Positive Power

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Sunday, July 19, 2009

Focusing on the Positive

Do people tend to focus on the positive or the negative? Here's something interesting that may help us consider an answer to that question. I recently read an example of normal types of focus from the former Dallas Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson. Before a big game he had players on his team picture... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

A "Vehicle" for Time Management

Anyone who has spent time at a department of motor vehicles office knows what a potential nightmare it could be. I was lucky enough to have that opportunity today. The wait time for me during this visit was 45 minutes. During the first half of that time frame I just sat in my seat staring blankly at... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Do I Really Need to Worry?

My parents never seemed to worry about anything. As we talk now as adults, I see that there was plenty they could have worried about. We lived in a beautiful house in a perfect Long Island neighborhood, but they could barely afford the payment. My father worked two jobs while my mother stayed home... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Choose and Believe

Are you looking for ways to increase the chances of positive results in your life? I think this information may help. The words of the above title have been first and foremost on my mind this week. I take these words from an excellent book I am reading called "Beyond Positive Thinking" by Robert... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, July 5, 2009

"Secret" Thoughts

I watched "The Secret" DVD for the first time last night. I've read the book several times, and this DVD was, for the most part, and exact rendition of the book. In case you haven't seen or read it, "The Secret" is the law of attraction that basically says if we think about something conistently, it... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Time Management Tip

Are you looking for ways to manage your time more effectively? If you are like me you can always use some extra help in this area. One of the best pieces of advice I've received recently comes from Jim Britt in his book, "Do This, Get Rich". In one of the chapters he suggests breaking the day down... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

You're Beautiful

One of the most fun and rewarding jobs I ever had was as an announcer for a Christian radio station on Long Island in the early '90s. During that time I was able to meet several Contemporary Christian Music artists. The one that stands out the most is being able to, not only meet, but spend an... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Something From Nothing

There are many of us that believe we have very little to offer in this world. In a way, that is very true. We all have our limits, but I believe that with God's help we can accomplish anything we desire. Need proof?....He fed 5000+ people with a few pieces of bread and fish. He used a few ordinary... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

The Power of a Smile

How much power does a smile have? Think about holding or watching a baby. What happens when that baby innocently smiles at us? Well, I cannot think of one human being that would not smile back at the baby, regardless of the mood they are in. If the smile of an infant only several months old can have... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

The First One

So, here I am. My first blog on this great website. I've been blogging on another site for about a year and half, but I still consider myself a novice. I am choosing to write here because, as my description says, I am a firm believer in the power of positive thinking. It is only in the past couple... Sign in to see full entry.

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I am a firm believer in the power of positive thinking. I believe that, by maintaining a positive outlook and relying on the power of God, there are no limits to the blessing that life will be for us and we can be for others.