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  • Life Is a Gift: The Zen of Tony Bennett

    Tony Bennett: Life Is a Gift

    When you choose your friends, realize that you are also choosing your teachers.

    Do something to improve yourself, every single day.

    We can always seek beauty and inspiration in the world around us.

    Good friends bring out the best qualities in one another.

    You just never give up on yourself, and you believe in yourself. And you work hard to get better as you go along.

    Obstacles are necessary for success. Be persistent and you will reach your goals.

    If you are creative, you get busier as you get older.

    Nature is the master artist.

    The human voice is more flexible than any other instrument in existence. It can express various nuances in tone, volume and inflections that are beyond compare.

    Everything you do should be done with love.

    Being angry is a waste of time. Instead, count your blessings every day.

    Before we do something, we need to ask ourselves: Is this good for all of us on the planet?

    Excerpts from . . . Life Is a Gift: The Zen of Bennett by Tony Bennett


    Charity Showcase

    Rainforest Alliance helps to protect the forests, wildlife, and people of the rain forests. Also works to provide education and healthcare to children of the rain forests. To learn more about small actions that can lead to big changes, go to http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/smallactions.

    Curator:

    John Kremer on Google+

  • To Be Happy, Follow F.A.C.T.S.

    Happy Facts

    To be happy, you must follow F.A.C.T.S. . . .

    Forgive others.

    Accept your mistakes.

    Cry and move on.

    Thank God for everything.

    Smile always.


    Charity Showcase

    SmileTrain helps to give children in the developing world a new life by supporting free treatments of poor children with clefts. Their motto: Changing the world one smile at a time. You can donate via http://www.smiletrain.org or by calling 800-932-9541.

    Curator:

    John Kremer on Google+

  • The 7-Day Plan to Lose 10 Pounds

    Lose 10 Pounds in 7 Days

    This 7-Day Plan allows most people to lose 10 pounds or more in just 7 days. Note: Follow this diet at your own risk (no medical advice being offered here).

    Day One: Eat only fruit.

    Day Two: Eat only veggies.

    Day 3: Eat fruit and veggies.

    Day 4: Eat bananas and yogurt.

    Day 5: Eat chicken, turkey, and tomatoes.

    Day 6: Eat chicken, turkey, and veggies.

    Day 7: Eat miracle soup.

    That’s it. Try it out, but stop if you start feeling funny.

    See also Dr. Mehmet Oz’s 25 Best Health Tips and Fitness Matters: 30 Flat Tummy Tips and Bob Harper: The Skinny Rules.


    Charity Showcase

    Action Against Hunger helps to feed malnourished children around the world. They also help communities to grow their own food. They deliver aid to more than 7 million people in over 40 countries every year. Donate via http://www.actionagainsthunger.org.

    Action for Healthy Kids partners with schools to promote healthy eating and daily exercise. For more information, webinars, and trainings, see: http://www.actionforhealthykids.org.

    Curator:

    John Kremer on Google+

  • Motivational Bookmark: Go All In With Love

    Motivational Bookmark: Go All In With Love

    Life isn’t about avoiding risks. It’s about making calculations and going all in with the things you love.

    Take every chance. Drop every fear.

    Do more of what makes you awesome.

    (Authors unknown)


    Charity Showcase

    Shriners Hospitals for Children offers medical care for children (and their families) after other hospitals have said that there’s nothing they can do. Motto: Love to the rescue. Web: http://www.shirnershospitals.com or call 800-241-4438.

    Curator:

    John Kremer on Google+

  • Motivational Bookmark: Move Now

    Motivational Bookmark: Move Now

    It took more than a day to put it on. It will take more than a day to take it off. Move.

    What you eat in private, you wear in public.

    Every day is a second chance.


    Charity Showcase

    Shriners Hospitals for Children offers medical care for children (and their families) after other hospitals have said that there’s nothing they can do. Motto: Love to the rescue. Web: http://www.shirnershospitals.com or call 800-241-4438.

    Curator:

    John Kremer on Google+

  • Chris McCombs: 11 Ways to Live Your Life with Balls

    11 Ways to Live Your Life With Balls

    If you REALLY wanna do something else … something greater … something you’re passionate about … something that allows you to leave a bigger and better imprint on the world, in your own unique way, and enjoy it AND get paid for it … Then I’d do most, if not all, of these 11 things …

    1. Be Relentless In Your Search

    The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me. — Ayn Rand

    2. Stop Being a Fucking Pussy

    The edge is where all the cool stuff happens. You are nowhere near the goddamn edge. It’s time you stopped being a fucking pussy. — Julien Smith

    3. Ask for Big Guidance

    I just basically got on my knees, and with everything in me, asked for some guidance when it came to what I should be doing for a living. — Chris McCombs

    4. Be Still

    Our souls know our calling. — Chris McCombs

    5. Ask Yourself

    The unexamined life is not worth living. — Socrates

    6. Ask Others

    Once you start asking, you’d be amazed at the people who will start showing up in your life with the answers. — Chris McCombs

    7. Research

    If you don’t seek out the clues, sign posts and the popcorn trail that runs through the halls of the universal library that’s out there, it’s no one’s fault but your own. — Chris McCombs

    8. If a Clean Break Isn’t an Option, Start out Part Time in Your Off Hours

    Most people tiptoe through life, hoping they make it safely to death. — Bob Proctor

    9. Trust God

    Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls. — Joseph Campbell

    10. Be in the Action Business, NOT the Results Business

    Play from your fucking heart! — Bill Hicks

    11. Make Your Mind Up That NOTHING Is Gonna Stop You

    Let your Inner Giant out of it’s cage to rise up and do some seriously awesome shit. — Chris McCombs

    Source: http://chrismccombs.net/live-with-balls


    Charity Showcase

    Sunshine Foundation is the original wish-granting organization. They answer dreams for seriously ill, chronically ill, physically challenged, and abused children. Over 36,000 dreams and counting. You can donate your money or time to grant a wish here: http://www.sunshinefoundation.org.

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  • Motivational Bookmark: You Are a Magnet

    Motivational Bookmark: You Are a Magnet

    What you seek is seeking you. — Rumi, Persian poet

    You are a living magnet. What you attract into your life is in harmony with your dominant thoughts. — Brian Tracy

    Born to be free. — Tom Vermillion


    Charity Showcase

    Sunshine Foundation is the original wish-granting organization. They answer dreams for seriously ill, chronically ill, physically challenged, and abused children. Over 36,000 dreams and counting. You can donate your money or time to grant a wish here: http://www.sunshinefoundation.org.

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  • 22 Things Happy People Do Differently

    22 Things Happy People Do Differently . . .

    Don’t hold grudges.
    Dream big.
    Never make excuses.
    Treat everyone with kindness.
    See problems as challenges.
    Don’t sweat the small stuff.
    Speak well of others.

    22 Things Happy People Do Differently: Dream big. Don't hold grudges. Treat everyone with kindness. Never make excuses. Speak well of others.

    Exercise.
    Get absorbed into the present.
    Eat well.
    Nurture social relationships.
    Meditate.
    Take the time to listen.
    Never seek approval from others.
    Wake up at the same time every morning.
    Live minimally.
    Tell the truth.
    Avoid social comparison.
    Choose friends wisely.
    Accept what cannot be changed.
    Establish personal control.
    Express gratitude for what you have.


    See also . . .

    9 Simple Steps to Happiness – http://infographicaday.com/9-simple-steps-to-happiness-infographic

    10 Signs That You Are Truly Happy — http://infographicaday.com/happiness-infographic-10-signs-that-you-are-truly-happy

    10 Things You Must Give Up to Move Forward – http://infographicaday.com/10-things-you-must-give-up-to-move-forward

    15 Things to Give Up If You Want to Be Happy — http://infographicaday.com/15-things-to-give-up-if-you-want-to-be-happy


    Charity Showcase

    Pennies for Peace brings hope and educational opportunities to children in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Your children can collect pennies for this effort. For more information, check out http://www.penniesforpeace.org.

    Curator:

    John Kremer on Google+