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How long have you been affirming something like:

-I am rich and happy
-I am my perfect ideal weight
-I have the ideal mate
-I love my job and it pays me great

… or something along those lines only to wind up feeling more frustrated and stuck. I’ve known about affirmations for over 20 years and I’ve known they don’t work for me for about the same amount of time. I could ask what’s wrong with me and why don’t they work for me? But upon closer look, a better question might be, why do some self-help experts keep promoting them as a primary change tool when they clearly don’t work for most people.

Let’s debunk the expert myth right now. Just because the “experts” tell you something works and just because many of the “experts” all say it works but it doesn’t work for you … who cares what the experts say! In truth, affirmations, as we have been taught them, don’t seem to work because we have a built in resistance to the very thing we are affirming.

Here’s what I mean by that: Let’s use a fictitious person named Nun for our example. If Nun says to himself, “I have avalanches of money flowing to me now!” His inner critique is most likely going to chime in, after it stops laughing at him … “if that’s the truth, why couldn’t you pay your cell phone bill this month?”

In fact, the affirmation is working because what Nun unknowingly affirmed with his “tail-ender” was lack and more lack. Even if his inner-critic’s tail-ender didn’t surface to the level of conscious awareness, his subconscious mind has its own built-in resistance to change. So when Nun looks around and sees lack, his eyes take it in and his mind says … “what I see is the truth and there are no avalanches of anything but bills and more bills which I am struggling to pay”.

Okay, we can replace the fictitious character with a real one, ME! I was so frustrated and disappointed and I felt like a failure because I couldn’t seem to transform my life with these flowery affirmations no matter how I tried. But to my credit, I am relentless and by George, who ever he is , I knew in my heart that transformational change was possible and more importantly, it was possible for me and for everyone.

Transformation sales-hype can mislead you to think you can undo a lifetime of stinking-thinking in 30 days, and although it is possible, most people have way to much resistance going on to let it be that easy. I had to come up with my own approach which I call Releasing Technology to help me peel off the layers of resistance. I then came across EFT which led me to something called EFT Choices Affirmations. BLING, the lights went on for me. WOW, this was the missing piece for me and when combined with my Releasing Technology, I had a solid transformation tool set to help me get to the next level.

The EFT Choices Affirmation is designed in such a way that it handles the inner-critics tail-ender before it can cancel out what you are affirming. It allows you to own what is and then to create another reality by making a choice. This form of affirmation is done while using the EFT meridian tools and you are able to affirm your new choice without resistance. Of course, no tool works exactly the same for everyone but the success rate of this is so profound, many Therapists such as Dr. Patricia Carrington are using Energy Psychology to help people make amazing life changes.

So here’s what I recommend; if old-school affirmations work for you, keep doing what you are doing. If you have other practices that give you what you need, don’t jump ship just for something new to do. But if you are looking for some additional transformation technologies that carry the weight of science and ancient Eastern healing practices, then you will want to click on over to Dr. Carrington’s site and download a free copy of her eBook at www.eftupdate.com. I’m not trying to sell you anything and this is not an affiliate program; it’s just something that I personally use and I am really convinced that it can help a lot of people. By the way, EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Technique and you can learn more about it when you visit the site I recommended.

Robin Harris is a DesignerLife Coach and the owner of ManifestWithEase.com ManifestWithEase.com and co-founder of SecretKeysToPassiveIncome.com SecretKeysToPassiveIncome.com which offer complimentary resources for those who want to embrace ease as a way of creating more happiness, prosperity, and success in life and in business. You can also connect with Robin through her Lens at squidoo.com/manifestwithease/ squidoo.com/manifestwithease/


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  • Everyone Has Been Hurt…Part 2

    continued…..

    Then onto my teen years. My mom had a few boyfriends back then. The majority didn’t like me and my brother too well, but mainly my brother, I guess it was jealousy. Some were okay others weren’t. Some treated us like crap, others looked out for us. When they picked at my brother, I once again became a protector of my family and especially him. Now they had to get back at me right. What was closest to me back them? My animals. So how did one get to me? He would torture my dog, all the time, beat him, kicked him, whatever he could because he knew it hurt me and I would defend my dogs as I would family. I got punished a lot usually for sticking up for my brother. My mom would get mad because we embarrassed her and would be upset. I had a lot to say about my mom but we have since made up and I really don’t want to discuss that now.

    My grandparents were like a second mom and dad for me though. We ended up getting new neighbors when I turned 15 and they had a teenage son. My aunt talked my mom into letting me date him, huge mistake and I mean mistake. I had no experience with boys at all. I had a very isolated life, no boyfriends or anything up to that point. For years I didn’t even really have many friends at school maybe one or two. I was too shy. I couldn’t even look most people in the eye, especially if they intimidated me. I force myself to do it now though regardless. I even got fired from my first job because I couldn’t look at people, when I took their order, and when my boss confronted me about messing up orders I got fired when I refused to look him in the eye. Now back to the guy.

    My mom gave in and let me date him. He was my first everything, and I do mean everything. Her never ever pressured me into having sex, but I was so naive I thought if I did we would get married and live happily ever after. I was way to innocent. I finally gave into him, in the back seat of his car, in the middle of a ball field. A month later he broke up with me and went back to his ex girlfriend. I was devastated I was completely heartbroken. Nobody knew about us and everyone began to wonder why I had so suddenly become so angry. I was angry with everyone and life in general. I was ashamed and completely pissed off It didn’t help that he lived next door and I got to watch him and his girlfriend together on a daily basis either.

    The next guy I dated , well we ended up dating for at least a year maybe two. . he cheated on me constantly. He cheated on me as much as I changed clothes and that was a lot.. I also got in a lot of trouble with him. I ended up running away from home. He ended up getting arrested when my mom found out I was having sex with him. My mom was going to send me to a girl’s home but my oldest sister stepped in and stopped it. That was with the help of her(Mom’s) new boyfriend, now husband. I ended up going to my cousin’s house for about a month maybe a little less.

    Now I was the rebel, the black sheep of the family. I was forbidden to see the guy anymore, but I snuck around and saw him anyways. My mom became afraid of me, and I felt like I finally had some control over my life. In reality I was more out of control then, than I ever had been. My anger was to the extreme. I would literally fly into rages and I cared about nothing and noone. I had, had my taste of men and If they could play I could too. Boy did I play. I never did sleep with a bunch of guys, no I felt I was to good for that, but I did have a few boyfriends and I learned to play games. I stayed with some of these guys for awhile a year here or there. I did hurt a lot of those guys. I did it intentionally too at times. I have since tried to make up for that, some of them I am friends with now, but I did play people and I am not proud of that.

    Vaughn Pascal


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  • A to Z Tips With Focus on Letter V

    Vision – visualise -project an image in your mind
    There is a law in psychology that if you form a picture in your mind of what you would like to be, and you keep and hold that picture there long enough, you will soon become exactly as you have been thinking.

    William James (1842-1910)
    When we create a vision, set goals, read books and listen to CDs or tapes attend seminars and events we should focus on what it is we can do for others rather than what benefit we expect for ourselves.
    One way to improve and develop your skill set is to volunteer to help out at events and seminars – become a member of the ‘crew’ for remember the more you put in the more you are likely to get out.
    Vocabulary
    Vocabulary enables us to interpret and to express. If you have a limited vocabulary, you will also have a limited vision and a limited future.

    Jim Rohn

    Verdict
    What will be the verdict on your life?

    Have you written your own eulogy?

    How would you like to be remembered?
    A daily question for you – How would the person I aspire to be behave and do the task I now have this day to do?

    Value
    True worth. If a gem falls into the mud it is still valuable. But if dust should ascend to heaven it is still worthless.

    Saadi of Shiraz

    The major value in life is not what you get.
    The major value in life is what you become.

    Jim Rohn

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  • Life in the Fast Lane

    Cindy collapses on the couch after getting the last of all 3 kids to bed. She feels like she has been living in the fast lane lately. And no wonder, between school and the kids’ activities, Cindy is spending most of her day either getting the kids ready to go somewhere or driving in the car. The whole process is exhausting. First thing in the morning, she can’t get the kids to wake up. Well, except for 1 1/2 year old Zachary that is, who rises at 5:30 am. Next, is the battle to get everyone dressed and ready for school. There’s the dawdling, the “I can’t find my….”, and the occasional defiant “I am not going to school today.” There are lunches to be made, shoes to find, mouths to wipe and diapers to change. It’s a wonder Cindy hasn’t pulled her hair out by 8am. Then of course they are always running late, and just when they are about to jump in the car, Nicole will remember her library book is due that day. By the time they leave, they are so late, Cindy has the pedal to
    the metal driving to school. And, if she had a really hectic morning and didn’t grab a snack for Zachary on the way out the door, she has the privilege of hearing him whine during the drive as well.

    Today had been one of those days and in her rush to get Nicole to school, she got pulled over. When the police officer asked for her insurance card and registration, Cindy looked at him as if he were crazy. She gave him her license and while he went to run it, she was scrambling through the various glove compartments and storage areas in the car. After 10 minutes of searching, she produced a crumpled registration and 3 expired insurance cards. Cindy was given a speeding ticket and a ticket for failure to have insurance. Megan was whining about wanting to watch a movie, Zachary was crying because he was hungry, and Nicole was tardy.

    Tracy is up at 5:30 am with Alex. Her days start early which is why she usually tries to sneak in a nap during Alex’s nap and Brandon’s room time. While Kevin is having breakfast with Alex, Tracy jumps in the shower. Meanwhile, Brook’s alarm goes off and she starts her day. Getting Brook her own alarm clock and teaching her to use it was a solution that eliminated some of the morning conflict between Tracy and Brook. In the process of this, they also figured out that
    Brook is a slow mover in the morning and does better if she has more time to get ready and isn’t rushed.

    While Tracy is getting dressed and getting Alex ready, Brandon and Nicole start on their Morning Cards, which allow them to get ready for school independently. Due to the older kids’ independence, Tracy has enough time to get Alex dressed, get ready herself, and make Nicole’s lunch as well. There are still the occasional challenges in the morning, but having a workable routine makes life in the fast lane much more manageable. At 7:25, Tracy announces that the bus (really the family van) is leaving in 5 minutes. Before leaving, everyone stops in the mud room to grab their belongings. The mud room houses all of things the family needs to get out the door. Each person has a place to put their belongings as well as labeled hooks to hang backpacks, jackets, diaper bags and purses. At 7:30, everyone is loaded in the van and although the ride to school is not perfect, at least they aren’t rushed.

    Tips for getting out the door with your sanity intact:

    Getting up 15 minutes earlier can make all the difference between rushing out the door in the morning and being more relaxed.

    Using something like “Morning Cards” eliminates the conflict between mom and kids during the morning rush hour. It also promotes independence and self esteem in children. If you are interested in purchasing “Morning Cards”, please contact me.

    Have a place to hang your keys near the door. Creating a regular place to hang the keys in the house eliminates last minute key searches. If you have small children, be sure to hang them out of reach of little hands!

    Designating a place for backpacks, jackets and shoes near the door, simplifies the “leaving” process. If your house does not have a mud room, consider creative options to create one. Go to perfectlyplaced.org and click on the photo gallery link to see a picture of what I did with one client to solve the problem in her home.

    Keep a snack bin or drawer in the pantry for single size snacks. This makes packing lunches easier, as well as giving kids more independence in grabbing snacks.

    Once in awhile, empty nearly empty cracker and cereal boxes into plastic baggies and place into the snack bin.

    Keep a plastic coated folder with clear page protectors in your vehicle to store current insurance card, card registration and warranty information. That way, if you should get pulled over, you will be able to locate the information needed.

    Keeping only a few items at a time in the family vehicle for the kids to do keep clutter at bay. For preschool-school aged kids, consider an inexpensive art kit and a notepad for each child. Label them to avoid arguments and store in the pockets behind the front seats.

    There are items available (www.finderskeypurse.com) to save the frustration of digging through your purse to find your keys. These hooks are only available wholesale but I have a client who sells them. If you are interested in purchasing one, please contact me.

    Susan Stewart is a professional organizer and the founder of Perfectly Placed Professional Organization and Design in the Phoenix area. Perfectly Placed specializes in bringing peace and order to busy families through organization. You can find out more about Susan and Perfectly Placed at her website: perfectlyplaced.org perfectlyplaced.org


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  • Happy Birthday: Celebrating Your Life
    (Guided Meditation)
    By Jeanie Marshall
    Marshall House (2005)
    Reviewed by Irene Watson for Reader Views (1/06)

    A celebration of one’s life can happen at any time with this
    guided meditation. Jeanie Marshall, in her soft and caring
    voice, leads the participant to a place of accepting the gifts
    presented. Happy Birthday: Celebrating your Life is a
    wonderful way to spring back into life if feeling down or
    lacking self-esteem.

    The gifts received during the meditation from friends and
    spirits are what you need them to be at that moment. Each
    time you listen to the meditation, different gifts by different
    beings are presented, because of course, you are in a
    “different” place each time.

    Of all the guided meditations that Marshall has in her
    repertoire this is my favorite. When I use the meditation in
    the morning it sets my day as being calm and collected, full
    of gratitude for the gifts that life gives me.

    Jeanie Marshall, Empowerment Consultant, directs all activities of Marshall House, drawing on the services of other professionals as needed. Her consulting practice has evolved over the years, transforming to respond to the needs of her clients of today. Jeanie says “the most joyous part of my professional life is working one-on-one with clients, which is a partnership of co-creative, empowering ideas.” With a focus on energy, Jeanie supports each person in being empowered and authentic. Her sessions typically begin or end with a guided meditation process.

    Irene Watson is the Managing Editor for Reader Views
    readerviews.com readerviews.com


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  • Elaine buys a Mercedes. You get jealous and buy one too. Elaine hires a butler. You get one too. Elaine announces she’s pregnant with twins. You are furious. You can’t let her beat you at anything. You scream at your husband. He shakes his head in disbelief.

    The Roadmap

    Do you have a roadmap for your family? Our world is on a technology roller coaster. Society continues to change instantly. It is tougher now for individuals to cling to meaningful family traditions. Many parents and children do not see examples of good family role models. Many people are just content to be like everyone else. American children are heavily influenced by a media-driven culture that teaches we need it now! Children pick their examples of good behavior from watching million-dollar super stars. Are adults any different?

    Do you have model for your family? The right family model can help move a family toward a desired endpoint. Families need to have some direction. God should always play a central part of family living. The Barna Research for the Tyndale House showed that 80% of people feel the Bible is the most influential book in history. The Bible—society has seen no other book that contains such insight and depth relating to life. In the book of Genesis, man is created in both the image and likeness of God.

    God’s ideal plan linked one man and woman for a lifetime. “For this cause a man shall leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife; and the two shall become one flesh.” Although this may seem controversial to some, it contains the most consistent definition for the family. Individuals can use this concept as the foundation for assisting them with their family goals. The traditional family is very relevant. It will continue to serve as an anchor as America moves into the next millennium.

    The Panic Button

    Today’s families face huge challenges. Many people do not want to accept the responsibility of parenting—they want to live a carefree life with no accountability. The bitter taste of failed previous marriages has prompted many people to condemn the institution of marriage. The high percentage of divorce in society has left children feeling insecure. Although the Bible uses a traditional two-parent model for families, being a single parent or having some other nontraditional arrangement, such as adoptive parents, doesn’t mean an individual doesn’t have a family. Members of a family share common experiences, and this is critical to family stability. Take the family self evaluation test for your family:

    Are you happy with your family life?
    Do you have a family model?
    Are you competing with other families?
    Do you have a vision for your family?
    Are you willing to make your family vision a reality?

    The Right Solution

    Many people fail to see the significance of having a model to follow. Trying to implement any model without understanding the basis could leave a family with unrealistic expectations. Families are not mechanical machines. There is order in the universe created by a power higher than the human civilization. Many people reach their middle years with bodies, relationships, and jobs reasonable intact; however, a voice usually cries out that something is missing. People try to fill the emptiness with diversions such as work, money, possessions, or relationships; however, these things don’t bring inner peace. If there is no solid foundation, the house will fall. What model are most people using in America? Determine if you have the best model for your family. Start today!

    Daryl and Estraletta Green provide personal advice all around the country. Daryl is the author of two books, Awakening the Talents Within and My Cup Runneth Over. They have been noted and quoted in such media organizations such as USA Today, NBC’s Alive at Five, Heaven 600, Answerline, American Urban Radio, The Bev Smith Show, The Hallerin Hill Show, Ebony Magazine, and BET’s Buy the Book. The Green’s nationally syndicated column, FamilyVision, reached 200 newspapers and over 12 million readers.

    To get a free one hour personal coaching session, you can contact them at darylandestraletta.com darylandestraletta.com


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  • 1. Be willing to give yourself a hug. Take at least five minutes a day to hug yourself and tell yourself that you are special and there is no one else in this world that is like you.

    2. Encourage yourself with your words. Have you ever heard of the phrase ‘words have power?’ Say one positive word or phrase to yourself (e.g. I am a nice person) after you wake up in the morning and before you go to bed at night.

    3. Have fun! Every person is busy in one capacity or another with work, school, or family. Unfortunately, some of us fail to find time to have fun. Realize that we all need some time to minimize stress within our life and enjoy life to the maximum. Go for a jog, play a video game, read a book– whatever is fun for you just do it.

    4. Appreciate your accomplishments. Do not take for granted the small things you do in life. Everything you do helps to make a difference in your life as well as other people so applaud yourself.

    5. Pamper yourself. Yes, it is okay to treat yourself to something special. Whether it is free or cost a little money, take time out to enjoy YOU!

    When was the last time you had a candle lit bath with bubbles? If it took you more than five seconds to think of a time then you are long overdue for some pampering.

    6. Play like a child again. Do you remember those days when there were no such things as paying bills or stress? Are you able to think of a time when you played with your favorite doll or toy soldiers? Do you remember when it was just fun to have fun? If you do not, then find some time to be a kid again. Find a hobby or rediscover a hobby that you put on the self for many years and bring it back to life. You deserve it.

    7. Yawn, get a good night rest, and do it all over again.

    April Lisbon-Peoples is a school psychologist in NV working with children with various exceptionalities for more than 5 years. She also enjoys working as a life enhancement coach with areas of training in career, wellness, and relationships.


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  • I Paid My Bill-Why Am I Powerless

    Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison for believing that all people in South Africa should have the same freedoms. He never backed down from this belief and though in prison he kept searching for Gods answer and believing that there was an answer.

    He was completely powerless over the forces that had imprisoned him.

    Mandela had no physical way to over power the situation. He had to rely on his spiritual strength to continually propel him forward. To keep his belief alive. He had passion, like Martin Luther King Jr… he had a dream.

    Men who have spent there lives in prison typically fail to return to society as a valuable member. After a certain time they return to a life of crime. It is what they know and have power over. Contrary to this prisoners who have had a reawakening with religion reenter society with a mission and are more likely to succeed. This is where Mandela was not an ordinary man. He was sent to prison for his belief and never relinquished his belief. Returning to society he continued to fight for equality, eventually becoming president of South Africa and ending Apartheid.

    What is it that kept Nelson Mandela alive? What is it that transforms people in prison? Is it just religion?

    The Dalai Lama in his book “Ethics for a new Millennium” tells us that it’s hope. People travel from all over the world, coming to him looking for answers to pain and suffering both physical and spiritual.

    As I read through his words I can feel a sense of powerlessness. He says “…I am an ordinary human being.” This is not a critical statement about one of the greatest spiritual leaders of all time; it is merely his own recognition of his life and his powerlessness over those who feel helpless.

    And in this there is great knowledge and wealth that can transform all people. Understanding how absolutely powerless we are is another important key to gaining greater power in the universe.

    Like Mandela’s 27 years in prison the Dalai Lama lives his life in exile. Forced out of his home land by the Chinese communist government in 1959 he has led a life full of wonder and achievement. As a “simple” Buddhist Monk, he could have simply devoted his life to quiet reflection and prayer in a universal crusade to free his people. Of course he does this, but he also makes it a point to work for the betterment of all people from every background, he doesn’t exclude any one.

    Their path to expanding the universe, to influencing people and propelling themselves and all those around them came through the understanding that to be powerful you must first be powerless.

    What prisons have we locked ourselves in? What habits have we developed to cage ourselves? Have we moved so far away from our true selves that the necessity for security is our only vision? Have we become too fearful of the unknown that we just steer ourselves clear of any thing that doesn’t speak to us directly about security?

    If we examine our lives fearlessly we will find the specific areas that we need to focus our energies on. To transform every cell in our bodies from the spiritual level all the way through our physical, mental and emotional levels.

    Booker T. Washington said “I’ve found that success is measured not by the position attained in life as by the obstacles with which you have to over come in obtaining that position.”

    In Romans 3:28 it says “I am justified and made upright by faith independent of and distinctly apart from good deeds.” Which as you know means that when something comes directly from faith, hope, and desire we will never be denied. The universe will never let us down. We will see that the obstacles in our lives are simply minor steps that we can traverse easily because of our hope, desire, and faith.

    In our day in age it is nearly impossible to imagine that we should first release what it is that we hold as our greatest strength. We have no jailers confining us yet we live in prisons everyday. Fear anxiety, boredom, negative thoughts generated by our own feelings of inadequacy.

    In the comic strip Ziggy he says… ”Security is knowing what will happen tomorrow, boredom is knowing what will happen the next day.” And yet this is where most of us sit waiting for God to answer our desperation, or worse not believing that there is a power greater than our selves in the universe.

    Having failed before only brings us closer to success if we are willing to take inventory of our lives. Recognize our strengths and weaknesses and make changes.

    We should never reinvent ourselves or change what is critical to our personal make up. Knowing yourself is fundamental to growth of any kind whether in business, family, self or spirit. You must start with the foundation.

    Ian Fowler is an enthusiastic and dynamic sales person who has built a creative and services oriented business. His business and life endeavors include sales and marketing, motivational writing and speaking, painting, advertising for print radio and television.


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  • Many Americans feel as if they do not have enough time in the day to get everything done. Many of us make lists only to get to the end of the day without completing them. So many of us battle traffic each day and it just seems to get worse and then there is lines everywhere; the grocery store, gas station, on ramp, Motor vehicle department, bank teller and it seems over whelming. Many Americans are pushed beyond a tolerate-able stress level. There seems to be no let up, it is always something. We are so concerned with getting everything done that we fail to plan a strategy to enjoy the things we really want in life and the proverbial rose smelling along the way. But who has time for that when you are running redline between work, the family, paying all the bills, it is amazing sometimes we even have to time to eat and sleep.

    What you need now is some more time and thanks to daylight savings time you just got one more hour and your prayers have been answered. Did you use this hour well? What did you do with it? Did it change anything? Did you even notice it at all? How did this affect your life? Are you quite certain that if some one gave you some free time that it would help at all? It might, but are you sure of that? It might be wise to take a look at the life you have made and perhaps simply it a bit. Then when you get some free time, you will not waste it or sleep it away. Think on this.

    “Lance Winslow” – Online WorldThinkTank.net/wttbbs/ Think Tank forum board. If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance in the Online Think Tank and solve the problems of the World; WorldThinkTank.net www.WorldThinkTank.net/


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  • I recently received a phone call from a gentleman from California by the name of Bob. Bob’s elderly voice was electrified with passion as he thanked me for a short piece of writing that he had recently read in Science of Mind Magazine that included the paragraph:

    “If you have a dream to make a difference with other people, even if it’s off the beaten track of mainstream acceptability, go for it with purposeful patience and perseverance. Follow the breadcrumbs of your passion, and even if you don’t know exactly where they are leading you, you will never be disappointed by where you end up. Living in faith can balance the odds even when it appears you’re going against all the odds.”

    Bob went on to say that those words spoke directly to him. Bob told me that he’d been in the trucking industry for the past 40 years and had recently had the thought that he’d like to write something for his fellow truckers but hadn’t felt that anyone would want to read what he wrote. When he read my passage, he knew that he had to follow his own ‘breadcrumbs of passion’ even though he didn’t know where they were leading him.

    So, truckers, watch out. Passion-filled Bob is coming your way.

    Bob’s call has led me to my own new Purpose Project that I’m calling the Purposeful Praise Project. Bob’s call made my day as a writer. To know that my words could make such a difference in a 76-year-old man’s life is very satisfying. It got me to thinking, how many people have made a similar contribution to my life and how many of them have I missed acknowledging and appreciating? Too many to count, but not too many to start ‘purposefully praising’ through phone calls, letters or emails.

    I can’t really claim the project as original to me. One of my clients who is also a dear friend of many years, recently created Project Pen Pal. He’s writing hand written letters to the people in his life that have made a significant contribution to him. I’m the proud recipient of one of his letters. It’s tucked away in my special notebook where I keep such treasures.

    And so it goes. Purpose, passion and play shared among each other and in the sharing it multiplies and from such multiplication comes our World On Purpose. Thank you Bob and Eric for keeping the flow flowing.

    And that’s my life on purpose from the paradise found of Flat Rock NC.

    Dr. Brad Swift founded Life On Purpose Institute in 1996 with the vision of creating a World On Purpose by assisting people like yourself to clarify their life purpose & live true to it. Determine how on or off purpose your life is with the fun & insightful Self Test at:
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