Inspiration

Boost Your Self-Esteem: An Interview With Joe Rubino

Gail Lynne Goodwin | Posted 11.22.2009 | Living


Gail Lynne Goodwin

It's much more important to spend time developing our own self-image than it is to worry about what others think of us, for nothing controls our own personal success or failure in life more than our level of self-esteem.

Resiliency Tips From The 100+ Crowd

Kari Henley | Posted 11.20.2009 | Living


Kari Henley

This week I decided to explore the "centenarians" - people living to be over 100 years old, for clues to resiliency and joie de vive.

Celebrity Twitter Wisdom

beliefnet.com | Posted 11.18.2009 | Living


Sure, a lot of celebrities on Twitter -- the popular social networking service that allows readers to post short messages (tweets) of 140 characters o...

Let Go and Laugh!

Eva M. Selhub, M.D. | Posted 11.18.2009 | Living


Eva M. Selhub, M.D.

Research is very strong showing that laughter is the best medicine. Yes, life is difficult, especially right now, but laughter and even smiling is so good for you.

An Ocean of Inspiration

Julie Packard | Posted 11.17.2009 | Green


Julie Packard

People who are making a difference for conservation invariably say they found their passion for nature by spending time outdoors or in museums: sharing the energizing experience of discovering something new and hidden.

What is Work? Listening to Inspiration, With Songwriter Darrell Scott

Sharon Glassman | Posted 11.17.2009 | Entertainment


Sharon Glassman

Two years ago, during a working trip to Lyons, musician Darrell Scott visited an energy healer. It changed the way he thinks about music.

From Childhood Dreams to the International Space Station: An Interview With Guy Laliberte, Founder of Cirque du Soleil

Gail Lynne Goodwin | Posted 11.15.2009 | Living


Gail Lynne Goodwin

Children seem to know things that as adults, we seem to forget. They play together, dream big, laugh, hug and enjoy life wholeheartedly, living each moment fully, not knowing the meaning of worry or stress.

Who Inspires You?

Isha Judd | Posted 11.14.2009 | Living


Isha Judd

Anyone who challenges the limits of human capacity can capture our attention and evoke wonderment in our imagination.

Feeling Pain?

Sebastian Siegel | Posted 11.14.2009 | Living


Sebastian Siegel

Be inspired by your challenges, not defeated. Be empowered if you feel wronged, not angry.

A 9/11 Remembrance: One Extraordinary Life Out of Many

Brian Levin, J.D. | Posted 11.10.2009 | World


Brian Levin, J.D.

One way to begin to understand the magnitude of a numbing mass tragedy like 9/11, is not in numbers, but rather, in stories. Today's focus here is one story of many that demand to be told.

Emotions and Business

Jen Grisanti | Posted 11.10.2009 | Business


Jen Grisanti

So many people experience situations where they say, "My emotions got in the way." What if you can learn to utilize your emotions so that rather than getting in your way, they pave the way?

Loved Twice: Mother Gives 20,000 Lbs Of Clothes To Underprivileged Newborns (VIDEO)

Toan Lam | Posted 11.10.2009 | Living


Toan Lam

For the past two years, Lisa has packed more than 20,000 pounds of kids clothes for underprivileged newborns living in and around Oakland, California -- Kids that would otherwise leave the hospital without the baby basics.

Being a Great Professional

Marshall Goldsmith | Posted 11.09.2009 | Living


Marshall Goldsmith

Like great actors, inspirational leaders sometimes need to be consummate performers. It doesn't matter if they have a headache. They do whatever it takes to help their organization succeed.

Why Positive Thinking Just Doesn't Work

Russell Bishop | Posted 10.23.2009 | Living


Russell Bishop

You can sit there and hope, pray, project, imagine, fantasize, visualize, make up great affirmations and just about any other kind of positive thinking idea you can imagine, and not much will change - at least not without actually getting involved, without taking some form of action towards what you want more of in your life.

Seven Steps to Achieving Happiness

Paul David Walker | Posted 10.22.2009 | Living


Paul David Walker

Negative emotions, which produce unhappiness, come from our thoughts about life that we take too seriously and repeat over and over again.

Does Worry Prevent Tragedy or Destroy Your Life?

Paul David Walker | Posted 10.16.2009 | Living


Paul David Walker

Does worry prevent bad things from happening, or is it just a waste of energy?

Are You Doomed By Your Circumstances?

Russell Bishop | Posted 10.16.2009 | Living


Russell Bishop

Many people feel trapped by their circumstances. The main problem we need to address when feeling trapped, is the feeling of being trapped - not the circumstances, per se, but what we tell ourselves when we find ourselves in that trapped set of feelings.

3 Keys To Finding Your Source Of Inspiration

Russell Bishop | Posted 09.24.2009 | Living


Russell Bishop

Two weeks ago, we started exploring the notion of living an inspired life. The overarching question focused on what you want out of life. Not just w...

Embracing Change: An Interview with Ariane de Bonvoisin

Gail Lynne Goodwin | Posted 09.18.2009 | Living


Gail Lynne Goodwin

If we believe that change is bad, our experiences will most likely match our belief. Conversely, if we believe that the Universe is here to support us and that change is for our growth and improvement, then our experience will parallel that instead.

Are You Living the Life You Imagined?

Carolyn Rubenstein | Posted 09.14.2009 | Living


Carolyn Rubenstein

For as long as I can remember, I've wanted to help others gain a better understanding of themselves and achieve greater happiness. What were your youthful ambitions?

Are You Chasing Life or Letting it Come to You?



Paul David Walker | Posted 09.13.2009 | Living


Paul David Walker

Are you working hard and yet the magic is not happening? Do you wonder why others succeed and don't seem to be working as hard?

What Do You Want Out Of Life, Really?

Russell Bishop | Posted 09.11.2009 | Living


Russell Bishop

How fulfilled do you find yourself these days? Do you even think about living life in a way that is fulfilling, or is it enough to just get by? Does...

What Are Your Joy Cravings?

Carolyn Rubenstein | Posted 09.06.2009 | Living


Carolyn Rubenstein

I crave joy and guess that many others do as well. But these cravings aren't usually translated into an objective form. Instead, they remain shapeless; they never quite materialize.

Writing and Yoga

Jen Grisanti | Posted 09.06.2009 | Living


Jen Grisanti

Clarity is an important ingredient in feeling free to express yourself.

100 Things to Do While Alive

James M. Lynch | Posted 09.03.2009 | Living


James M. Lynch

I'm not racing or chasing death, living under a perpetual doomsday clock; I'm making sure that I live every day as fully as I can.