NOT commitment to excellence... rather, utter disdain for anything less!
NOT endless hours of practice... instead, PERFECT practice!
NOT ability to cope... rather, total domination of EVERY situation in life!
NOT setting goals... goals too often prescribe performance limits!
NOT doing what it takes to win... instead, a burning commitment to do what has never been done, or will ever happen again!
NOT need to achieve... instead, doing what it takes to EXCEED the bounds of mere convention!
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Added by Elizabeth Carpenter on November 12, 2009 at 8:18am —
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As we go through life it is easy to forget those in our lives that have been there for us or encouraged us to go the extra mile. We so often take these people for granted and overlook the guidance and time they have given to us.
It is very easy for me, to be in the moment and not even realize that the suggestion from someone, in regards to work or the words that are ringing in my ears that give me that extra push to keep my head in a workout, are there because someone cares enough to give of th…
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Added by Elizabeth Carpenter on October 18, 2009 at 12:40pm —
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Communication is the conduit to allowing us to inner act with the world around us, but it seems that communication is the most talked about and least understood area of human behavior. Our ability to communicate in so many modes is unique to each of us individually. Even with though the loss of one or two senses certainly can impair communication, it does not have to stop communication. Effective communication is rarely taught and even more rarely learned in our society. What follows is quick ov…
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Added by Elizabeth Carpenter on September 6, 2009 at 11:39am —
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The five attributes to adaptability are confidence, tolerance, empathy, positiveness and respect for others.
1.Confidence, means that you believe in yourself; you trust your own judgment and resourcefulness.
2.Flexibility, means you’re open to accepting opinions and practices different from your own. We can easily think of people who are intolerant of others because of religious or political beliefs. Those intolerant folks may attract like-minded people, but they don’t gain the a…
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Added by Elizabeth Carpenter on August 30, 2009 at 7:44pm —
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What is your perspective?
How do you perceive things?
It is amazing how just a shift in our perspective or how we perceive things happens when we allow ourselves to view them in a more reasonable manner! It truly is great when we just take the time to really look at the thoughts playing in our heads, or the situation we are facing with a whole different outlook—perspective.
How do you look at life today?
Do you really have a perspective that is conducive of living in the moment before yo…
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Added by Elizabeth Carpenter on June 21, 2009 at 10:30am —
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Confidence is a function of the mind.
It has to do with how we feel about things and is based upon the general patterns of thought or mental grid that occupies the cortex of the brain. As a feeling or emotion, it is the result of energy impulses, not from God, but generated by the data on the cortex of the brain.
Thus, feelings of confidence will be based on past experiences and the characteristics provided through heredity. Those who have inherited tendencies toward anxiety or have had bad ex…
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Added by Elizabeth Carpenter on May 8, 2009 at 8:00pm —
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Outwardly, I appear to be an organized person.
I am diligent and doing well in my line of work.
I tend to keep my planner up-to-date as much as I possible can, leaving room for unexpected changes that tend to happen in life from day to day.
I don’t like to be rushed and tend to show up for my appointments on time, if not early.
As a naturally “with-it” type person, you would assumed when I began meditating regularly that my thoughts would be as orderly as my day, that emptying my mind would…
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Added by Elizabeth Carpenter on April 28, 2009 at 8:00pm —
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To prepare your mind for action means to bring your mind into obedience of the conscious act of the will. Many times believers face an inner conflict that brings about a tough-minded focus that readies us for action—being self-controlled.
We need and are called to be self-controlled with an internal direction from within, not from without by lusts, temptations, and unrighteous desires. Our hope is to be in the grace that God has given us through the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
Hav…
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Added by Elizabeth Carpenter on April 1, 2009 at 9:00am —
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Every day we face the inevitable interruptions that we do not plan or hope for, but rarely do we accept the twist and turns in our days and just go with the flow. Most of all when it comes to the very details of our lives, we have a very hard time seeing through interruptions and try at times to control that which we have no control over.
Even though we all experience interruptions in different ways and times, we need to come to realize that interruptions are not such a horrible thing as we mak…
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Added by Elizabeth Carpenter on March 24, 2009 at 11:00am —
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God’s love for us extends far beyond the bounds of human comprehension; and awareness of how much we are loved by Him is forever slipping from our consciousness, especially in such a “love” driven culture, that doesn’t even know what true love is.
God's love for us is infinitely superior to any love we could ever express to each other, even to our husband or wife. But we often proclaim a higher standard for ourselves than what we believe God has for us.
“But if anyone does not provide for hi…
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Added by Elizabeth Carpenter on February 14, 2009 at 11:00am —
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And He changes the times and the seasons;
He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise
And knowledge to those who have understanding.
Daniel 2:21
Professionals react differently to change in their workplace, depending upon their personalities. Some people thrive in the midst of change, anticipate it, and accept it as a path to personal maturity and adventure. Others resist change, convincing themselves that it's unnecessary, and refuse to accept it. Still ot…
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Added by Elizabeth Carpenter on February 1, 2009 at 9:18am —
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Oregano Oil is nature's potent defender against unwanted invaders attacking our skin, digestive tracts, and mucus membranes, and more! Any Wild Mediterranean Oil contains:
•A super potent organic wild Mediterranean concentrate
•Rich in minerals, and antioxidant protecting vitamins
•Contains two powerful anti-microbial compounds
Today "natures purifier" has been the subject of numerous university studies. This research has looked into the ingredients in oregano oil that have been proven to be t…
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Added by Elizabeth Carpenter on January 25, 2009 at 5:30pm —
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Spinach
Aids In: Muscle growth, heart health, bone builder, and enhances eyesight
It may be green and leafy, but spinach is also the ultimate man food. This noted biceps builder is a rich source of plant-based omega-3s and folate, which help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and osteoporosis. Bonus: Folate also increases blood flow to the penis. And spinach is packed with lutein, a compound that fights age-related macular degeneration. Aim for 1 cup fresh spinach or 1/2…
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Added by Elizabeth Carpenter on January 18, 2009 at 12:30pm —
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What do elevators, leaf blowers, and car wash machines have in common? Advances in technology or modern inventions for an easier life? Maybe, but "advances" that make our lives "easier" can be thieves stealing our good health. According to recent studies, 60 percent of Americans are sedentary. Sedentary means they do little or no meaningful physical activity. Modern advances, it seems, have changed the stand-firm motto of "We shall not be moved" to "We will not move."
God created the human body…
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Added by Elizabeth Carpenter on December 28, 2008 at 5:00pm —
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I know, O Lord, that a man's life is not his own; it is not for man to direct his steps.
Jeremiah 10:23
In business you hear a lot about planning. At the beginning of every year most businesses and personal establish their forecasted plan for the year. Corporations establish plans that cover anywhere from one to five years. Individuals establish personal life plans. There is only one problem that seems to come with most planning done by well-meaning believers. That if God…
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Added by Elizabeth Carpenter on December 26, 2008 at 2:30pm —
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We are asked to make choices everyday.
"What's for dinner?"
"What should I wear?"
"What time do we leave?"
"Where are we going?"
There is a choice in every decision and every choice has a consequence; some good and some bad. Research on a wide range of health issues has proven that if we make good lifestyle choices, we have the ability to limit our risk for diseases including heart disease, many types of cancer, strokes, and diabetes. Yet, many choose to ignore these recommendations and pay…
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Added by Elizabeth Carpenter on December 21, 2008 at 8:00pm —
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Does the idea of having “goals” seem like one of those over-organized planning devices best left to the CEO of a large company, and not relevant to your everyday life? Or worse, does it appear just another cliché list of New Year’s resolutions which are soon to be forgotten by the first blooms of spring? Neither of these perceptions has to be true.
Goals play an important role in each of our lives, giving wings to the things we need to or desire to accomplish in life, be they spiritual, physica…
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Added by Elizabeth Carpenter on December 18, 2008 at 9:22pm —
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You have been pulling, pushing, skipping, and racing with God since you were saved. But it wasn't until recently that you really started thinking about running with God. Yet even after giving your life to God, the concept of an ongoing journey with Him was a challenge. If the truth be known it wasn't that you have been pulling, pushing, skipping, and racing with God at all—only away from Him.
With all the effort you put forth into running from God instead of with Him you became lazy in a sense…
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Added by Elizabeth Carpenter on December 11, 2008 at 10:30am —
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It is a known fact that adding regular exercise and physical activity to your daily routine will improve health and well-being. And that exercise and physical activity doesn't necessarily need to be strenuous for a person to enjoy the benefits of better health. Of course, by increasing the amount of exercise and physical activity (within reason), you will increase the amount of health benefits.
One of the most important benefits of exercise and physical activity is that it actually lessens a pe…
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Added by Elizabeth Carpenter on December 10, 2008 at 10:51am —
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It's been said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. This could not be truer than when it comes to breaking through a fitness plateau. Many people do well with an exercise plan as long as they are seeing fast results, but when the results slow down or stop, they throw in the towel and go back to old habits.
Our bodies reach plateaus because of the awesome way they have been designed to survive under a variety of circumstance…
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Added by Elizabeth Carpenter on November 28, 2008 at 5:00pm —
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