Sharing Some “Arty-farty, Airy-fairy” Spiritual Thoughts/Writings

Sharing Some “Arty-farty, Airy-fairy” Spiritual Thoughts/Writings

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“God is too good to be unkind. He is too wise to be confused. If I cannot trace His hand, I can always trust His heart.”

“God is too good to be unkind. He is too wise to be confused. If I cannot trace His hand, I can always trust His heart.”

― Charles H. Spurgeon (1834-92)

Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-92) was England’s best-known preacher for most of the second half of the nineteenth century.

C. H. Spurgeon was to nineteenth-century England what D. L Moody was to America. Although Spurgeon never attended theological school, by the age of twenty-one he was the most popular preacher in London.

“Only when you’ve been in the deepest valley can a person know what it’s like to stand on the highest peak.”

Picture:  Deep valley north of Mitre Peak in the scenic and tranquil “little haven” that is New Zealand (or Godzone as it is sometimes affectionately known)

“Only when you’ve been in the deepest valley can a person know what it’s like to stand on the highest peak.”
-inspiring words from “guess who”? It was Richard Nixon, former United States President

A “Review” of ‘The Greatest Miracle in the World’ by Og Mandino

Picture: Gisborne NZ sunset

Article Title: A “Review” of ‘The Greatest Miracle in the World’ by Og Mandino
Submitted by: Craig Lock
Key words: ‘The Greatest Miracle in the World’, Og Mandino, book “reviews”, good books, inspirational books

Web sites: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 https://www.createspace.com/3779691/ 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

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!)

Article Summary:
The Greatest Miracle in the World” by Og Mandino is an inspirational book (self help), which tells the story of Simon Potter, a ragpicker who delivers an inspiring “memorandum from God” to make the difference between success or disaster in YOUR life. The book reveals that an individual should not consider himself or herself a failure …and we must not let ourselves lose hope, confidence and trust. Never, ever! “Our mind is the greatest creation on earth and it can generate the most sublime happiness for its owner–or it can destroy him. Yet although we have been given the secret of how to control it, for our happiness and benefit, we still function completely ignorant of its potential . . . ”

In short, a heart-warming story of hope and inspiration . Publishing Guidelines:

If published, please acknowledge the writer and source. All my other articles and extracts from my various writings may be freely published, electronically or in print.

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

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A “REVIEW” OF ‘THE GREATEST MIRACLE IN THE WORLD’ by Og Mandino (Part Two)

Submitter’s Note:

I ‘ve been reading a most uplifting book by Og Mandino; so am sharing this “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 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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A “REVIEW” OF ‘THE GREATEST MIRACLE IN THE WORLD’ by Og Mandino

About the Author:

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.. One of Og Mandino’s best stories.

“Our mind is the greatest creation on earth and it can generate the most sublime happiness for its owner–or it can destroy him. Yet although we have been given the secret of how to control it, for our happiness and benefit, we still function completely ignorant of its potential . . . ”

“I gave you the power to choose. I gave you complete control over your destiny… in accordance with your own free will. ”

The most difficult tasks are consummated, not by a single explosive burst of energy or effort, but by consistent and determined daily application of the best you have within you.

‘The God Memorandum’ is only your ticket to a new life. It will do nothing for you unless you open your mind and your heart to receive it.

As a member of mankind, You are my greatest miracle

To receive love it must be given with no thought of its return.

Know then the first secret of happiness and success — that you possess, even now, every blessing necessary to achieve great glory.

The first law:

1. Count your blessings and know that you are already my greatest creation. . . .

True security lies not in the things one has, but in the things one can do without.

2, The second law is: Proclaim your rarity.

Never, until the end of time, will there be another such as you.

3.This then is the third law . . . Go another mile!

Be patient . . .

Be proud . . .

You were made with purpose.

4. The fourth great law of happiness and success . . . Use your power of choice wisely.

Choose to laugh (especially at yourself)

Choose to plan

Choose to will. You can even will good things into being!

Choose to imagine. Napoleon said that “imagination is more important than knowledge”… and even capital (me)!

Choose to create

Choose to persevere

Choose to praise

Choose to heal

Choose to give

Choose to ACT

Choose to grow . You are more than a human being, you are a human becoming. You are capable of great wonders – your potential is unlimited.

Choose to speak

Choose to keep silent (sometimes when deeply hurt)

Choose to pray

Choose to LIVE

and finally … and most importantly…

Choose to LOVE: Love can tear down walls of suspicion and hate; it has the power to turn strangers into friends

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.
“I gave you the power to choose. I gave you complete control over your destiny… in accordance with your own free will. ”

To fulfil the other four.

Do all things with love . . . love for yourself, love for all others, and love for GOD. (“Grand Organizational Design/Designer”). YOU can be a shining example of how much IS possible to accomplish with one’s life despite obstacles and handicaps.

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.

Never, ever forget . . .

The greatest miracle in the world is YOU!”

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

“Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.”

“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

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

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”.

“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

NB: Remember (always)
YOU are the Greatest Miracle in The World

About the Submitter:
Craig believes in (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 and become.

The various books that Craig “felt inspired to write” are available at http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 https://www.createspace.com/3779691/ and http://www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.html

Craig’s book ‘I’ll Do It My Way’: My Story, My Life, My Dream is now available at https://www.createspace.com/3779691The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at http://craigsblogs.wordpress.com

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

 

A List of Famous Og Mandino Quotes

Article Title: A List of Famous Og Mandino Quotes
Shared by: Craig Lock
Key words (tags): Inspiration, Og Mandino, Og Mandino quotes, words of encouragement, empowerment, upliftment and inspiration, inspirational books, good books, spiritual, spiritual growth

Web sites: 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.

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!)

Publishing Guidelines
We hope that the following article may be informative and helpful to your ezine readers, or on your web site. If it helps others “out there” in any way, then we’re very happy. This article (as with all my articles) may be freely published, electronically or in print.

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

A List of Famous Og Mandino Quotes

From http://www.ranker.com/list/a-list-of-famous-og-mandino-quotes/reference

A list of quotes from Og Mandino. Here are the best Og Mandino quotes on various subjects. The Og Mandino quotations list is alphabetical but can be sorted by any column. Enjoy these sayings coined by Og Mandino. You may want to copy this fact-based list to build your own just like it, re-rank it to fit your opinions, then publish it to share it on Facebook, Twitter or any other social sites you frequent.

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Order Name AuthorSubjects

1. 1

Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.

Og Mandino

Excellence

2. 2

Always render more and better service than is expected of you, no matter what your task may be.

Og Mandino

Extra Mile

3. 3

Always reward your long hours of labor and toil in the very best way, surrounded by your family. Nurture their love carefully, remembering that your children need models, not critics, and your own progress will hasten when you constantly strive to present your best side to your children. And even if you have failed at all else in the eyes of the world, if you have a loving family, you are a success.

Og Mandino

Rewards

4. 4

Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity.

Og Mandino

Adversity

Close

5. 5

Build this day on a foundation of pleasant thoughts. Never fret at any imperfections that you fear may impede your progress. Remind yourself, as often as necessary, that you are a creature of God and have the power to achieve any dream by lifting up your thoughts. You can fly when you decide that you can. Never consider yourself defeated again. Let the vision in your heart be in your life’s blueprint. Smile!

Og Mandino

Thoughts and Thinking

7. 6

Count your blessings. Once you realize how valuable you are and how much you have going for you, the smiles will return, the sun will break out, the music will play, and you will finally be able to move forward the life that God intended for you with grace, strength, courage, and confidence.

Og Mandino

Appreciation

8. 7

Deliver more than you are getting paid to do. The victory of success will be half won when you learn the secret of putting out more than is expected in all that you do. Make yourself so valuable in your work that eventually you will become indispensable.

Og Mandino

Excellence

9. 8

Do all things with love.

Og Mandino

Og Mandino

Heart

15. 14

If I feel depressed I will sing. If I feel sad I will laugh. If I feel ill I will double my labor. If I feel fear I will plunge ahead. If I feel inferior I will wear new garments. If I feel uncertain I will raise my voice. If I feel poverty I will think of wealth to come. If I feel incompetent I will think of past success. If I feel insignificant I will remember my goals. Today I will be the master of my emotions.

Og Mandino

Emotion

16. 15

It is those who concentrates on but one thing at a time who advance in this world. The great man or woman is the one who never steps outside his or her specialty or foolishly dissipates his or her individuality.

Og Mandino

Concentration

18. 16

Laugh at yourself and at life. Not in the spirit of derision or whining self-pity, but as a remedy, a miracle drug, that will ease your pain, cure your depression, and help you to put in perspective that seemingly terrible defeat and worry with laughter at your predicaments, thus freeing your mind to think clearly toward the solution that is certain to come. Never take yourself too seriously.

Og Mandino

Laughter

19. 17

Let your actions always speak for you, but be forever on guard against the terrible traps of false pride and conceit that can halt your progress. The next time you are tempted to boast, just place your fist in a full pail of water, and when you remove it, the hole remaining will give you a correct measure of your importance.

Og Mandino

Action

20. 18

Live this day as if it will be your last. Remember that you will only find tomorrow on the calendars of fools. Forget yesterday’s defeats and ignore the problems of tomorrow. This is it. Doomsday. All you have. Make it the best day of your year. The saddest words you can ever utter are, If I had my life to live over again. Take the baton, now. Run with it! This is your day! Beginning today, treat everyone you meet, friend or foe, loved one or stranger, as if they were going to be dead at midnight. Extend to each person, no matter how trivial the contact, all the care and kindness and understanding and love that you can muster, and do it with no thought of any reward. Your life will never be the same again.

Og Mandino

Life and Living

21. 19

Never again clutter your days or nights with so many menial and unimportant things that you have no time to accept a real challenge when it comes along. This applies to play as well as work. A day merely survived is no cause for celebration. You are not here to fritter away your precious hours when you have the ability to accomplish so much by making a slight change in your routine. No more busy work. No more hiding from success. Leave time, leave space, to grow. Now. Now! Not tomorrow!

Og Mandino

Progress

22. 20

Never allow anyone to rain on your parade and thus cast a pall of gloom and defeat on the entire day. Remember that no talent, no self-denial, no brains, no character, are required to set up in the fault-finding business. Nothing external can have any power over you unless you permit it. Your time is too precious to be sacrificed in wasted days combating the menial forces of hate, jealously, and envy. Guard your fragile life carefully. Only God can shape a flower, but any foolish child can pull it to pieces.

Og Mandino

Control

23. 21

Never neglect the little things. Never skimp on that extra effort, that additional few minutes, that soft word of praise or thanks, that delivery of the very best that you can do. It does not matter what others think, it is of prime importance, however, what you think about you. You can never do your best, which should always be your trademark, if you are cutting corners and shirking responsibilities. You are special. Act it. Never neglect the little things.

Og Mandino

Things and Little Things

24. 22

Obstacles are necessary for success because in selling, as in all careers of importance, victory comes only after many struggles and countless defeats. Yet each struggle, each defeat, sharpens your skills and strengths, your courage and your endurance, your ability and your confidence and thus each obstacle is a comrade-in-arms forcing you to become better or quit. Each rebuff is an opportunity to move forward; turn away from them, avoid them, and you throw away your future.

Og Mandino

Obstacles

25. 23

One of the great undiscovered joys of life comes from doing everything one attempts to the best of one’s ability. There is a special sense of satisfaction, a pride in surveying such a work, a work which is rounded, full, exact, complete in its parts, which the superficial person who leaves his or her work in a slovenly, slipshod, half-finished condition, can never know. It is this conscientious completeness which turns any work into art. The smallest task, well done, becomes a miracle of achievement.

Og Mandino

Excellence

26. 24

Opportunities, many times, are so small that we glimpse them not and yet they are often the seeds of great enterprises. Opportunities are also everywhere and so you must always let your hook be hanging. When you least expect it, a great fish will swim by.

Og Mandino

Opportunity

27. 25

Realize that true happiness lies within you. Waste no time and effort searching for peace and contentment and joy in the world outside. Remember that there is no happiness in having or in getting, but only in giving. Reach out. Share. Smile. Hug. Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself.

Og Mandino

Happiness

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Search for the seed of good in every adversity. Master that principle and you will own a precious shield that will guard you well through all the darkest valleys you must traverse. Stars may be seen from the bottom of a deep well, when they cannot be discerned from the mountaintop. So will you learn things in adversity that you would never have discovered without trouble. There is always a seed of good. Find it and prosper.

Og Mandino

Adversity

· 27

Sound character provides the power with which a person may ride the emergencies of life instead of being overwhelmed by them. Failure is… the highway to success.

Og Mandino

Character

· 28

Take the attitude of a student, Never be to big to ask questions, Never know to much to learn something new.

Og Mandino

Attitude

· 29

The great difference between those who succeed and those who fail does not consist in the amount of work done by each but in the amount of intelligent work. Many of those who fail most ignominiously do enough to achieve grand success but they labor haphazardly at whatever they are assigned, building up with one hand to tear down with the other. They do not grasp circumstances and change them into opportunities. They have no faculty for turning honest defeats into telling victories. With ability enough and ample time, the major ingredients of success, they are forever throwing back and forth an empty shuttle and the real web of their life is never woven.

Og Mandino

Concentration

· 30

The master of a single trade can support a family. The master of seven trades cannot support himself. The wind is never for the sailor who knows not to what port he is bound.

Og Mandino

Concentration

·· 31

The only certain means of is to render more and better service than is expected of you, no matter what your task may be.

Og Mandino

Success

· 32

The person who knows one thing and does it better than anyone else, even if it only be the art of raising lentils, receives the crown he merits. If he raises all his energy to that end, he is a benefactor of mankind and its rewarded as such.

Og Mandino

Excellence

· 33

The victory of success is half won when one gains the habit of setting goals and achieving them. Even the most tedious chore will become endurable as you parade through each day convinced that every task, no matter how menial or boring, brings you closer to fulfilling your dreams.

Og Mandino

Success

· 34

The weakest living creature, by concentrating his powers on a single object, can accomplish good results while the strongest, by dispersing his effort over many chores, may fail to accomplish anything. Drops of water, by continually falling, hone their passage through the hardest of rocks but the hasty torrent rushes over it with hideous uproar and leaves no trace behind.

Og Mandino

Concentration

· 35

There is no better than adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time.

Og Mandino

Adversity

· 36

To be always intending to make a new and better life but never to find time to set about it is as to put off eating and drinking and sleeping from one day to the next until you’re dead.

Og Mandino

Procrastination

· 37

To do anything truly worth doing, I must not stand back shivering and thinking of the cold and danger, but jump in with gusto and scramble through as well as I can.

Og Mandino

Courage

· 38

Today, and every day, deliver more than you are getting paid to do. The victory of success will be half won when you learn the secret of putting out more than is expected in all that you do. Make yourself so valuable in your work that eventually you will become indispensable. Exercise your privilege to go the extra mile, and enjoy all the rewards you receive. You deserve them!

Og Mandino

Excellence

· 39

Treasure the love you receive above all. It will survive long after your gold and good health have vanished.

Og Mandino

Love

· 40

Welcome every morning with a smile. Look on the new day as another special gift from your Creator, another golden opportunity to complete what you were unable to finish yesterday. Be a self-starter. Let your first hour set the theme of success and positive action that is certain to echo through your entire day. Today will never happen again. Don’t waste it with a false start or no start at all. You were not born to fail.

Og Mandino

Smile

·· 41

Whenever you make a mistake or get knocked down by life, don’t look back at it too long. Mistakes are life’s way of teaching you. Your capacity for occasional blunders is inseparable from your capacity to reach your goals. No one wins them all, and your failures, when they happen, are just part of your growth. Shake off your blunders. How will you know your limits without an occasional failure? Never quit. Your turn will come.

Og Mandino

Mistakes

· 42

Work as though you would live forever, and live as though you would die today. Go another mile!

Og Mandino

Service

· 43

You will achieve grand dream, a day at a time, so set goals for each day — not long and difficult projects, but chores that will take you, step by step, toward your rainbow. Write them down, if you must, but limit your list so that you won’t have to drag today’s undone matters into tomorrow. Remember that you cannot build your pyramid in twenty-four hours. Be patient. Never allow your day to become so cluttered that you neglect your most important goal — to do the best you can, enjoy this day, and rest satisfied with what you have accomplished.

Og Mandino

Dream

From http://www.ranker.com/list/a-list-of-famous-og-mandino-quotes/reference

Success is not to be pursued. It is attracted by the person you become.”

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

“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.”
– author unknown

(Thanks so much for sharing with me, dad!)

“It is not as important to succeed, but to persist.”
– inspiring words that greatly encourage me from great South African writer and humanitarian, Alan Paton (author of ‘Cry the Beloved Country’)

“You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm.”
– Colette

“One person with a dream can accomplish more than 100 others without one. If you have a burning desire, you can accomplish anything. The biographies of great men and women are full of stories of how they did seemingly impossible things because they had a dream.”
– author unknown

” Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. ”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Oh man! There is no planet sun or star could hold you, if you but knew what you are.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

” I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live by the light that I have.”
– Abraham Lincoln

” He who cherishes a beautiful vision, a lofty ideal in his
heart, will one day realize it. Dream lofty dreams and as
you dream so shall you become.”
– James Allen

“No vision and you perish; No Ideal, and you’re lost; Your heart must
ever cherish Some faith at any cost. Some hope, some dream to cling to, Some rainbow in the sky, Some melody to sing to, Some service that is high.”
– Harriet Du Autermont

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.
www.craiglockbooks.com

The various books that Craig “felt inspired to write” (including ‘The Winning Mind’ and ‘Endless Possibilities, Far and Great Horizons’, as well as his latest “work” ‘The Champion”) are available at: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 and http://www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.html

Also www.creativekiwis.com/index.php/books/74-craigs-bookshttp://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock+www.lulu.com/craiglock

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

“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 help change THE world…for the better. “

PPS

Success is not to be pursued. It is attracted by the person you become.”

Sharing Some More Famous Og Mandino Quotes

Article Title: Sharing Some More Famous Og Mandino Quotes

Shared by: Craig Lock
Key words (tags): Inspiration, Og Mandino, Og Mandino quotes, words of encouragement, empowerment, upliftment and inspiration, inspirational books, good books, spiritual, spiritual growth

Web sites: 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.

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!)

Publishing Guidelines
We hope that the following article may be informative and helpful to your ezine readers, or on your web site. If it helps others “out there” in any way, then we’re very happy. This article (as with all my articles) may be freely published, electronically or in print.

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

From http://www.ranker.com/list/a-list-of-famous-og-mandino-quotes/reference

Success is not to be pursued. It is attracted by the person you become.”

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

“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.”
– author unknown

(Thanks so much for sharing with me, dad!)

“It is not as important to succeed, but to persist.”
– inspiring words that greatly encourage me from great South African writer and humanitarian, Alan Paton (author of ‘Cry the Beloved Country’)

“You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm.”
– Colette

“One person with a dream can accomplish more than 100 others without one. If you have a burning desire, you can accomplish anything. The biographies of great men and women are full of stories of how they did seemingly impossible things because they had a dream.”
– author unknown

” Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. ”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Oh man! There is no planet sun or star could hold you, if you but knew what you are.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

” I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live by the light that I have.”
– Abraham Lincoln

” He who cherishes a beautiful vision, a lofty ideal in his
heart, will one day realize it. Dream lofty dreams and as
you dream so shall you become.”
– James Allen

“No vision and you perish; No Ideal, and you’re lost; Your heart must
ever cherish Some faith at any cost. Some hope, some dream to cling to, Some rainbow in the sky, Some melody to sing to, Some service that is high.”
– Harriet Du Autermont

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.
www.craiglockbooks.com

The various books that Craig “felt inspired to write” (including ‘The Winning Mind’ and ‘Endless Possibilities, Far and Great Horizons’, as well as his latest “work” ‘The Champion”) are available at: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 and http://www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.html

Also www.creativekiwis.com/index.php/books/74-craigs-bookshttp://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock+www.lulu.com/craiglock

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

“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 help change THE world…for the better. “

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Success is not to be pursued. It is attracted by the person you become.”