tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39656176583177748012012-02-16T13:47:43.886-05:00Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comBlogger661100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-33781473711514722822008-03-26T19:20:00.008-04:002008-03-26T19:38:29.763-04:00

We've taken the next step, are you coming with us? Stick with us while we finish the last pieces of our new website. Win a free Celebrate session, join our Experience Event and sign up for our 30 Day Discipline Courses. All in April, all for you and all on our new site www.authentic-avenue.com. Get inspired, get footprint, get happening and most important - get in touch. We can't wait to hear

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Is there anything better than the feeling of stepping up, knowing that we are doing what our hearts tell us to do? Is there anything better that stepping out and living the life we have been aiming for? Is there anything better than telling and living the whole truth and nothing but the truth?Honesty is the key to everything in life. Before we are honest with ourselves, no steps will be

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-51742443575088343212008-03-13T08:07:00.004-04:002008-03-13T11:08:55.503-04:00

Mantra: Do good. And have a great time doing it.Focus: Start today. Go anywhere you want. See a sun where others see clouds.Mission: Yes, we can. Whatever we want, if we want it. Bring a lot of love, work hard and focus on progress rather than perfection.Today is the Day.

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We haven't forgotten about you, we are working hard to deliver our news for the spring shortly. Please be patient and stay fabulous.Question of the day:Who did you help last week and how did it feel?

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Some of you may have noticed that www.sivertsdotter.com has been closed down. This is due to complete redesign and restructuring of the company. The blog will still be maintained during this brief period and when the work is complete information for the relaunch will be available here.In the meantime keep up to date with our writings and stay healthy.

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-23654710546812314902008-02-29T08:56:00.010-05:002008-02-29T14:41:22.680-05:00

Topic of March: Being A MessageGo to www.sivertsdotterfootprint.blogspot.com to read.Footprint is a monthly letter with a mission to inspire you to act for inner and global peace and to make healthy footprints on earth.

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When we believe in something we believe in doing it right. To believe in something we have to know ourselves, where we are coming from and where we are heading. When we believe in the good, the good will believe in us and when we believe in freedom we will become the freedom we want to feel.What does it mean to believe in something? To me believing is as personal as it can be. Two people can

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-81765736057397419112008-02-04T08:38:00.000-05:002008-02-04T09:03:37.632-05:00

The Lift Game is a game that we can play wherever we are and whatever we do. All that is needed are other people. The game is all about making people happy and the more depressed or angry the person we meet is the higher scores we get when we find a way to lift his or her day and make happiness out of those negative feelings.Yesterday I had a really hard target in a supermarket, but I finally

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Sivertsdotter Footprint is a monthly letter with a mission to inspire you to act for inner and global peace and to make healthy footprints on earth. To read: click the green link above, to subscribe: go to www.sivertsdotter.com.

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3 questions to ask ourselves before we open our mouths:Is it true?Is it meaningful?Is it necessary?

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I believe that each of us has the potential to create personal miracles, and to spread these miracles throughout the world to help others. When we recognize our own unique personal power, we then can become a source of inspiration for those around us. But we have to be a living example before we can 'give anything away' to others. As a drop of water in the sea spreads outward, that’s precisely

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-14130170411056978032008-01-26T09:54:00.000-05:002008-02-02T12:16:38.811-05:00

Our bodies can not be healthy without a balanced diet, and we can not have a balanced diet without colorful vegetables and fruit - 'living food' - uncooked, non-pasteurized, and minimally processed.Have you tried wheatgrass, chlorella, spirulina, barley grass and kumut? Have you tried to increase the amount of 'green foods' in your diet for a long period of time? Have your tried to cut out all

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-62983867468514080582008-01-24T08:52:00.000-05:002008-01-24T09:13:48.043-05:00

I will always have an unshakable faith in all human beings. We all have the capacity to not only care for ourselves but also to contribute to the world as a whole. I believe in a world where people find meaning in their lives by doing their part to make the world a better place. A world where each individual is using their limitless capabilities where it is most needed and where it unleashes most

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How am I going to change this world?

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-81708503748823123702008-01-21T20:42:00.001-05:002008-02-26T21:15:37.965-05:00

"I would like to be known as an intelligent woman, a courageous woman, a loving woman, a woman who teaches by being" Maya AngelouI couldn't agree more.

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"I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality. I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word."Martin Luther King, Jr

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No single thing effects our lives or the world we live in as mmuch as eating. Our bodies are our temples and once our temples are clean and pure, there is space for divinity, insight and virtue to reside. It is said that cleanliness is next to godliness, and we can all choose clean and fresh food that help our bodies to glow and sparkle.When we invest in our health, the returns will filter into

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-8935797826237330942008-01-20T18:25:00.000-05:002008-01-20T20:22:06.370-05:00

Peace is up to us. We can't wait for someone more powerful to deliver peace. We are the powerful ones who choose peace in every thought and action. Global peace is a personal choice, day by day. Are we going to add to the fighting in the world or offer up something greater?Others may want to waste their precious time focusing on the ugliness in the world. Be the one who focuses on the positive,

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-54520417434412203192008-01-19T12:05:00.001-05:002008-01-19T12:10:32.986-05:00

Each year on the third Monday of January (January 21st 2008), schools, federal offices, post office and banks across America close to celebrate the birth, the life and the dream of Martin Luther King, Jr.It is a time for the nation to remember the injustices that Martin Luther King fought. A time to remember his fight for the freedom, equality, and dignity of all races and peoples. A time to

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-51286929410742958362008-01-19T11:49:00.000-05:002008-01-19T11:52:39.651-05:00

I offer you peace.I offer you love.I offer you friendship.I see your beauty.I hear your need.I feel your feelings.My wisdom flows from the highest source.I salute that source in you.Let us work together.For unity and peace.Mahatma Gandhi

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We often hope that someone else is going to care for us more than we care for ourselves. That someone will come and tell us what magic answer that we are lacking. We consciously choose to stay blind and deaf. We become compelled to follow someone else’s instructions and perform actions which do not make much sense to us. We give our power away and submit to other’s authority, and forget we have

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-51627669159437671162008-01-17T18:30:00.000-05:002008-01-17T18:32:14.421-05:00

In the book Green for Life, Victoria Boutenko compares the standard American diet with the diet of wild chimpanzees. These animals possess an extremely strong natural immunity to AIDS, Hepatitis C, cancer and other human illnesses.Chimpanzees share an estimated 99, 4 % of genes with humans, but their diet is dramatically different from ours. The most glaring difference is that chimpanzees consume

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-23284567352146092912008-01-12T07:32:00.000-05:002008-01-12T07:33:52.704-05:00

When you wake up, make a decision to dedicate the day ahead of you to someone or something. Let it be peace, your family, nature or a special someone. Whatever you do during the day, act in a way that honours that person or belief and when the day comes to an end, evaluate how it affected your actions, thoughts and behaviours.

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-8843172267597478792008-01-12T07:29:00.000-05:002008-01-12T19:20:02.936-05:00

Surprise your partner by inviting a homeless person for a cup of tea and some restSurprise your body by giving it only organic, vegan, green and raw foodSurprise your neighbours by saying more than good morningSurprise your friends by ‘being your highest’Surprise your enemies by responding with love and forgivenessSurprise your society by always picking up the litterSurprise the planet by being

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-91777390639974776112008-01-12T07:27:00.000-05:002008-01-12T07:28:50.901-05:00

If everyone in the United States refused their ATM receipts, it would save a roll of paper more than 2 billion feet long, or enough to circle the equator 15 times.David Wann, Simple prosperity (St Martins 2007)Greg Horn, Living green (Freedom Press 2007)Crissy Trask, It’s easy being green (Gibbs Smith 2007)Elizabeth Rogers and Thomas M Kostigen, The green book, the guide to saving the planet (

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Each day, look for every opportunity to do something good for people around you, especially those you don’t like. Ask yourself what one action you can take today to raise your level of consciousness.Select one person in your set of relationships and – for one week think positive about that person daily and perform small acts of kindness for him or her every day. After the week, take time to

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-37949923682093368662008-01-11T08:52:00.000-05:002008-01-11T10:32:28.044-05:00

Nearly three-quarters of Earth's surface may be covered with water, but only 3 percent of the Earth's water is fresh.U.S. residents use more water than people in other countries do—about 151 gallons per day on average for domestic and municipal purposes. In the U.K., people live a more water-efficient lifestyle, consuming just 31 gallons per day. In Ethiopia, people have to make do with just 3

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-91277318230882685472008-01-11T08:20:00.000-05:002008-01-11T08:21:03.592-05:00

“You must first have peace in your own soul before you can make peace between other people. Peaceable people accomplish more good than learned people do.If you observe good example, follow it; and if you see bad example, take care not to do the same; if you already fallen into this fault, work to correct it quickly. As your eyes observe others, be sure that you also are observed by them.You will

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-83195411634856420522008-01-10T10:21:00.001-05:002008-01-11T08:41:45.089-05:00

Feedback is a gift. If somebody gives you a gift, say thank you and ask them to tell you more about what you can improve and what they see that you don’t. The more you feel like it is not a gift at all, the more thankful you should be to the person giving it to you.We all need truth-tellers who can help us keep on course and who doesn’t fear the rejection and the risk it is to tell the truth

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-34483700079454443872008-01-10T10:19:00.000-05:002008-01-10T10:21:02.281-05:00

Deep, constant and godly friendships don’t just happen, they are built. The cardinal principle to have lovely friends is to be such a friend. We build beautiful relationships by focusing on giving more than we hope to receive. What do you want to give?Time. We must be willing to spend time with our friends. If we don’t want to we either need to make new priorities or, if we don’t choose to make

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-48863994156117010622008-01-10T10:18:00.000-05:002008-01-10T10:26:18.462-05:00

Local food tastes better. Food imported from far away is older, has travelled on trucks or planes, and has sat in warehouses before it finally gets to your plate. You also get the opportunity to stay connected to the seasons.Local food is safer. Local framers aren’t anonymous and they take their responsibility to the consumer seriously. Local food also supports local families and builds community

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-43801874335886567362008-01-08T06:53:00.000-05:002008-01-08T07:00:13.823-05:00

Smile at and talk to strangersStart a breathing practice and connect with your spiritExpress gratitude before every mealTake a media fast, the longer the betterSit under a tree for an afternoonTell your friends how much you love themServe others to forget your own problemsCare for the animals, the earth, the water, the trees and the mountains

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"If one billion people in the world think peace, we’ll get peace.You may think: “Well, how are we going to get one billion people in the world to think PEACE?”Remember, each one of us has the power to change the world. Power works in mysterious ways. You don’t have to do much. Visualise the domino effect and just start thinking PEACE.Thoughts are infectious. Send it out. The message will

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-42517015753183562752008-01-08T06:31:00.000-05:002008-01-08T06:38:39.614-05:00

Health is never just about food and exercise. It is about living a lifestyle that promotes wellness and maintains balance. It is about understanding our bodies as well as our attitudes, energy levels, relationships, actions and the society we live in.5 Magazines on HealthNatural Health (http://www.naturalhealthmag.com)Yoga Plus (http://www.yogaplus.org)Veg News (http://www.vegnews.com)Ascent (

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Will Bowen, A complaint free world (Doubleday 2007)Chris Prentiss, The alcoholism and addiction cure (Power Press 2007)Marianne Williamson, The Age of miracles (Hay House Books 2007)Bill Strickland, Making the impossible possible (Doubleday 2007)Bob & Melinda Blanchard, Live what you love (Sterling 2007)

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-12959845049822119902008-01-08T06:11:00.000-05:002008-01-08T06:19:57.707-05:00

Words to carry with you through the day:ClarityFreedomPerspectiveDepthMindfulnessTruthPresenceEnergyFlowVitalityCourageFearlessnessHonestyConsistencyGenerosityHealingLovePeaceTrustSerenityFaith

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-53259086859862387722008-01-08T06:10:00.000-05:002008-01-08T06:11:04.975-05:00

"Let us wake up, come together, and work on cleaning and healing our planet,instead of further destroying it. Let's not waste one more day in creating a machinery of destruction. Give us a chance. On behalf of ourselves and all species on Earth.We can do it. We must."Yoko Ono

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"The mind is its own kind of dance floor. What this generation could do from our rocking chairs could literally rock the world. If in fact the highest, most creative work is the work of consciousness, then in slowing down we're not doing less; we're doing more. Having slowed down physically, we're in a better space to rev up psychically. We are becoming contemplative. We are shifting from the

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-84537719149565258762007-12-30T15:36:00.000-05:002007-12-30T15:41:40.897-05:00

"It's hard. You can't plan it. You have to watch people more. Sort of keep an eye on them, to protect them, cause they can't always see what they need. It's your big chance to "fix something" that's not like your bike. You can fix a person.""I think some people are too scared, that things could be different. I guess it's hard for some people who are so used to things the way they are, even if

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-73127740915236601882007-12-30T14:42:00.000-05:002007-12-30T15:36:11.604-05:00

No matter our age, our family background, or our financial means, we are leaders. We have a voice and we can use it on behalf of those voices that can't be heard in society, like homeless people and children. To be able to use our voices we need to be clear of what we stand for and why.We need to be courageous and drop that which doesn't serve the world and we need to know the words of the song

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-36853477492888175552007-12-23T12:53:00.000-05:002007-12-23T13:01:22.061-05:00

"What kind of peace do I mean? What kind of peace do we seek? Not a Pax Americana enforced on the world by American weapons of war. Not the peace of the grave or the security of the slave. I am talking about genuine peace, the kind of peace that makes life on earth worth living, the kind that enables men and nations to grow and to hope and to build a better life for their children - not merely

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-17703719811486784132007-12-21T13:10:00.000-05:002007-12-22T10:59:12.817-05:00

Go green. Go vegetarian, vegan or raw. Gobble up all those veggies and join the tribe of vegetarians, improve your health while enhancing the lives of everyone in the world.Cut the alcohol. Sober is cool and you don't really want to poison your body, do you? The journey toward health begins with a commitment to be the best we can be.Buy ecological food. If there is a will there is a way, and it

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-62342140321439371472007-12-21T06:44:00.000-05:002007-12-22T03:39:15.081-05:00

Simplicity is about freedom. Living simply does not mean sacrifice or hardship. It’s about owning our own lives and about getting rid of everything that doesn't align with our purpose, values and messages. It means focusing only on the things that are important in our lives.Antoine de Saint-Exupéry once said that perfection is reached when there is nothing more to take away, not when there is

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-20713230905818489542007-12-21T05:24:00.000-05:002007-12-21T11:43:36.843-05:00

What is your vision?What is your mission?What is your passion?What is your intention?What are your values?What are your needs?What are your strengths?What is your message?What is your next step?

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-68719268380017187572007-12-20T06:53:00.000-05:002007-12-21T06:30:26.366-05:00

Engage in others and in the game of lifeFind, honur and express your valuesAllow others to be rightResolve all your issuesLet go of addictions or attachments to substances, people, or behaviorsLive your message and be true to yourselfMake sure you have empowering key relationships in your lifeHave your needs met once and for allRemember that life is not only about youExperience as much as you can

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-12627079570068958102007-12-20T05:03:00.000-05:002007-12-20T05:09:25.331-05:00

"May God bless and keep you always,May your wishes all come true,May you always do for othersAnd let others do for you.May you build a ladder to the starsAnd climb on every rung,May you stay forever young.May you grow up to be righteous,May you grow up to be true,May you always know the truthAnd see the lights surrounding you.May you always be courageous,Stand upright and be strong.May your hands

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-16280789810797200532007-12-20T04:07:00.000-05:002007-12-21T04:37:55.884-05:00

What does honesty mean to you?How do you know when you are honest?Do you live the life you want to live?Do you have any dreams you have not told anybody about?When did you lie to yourself last time? Why?Do you have problems in your life right now that you pretend don't exist?What is the truth?What would it look like living a complete honest life?What would the truth do now?

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-66092699554606790942007-12-20T01:31:00.000-05:002007-12-20T01:41:19.811-05:00

Richard Branson has decided to invest $3 billion dollars over the next decade to fight global warming. He will invest all profits from his travel-related companies (Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Trains) in initiatives to develop new renewable energy technologies, both run by Virgin companies and external businesses. The more creative we are the more we can help others."Ridiculous yachts and private

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-34590440896932876342007-12-19T05:20:00.000-05:002007-12-19T05:24:38.600-05:00

"That was one of the things that worried me - to be raised to the position of a semi-god after being in prison - because then you are no longer a human being. I wanted to be known as Mandela, a man with weaknesses, some of which are fundamental, and a man who is committed, but never the less, sometimes he fails to live up to expectations.""When I think about the past, the types of things people

Sofia Sivertsdotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965617658317774801.post-31133051940605954362007-12-19T03:24:00.000-05:002007-12-19T03:42:42.044-05:00

Nelson Mandela, Long walk to freedom (Back Bay Books 1995)Desmund Tutu, No future without forgiveness (Image 2000)Antjie Krog, Country of my skull: Guilt, sorrow, and the limits of forgiveness in the New South Africa (Three Rivers Press 2000)Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela, A human being died that night (Mariner Books 2004)Muhammad Ali, The soul of a butterfly (Simon & Schuster 2004)Richard Branson, The

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“Do all the good you can,By all the means you can,In all the ways you can,In all the places you can,At all the times you can,To all the people you can,As long as ever you can.”John Wesley

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How To Create Positive OutcomesDon’t worry about what people think, they don’t do it very often.If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you have never tried before.A person, who is nice to you, but rude to the waiter, is not a nice person.Someone who thinks logically provides a nice contrast to the real world.You should not confuse your career with your life.Not one shred of evidence

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Gordon Brown, Courage: Eight portraits (Bloomsbury UK 2007)Khaled Hosseini, A thousand splendid suns (Riverhead Hardcover 2007)Osho, Courage, the joy of living dangerously (St. Martin's Griffin 1999)John F. Kennedy, Profiles in courage (Perennial Classics 2004)Caroline Kennedy, Profiles in Courage for Our Time (Amazon Remainders Account 2003)

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Live with respect for others and for nature. Choose a simpler and more responsible lifestyle and let the word simplicity guide you whatever you do. Live in a way that respects all living beings whatever their ethnic origin, sex, citizenship, and belief system. Try to live in harmony with nature.Work with others to create a better world. Help people who are less privileged than you, talk to your

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Plant a tree. One tree can absorb one ton of carbon dioxide a year.Use refillable tea mugs and bring your own bottle of water.Read the news on the Internet and save the trees.Buy less things. You don't really need them, do you? Always think twice.Unplug unused electronics.Buy fresh foods instead of frozen. Frozen food uses 10 times more energy to produce.Walk, take the bus or carpool with a few

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To summarize 2007 and to get a beautiful start of the New Year focusing on meaningful things, ask yourself the following questions:2007...In what ways did you grow as a person in 2007?Which were the 3 most important things that happened?How did you contribute to the healing of the world?What did you learn about yourself?Who affected you the most?What did you focus on?Is there anything you wish

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Act as if you already had everything that you ever dreamed of.Be healthy and eat, honour your body and behave like a healthy person would do.Be rich and give of your time, wisdom, love and money.Be courageous and make that shift taking you from poverty to abundance in all areas of your life.Be wise and use your time and energy only for things that matters deeply.Be loving and show the care that

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Richard Branson, Screw it let’s do it (Virgin 2006)Paul Arden, It's not how good you are, its how good you want to be and Whatever you think, think the opposite (Phaidon Press 2003)Sam Harrison, Zing and Ideaspotting (Machillock Publishing 2004 and How Books 2006)Kathryn D Cramer, Change the way you see everything (Running Press Book Publishers 2006)Stefan Mumaw, Caffeine for the creative mind (

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Smile at a strangerLet the other guy have your parking spotSing a songPick up litterSend a thank you noteGive a tipHelp someone in needVolunteerPay the next guy's car washForgiveCompliment a strangerMake a present, ring the doorbell and runGive correct change for the person ahead of youGive bloodListenHave the neighbors over for a cup of teaMake a wish come true

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"I have a universe inside meWhere I can go, an spirit guides meThere I can ask oh any questionI get the answers if I listenI have a healing room inside meThe loving healers there they feed meThey make me happy with their laughterThey kiss and tell me I'm their daughterI'm their daughterYou have a little voice inside youIt doesn't matter who you think you may beYou're not free if you don't know

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Geshe Michael Roach, How yoga works (Diamond 2004)TKV Desikachar, The heart of yoga (Inner Traditions International 1999)Osho, Yoga - the science of the soul (St. Martin's Griffin 2002)Geshe Michael Roach, How yoga works (Diamond 2004)Sri K Pattabhi Jois, Yoga Mala (North Point Press 2002)Sri S Satchidananda, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (Integral Yoga Publications 1990)B K S Iyengar, Light on

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It is easier than you think to make a difference. When we all work together, even the little things we do can have a significant impact in helping homeless people. Here are three immediate steps you can take to start making a difference today:Donate food, blankets, clothing and other basic necessities to your nearest coalition for homeless.Volunteer and assist homeless men, women and children in

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Sol Stein, Stein on writing (St Martin’s Griffin, 1995)Pamela Cleaver, Writing a children’s book (How to books, 2004)Walter Mosley, This year you write your novel (Little, Brown and Company 2007)Brenda Ueland, If you want to write (Graywolf press 1987)Karen E Peterson, Write – 10 days to overcome writer’s block (1997)Ralph L Wahlstrom, The Tao of writing (Adams Media Corporation 2006)Jack Hart, A

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"Let us not wallow in the valley of despair, I say to you today, my friends. And so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."I have a

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"Imagine there's no heavenIt's easy if you tryNo hell below usAbove us only skyImagine all the peopleLiving for today...Imagine there's no countriesIt isn't hard to doNothing to kill or die forAnd no religion tooImagine all the peopleLiving life in peace...You may say I'm a dreamerBut I'm not the only oneI hope someday you'll join usAnd the world will be as oneImagine no possessionsI wonder if

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One of the most beautiful prayers ever written:"Make me an instrument of peace;where there is hatred, let me sow love;where there is injury, pardon;where there is doubt, faith;where there is despair, hope;where there is darkness, light;and where there is sadness, joy.Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;to be understood, as to understand;to be loved, as to love;for it is

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