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February 2014

February 05, 2014

What next?

What do you do when you can't think of what to do? What's the next...

February 04, 2014

Momentum

That's why many fail--because they don't get started--they don't go. They don't overcome inertia. They...

February 03, 2014

Empowered by the possibilities

Most of our limitations are limitations only because we're aware of them. The impossible is...

February 02, 2014

Allow it to flow

When the valve on a water faucet is closed, obviously there's no water flowing out...

February 01, 2014

Enjoyment

Are you enjoying yourself today? Enjoyment gives you an enormous competitive edge. If you truly...

January 2014

January 30, 2014

Paying the price

Paying the price is an essential part of reaping the reward. Anything you receive without...

January 29, 2014

Tiny threads

Could you lift a 100 pound weight with a single, tiny thread? Of course not....

January 28, 2014

Be Compassionate; Feel What You Feel Without Being Attached

By John J. Murphy Many times when we are feeling down or out, we respond...

January 27, 2014

All is well

Relaxation begins in the mind. You can be extremely active and still be relaxed. Plenty...

January 26, 2014

No worries

The way to be free of worry is not to fight the worry, but to...

January 25, 2014

Appreciate the effort

Is there some task that you resent having to do, or that you avoid doing...

January 23, 2014

Intimidated no more

Are you avoiding some particular challenging task because the thought of it intimidates you? That's...

January 22, 2014

Expanding your possibilities

Think of the best day you've ever experienced. Then imagine it ten times better. Can...

January 21, 2014

No matter what

No matter where you are at this moment in time, no matter what may be...

January 20, 2014

Five ways to raise your awareness to a higher level

1. Replace judgment with acceptance. Remind yourself that what's done is done, and no amount...

January 19, 2014

Future wishes

Looking back on today, what will you wish you had done? Now is your opportunity...

January 18, 2014

The True Meaning of Forgiveness

By John J. Murphy When many people think of forgiveness, they think of it in...

January 17, 2014

Stop trying and start allowing

Think for a moment about what is involved in trying to get something done. Trying...

January 16, 2014

Worthy of the best

It takes effort to move forward. It takes courage and determination. Fortunately, you are filled...

January 15, 2014

Open to your input

Today is not perfect. But it is here, and it is what you have. So...

January 14, 2014

Upgrade desire

Lord, grant that I may always desire more than I accomplish. -- Michelangelo Often, desire...

January 13, 2014

The miracle of being

People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think...

January 12, 2014

The Wisdom of Patience

By John J. Murphy Patience is a form of peace, the very result we so...

January 11, 2014

Confident actions

If you lack confidence, then do something about it -- literally. Do something. Take action....

December 2013

December 06, 2013

You deserve success

You are just as good, just as worthy, just as valuable as anyone. No one...

December 05, 2013

Value in the effort

There's only so much pleasure you can get from pleasure. There's only a limited amount...

December 04, 2013

Look for a lesson

Do you remember ever having a really great teacher in school -- someone who inspired...

December 03, 2013

Choose Your Beliefs Wisely

By John J. Murphy Thoughts come and go without effort. They are like birds landing...

December 02, 2013

Respect

The core of civilized behavior is respect. Respect is an interaction. To earn respect, you...

December 01, 2013

Truly rich

Do you want to be rich? Do you want to have more money than you...

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