category/Key words: ‘The Greatest Salesman in the World’, Og Mandino, book “reviews”, selling skills, sales skills, inspirational books, good books, empowerment, words of upliftment, empowerment and inspiration (enough there now, craig)

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Article Summary:
This is Og Mandino’s first book. It is not only one of the best books on selling ever written, this is one of the best books on LIVING ever written. This is the gripping tale set in ancient Palestine of a little camel boy, Hafid, who becomes the greatest salesman in the world through following the ten scrolls of success.
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A “REVIEW” OF ‘THE GREATEST SALESMAN IN THE WORLD’ by Og Mandino

Submitter’s Note:

I ‘ve been reading this most uplifting book by Og Mandino; so am sharing this short “review” in the spirit of passing on “bits” of the content, in the form of thoughts, quotations, concepts and principles (like the Laws of the Universe). As well as sharing what I feel is the central message of Mr Mandino’s highly inspiring book (first published by Frederick Fell Publishers Inc, a division of Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc in 1968).
ISBN 0-553-27757-X

To properly understand my “highlighted” notes, you need to read the book fully …to put them in their proper context.

(Where the pronoun “his” is used in this article, please substitute “her” if appropriate)

Thank you, Mr Mandino and Frederick Fell Publishers, Inc.

Just sharing a few thoughts from Og Mandino’s most uplifting book (and as I share I learn too)…

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A “REVIEW” OF ‘THE GREATEST SALESMAN IN THE WORLD’ by Og Mandino

“No other trade or profession has more opportunity for one to rise from poverty to great wealth than that of salesman.”

# Form good Habits: Good habits are the key to all success in life

# Develop good Discipline

# Try to add value to your product and/or service

Failure will never overtake you, if your determination to succeed is strong enough…through “blood, sweat and tears”. Say, “I will persist until I succeed”…

“I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”
– basketballer, Michael Jordan

“It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat.”

Theodore Roosevelt
“Citizenship in a Republic,”
Speech at the Sorbonne, Paris, April 23, 1910

# Visualise: Hold the picture of success firmly in your thoughts, picture it as already being yours, and amazing things will happen.

# NB: Think positively at all times. “The secret of the ages: Weak is he who permits his thoughts to control his actions, strong is he who who forces his actions tc control his mind. Control your emotions. Man’s potential to uplift his life through the proper use of the tools, the gifts he has received from his Creator.”

Always remember,

# Success is a state of mind.

# Count your blessings and live with an “Attitude of Gratitude” with what you already have. GIVE THANKS!

# Proclaim your rarity, your uniqueness

YOU are the greatest miracle in the world!

Shared by Craig Lock (“Information and Inspiration Distributer, Incorrigible Encourager and People-builder”)

“True wealth is of the heart, not of the purse.”

To dearest dad, ‘RC’, “the greatest salesman in the world”.

“Death is not a foe, but an invisible adventure”

“Death is the golden key that opens the palace of eternity.”

“Earth hath no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.”
– Thomas More

“Success. It is open to each individual to choose the goal and go after it – growth and human essence known as character. Perhaps the ultimate purpose of life itself is the testing of the human spirit, to develop out of it something better, more nearly perfect. For after the sands and the dust of the human body has been buried, only the human spirit is left to go on. Each individual in his or her lifetime is entrusted with a fragment of that human essence, to be a spark of his own existence from birth to death.
Rich? Has he or she enriched the life spirit, which was given to them?
Successful?
Has he or she made the spark glow more brightly.”

– Howard Whitman in Og Mandino’s ‘University of Success’.

“Only he who keeps his eye fixed on the far horizon will find his right road.”
– Dag Hammarskjold (Swedish former Secretary General of the United Nations, tragically killed in an air-crash)

“If I can throw a single ray of light across the darkened pathway of another;
if I can aid some soul to clearer sight of life and duty, and thus bless my brother;
if I can wipe from any human cheek a tear,
I shall not have lived my life in vain while here.

If I can guide some erring one to truth, inspire within his heart a sense of duty;
if I can plant within my soul of rosy youth a sense of right, a love of truth and beauty;
if I can teach one man that God and heaven are near,
I shall not then have lived in vain while here.

If from my mind I banish doubt and fear, and keep my life attuned to love and kindness;
if I can scatter light and hope and cheer, and help remove the curse of mental blindness;
if I can make more joy, more hope, less pain,
I shall not have lived and loved in vain.

If by life’s roadside I can plant a tree, beneath whose shade some wearied head may rest,
though I may never share its beauty, I shall yet be truly blest –
though no one knows my name, nor drops a flower upon my grave,
I shall not have lived in vain while here.”

– anonymous

About the Submitter:

Craig believes in (and loves) sharing information and insights to try to make some difference in this world: to help and especially encourage people along life’s magical journey to live their dreams and be all they can be… and that brings him the greatest joy. He truly believes in the great potential of people to be all they can be an become. Craig is currently “working” on ‘Endless Possibilities, Far and Great Horizons’ – true inspiring stories of the human condition in overcoming seemingly impossible odds.

Craig’s new book ‘I’ll Do It My Way’: My Story, My Life, My Dream is now available at https://www.createspace.com/3779691

The various books that Craig ‘felt inspired to write’ are available at : http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 and http://www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.html

The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at http://ogmandinobooks.wordpress.com and http://craigsblogs.wordpress.com

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“A book is small enough to hold in your hand; but when you read it, the walls fall away and you’re in a room as big as the world.”

“A book is like a garden carried in the pocket.”
– Chinese proverb

“Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read.”
– Groucho Marx

“Together, one mind, one soul at a time, let’s see how many people we can impact, empower, encourage and perhaps even inspire to reach their fullest potentials. Change YOUR world and you help change THE world.”

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PPS:

“Success is doing the best you can, in as many ways as you can. It is being just and honest and true – not in a few things,
but in everything you do.

Always look ahead and never look back,
believe you can make all your dreams come true.
Always believe in the best you can be
and have faith in the things that you do.

Forget about the mistakes you’ve made yesterday,
the lessons you learn will prove valuable for today…
Never give up and think that you’re through…
for there’s always tomorrow and a chance to begin brand new.

It is in dreaming the greatest dreams…
and seeking the highest goals…
that we build the brightest tomorrows.

There is no limit to the goals you can attain,
or the success you can achieve…
your possibilities are as endless as your dreams.

Whatever it is that you seek in life,
whatever your dreams and what you hope to achieve,
whatever you try to reach – whatever you plan…
can all be yours – if you only believe you can!”
– Larry S. Chengges

“Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow. “

– Langston Hughes