Encouraging Blossoms of Achievement

Written by Steve Brunkhorst


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Ask yourself: "How can I give to a special person, my belief in their potential? Whenrepparttar blossoms open, what will they look like?"

By sharing with others our faith in their abilities, we nourish their hopes and dreams. We begin to see our acknowledgments mirrored back with magnificent blossoms and abundant fruit. Those we care about will grow to realize their potential, and nourish others with their joy, faith and self-confidence.

One of my favorite quotes was written by Ralph Waldo Emerson who said, "Thought isrepparttar 123391 blossom; languagerepparttar 123392 bud; actionrepparttar 123393 fruit behind it."

As Mr. Emerson suggested, takerepparttar 123394 action, speakrepparttar 123395 words, and think with vision, faith and conviction. Whenrepparttar 123396 time is right,repparttar 123397 blossoms you're envisioning now will open. They will be beautiful.

Steve Brunkhorst is a professional life success coach, and the creator of "Achieve! 60- Second Nuggets of Inspiration" bringing motivational nuggets, great stories, and inspiring thoughts that will lift your spirits, and help empower you to celebrate your life! Subscribe by visiting Steve's site at http://AchieveEzine.com

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Get To Know Yourself

Written by Kimberly Fulcher


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Walk Walking is a moving mediation. It allows you to slow down, and notice what’s going on around you. If you usually move a million miles per hour, walking can allow you to focus on being fully present, while indulging inrepparttar movement you find so vital. It can provide you with an opportunity to mull over something that may be on your mind, or simply to noticerepparttar 123390 beauty and bounty of what surrounds you. Drive Though not a common “vehicle” to self discovery, driving can prove to be an interesting process, especially if it’s difficult to find a quiet place in your home. Fill your tape or cd changer with your favorite music, and hitrepparttar 123391 road to an unknown destination. See where your “self” leads you….

Authentic Outings A day spent wandering boutiques, a stolen hour in a bookstore, a mid-afternoon matinee, a journaling session in a coffee shop, or an afternoon being pampered at your favorite spa. These are authentic outings, and indulging in activities like these is similar to dating yourself. This is where you take time to be with you, with no purpose in mind other than sheer enjoyment. Old Hobbies What did you love to do when you were a small child? Did you scrapbook? Did you take dance classes, or write short stories? The authenticity of childhood interests cannot be denied. Revisitrepparttar 123392 things you used to love to do as a kid. You will be amazed atrepparttar 123393 passion within you, just waiting to be rediscovered. New Interests Investigate and research things you find intriguing. Do you have a friend who spends her time in ways that you envy or admire? Did you used to dream about being great at something? Did you used to wish for your family to support you inrepparttar 123394 pursuit of a special talent or interest? Give yourselfrepparttar 123395 permission andrepparttar 123396 support to explore it now. Who knows where this new path could lead?

The approach you take is not important. The fact that you makerepparttar 123397 time to reconnect with yourself is. Try a little of each approach, and see what works for you. Have fun, and continually explore!

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This material is excerpted from “Life Fitness”, written by Kimberly Fulcher (kimberly_fulcher@compasslifedesigns.com). Copyright 2003. All rights reserved

Kimberly Fulcher is a professional coach, author and speaker, with 12 years of experience in human development. Kimberly will publish her first book “Self Care For SuperWomen” in early 2004.


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