Hiya,
If you've ever wondered about the doom mongers version of what's going to happen in 2012 then watch this short video by Esther Hicks. Makes much more sense!
for now
Be Inspired
Stu
If you like this you'll probably like my other blog:
http://thechangeyourlifeblog.wordpress.com
Monday, 23 August 2010
Sunday, 8 August 2010
Human Nature
Hiya,
How often do we hear these days that nobody knows their neighbours? People aren't community spirited like they used to be. Everyone lives behind locked doors yada yada yada.
I suppose it's more to do with the quantity of distractions and the ease with which we can get around compared to say 50 years ago, more than how afraid we are - which is what our media would have us believe. Thugs on every corner, not safe to go out your door, every hoodie has a switchblade blah blah blah!!! Grrr!
50 million TV channels and 4000 new video games available every day, plus a gabillion videos on YouTube. We can hop in our cars and drive to see our friends and families easily (except if you have to use the M25!). All this means we don't 'need' to know who lives next door - right?
Well my faith in human nature is intact.
We rescued a dog, Annie, on thursday evening. Half hour later she slipped her collar and ran like the wind. We are surrounded by fields and farms where we live so the opportunity to hide if you're a terrified canine are boundless. Within half hour of running around the lanes searching we had gathered a small posse of friends and total strangers helping us look. There was nothing in it for any of them besides the bonds of community. They helped us until 1 o'clock in the morning that first night, in total darkness, scrambling through bramble bushes and trudging across horse fields. They continued helping in their own ways the following day and the day after that until eventually we got a lead (excuse the pun) and tracked Annie to a garden that backed on to a farm. All the neighbours of that garden came out to help and eventually she was recued a second time.
This experience, as stressful as it was, has allowed us to reconnect with the people around us. We have made friends with people that we would have walked straight past on the street before hand. And they have friends in us. Never again will I walk past a 'Missing Cat or Dog' poster on a lamp post without reading it and considering what I can do to help. I will endeavour to get more involved in the people around us, in an attempt to add to the glue that binds us all together, whether we are aware of it or not.
Look out of your window, walk down your street, look at the faces of the people in your community. They are more likely to help you in a crisis than they ever are to harm you. Smile at people on the street and say hello, you never know when the opportunity may arise for them to help you or for you to help them.
For now - be safe, be neighbourly and Be Inspired
Stu
If you like this you'll probably like my other blog:
http://thechangeyourlifeblog.wordpress.com
How often do we hear these days that nobody knows their neighbours? People aren't community spirited like they used to be. Everyone lives behind locked doors yada yada yada.
I suppose it's more to do with the quantity of distractions and the ease with which we can get around compared to say 50 years ago, more than how afraid we are - which is what our media would have us believe. Thugs on every corner, not safe to go out your door, every hoodie has a switchblade blah blah blah!!! Grrr!
50 million TV channels and 4000 new video games available every day, plus a gabillion videos on YouTube. We can hop in our cars and drive to see our friends and families easily (except if you have to use the M25!). All this means we don't 'need' to know who lives next door - right?
Well my faith in human nature is intact.
We rescued a dog, Annie, on thursday evening. Half hour later she slipped her collar and ran like the wind. We are surrounded by fields and farms where we live so the opportunity to hide if you're a terrified canine are boundless. Within half hour of running around the lanes searching we had gathered a small posse of friends and total strangers helping us look. There was nothing in it for any of them besides the bonds of community. They helped us until 1 o'clock in the morning that first night, in total darkness, scrambling through bramble bushes and trudging across horse fields. They continued helping in their own ways the following day and the day after that until eventually we got a lead (excuse the pun) and tracked Annie to a garden that backed on to a farm. All the neighbours of that garden came out to help and eventually she was recued a second time.
This experience, as stressful as it was, has allowed us to reconnect with the people around us. We have made friends with people that we would have walked straight past on the street before hand. And they have friends in us. Never again will I walk past a 'Missing Cat or Dog' poster on a lamp post without reading it and considering what I can do to help. I will endeavour to get more involved in the people around us, in an attempt to add to the glue that binds us all together, whether we are aware of it or not.
Look out of your window, walk down your street, look at the faces of the people in your community. They are more likely to help you in a crisis than they ever are to harm you. Smile at people on the street and say hello, you never know when the opportunity may arise for them to help you or for you to help them.
For now - be safe, be neighbourly and Be Inspired
Stu
If you like this you'll probably like my other blog:
http://thechangeyourlifeblog.wordpress.com
Wednesday, 4 August 2010
Inspirational video
Hiya,
Got sent this link to an inspirational video this morning. It's one of those picture movies with a soundtrack and a bunch of quotes to inspire you - you know the ones!
However, this one is exceptional, well worth the 8 minute watch and some of the sculptures featured are pretty incredible too.
Treat yourself and give it a watch...
for now
Be Inspired
Stu
If you like this you'll probably like my other blog:
http://thechangeyourlifeblog.wordpress.com
Got sent this link to an inspirational video this morning. It's one of those picture movies with a soundtrack and a bunch of quotes to inspire you - you know the ones!
However, this one is exceptional, well worth the 8 minute watch and some of the sculptures featured are pretty incredible too.
Treat yourself and give it a watch...
for now
Be Inspired
Stu
If you like this you'll probably like my other blog:
http://thechangeyourlifeblog.wordpress.com
Tuesday, 3 August 2010
Quote for today
Whether you think you can or you can’t, either way you are right.
- Henry Ford
So why not start today 'thinking' that you 'can' - at the very least you'll feel better.
for now
Be Inspired
Stu
- Henry Ford
So why not start today 'thinking' that you 'can' - at the very least you'll feel better.
for now
Be Inspired
Stu
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Getting Inspired
I found another blog/forum about being inspired called: http://beinspiredtoday.ning.com where a lovely lady called Julieanne has obviously spent a lot of time and effort gathering information and aquaintances to help inspire people. This is the post I read today:
"We all know about the power of Gratitude but sometimes in the hustle
and bustle we forget to be in a state of gratitude.
Gratitude brings us out of a feeling of lack and changes our
perspective on the world around us. It is a gentle process that can
shift you in a matter of minutes.
I thought it might be fun to have somewhere to 'put it out there'.
Just choose 5 things that you are grateful for today.
Today I am grateful for
the music I am listening to
the warm weather
good coffee
knowing that I am loved
... and my dishwasher ;)
I feel better already :)
Hope to hear what everyone else is grateful for :)
Many Blessings,
Julieanne"
Good place to start!
Gratitude is the first step to raising your self esteem in many ways,
it reminds us of what and who we have around us. It reminds us we're
not alone and we're not failing no matter what is happening in our
lives. Every one of us can remember something from our past that
seemed bad at the time but on reflection led us to a better place. We
may have broken up with a partner and been devastated only to find a
new love further down the road. We must look back on those experiences with gratitude for they make us who we are today.
If you're going through a tough time right now it's almost impossible to see that this very thing you are going through will lead you to something positive further along in your life.
Find the strength, hope and resilience to
persevere - you'll be glad you did. :)
for now
Be Inspired
Stu
If you like this you'll probably like my other blog:
http://thechangeyourlifeblog.wordpress.com
"We all know about the power of Gratitude but sometimes in the hustle
and bustle we forget to be in a state of gratitude.
Gratitude brings us out of a feeling of lack and changes our
perspective on the world around us. It is a gentle process that can
shift you in a matter of minutes.
I thought it might be fun to have somewhere to 'put it out there'.
Just choose 5 things that you are grateful for today.
Today I am grateful for
the music I am listening to
the warm weather
good coffee
knowing that I am loved
... and my dishwasher ;)
I feel better already :)
Hope to hear what everyone else is grateful for :)
Many Blessings,
Julieanne"
Good place to start!
Gratitude is the first step to raising your self esteem in many ways,
it reminds us of what and who we have around us. It reminds us we're
not alone and we're not failing no matter what is happening in our
lives. Every one of us can remember something from our past that
seemed bad at the time but on reflection led us to a better place. We
may have broken up with a partner and been devastated only to find a
new love further down the road. We must look back on those experiences with gratitude for they make us who we are today.
If you're going through a tough time right now it's almost impossible to see that this very thing you are going through will lead you to something positive further along in your life.
Find the strength, hope and resilience to
persevere - you'll be glad you did. :)
for now
Be Inspired
Stu
If you like this you'll probably like my other blog:
http://thechangeyourlifeblog.wordpress.com
Saturday, 24 July 2010
Why Weight Loss Diets Don’t Work!
99% Of Weight Loss Diets Concentrate On Totally
The Wrong Thing And That’s Why They Don’t Work
For The Majority Of People - Do You Know What It Is?
If you’ve ever been on a diet you’ll be familiar with the following:
Calorie counting
Visiting online forums
Joining weight loss classes and support groups
Measuring your waistline daily
Weighing yourself obsessively
Exercising
Checking your BMI (and getting confused!)
The list could go on and on, but one thing is for sure - it didn’t
last did it? Yeah you may have lost a few pounds, maybe even a couple
of stone but sure as night follows day you put most if not all of it
back on.
Now don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of things in the list that
will definitely help you shed pounds, but the reason none of it lasts
is because something is out of whack.
Let’s take a look at some ‘simple’ psychology, ask yourself this question:
When was the last time you wanted to lose something?
Did you answer it? I mean it doesn’t make sense does it? Do you want
to lose your job? Do you want to lose your wallet or purse? Do you
want to lose your friends or your house or your mobile phone or even
your way? No. You don’t like to ‘lose’ stuff - period!
We are programmed to ‘Get’ stuff.
Get a new car, Get a wonderful partner, Get married, Get a great job,
Get a million dollars etc.
So what?
So, maybe this whole ‘losing’ weight concept is backwards, maybe
concentrating on ‘losing’’ weight just goes against the grain, against
the programming. Instead, maybe we should be focusing on ‘Getting’
fitter, Getting healthier, Getting a better shape, Getting happier,
Getting ourselves down the gym or in the pool or on the sidewalk
jogging or even walking - releasing those endorphins, allowing the
serotonin to flood out so we can get a better feeling about ourselves.
Here’s my challenge to all those out there unhappy with their weight
or shape - try refocusing on the positive ‘Getting’ and drop the
negative idea of weight ‘loss’. Try it and see.
Start Eating, Start living and Start Getting what you want in this life!
for now
Be Inspired
Stu
If you like this you'll probably like my other blog:
http://thechangeyourlifeblog.wordpress.com
The Wrong Thing And That’s Why They Don’t Work
For The Majority Of People - Do You Know What It Is?
If you’ve ever been on a diet you’ll be familiar with the following:
Calorie counting
Visiting online forums
Joining weight loss classes and support groups
Measuring your waistline daily
Weighing yourself obsessively
Exercising
Checking your BMI (and getting confused!)
The list could go on and on, but one thing is for sure - it didn’t
last did it? Yeah you may have lost a few pounds, maybe even a couple
of stone but sure as night follows day you put most if not all of it
back on.
Now don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of things in the list that
will definitely help you shed pounds, but the reason none of it lasts
is because something is out of whack.
Let’s take a look at some ‘simple’ psychology, ask yourself this question:
When was the last time you wanted to lose something?
Did you answer it? I mean it doesn’t make sense does it? Do you want
to lose your job? Do you want to lose your wallet or purse? Do you
want to lose your friends or your house or your mobile phone or even
your way? No. You don’t like to ‘lose’ stuff - period!
We are programmed to ‘Get’ stuff.
Get a new car, Get a wonderful partner, Get married, Get a great job,
Get a million dollars etc.
So what?
So, maybe this whole ‘losing’ weight concept is backwards, maybe
concentrating on ‘losing’’ weight just goes against the grain, against
the programming. Instead, maybe we should be focusing on ‘Getting’
fitter, Getting healthier, Getting a better shape, Getting happier,
Getting ourselves down the gym or in the pool or on the sidewalk
jogging or even walking - releasing those endorphins, allowing the
serotonin to flood out so we can get a better feeling about ourselves.
Here’s my challenge to all those out there unhappy with their weight
or shape - try refocusing on the positive ‘Getting’ and drop the
negative idea of weight ‘loss’. Try it and see.
Start Eating, Start living and Start Getting what you want in this life!
for now
Be Inspired
Stu
If you like this you'll probably like my other blog:
http://thechangeyourlifeblog.wordpress.com
Monday, 5 July 2010
Are you feeling stuck?
Hiya,
I was reading a book about scientific anomolies last night - oh yeah, I know how to live! :)
Anyway, talking of waiting for a breakthrough with one such equation he said something I found quite profound:
"When you're feeling really stuck, get ready, you're about to make a great leap forward."
So if you're feeling stuck in any way at the moment, get ready...
for now
Be Inspired
Stu
If you like this you'll probably like my other blog:
http://thechangeyourlifeblog.wordpress.com
I was reading a book about scientific anomolies last night - oh yeah, I know how to live! :)
Anyway, talking of waiting for a breakthrough with one such equation he said something I found quite profound:
"When you're feeling really stuck, get ready, you're about to make a great leap forward."
So if you're feeling stuck in any way at the moment, get ready...
for now
Be Inspired
Stu
If you like this you'll probably like my other blog:
http://thechangeyourlifeblog.wordpress.com
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