This document discusses the importance of embracing and celebrating difference and uniqueness. It argues that difference is a gift that sets individuals apart and allows them to pursue their own destinies. The author believes that difference qualifies each person as a unique creation and encourages embracing passions, generosity, and moral character that make one different. Overall, the document encourages acknowledging and taking pride in one's own uniqueness rather than conforming to social expectations or the views of others. It stresses that difference leads to freedom and possibility.
This document provides a 7 step plan for healthy living. It begins by emphasizing the importance of eating breakfast, as breakfast skippers tend to consume more calories and fat throughout the day. It recommends high fiber, low fat breakfast options like yogurt with fruit, bananas, or dry cereal. The second step focuses on portion control, noting that restaurant portions are often too large and providing examples of proper serving sizes. The following steps will discuss choosing healthy snacks, staying active, cooking more meals at home, reading nutrition labels, and indulging in moderation. The tips aim to incorporate balance and variety into busy lifestyles to promote overall health and wellness.
This document is from a workbook on renewing one's sense of purpose. It discusses how purpose can be eroded over time by discouragement and doubt. The seminar aims to help participants sharpen or renew their vision and purpose. It explores biblical figures like Abraham, David and Solomon, and examines symptoms of living without purpose like blaming others, withdrawal, and living in the past. Causes of a dead-end life are discussed like family problems, health issues, and unresolved failures. The document provides principles for embracing risk, taking responsibility, being honest with emotions, lifelong learning, relationships and spiritual strength.
This document provides 92 life lessons compiled from responses to the question "What's the most important thing you'll ever learn?". It is divided into sections on love, meaning, happiness, possibilities, peace, mindfulness, and struggle/growth. The lessons focus on developing wisdom, building strong relationships, finding purpose and meaning, cultivating happiness, embracing challenges and growth, and living mindfully in the present moment. Overall, the document suggests that life is a continuous journey of learning how to make the most of each day and leave the world a little better than we found it.
This document outlines the "10 D's for the winner" which are qualities that winners possess to achieve their goals. The 10 D's are: Desire, Decision, Discrimination, Discernment, Determination, Discipline, Dedication, Devotion, Detachment, and Divinity. Each D is defined in 1-2 sentences explaining how it contributes to success. The document concludes with a quote emphasizing that winners recognize their talents, work hard to develop skills, and use those skills to accomplish goals.
“Identity Crisis” will help to restore your identity in Christ if it has been stolen by the enemy and the tragedies of this world. It will bring clarity and revelation into what it truly means to be a child of God so that you can begin to awaken your purpose, walk into the fullness of your calling, and claim your inheritance as a child of Christ Jesus.
Dennis merritt jones whose path are you walking Atos Origin
The document discusses following your authentic path in life despite criticism from others. It notes that while friends and family may oppose the path you feel called to, listening to your inner voice is important for thriving rather than just enduring. Though accountability is still needed, honoring the path that calls you allows your authentic self to emerge. Staying true to yourself through integrity is key, and one should ponder whether they are living their own life or someone else's.
2014 JANUARY #BookCLUB summary of "The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are" by Brene Brown @LoveLearningNOW
This document summarizes two journal entries about social psychology concepts. The first entry discusses confirmation bias, describing how people tend to seek information that confirms their existing beliefs and ignore contradictory information. It provides examples of how confirmation bias can be seen in older generations clinging to traditional views. The second entry summarizes the concept of social facilitation, explaining how the presence of others can improve or hinder performance depending on an individual's level of preparation. It discusses examples of social facilitation in competitive school environments.
This document provides a 7 step plan for healthy living. It begins by emphasizing the importance of eating breakfast, as breakfast skippers tend to consume more calories and fat throughout the day. It recommends high fiber, low fat breakfast options like yogurt with fruit, bananas, or dry cereal. The second step focuses on portion control, noting that restaurant portions are often too large and providing examples of proper serving sizes. The following steps will discuss choosing healthy snacks, staying active, cooking more meals at home, reading nutrition labels, and indulging in moderation. The tips aim to incorporate balance and variety into busy lifestyles to promote overall health and wellness.
This document is from a workbook on renewing one's sense of purpose. It discusses how purpose can be eroded over time by discouragement and doubt. The seminar aims to help participants sharpen or renew their vision and purpose. It explores biblical figures like Abraham, David and Solomon, and examines symptoms of living without purpose like blaming others, withdrawal, and living in the past. Causes of a dead-end life are discussed like family problems, health issues, and unresolved failures. The document provides principles for embracing risk, taking responsibility, being honest with emotions, lifelong learning, relationships and spiritual strength.
This document provides 92 life lessons compiled from responses to the question "What's the most important thing you'll ever learn?". It is divided into sections on love, meaning, happiness, possibilities, peace, mindfulness, and struggle/growth. The lessons focus on developing wisdom, building strong relationships, finding purpose and meaning, cultivating happiness, embracing challenges and growth, and living mindfully in the present moment. Overall, the document suggests that life is a continuous journey of learning how to make the most of each day and leave the world a little better than we found it.
This document outlines the "10 D's for the winner" which are qualities that winners possess to achieve their goals. The 10 D's are: Desire, Decision, Discrimination, Discernment, Determination, Discipline, Dedication, Devotion, Detachment, and Divinity. Each D is defined in 1-2 sentences explaining how it contributes to success. The document concludes with a quote emphasizing that winners recognize their talents, work hard to develop skills, and use those skills to accomplish goals.
“Identity Crisis” will help to restore your identity in Christ if it has been stolen by the enemy and the tragedies of this world. It will bring clarity and revelation into what it truly means to be a child of God so that you can begin to awaken your purpose, walk into the fullness of your calling, and claim your inheritance as a child of Christ Jesus.
Dennis merritt jones whose path are you walking Atos Origin
The document discusses following your authentic path in life despite criticism from others. It notes that while friends and family may oppose the path you feel called to, listening to your inner voice is important for thriving rather than just enduring. Though accountability is still needed, honoring the path that calls you allows your authentic self to emerge. Staying true to yourself through integrity is key, and one should ponder whether they are living their own life or someone else's.
2014 JANUARY #BookCLUB summary of "The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are" by Brene Brown @LoveLearningNOW
This document summarizes two journal entries about social psychology concepts. The first entry discusses confirmation bias, describing how people tend to seek information that confirms their existing beliefs and ignore contradictory information. It provides examples of how confirmation bias can be seen in older generations clinging to traditional views. The second entry summarizes the concept of social facilitation, explaining how the presence of others can improve or hinder performance depending on an individual's level of preparation. It discusses examples of social facilitation in competitive school environments.
The document discusses 10 things that make each person unique: 1) signature style, 2) past experiences, 3) ethics and morals, 4) attitude, 5) appearance, 6) communication style, 7) habits and hobbies, 8) relationships, 9) goals and aspirations, and 10) beliefs and culture. Each of these factors shapes an individual's personality and allows them to stand out from others. The document emphasizes that it is the combination of these different qualities and experiences that define each person as truly unique.
The document discusses various skills and traits related to charisma and personality. It defines charisma as a set of social skills involving effective communication, influence over others, and making impressions through speech, listening, and body language. It then lists six basic skills to develop charisma: emotional and social expressiveness, sensitivity, and control. Additional sections discuss traits of charismatic individuals like originality, warmth, courage, and passion. The document also provides tips for developing a positive self-image and healthy relationships with others.
The superintendent congratulates the class of 2014 on their graduation and accomplishments. However, she cautions that true belonging and success comes from accepting oneself and one's imperfections, rather than trying to fit an image. She encourages the students to develop resilience in the face of challenges by maintaining self-confidence, problem-solving skills, and a belief in their own strengths. The superintendent quotes from Brene Brown's book on letting go of expectations and embracing one's authentic self. She advises the students to care for themselves, stay inspired, and take action to make a difference in the world.
The document discusses breaking out of limiting perceptions and environments to achieve one's full potential. It suggests that people often limit themselves based on their current situation, like a fish that only grows to the size of its tank. However, greatness happens when we stretch ourselves and take risks. We should surround ourselves with supportive people, spend our time wisely on goals and learning, and have the courage to share our ideas and opinions without fear of consequences in order to unlock our gifts and make the most of our lives.
What is My Purpose? - Leonardo Tavares - PreviewLeonardo Tavares
Have you ever asked yourself, ‘What is My Purpose?’ If so, you are about to embark on a unique and revealing journey that will not only answer that question but also transform the way you perceive life.
Imagine a comprehensive guide, filled with wisdom, inspiring insights, and transformative practices, designed to guide you in discovering your authentic purpose.
1. Be Creative!
2. Group Activity SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTION: What helps you to be creative?
3. “Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.” Mary Lou Cook
4. The Target of Life is a very helpful way to understand our individual and collective well-being.
5. When you’re centered in the heart of the Target of Life, you’re at your best and life seems brighter. You see clearly and therefore make optimal decisions. You feel peaceful, loving, energetic, and happy. You’re in a good position to handle just about anything. However, when things happen that go against our desires and expectations, it’s easy to get pulled off center.
6. We experience more fear and negativity. We say and do things we regret. The immune system weakens and our productivity declines. We lose touch with what’s really important to us. Unhealthy stress increases and our sensitivity toward others decreases. And the further away from the center we move, the worse it gets!
7. That’s why it’s so important to catch early signs of stress, and to use all of our creativity to stay as centered as possible. When we are centered in the heart on the Target of Life, difficulties still crop up, but we can handle them much more smoothly and effectively. The more centered we are, the greater our well-being, the wiser our choices, and the more effective we are in everything we do.
8. Creativity is the power to bring something new and useful into existence.
9. You are an enormously creative person! That creativity is always within you, and you must express it in order to experience the satisfaction and joy that is your birthright.
10. Terrorism, widespread public scandals, economic uncertainties, international conflicts, and a host of other problems have launched us into a turbulent, yet potential-filled 21st century. Has the full measure of our creativity ever been needed more?
11. A life brimming with creativity is no longer the luxury of a few; it’s the duty and privilege of all of us.
12. Group Activity SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTION: What are some factors that keep people from becoming more creative?
13. CAUTION! Roadblocks Ahead Roadblocks that typically prevent capable people from expressing their creativity more fully: Thinking “I’m not very creative.” Fear of criticism from others. “That’s not my job.” Stress, Laziness, Self-Criticism. “There’s only one right way.”
14. CAUTION! Roadblocks Ahead Wasting time on nonessentials. “You have to follow the rules.” Too much talk, too little doing. Fear of failure. Resistance to change. Limiting beliefs. Worrying about who gets credit. Lack of faith.
15. Though we express it in different ways and to varying degrees, creativity is a gift that has been given in abundance to each of us.
16. Continually remind yourself of this truth: You are a
This document contains 12 precepts for transcendental living written by Luis Herrera. The first precept is to banish duality, which is the tendency to see the world in terms of opposites like good and evil. Embracing singularity means seeing beyond these dualities and recognizing that opposing things can be part of a unified whole. Banning duality is important for achieving inner peace and preventing judgment of others. The document explores how duality is ingrained but must be overcome to live according to these precepts.
Relator Relator describes your attitude toward your relation.docxhennela
Relator
Relator describes your attitude toward your relationships. In simple terms, the Relator theme pulls you toward people you already know. You do not necessarily shy away from meeting new people—in fact, you may have other themes that cause you to enjoy the thrill of turning strangers into friends—but you do derive a great deal of pleasure and strength from being around your close friends. You are comfortable with intimacy. Once the initial connection has been made, you deliberately encourage a deepening of the relationship. You want to understand their feelings, their goals, their fears, and their dreams; and you want them to understand yours. You know that this kind of closeness implies a certain amount of risk—you might be taken advantage of—but you are willing to accept that risk. For you a relationship has value only if it is genuine. And the only way to know that is to entrust yourself to the other person. The more you share with each other, the more you risk together. The more you risk together, the more each of you proves your caring is genuine. These are your steps toward real friendship, and you take them willingly.
Individualization
Your Individualization theme leads you to be intrigued by the unique qualities of each person. You are impatient with generalizations or “types” because you don’t want to obscure what is special and distinct about each person. Instead, you focus on the differences between individuals. You instinctively observe each person’s style, each person’s motivation, how each thinks, and how each builds relationships. You hear the one-of-a-kind stories in each person’s life. This theme explains why you pick your friends just the right birthday gift, why you know that one person prefers praise in public and another detests it, and why you tailor your teaching style to accommodate one person’s need to be shown and another’s desire to “figure it out as I go.” Because you are such a keen observer of other people’s strengths, you can draw out the best in each person. This Individualization theme also helps you build productive teams. While some search around for the perfect team “structure” or “process,” you know instinctively that the secret to great teams is casting by individual strengths so that everyone can do a lot of what they do well.
Deliberative
You are careful. You are vigilant. You are a private person. You know that the world is an unpredictable place. Everything may seem in order, but beneath the surface you sense the many risks. Rather than denying these risks, you draw each one out into the open. Then each risk can be identified, assessed, and ultimately reduced. Thus, you are a fairly serious person who approaches life with a certain reserve. For example, you like to plan ahead so as to anticipate what might go wrong. You select your friends cautiously and keep your own counsel when the conversation turns to personal matters. You are careful not to give too much praise and recognition, l ...
Boost your self esteem in just 15 minutes with these powerful messages that cut straight to the root of why we have low self worth. You deserve to feel good about who you are, and empowered to build your best life!
The document introduces the THANKs principles program to help people overcome obstacles and achieve their goals and dreams. It describes each letter in THANKs which stands for Trustworthiness, Honesty, Authenticity, Neutrality, Kindness, and Surrender. Adopting these principles can help manage thoughts, build character, and guide individuals to unprecedented success. Living by THANKs helps people rediscover their sense of possibility and experience their true power and gifts.
Friends provide important emotional support throughout our lives. They comfort us during difficult times, celebrate our accomplishments, and share in important moments. While other aspects of life may change, friends have the potential to stay with us consistently and positively impact each day. The presentation is dedicated to the presenter's SlideShare and Facebook friends with whom they have shared stories, opinions, thoughts and more over the years.
Sushil Kumar received a report summarizing his top five signature themes:
1) Strategic theme allows him to see patterns and think through alternative scenarios to determine the best route.
2) Achiever theme drives him to achieve something tangible every day in order to feel satisfied.
3) Relator theme pulls him toward close relationships where he can build intimacy and trust.
4) Connectedness theme gives him a strong belief that all people are interconnected and should care for one another.
5) Maximizer theme compels him to identify strengths and refine them to achieve excellence rather than average results.
Heartfulness Magazine - December 2020 (Volume 5, Issue 12)heartfulness
Wishing you a joyous festive season and a healthy and purposeful New Year!
In the December edition, we revisit some of the most popular content from the last five years of Heartfulness Magazine, including articles and interviews by Daaji, James Doty, Anita Moorjani, Vandana Shiva, Bruce Lipton, Charles Eisentein, Michael Singer, Mary Gordon, Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee, Neale Donald Walsch, Joe Dispenza, Ichak Adizes, Alanda Greene, and the artwork of Brigitte Smith.
• What is a self image?
• How is your self image formed?
• How does your self image affect your performance, behaviour and relationships?
• How a Christian belief system impacts gay and lesbian sense of self?
• Ten evidences of a poor self image
• How does your sexual identity influence your sense of self worth?
• Cognitive dissonance - what is it and how does it affect your self image?
• How fragmentation and compartmentalisation of self occurs
• Internalised homophobia and its impact on self esteem
• How to move along the self esteem spectrum
• Ten ways to create a healthy self image
What is Success it has many definitions money, wealth, power, influence but to me its much more than that- here is my interpretation of what success means not saying its wrong or right but see a lot of pain in world on people trying to achieve success but misses key pieces of puzzle what do you think ?
This document provides advice for living a purposeful life and making meaningful choices. It encourages the reader to focus on what truly matters rather than living for money, security or the opinions of others. The key pieces of advice are to get real by being honest with yourself, get clear on your values and priorities, get congruent by aligning choices with your beliefs, get creating by designing a life that expresses who you are, get obsessed with your purpose or "what", get help from others who support your goals, and get in the present moment by fully engaging in life. The overall message is to believe in yourself and your ability to live meaningfully.
The document discusses 10 things that make each person unique: 1) signature style, 2) past experiences, 3) ethics and morals, 4) attitude, 5) appearance, 6) communication style, 7) habits and hobbies, 8) relationships, 9) goals and aspirations, and 10) beliefs and culture. Each of these factors shapes an individual's personality and allows them to stand out from others. The document emphasizes that it is the combination of these different qualities and experiences that define each person as truly unique.
The document discusses various skills and traits related to charisma and personality. It defines charisma as a set of social skills involving effective communication, influence over others, and making impressions through speech, listening, and body language. It then lists six basic skills to develop charisma: emotional and social expressiveness, sensitivity, and control. Additional sections discuss traits of charismatic individuals like originality, warmth, courage, and passion. The document also provides tips for developing a positive self-image and healthy relationships with others.
The superintendent congratulates the class of 2014 on their graduation and accomplishments. However, she cautions that true belonging and success comes from accepting oneself and one's imperfections, rather than trying to fit an image. She encourages the students to develop resilience in the face of challenges by maintaining self-confidence, problem-solving skills, and a belief in their own strengths. The superintendent quotes from Brene Brown's book on letting go of expectations and embracing one's authentic self. She advises the students to care for themselves, stay inspired, and take action to make a difference in the world.
The document discusses breaking out of limiting perceptions and environments to achieve one's full potential. It suggests that people often limit themselves based on their current situation, like a fish that only grows to the size of its tank. However, greatness happens when we stretch ourselves and take risks. We should surround ourselves with supportive people, spend our time wisely on goals and learning, and have the courage to share our ideas and opinions without fear of consequences in order to unlock our gifts and make the most of our lives.
What is My Purpose? - Leonardo Tavares - PreviewLeonardo Tavares
Have you ever asked yourself, ‘What is My Purpose?’ If so, you are about to embark on a unique and revealing journey that will not only answer that question but also transform the way you perceive life.
Imagine a comprehensive guide, filled with wisdom, inspiring insights, and transformative practices, designed to guide you in discovering your authentic purpose.
1. Be Creative!
2. Group Activity SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTION: What helps you to be creative?
3. “Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.” Mary Lou Cook
4. The Target of Life is a very helpful way to understand our individual and collective well-being.
5. When you’re centered in the heart of the Target of Life, you’re at your best and life seems brighter. You see clearly and therefore make optimal decisions. You feel peaceful, loving, energetic, and happy. You’re in a good position to handle just about anything. However, when things happen that go against our desires and expectations, it’s easy to get pulled off center.
6. We experience more fear and negativity. We say and do things we regret. The immune system weakens and our productivity declines. We lose touch with what’s really important to us. Unhealthy stress increases and our sensitivity toward others decreases. And the further away from the center we move, the worse it gets!
7. That’s why it’s so important to catch early signs of stress, and to use all of our creativity to stay as centered as possible. When we are centered in the heart on the Target of Life, difficulties still crop up, but we can handle them much more smoothly and effectively. The more centered we are, the greater our well-being, the wiser our choices, and the more effective we are in everything we do.
8. Creativity is the power to bring something new and useful into existence.
9. You are an enormously creative person! That creativity is always within you, and you must express it in order to experience the satisfaction and joy that is your birthright.
10. Terrorism, widespread public scandals, economic uncertainties, international conflicts, and a host of other problems have launched us into a turbulent, yet potential-filled 21st century. Has the full measure of our creativity ever been needed more?
11. A life brimming with creativity is no longer the luxury of a few; it’s the duty and privilege of all of us.
12. Group Activity SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTION: What are some factors that keep people from becoming more creative?
13. CAUTION! Roadblocks Ahead Roadblocks that typically prevent capable people from expressing their creativity more fully: Thinking “I’m not very creative.” Fear of criticism from others. “That’s not my job.” Stress, Laziness, Self-Criticism. “There’s only one right way.”
14. CAUTION! Roadblocks Ahead Wasting time on nonessentials. “You have to follow the rules.” Too much talk, too little doing. Fear of failure. Resistance to change. Limiting beliefs. Worrying about who gets credit. Lack of faith.
15. Though we express it in different ways and to varying degrees, creativity is a gift that has been given in abundance to each of us.
16. Continually remind yourself of this truth: You are a
This document contains 12 precepts for transcendental living written by Luis Herrera. The first precept is to banish duality, which is the tendency to see the world in terms of opposites like good and evil. Embracing singularity means seeing beyond these dualities and recognizing that opposing things can be part of a unified whole. Banning duality is important for achieving inner peace and preventing judgment of others. The document explores how duality is ingrained but must be overcome to live according to these precepts.
Relator Relator describes your attitude toward your relation.docxhennela
Relator
Relator describes your attitude toward your relationships. In simple terms, the Relator theme pulls you toward people you already know. You do not necessarily shy away from meeting new people—in fact, you may have other themes that cause you to enjoy the thrill of turning strangers into friends—but you do derive a great deal of pleasure and strength from being around your close friends. You are comfortable with intimacy. Once the initial connection has been made, you deliberately encourage a deepening of the relationship. You want to understand their feelings, their goals, their fears, and their dreams; and you want them to understand yours. You know that this kind of closeness implies a certain amount of risk—you might be taken advantage of—but you are willing to accept that risk. For you a relationship has value only if it is genuine. And the only way to know that is to entrust yourself to the other person. The more you share with each other, the more you risk together. The more you risk together, the more each of you proves your caring is genuine. These are your steps toward real friendship, and you take them willingly.
Individualization
Your Individualization theme leads you to be intrigued by the unique qualities of each person. You are impatient with generalizations or “types” because you don’t want to obscure what is special and distinct about each person. Instead, you focus on the differences between individuals. You instinctively observe each person’s style, each person’s motivation, how each thinks, and how each builds relationships. You hear the one-of-a-kind stories in each person’s life. This theme explains why you pick your friends just the right birthday gift, why you know that one person prefers praise in public and another detests it, and why you tailor your teaching style to accommodate one person’s need to be shown and another’s desire to “figure it out as I go.” Because you are such a keen observer of other people’s strengths, you can draw out the best in each person. This Individualization theme also helps you build productive teams. While some search around for the perfect team “structure” or “process,” you know instinctively that the secret to great teams is casting by individual strengths so that everyone can do a lot of what they do well.
Deliberative
You are careful. You are vigilant. You are a private person. You know that the world is an unpredictable place. Everything may seem in order, but beneath the surface you sense the many risks. Rather than denying these risks, you draw each one out into the open. Then each risk can be identified, assessed, and ultimately reduced. Thus, you are a fairly serious person who approaches life with a certain reserve. For example, you like to plan ahead so as to anticipate what might go wrong. You select your friends cautiously and keep your own counsel when the conversation turns to personal matters. You are careful not to give too much praise and recognition, l ...
Boost your self esteem in just 15 minutes with these powerful messages that cut straight to the root of why we have low self worth. You deserve to feel good about who you are, and empowered to build your best life!
The document introduces the THANKs principles program to help people overcome obstacles and achieve their goals and dreams. It describes each letter in THANKs which stands for Trustworthiness, Honesty, Authenticity, Neutrality, Kindness, and Surrender. Adopting these principles can help manage thoughts, build character, and guide individuals to unprecedented success. Living by THANKs helps people rediscover their sense of possibility and experience their true power and gifts.
Friends provide important emotional support throughout our lives. They comfort us during difficult times, celebrate our accomplishments, and share in important moments. While other aspects of life may change, friends have the potential to stay with us consistently and positively impact each day. The presentation is dedicated to the presenter's SlideShare and Facebook friends with whom they have shared stories, opinions, thoughts and more over the years.
Sushil Kumar received a report summarizing his top five signature themes:
1) Strategic theme allows him to see patterns and think through alternative scenarios to determine the best route.
2) Achiever theme drives him to achieve something tangible every day in order to feel satisfied.
3) Relator theme pulls him toward close relationships where he can build intimacy and trust.
4) Connectedness theme gives him a strong belief that all people are interconnected and should care for one another.
5) Maximizer theme compels him to identify strengths and refine them to achieve excellence rather than average results.
Heartfulness Magazine - December 2020 (Volume 5, Issue 12)heartfulness
Wishing you a joyous festive season and a healthy and purposeful New Year!
In the December edition, we revisit some of the most popular content from the last five years of Heartfulness Magazine, including articles and interviews by Daaji, James Doty, Anita Moorjani, Vandana Shiva, Bruce Lipton, Charles Eisentein, Michael Singer, Mary Gordon, Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee, Neale Donald Walsch, Joe Dispenza, Ichak Adizes, Alanda Greene, and the artwork of Brigitte Smith.
• What is a self image?
• How is your self image formed?
• How does your self image affect your performance, behaviour and relationships?
• How a Christian belief system impacts gay and lesbian sense of self?
• Ten evidences of a poor self image
• How does your sexual identity influence your sense of self worth?
• Cognitive dissonance - what is it and how does it affect your self image?
• How fragmentation and compartmentalisation of self occurs
• Internalised homophobia and its impact on self esteem
• How to move along the self esteem spectrum
• Ten ways to create a healthy self image
What is Success it has many definitions money, wealth, power, influence but to me its much more than that- here is my interpretation of what success means not saying its wrong or right but see a lot of pain in world on people trying to achieve success but misses key pieces of puzzle what do you think ?
This document provides advice for living a purposeful life and making meaningful choices. It encourages the reader to focus on what truly matters rather than living for money, security or the opinions of others. The key pieces of advice are to get real by being honest with yourself, get clear on your values and priorities, get congruent by aligning choices with your beliefs, get creating by designing a life that expresses who you are, get obsessed with your purpose or "what", get help from others who support your goals, and get in the present moment by fully engaging in life. The overall message is to believe in yourself and your ability to live meaningfully.
1. EXPLORE
Tackling Reality: September 2014
Author: Moletji. W. Mositsa
Embracing the triumph of
difference and living only to be
unique
Greetings and welcome to this
month’s issue based on difference
which is one of the gifts one
should always appreciated and
cherish in life. Move along as we
tackled and embark on this topic
with the hope that it triggers
something within you.
I believe that all your failures,
luck, achievements, character,
pride, ego, happiness, strife,
ignorance, moral values and moral
conscience make you who you are
and an exceptionally different
figure.
I wished much not to call it
uniqueness before anything else
but rather, first before all, allow
me to call it difference. Difference
is a peculiar element of life which
we are all at luck to possess.
Imagine firstly, a world where
everything is the same, where we
share the same notions and tastes.
Would life be really fair? The
diversity vested within us in ideas
and beliefs, in behaviour and
moral conscience gives us much, a
reason to celebrate the fact that we
are different from one another and
each represent a figure of
diversified ideas and an eye for an
independent way of living.
Difference qualifies you a
monument of personal uniqueness
for it sets you apart from your
brother, your mother and
everyone within your blood line.
EXPLORE
Difference to me I say, is a weapon
you can use to push aside all the
excuses and generational curses
circulating around your family. For
you also are different, stand out to
not shift the blame from your side to
the failures of your the past
generations. Every individual within
every instant generation is the
architect of their own destiny and
should not live up to the expectation
of being an heir of generational
legacies. Your difference means
your uniqueness, it means that you
are designated to achieve a different
given duty per your God given
capabilities and do not let that fade
away as you run astray from your
calling. I figured that we should
celebrate difference for it is an
exclusive package element. Your
passion for singing, you have it
because you are different, that is
why your brother is fond of
swimming rather than singing. Your
generosity and passion, embrace
them, cherish them and marvel for
they make you a unique creation and
give you a rare identity. There can
never be another somebody,
someone who perfectly matches
your character, appearance and
moral awareness. Cherish your
unique identity as a priceless
creation, a God chosen.
Edition 2
Of course we all go through trials
as part of our day to day life, but
through them all, say from the
bottom of your heart and with faith
that, trials and tribulation may
come my way, tempest and clouds
of thick darkness may be covering
my light but this above all, gladly
and proudly say to yourself, ‘I am
a perfected creation, a
masterpiece’. You are a never seen
before creation and for that, live to
leave behind, a firm foundation of
a ‘good thing’. Live to let live for
your life is fuelled much by
difference. Take pride in your
uniqueness and acknowledge that
difference is victory on a silver
platter. This is for that, though you
are different from your peers in
academic excellence and social
awareness or engagement, you are
a representation of the splendour
of the Creator. You are a story of
possibility, witnessing revelation
every dawn of days that will come
to pass, witnessing His majestic
grace when you get to see the end
of every day.
Every dawn of a new God-given
day, give recognition and
acknowledgement to the fact that
you are sole-owner of that
particular character you possess,
given it channel you to greater
good and preserve not only your
identity, but your dignity and
making you a decent person.
Difference is a victory of personal
freedom, for you to live without
limits and defeat all the odds, all
the way. It is freedom at personal
level for you to spread wide your
creativity and mental capability
and think possibility, positivity and
capability.
2. For you to believe that through
positive situational approach, you
are capable and thus entitled to
attain the possible and beyond such
a measure.
Key is awareness, being aware that
yes you are a different creation and
standing to celebration it through
mental and ideological innovation
and eliminating the comfort of a
rocking chair mentality. Think
different, live different and speak
difference and the world will see
you as such for you are all you live
and speak. A gangster if you live
like one, a pagan if you do likewise
and therefore shall be deemed and
liar if you so can’t help it rolling
your tongue about.
Surprisingly, at social level, be it
within one’s family, community or
social club, difference is being given
the back. So little appreciation has
been given to the fact that every
individual is unique and such
uniqueness should reflect within a
given collective of individuals. Our
difference, perhaps in ideas can at
some stages mean that we get to
contrast the next person’s
perceptions, but let’s celebrate it
anyway. Take pride in it anyway and
carry it around you all along, all the
way. Of course contradictions are
bound to happen and we can do non
much about them. It all comes with
the whole package of not only being
titled different, but really living
exceptionally and uniquely.
Do not be limited by the social
background and the expectation
carried by your peers or the
company you keep. Be extraordinary
and exercise your right of expressing
you difference and not getting to
conform to a certain standard set by
EXPLORE
a certain collective of individuals.
Set a standard that will set you apart,
a standard that exceeds social
expectations. Be fuelled to rise high
above social measures and climb
atop higher horizons. This is for you
are the architect of your own destiny
and every day you live, you are
writing your fate with your own
hand. Should we were all the same,
we would just let a few work their
days and nights out knowing we are
all counted, but difference, what a
wonder you are. Do not fight to be
counted as moving with the crowd,
be counted as moving against them
and persue your own destiny.
Let not your goals be shared by a
collective and persue a goal
according to how your peers
perceive you. Their view of your life
and way of living is entirely
different from your own perspective;
of course they are entitled to their
own opinions. Do not follow the
lead of opinionated ideologies, they
are often not true about who you
really are. Let the spirit of individual
difference dictate what lead to
follow.
I really and highly like to stress the
point of one fearing to be different
because they think difference keeps
them in isolation and thus prone to
being socially rejected. I actually
think it is not isolation, it is
awareness in that the social get to
realize that there exist a hierarchy
and standard of character and
‘class’. You are now set apart and
being rewarded by your noble
character and given a class reception
by trials of life, sorrows and
bitterness. Very much for the perks
of choosing to be different, but truly,
really what sets one so highly apart
Edition 2
is whether they have with them,
the God ordained spirit that
channels them, that leads them and
that which guides and protect them
from harm and trials. For with him,
we are victors and conquerors.
Friend, I tell you this now; do
not get carried away by the
deluded perception of the public.
Make your own choices and
don’t get confined within the
walls of confusion as you try to
conform to public standards. Be
moved not by the current that
sweeps everyone around, stand
your ground and leave not that
pillar (noble character) as you
race to your predestined peak.
Establish your own pace that
conforms to your desires and
move not as fast as I move, as
your friend moves or a slow as I
move or as does the next person.
We all have different paces for
our own different and sometimes
personal reasons. Do not live to
match the next person’s pace, it
strips you of your uniqueness for
you fail your right of being
entitled to different thoughts and
way of handling life matters.
Follow your own path; create
your own destiny that leaves
behind a firm standing legacy to
last ages.
May the Lord our God guide us
as we seek our lives as people,
who celebrate, embrace and
cherish the gift importance of
being different