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    <title>May 14, Christian Songs  and Inspirational Worship Videos </title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 20:45:04 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Apr 24, What Do You Believe?</title>
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    <description>Whatever you &lt;u&gt;believe or don&#39;t believe&lt;/u&gt; creates your reality, determines what you will attempt to do and determines the path your life will take.



Another important point to consider -- &quot;what you believe&quot; will attract or propel you towards people and circumstances that think or believe as you do.


There are different ways of describing this process and its results. 

One  way is to describe it as a &quot;vibe&quot; or &quot;feeling&quot; you get when you meet someone-- or find yourself in a particular situation.


So the bottom line is that you should seek to attract people and circumstances that will empower you.


In order to accomplish this ---&lt;b&gt; you have to be conscious of &amp; control what you believe.&lt;/b&gt;


A really good (and inexpensive) book that I turn to often is Michael J. Losier&#39;s book -- &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.empowering-quotations.com/Links.html&quot;&gt;&lt;u&gt;Law of Attraction&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/a&gt; [follow link -go to bottom of page to order book]



&lt;i&gt;&quot;To know whether you are sending out a positive or negative vibration,

simply take a look at the results you&#39;re getting in that area of your life.  

They are a perfect reflection of what you are vibrating.&quot;&lt;/i&gt;

 --excerpt from &lt;u&gt;law of Attraction&lt;/u&gt;



In other words you will attract to yourself -- &quot;that which you believe&quot; [good or bad]


&lt;i&gt;Tired of getting bad results?&lt;/i&gt; --

&lt;b&gt;Then change --what you think -- how you think-- what you believe you can accomplish.&lt;/b&gt;


&lt;u&gt;YOU must take the steps necessary to change the results you get.&lt;/u&gt;


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Your circumstances will change when YOU decide that you need to change --

--that action will empower you by putting YOU in charge of the direction (path) that you take.


Until tomorrow, keep walking

&lt;b&gt;Dare To   Dream Big&lt;/b&gt;

Victor


&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.empowering-quotations.com/motivation-julpg3.html&quot;&gt;Read more on beliefs&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Apr 17, Fifth Grade</title>
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    <description>When I was in fifth grade there was a boy that I liked the entire year. We never dated but we kissed. I don&#39;t know if this boy even remembers me because</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:55:57 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Apr 17, comitting suicide</title>
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    <description>i love my boyfriend to the end of the world but lately he&#39;s been hanging out with my best friend and it&#39;s driving me crazy i would go to the end of the</description>
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    <title>Apr 9, Food For Thought</title>
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    <description>It has been said that a picture is worth a thousand words.  

I hope these short videos with help you as you continue your journey to self-improvement.



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&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.empowering-quotations.com/blessed.html&quot;&gt;Has God blessed you?--Share your story&lt;/a&gt;


Until tomorrow, keep walking

&lt;b&gt;Dare To Dream Big&lt;/b&gt;

Victor</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:19:45 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Apr 8, Words Of Wisdom</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;&quot;A fool has no delight in understanding,

But in expressing his own heart.&quot;&lt;/i&gt;

Proverbs 18:2


An important  step one needs in order to grow &quot;spiritually, emotionally, and mentally&quot; is the ability to &lt;u&gt;stop talking and start listening.&lt;/u&gt;

 
Only by &lt;b&gt;listening&lt;/b&gt; and asking -- will you be able to get a true understanding of any given situation.


So take a minute and take a real good look at &lt;u&gt;yourself.&lt;/u&gt;

   
 &lt;i&gt;He who knows others is learned;
 
He who knows himself is wise.&lt;/i&gt;
 
Quote by Lao-tzu 


The road to self-improvement starts by making a self-assessment and deciding what needs to be changed or improved [IN YOU].


&lt;b&gt;Remember&lt;/b&gt; to appreciate what God has given you --  to show your appreciation.


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Once you seek  understanding, and show your appreciation -- you are on your way to achieving any goal you set in front of you.


Until tomorrow, keep walking

&lt;b&gt;Dare To Dream Big&lt;/b&gt;

Victor</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:27:44 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 14, Motivation Blog Archives For December 8-15, 2009</title>
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    <description>Collection of Motivation Blog Archives For December 8-15, 2009</description>
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    <title>Mar 14, Motivation Blog Archives For December 1-7, 2009</title>
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    <description>Collection Of Motivation Blog Archives For December 1-7, 2009</description>
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    <title>Mar 14, Empowering Blog Archives For November 15-31, 2009</title>
    <link>http://www.empowering-quotations.com/empowering-novpg3.html</link>
    <description>Collection of Empowering Blog Archives For November 15-31, 2009</description>
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    <title>Mar 14, Empowering Blog Archives For November 8-14, 2009</title>
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    <description>Collection of Empowering Blog Archives For November 8-14, 2009</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:12:19 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 12, Empowering Blog Archives October 22-31, 2009</title>
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    <description>Collection Of Empowering Blogs From October 22-31, 2009</description>
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    <title>Mar 12, Empowering Blog Archives October 15-21, 2009</title>
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    <description>Collection of Empowering Blog Archives October 15-21, 2009</description>
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    <title>Mar 12, Empowering Blog Archives October 8-14, 2009</title>
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    <description>Collection of Empowering Blog Archives October 8-14, 2009</description>
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    <title>Mar 12, Empowering Blog Archives October 1-7, 2009</title>
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    <description>Collection of Empowering Blog Archives October 1-7, 2009.  </description>
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    <title>Mar 12, Empowering Blog Archives For September 23-30, 2009</title>
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    <description>Collection ofour Empowering Blog Archives For September 23-30, 2009</description>
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    <title>Mar 12, Empowering Blog Archives September 15-22, 2009</title>
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    <description>Collection of Empowering Blog Archives For September 15-22, 2009</description>
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    <title>Mar 12, Empowering Blog Archives For September 8-14, 2009</title>
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    <description>Empowering Blog Archives For Week of September 8-14, 2009</description>
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    <title>Mar 12, Empowering Blog Archives</title>
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    <description>Empowering Blog Archives For September 2009</description>
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    <title>Mar 12, Your Daily Dose of Motivation</title>
    <link>http://www.empowering-quotations.com/motivation.html</link>
    <description>Collection of our daily blogs which aim to give you your daily dose of motivation, inspiration &amp; empowerment.  You also get advice on goal setting, relationship &amp; conflict resolution.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:54:53 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 11, THE EMPOWER YOURSELF STORE</title>
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    <description>The Empower Yourself Store Provides Quality Empowering Products.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:17:13 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 11, Free Student Stuff for Adults</title>
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    <description>Absolutely free student stuff for the student in you.  Lots of free e-books on how to...</description>
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    <title>Mar 11, Funny Love Teen Quotes</title>
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    <description>Collection of funny love teen quotes, teen quotes &amp;  love poems</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:33:09 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 11, Miss You Videos</title>
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    <description>Collection of I Miss You Videos, I Love You Videos</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:27:22 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 11, Love Quotes</title>
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    <description>Collection of love quotes, romantic quotes, love lyrics, words to inspire, motivate, encourage, and words to make the heart think of love</description>
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    <title>Mar 11, Bible Quotes</title>
    <link>http://www.empowering-quotations.com/biblequotes.html</link>
    <description>Here you will find bible quotes that inspire and empower you</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:07:52 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 8, With God -- There Is No Such Thing As &lt;i&gt;Impossible&lt;/i&gt;</title>
    <link>http://www.empowering-quotations.com/empowering-quotations-blog.html#With-God----There-Is-No-Such-Thing-As-&lt;i&gt;Impossible&lt;/i&gt;</link>
    <description>When your burden gets heavy, when you have no more tears to cry, when you think you can&#39;t go on -- 

&lt;b&gt;stop&lt;/b&gt;

 help is available --&lt;u&gt;if you just ask.&lt;/u&gt;


*****

With men it is impossible;
 
but to God all things are possible.
 
Matthew 19:26 

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Take your focus off your troubles and focus on God -- he is the solution.

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Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
 
and lean not on your own understanding.
 
In all your ways acknowledge Him and
 
He shall direct your paths.
 
Proverbs 3:5-6
 
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Think your problems are &quot;too big&quot; -- &lt;u&gt;they may be for you -- but not for &lt;b&gt;God&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/u&gt;


Just ask &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.empowering-quotations.com/gods-protection-and-favour.html&quot;&gt; IBORO AKPAN from Nigeria&lt;/a&gt; or 
ask &lt;a href=&quot; http://www.empowering-quotations.com/revelation.html&quot; &gt;Jacques Maurice Julie from Johannesburg, South Africa&lt;/a&gt;


&lt;b&gt;Thanks Iboro &amp; Jacques for sharing your stories on how God has blessed you.&lt;/b&gt;


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&lt;u&gt;Do not let the lies of the enemy convince you that &lt;b&gt;you&lt;/b&gt; don&#39;t matter&lt;/u&gt;  -- 

&lt;b&gt;You matter&lt;/b&gt; 

-just leave the road you are on and begin your new journey.


&lt;u&gt;Do you think you landed on this web page by accident?&lt;/u&gt; 

 &lt;b&gt;No my friend --

it is no accident&lt;/b&gt; -- now you have a choice to make.


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In my distress I cried to the Lord, 
And he heard me.
 
Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips
 
And from deceitful tongue.
 
Psalm 120:1-2
 
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There are millions of people in the world that need to hear the truth.

  Tell them &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.empowering-quotations.com/blessed.html&quot;&gt;how God has blessed you&lt;/a&gt;  -- &lt;u&gt;You can make a difference in someone Else&#39;s life by giving.&lt;/u&gt;


Can&#39;t give cash?  Or time? -- 

Give them your testimony -let them know what God has done for you --  you just do not know how many people you will be able to reach and help.



Until tomorrow, keep walking

&lt;b&gt;Dare To Dream Big&lt;/b&gt;

Victor


Tell your story about &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.empowering-quotations.com/blessed.html&quot;&gt;how God has blessed you&lt;/a&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:17:55 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 8, Revelation</title>
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    <description>My testimony is in much more detail but i will try to tell it in the best way possible!  I am 22 years old.  My name is Jacques and i am from South-Africa.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:31:01 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 1, Give From Your Heart</title>
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    <description>You can make a difference in someone else&#39;s life by giving.  

Think you have nothing to give? 

 --&lt;u&gt;Think Again.&lt;/u&gt;

One of the important lessons that everyone must learn on their journey to self-improvement is the importance of &quot;blessing others&quot; [giving back to help others].



Helping others will make you stronger, happier, and more empowered -- because you will grow in areas of your life that are normally not covered in self-improvement courses.



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It is important to remember that in this world -- there is always someone &quot;worst off&quot; than you --someone who needs a &quot;helping hand&quot; or a &quot;few words of encouragement.&quot;  



&lt;u&gt;Take the time to look around and offer that &quot;helping hand&quot;&lt;/u&gt;


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&lt;b&gt;Make a difference in someone else&#39;s life today -- &lt;/b&gt;

 
Until tomorrow, keep walking

&lt;b&gt;Dare To Dream Big&lt;/b&gt;

Victor 


&lt;a href=&quot; http://www.empowering-quotations.com/contactus.html&quot;&gt;Let&#39;s hear what you have to say.&lt;/a&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:30:36 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 25, Empowering Yourself  Take That First Step</title>
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    <description>Today we look at the essence of this Blog, which is about &lt;i&gt;empowering yourself.&lt;/i&gt; 
 We are going to concentrate on that  important &lt;i&gt;first step.&lt;/i&gt;


&lt;b&gt;This will be a review &amp; reinforcement for some and a new beginning for our many new followers.&lt;/b&gt; 
 One of the key components of this &lt;i&gt;empower yourself&lt;/i&gt;  Blog is to &lt;b&gt;keep things simple.&lt;/b&gt;
 

Here we go. You want to make a change in your life.  
Good thats a start, recognizing that a change is needed.  


&lt;b&gt;Now comes a crucial point in your life;&lt;/b&gt; doing something about it  -- or as we like to call it &lt;u&gt; taking that first step.&lt;/u&gt;


Many people will stop at this point because of fears or doubts.
 
&lt;u&gt;Empowering yourself, requires that you take that first step&lt;/u&gt;

For without &lt;i&gt;action&lt;/i&gt; nothing will change.


&lt;b&gt;Note --&lt;/b&gt; Some of you will take massive action on the road to &lt;i&gt;empowering yourselves&lt;/u&gt; while others will take smaller steps.


The fact that you are reading this Blog &lt;b&gt;is a step&lt;/b&gt; --- when you come back again, that will be another step.  So you see one small step at a time will &lt;i&gt;empower you&lt;/i&gt; ---- just keep taking those steps.

For those of you who are new to this &lt;i&gt;empowering yourself&lt;/i&gt; Blog,  &lt;a href= &quot;http://www.empowering-quotations.com/motivation.html&quot;target=&quot;new&quot;&gt;please read our prior postings which give you a step-by-step process for reaching your goals.&lt;/a&gt;


&lt;b&gt;Remember, that &lt;i&gt;empowering yourself&lt;/i&gt; is a stepby-step process.&lt;/b&gt;


Once you decide in your mind that you need to change ----&lt;u&gt; write down where you are headed  in other words  your goals.&lt;/u&gt;

Why is this important?  Because this small step will start the process of reinforcing the fact that you are serious about your change.  

This small step will help you to &lt;i&gt;focus&lt;/i&gt; on what you need to do in order to &lt;i&gt;empower yourself.&lt;/i&gt;



&lt;b&gt;Note&lt;/b&gt; - Another component of this &lt;i&gt;empower yourself&lt;/i&gt; Blog is &lt;b&gt;repetition of things that are good for you&lt;/b&gt; until they become second nature.

Now that we got the basics out of the way --- lets move on.


You need to look at your written goals on a daily basis, for a number of reasons.

To reinforce your commitment to change.

To insure that you can measure your progress towards your goals.

To make any minor adjustments to your goals.
 
So that you can break down your main goal into smaller sub-goals. 


&lt;b&gt; Yes it requires a bit of work &amp; commitment&lt;/b&gt;to &lt;i&gt;empower yourself.&lt;/i&gt;

Dont be afraid or discouraged, instead &lt;b&gt;get excited&lt;/b&gt; as you begin this journey of &lt;i&gt;empowering yourself --&lt;/i&gt;


There will be ups &amp; downs on this journey &lt;u&gt; just remember this  you have to Believe and learn not to repeat mistakes. &lt;/u&gt;


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&lt;b&gt;Empowering Yourself  Take That First Step&lt;/b&gt;  --  keep that fire burning.

Until tomorrow, keep walking

&lt;b&gt;Dare To Dream Big&lt;/b&gt;

Victor

PS  Have any questions, suggestions? &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.empowering-quotations.com/contactus.html&quot; &gt;Were here  just a click away.&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Feb 24, Moms Around The World</title>
    <link>http://www.empowering-quotations.com/empowering-quotations-blog.html#Moms-Around-The-World</link>
    <description>&lt;b&gt;Use The Net To Do Something You Love!&lt;/b&gt;
 
What other tool, available to you at home, provides you with the opportunity...
 
	to share your knowledge and passion with people from all around the world? 

	to work with complete flexibility around your family without a boss, deadlines, quotas or... an updated wardrobe?
 
	to make some extra money to help buy braces, or pay for piano lessons, or save for college education, or go on a family vacation?
 
A washing machine won&#39;t do it. 
A shovel won&#39;t. 
Using your car for evening catalog delivery won&#39;t either.

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    <pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:05:58 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 24, Focus On What You Want To Accomplish</title>
    <link>http://www.empowering-quotations.com/empowering-quotations-blog.html#Focus-On-What-You-Want-To-Accomplish</link>
    <description>Welcome back, today I want to continue with another blog I published last September which is critically important in your quest to reach your goal.


Please keep in mind that all the topics we discuss are interconnected.
  

&lt;b&gt;They impact each other&lt;/b&gt; -- &lt;u&gt;either positively or negatively.&lt;/u&gt;

Today I want to reemphasize the importance of guarding what you &lt;i&gt;FOCUS ON.&lt;/i&gt; 


One of the most important points that I have made is that &lt;u&gt;your focus&lt;/u&gt; has a tremendous influence on your beliefs &amp; thus on what action you take or fail to take.

 
Please understand that your focus, your beliefs, your feelings, your action, your words, are all inter-connected; one affects the others.


&lt;b&gt;You will recall that if you focus on something ---- anything negative --- you continue to relive it in your mind &amp; your body reacts by experiencing all the discomfort, pain, sadness, fears associated with those thoughts.&lt;/b&gt;


I have recommended several times ----  that a way to break out of this cycle of fear, is to engage your whole body in &lt;u&gt;action&lt;/u&gt; ----- by engaging all your senses, you push out the negative thoughts &amp; you start to &lt;u&gt;focus&lt;/u&gt; on something positive


**Your focus will determine your state of being  in other words  how you feel.
 
AND  how you feel will determine how you see your day and what you do. ** 


&lt;u&gt;This is the KEY for those of you who are still not sure&lt;/u&gt; 
&lt;b&gt;Stop focusing on reasons why you cant {&lt;i&gt;negative focus&lt;/i&gt;}--------- focus on what you can do. [positive focus]&lt;/b&gt;


&lt;u&gt;That is your start.&lt;/u&gt; 


&lt;b&gt;A picture is worth a thousand words  so watch, listen &amp; apply.&lt;/b&gt;


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Stay with the plan  BELIEVE  and you too will have better days. 


&lt;b&gt;Note&lt;/b&gt; Let me offer a word of caution --- some of your friends &amp; relatives will try to dissuade you from following your goals.

  
 They may do it because they dont believe that you can accomplish it or simply because they do not believe it is possible.

 
 So prepare yourself, but dont be discouraged. Just dont Quit.



&lt;b&gt; Condition your mind to believe in your ability to succeed&lt;/b&gt;


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Until tomorrow, keep walking

&lt;b&gt;Dare To Dream Big&lt;/b&gt;

Do you &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.empowering-quotations.com/contactus.html&quot;&gt;agree or disagree?  Let&#39;s hear what you have to say. &lt;/a&gt;

Victor


&lt;b&gt;One final thing to  think about&lt;/b&gt;

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&quot;Positive and negative emotions cannot occupy the mind at the same time.
  

One or the other must dominate.
  

It is your responsibility to make sure that positive emotions constitute the dominating influence of your mind.&quot;

 -quote by Napolean Hill

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    <title>Feb 23, Motivation Takes A Little Work</title>
    <link>http://www.empowering-quotations.com/empowering-quotations-blog.html#Motivation-Takes-A-Little-Work</link>
    <description>Last September  I wrote a blog on how to maintain your motivation.  

I want to re-emphasize the major points I discussed in that article. 
 

&lt;i&gt;Motivation,&lt;/i&gt; is a word we hear a lot about.  

But, how do you maintain your motivation once you start heading towards your goals?

There are different methods that will work for different people.
 
 Some people are &lt;i&gt;self-sustaining&lt;/i&gt; motivators, while others require that occasional push from someone else.

Those that are &lt;i&gt;self-sustaining&lt;/i&gt; will maintain &amp; increase their motivation by:

Reading books, quotes.

Listening to motivational tapes.

Viewing motivational videos, pictures, posters.

Following motivational blogs, newsletters, websites.

In addition, they have learned to &lt;b&gt;focus&lt;/b&gt; on their goals. {we will go into more detail on focus tomorrow}

If you are a person that needs a little push ---- &lt;u&gt;youre in luck&lt;/u&gt; --- because that is why we are here. &lt;u&gt;This website is here to help you stay on course.&lt;/u&gt;

&lt;b&gt;Here is what you need to do.&lt;/b&gt;


Make sure that your goal(s) are written down.  

&lt;u&gt;Do not put this off.&lt;/u&gt; Make sure your goals are &lt;u&gt;specific.&lt;/u&gt;


Start to get the tools you will need for this journey. 

{look at items 1 thru 4 of the list above} If you dont have the money to buy books, video, tapes go to your local library  they have great resources for free. 

 &lt;u&gt;But just start.&lt;/u&gt;

&lt;u&gt; The secret is to start.&lt;/u&gt; 

&lt;b&gt;Do not worry about perfection (getting the right book, tape or video)&lt;/b&gt;  You will gain something from each step you take.

Your motivation will increase as you learn a little more, because that will push you a little closer toward your goals. 

 &lt;u&gt;Do not over-think every step; take action&lt;/u&gt;

You will find that as you take these small steps your anticipation and joy will increase.  

And as you start to understand  the &lt;i&gt;how and why&lt;/i&gt; of staying motivated --- you too will become a &lt;i&gt;self-sustaining&lt;/i&gt; motivator.

&lt;b&gt;Note&lt;/b&gt; Something else that we will cover in the days to come --- &lt;b&gt;sharing what you learn &amp; giving back&lt;/b&gt;--  when you help others  you also help yourself.  Think about it.



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As always we like to keep things simple.  

Just the fact that you are viewing this Blog shows that you have the motivation needed to start your journey towards your goals.  

Take one step at a time and you will get there.

Until tomorrow, keep walking

&lt;b&gt;Dare To Dream Big&lt;/b&gt;

Victor</description>
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    <title>Feb 22, Build A solid Foundation</title>
    <link>http://www.empowering-quotations.com/empowering-quotations-blog.html#Build-A-solid-Foundation</link>
    <description>It is a proven fact that to build a solid house, you need to start with a solid foundation.  

The same rule applies to building your success. 

No matter what your goal is, you should start by preparing yourself with as much solid proven information as possible.


One of the best ways to prepare yourself is by reading.  I have said it many times in my past blogs -- but let me repeat.  &lt;b&gt;Your local library is a great source of materials.&lt;/b&gt;
  

However, if you can afford to buy some your own books --even better.


I find that  having my own collection of motivating and empowering books is a great source of encouragement for me.

I will re-read the books, always finding something new to think about and to use in my journey to self-improvement. [it is an investment in myself -- my future]


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In addition to books, I recommend cassette tapes, CDs and videos as a valuable resource to help keep you motivated and inspired.  

&lt;b&gt;But remember&lt;/b&gt; that you need to make a commitment and have a plan [goals] in order to stay on course.


&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.empowering-quotations.com/motivation.html&quot;target=&quot;new&quot;&gt;If you are just starting out -- start by reading my prior blogs and follow the &lt;b&gt;5 Step Action Plan&lt;/b&gt; --click here&lt;/a&gt;


&lt;b&gt;Note&lt;/b&gt; -- This is a journey you are undertaking -- it is &lt;u&gt;not&lt;/u&gt; a one day thing -- your journey to &quot;self-improvement &quot; is a life time journey.


Prepare yourself and start walking.



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Fill your mind with the element of a solid foundation -- with positive, motivating, inspiring and empowering materials -- always looking at your possibilities.


Until tomorrow, keep walking

&lt;b&gt;Dare To Dream Big&lt;/b&gt;

Victor


Do you &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.empowering-quotations.com/contactus.html&quot;&gt;agree or disagree?  Let&#39;s hear what you have to say. &lt;/a&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 20, Where Do You Place Your Trust?</title>
    <link>http://www.empowering-quotations.com/empowering-quotations-blog.html#Where-Do-You-Place-Your-Trust?</link>
    <description>Self growth is a process of evaluating your beliefs, your dreams, your actions and your life -- deciding if you are happy and heading in the right direction --

-- if not than making adjustments and taking appropriate action to get you there.


At the very center of this, is your belief and relationship with God.

 
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
 
and lean not on your own understanding.
 
In all your ways acknowledge Him and
 
He shall direct your paths.
 

Proverbs 3:5-6 

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Take time To be thankful.


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If your mind and heart are at peace, life&#39;s everyday ups and downs are much easier to deal with.



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Have you been blessed? &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.empowering-quotations.com/blessed.html&quot;&gt;Would you like to share your story with the world?   Reach out to others  --- you never know what a difference you might make to someone else&lt;/a&gt;


Make it a point to set aside some quiet time every day to be thankful for &lt;u&gt;what you do have.&lt;/u&gt;   

Too often we spend our days complaining and asking for more and more -- while forgetting to be thankful.


This weekend I want you to think about what we just discussed --- where do you put your trust?


Until tomorrow, keep walking

&lt;b&gt;Dare To Dream Big&lt;/b&gt;

Victor

Have you been blessed? &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.empowering-quotations.com/blessed.html&quot;&gt;Would you like to share your story with the world?   Reach out to others  --- you never know what a difference you might make to someone else&lt;/a&gt;


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    <title>Feb 19, Never Enough Time</title>
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    <description>Consider this -- every single human being is allotted a certain number of years, months, weeks, days, hours, minutes and seconds on this earth. 

Once you use that minute or hour ---it is gone for good.


So a question you should consider asking yourself is --Am I making the best use of my time?


If you answer &quot;no&quot;  than you must decide the changes you need to make.

Bear in mind that many people go around trying to change &quot;others&quot; in order to attain happiness for themselves.


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&quot;Don&#39;t let the fear of the time
 
it will take to accomplish something

stand in the way of you doing it.
 
The time will pass anyway; we might just as well
 
put that passing time to the best possible use. &quot;

-quote by Earl Nightingale 

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If you want to be happy --&lt;u&gt;it is you who has to change.&lt;/u&gt;  

Perhaps, your way of thinking, perhaps your way of acting, perhaps your way of living -- &lt;u&gt;happiness starts from within&lt;/u&gt;  it is our own interpretation of what is happening around us and our reaction to it.


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&quot;There are those of us who are always about to live.
 
We are waiting until things change,
 
until there is more time, until we are less tired,
 
until we get a promotion, until we settle down
 
-- until, until, until.
 
It always seems as if there is some major event
 
that must occur in our lives before we begin living.&quot;


-quote by George Sheeha


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 &quot;If you wait to do everything until you&#39;re sure it&#39;s right,
 
you&#39;ll probably never do much of anything.&quot;

 
-quote by Win Borden

 
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As you can see -- it is not a question of&lt;i&gt; not having enough time&lt;/i&gt;  -- but rather a question of &lt;b&gt;how you choose to use your time.&lt;/b&gt;


Do you &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.empowering-quotations.com/contactus.html&quot;&gt;agree or disagree?  Let&#39;s hear what you have to say. &lt;/a&gt;


Until tomorrow, keep walking

&lt;b&gt; Dare To Dream Big&lt;/b&gt;

Victor</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:36:51 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 18, The First Step Is often The Hardest</title>
    <link>http://www.empowering-quotations.com/empowering-quotations-blog.html#The-First-Step-Is-often-The-Hardest</link>
    <description>Overcoming &lt;i&gt;procrastination &amp; fear&lt;/i&gt; and then &lt;u&gt;taking that first step&lt;/u&gt; can be an extremely difficult thing to do for many people. 

However, it is a crucial step that must be taken if one is to make a meaningful change in his life.


&lt;i&gt;Procrastination &amp; fear&lt;/i&gt; can become a vicious cycle and a self-fulfilling prophesy until you take that first step.


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&quot;It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare;

it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.

--quote by Seneca [1st century A.D.]

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So the answer to overcoming &lt;i&gt;fear&lt;/i&gt; is to &lt;u&gt;take action.&lt;/u&gt;  

&lt;b&gt;Stop thinking and start doing.&lt;/b&gt;

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&quot;Life does not consist in thinking, 
it consists in acting.&quot; 

-quote by Woodrow Wilson, 1912


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To succeed at any goal you set, you must develop a mindset [way of thinking] that no matter what happens you will overcome any obstacle that comes your way.


So now the choice is yours -- do you choose to continue to immerse yourself in your worries, fears, problems?

OR do you choose to take action in finding a way out?  &lt;b&gt;Only YOU can decide&lt;/b&gt;


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&lt;b&gt;Focus on possibilities&lt;/b&gt; ----&lt;u&gt;not on reasons why you can&#39;t succeed.&lt;/u&gt;


Until tomorrow, keep walking

&lt;Dare To Dream Big&lt;/b&gt;

Victor


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    <description>A simple quote for you to think about.

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&lt;b&gt;&quot;Few blame themselves until they have exhausted all other possibilities.&quot;&lt;/b&gt;

--Anonymous.

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Once you put aside all excuses and you come to the realization you have to take responsibility for your life -- 
then you will be heading in the right direction.


Why?


Because now you have &quot;empowered&quot; yourself. 

 Many people spend their life &quot;pointing fingers&quot;,  blaming others or blaming circumstances for their money problems, their health problems, their emotional problems, etc.


The list is endless.


Once you put the burden on yourself -- then you have the opportunity to choose how &lt;u&gt;you&lt;/u&gt; will handle the situation.


Remember the following:


&lt;b&gt;&quot;You must take personal responsibility.
 
You cannot change the circumstances,
 
the seasons, or the wind,
 
but you can change yourself. 

That is something you have charge of. 

You don&#39;t have charge of the
 
constellations,
 
but you do have charge of whether you read,
 
develop new skills, and take new classes.&quot;&lt;/b&gt; 


-quote by Jim Rohn 


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When you make a mistake --- &lt;b&gt;learn from it.&lt;/b&gt;  When someone else makes a mistake that impacts you -- &lt;b&gt;learn from it.&lt;/b&gt;  Use the knowledge you acquire to avoid the same situations in the future.


&lt;u&gt;If you don&#39;t -- shame on you.&lt;/u&gt;


Let me share with you a video which I turn to often, because it demonstrates the very important principal of looking at your life from a new perspective.



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&lt;u&gt;Look within&lt;/u&gt; - decide what &lt;b&gt;you need to change&lt;/b&gt; and head out into the world with a new outlook, confident that you are headed in the right direction.


Being successful is a process.  You have to learn to accept responsibility for yourself.  

You have to learn from your mistakes, and you have to take constructive action to keep moving in the right direction.


There will be setbacks, disappointments and detours --but &lt;u&gt;you&lt;/u&gt; get to decide how &lt;u&gt;you&lt;/u&gt; will react when you encounter these situations.



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Until tomorrow, keep walking


&lt;b&gt;Dare To Dream Big&lt;/b&gt;


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    <description>&quot;Behold the turtle.  

He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.&quot;

-quote by James B. Conant

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&quot;Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find how far one can go.&quot;

-quote by T. S. Elliot

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Dreaming is wonderful, but there comes a time in your life when you have to stop dreaming -- and you have to start doing {taking action} in order to make your dreams into reality.

Taking &quot;action&quot; can be scary, because it may all be new to you.  

However, if you never take &lt;u&gt;that first step&lt;/u&gt; all you will have is a &quot;dream.&quot;

Scroll down this page and read my &lt;b&gt;Jan 2, 2010, Don&#39;t Be Afraid Of Making A Mistake&lt;/b&gt; blog.

Be encouraged in knowing that every single one of us on this earth has made mistakes.

Those who succeed --pick themselves up and continue their journey.


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&lt;b&gt;Believe that you can -- then start.&lt;/b&gt;

Until tomorrow, keep walking.

&lt;b&gt;Dare To Dream Big&lt;/b&gt;

Victor</description>
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    <description>&lt;b&gt;&quot;Dost thou love life?

Then do not squander time; for that&#39;s the

stuff life is made of.&quot;&lt;/b&gt;
 
--quote by Benjamin Franklin


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    <description>GOD HAS PROTECT ME AND MY FAMILY FROM TROUBLE AND SICKNESS  I TRUSTED GOD FOR A JOB. AND HE GAVE ME TWO AT THE SAME TIME. THOUGH I SETTLE AT ONE, IT IS</description>
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    <description>Collection of simple yet wise quotes to empower you.</description>
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    <title>Feb 9, Motivation Blog Archives For December 23-31, 2009</title>
    <link>http://www.empowering-quotations.com/motivation-decpg4.html</link>
    <description>Collection of Motivation Blog Archives For December 23-31, 2009</description>
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    <title>Feb 9, Motivation Blog Archives For December 16-22, 2009</title>
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    <description>Collection of Motivation and Empowering Blog Archives For December 16-22, 2010</description>
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    <title>Jan 3, Decide What Direction You Will Take</title>
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    <description>As you start this new year it is important that you decide what is important to you. 

If you really want to make changes in your life -- you need to plan what direction you will take.

 
One of the best ways to make the changes you want is by having a plan you can follow. 

Your written plan is a list of your goals {as detailed as possible} -- your goals show you the direction you are headed towards.


  Let&#39;s review the steps you need to take in order to reach your goals {put your plan in action}.


&lt;b&gt;Step #1 Commit to change.

Step #2 Sit down and write the benefits of your decision. Write down what your new goals are &amp; what you will gain.

Step # 3Set a (reasonable) time-line for you goals.

Step #4 Sit in a quiet place and look at what you have written down. 

You are going to fine-tune your roadmap. Make sure goals &amp; time line are realistic----- and that you Make The Necessary Changes
 
Step #5 Keep going-- Insuring to replace all the previously negative habits with new empowering habits.&lt;/b&gt;


Side-note {making changes &amp; sticking to them is sometimes difficultkeep your mind focused on those things that inspire &amp; empower you.

 -- The library is a great place to find books on people who have made great changes in their life. 

Take a book out--carry it with youread it during lunch or on your way to &amp; from work.}


I suggest that you go back and read all the past blogs in which I have explained how belief, focus and other factors affect your decisions. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.empowering-quotations.com/motivation.html&quot;&gt;Blog Archives&lt;/a&gt;


Take a good look at yourself and decide what &lt;u&gt;you&lt;/u&gt; need to change in order to move forward -- So take inventory =

 
1. Who do you spend time with?

2. Where do you spend your time?

3. How do you spend your time?
 
4. What do you feed your mind?


&lt;b&gt;Note&lt;/b&gt; Self assessment is one of the most important steps as you start your journey -- bad habits, bad friends and old ways of thinking need to change if you want to get different results.


 &lt;b&gt;&quot;He who knows others is learned;
 
He who knows himself is wise.&quot;&lt;/b&gt;


 
Quote by Lao-tzu 



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Please take note that &lt;u&gt;your goal is to change yourself&lt;/u&gt;

 --how you think, how you act, what you do , how you spend your time, the action you take{empowering yourself}.

  You take control of your future as you decide the direction your life will take.


Think about the things we have discussed today -- and take action.


Until tomorrow, keep walking

&lt;b&gt;Dare To Dream Big&lt;/b&gt;

Victor</description>
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    <description>Some people are so afraid of making a mistake that they never reach their full potential --

-- they dream of what could be -- but stay stuck in their &quot;comfort zone&quot; never to realize their dreams.


Are you one of those people?

Is something holding you back from heading towards your dream?

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&quot;It is only those who never do anything who never make mistakes.&quot;

  quote by A. Favre


*****


It is not the &quot;mistake&quot; that matters - what matters is whether &lt;u&gt; or not you learn from your mistakes.&lt;/u&gt;


Life consists of doing, and learning, adjusting and doing some more.

 Every single person who has decided to head towards their &quot;dream&quot; has had to overcome obstacles &amp; difficulties.


What enabled them to succeed?

  &lt;b&gt;They overcame their fear and took action.&lt;/b&gt;


*****


&quot;Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must be overcome.&quot;


  quote by Samuel Johnson


*****


You cannot sit and wait for everything to be &quot;just perfect&quot; before you head towards your goals.

 I have often said that good things need to be repeated.


So watch, listen and apply.


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Once you believe --You will realize that you are much more capable, and have much greater abilities than you thought possible.


  Once you take your first step -- new possibilities will start to open up for you.


Don&#39;t be afraid of making a mistake -- head towards your goal determined that nothing will stop you from reaching it.  

You will be amazed how much progress you can make when you believe.


Until tomorrow, keep walking

&lt;b&gt;Dare To Dream Big&lt;/b&gt;

Victor</description>
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    <description>As you begin your New Year -- start by being thankful -- remember to tell those that have influenced your life in a positive way -&lt;b&gt;thanks&lt;/b&gt;


Do not assume that others know what is in your heart or your mind.  Family and friends need to &quot;hear&quot; that you appreciate them.

 
So do it now -- call them, write them, email them, text them --whatever works for you.


Spend some time today reviewing the past year -- on what you learned -- make any adjustment you need to make -- and continue on your self- improvement journey.


&lt;b&gt;You set the pace at which you will move forward.&lt;/b&gt; 

&lt;u&gt; You may need to make some hard choices&lt;/u&gt; -- do not put this step off -- Learn to deal with tough issues as soon as they appear.


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&lt;b&gt;&quot;Your believe determines your action

and your actions determine your results,

but first you have to believe.&quot;&lt;/b&gt;

  quote by Mark Victor Hansen


*****



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&lt;b&gt;Note&lt;/b&gt; Remember the importance of &quot;starting off on the right foot&quot; --

 this means being prepared, knowing where you are headed, knowing which roads you want to avoid.


So take today to reflect on the past year -be thankful &amp; do what you know needs to be done, and prepare yourself for the rest of your life.


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&lt;b&gt;Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
 
and lean not on your own understanding.
 
In all your ways acknowledge Him and
 
He shall direct your paths. &lt;/b&gt;


Proverbs 3:5-6 


*****


Fill your mind with &lt;b&gt;possibilities,&lt;/b&gt; fill your mind with empowering thoughts, fill your mind with a clear vision of what you want to accomplish --- 

&lt;u&gt;than take action to get you there.&lt;/u&gt;



Until tomorrow, keep walking

&lt;b&gt;Dare To Dream Big&lt;/b&gt;

Victor


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    <title>Dec 31, The Time Will Pass Quickly - So Use It Wisely</title>
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    <description>Wishing a happy and safe New Year wish to all our readers around the world.

 
As you embark {or prepare to embark} on your journey in this new year remember the lessons you  learned in 2009. 

Your life consists of making choices and taking action.  

Whether you make the right choices and take the proper action is entirely up to you.


Part of the process of  making choices is by reflecting on what we have done in the pass. 

 I ask that you start your new year by &lt;u&gt;focusing on all the blessings you have received&lt;/u&gt; --- and not on what you lack. 

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This thought process will propel you in a positive direction.


Remember the words of Charles Dickens:


&lt;b&gt;&quot;Reflect on your blessings of which every person has many,

not on your past misfortunes,

of which all people have some.&quot;&lt;/b&gt;


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And the words of Pope John XXIII


&lt;b&gt;&quot;Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams.
 
Think not about your frustrations,
 
but about your unfulfilled potential.
 
Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in,
 
but with what it is still possible for you to do.&quot;&lt;/b&gt;

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You have the power to change your life &lt;u&gt;if&lt;/u&gt; &lt;b&gt;you summons the courage to make the changes you know need to be made.&lt;/b&gt;


Remember the words of Woodrow Wilson:


&lt;b&gt;&quot;Life does not consist in thinking,
 
it consists in acting.&quot;&lt;/b&gt;


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Start by making a decision that &lt;u&gt;you&lt;/u&gt; need to change, then follow the steps we have outlined in our  &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.empowering-quotations.com/motivation.html&quot;&gt;Five Step Action Plan&lt;/a&gt;



Develop a mentality that you will continue to learn and apply what you learn to move towards your goals.


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&lt;b&gt;Remember&lt;/b&gt; that everyone has setbacks in their life --If you stumble -- you need to keep going {slow down but don&#39;t stop}



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Lastly, you must develop a strong will, a determination that you will &lt;u&gt;not quit.&lt;/u&gt;



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Until tomorrow, keep walking

&lt;b&gt;Dare To Dream Big&lt;/b&gt;

Victor



Start by making a decision that &lt;u&gt;you&lt;/u&gt; need to change, then follow the steps we have outlined in our  &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.empowering-quotations.com/motivation.html&quot;&gt;Five Step Action Plan&lt;/a&gt;


Do you &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.empowering-quotations.com/contactus.html&quot;&gt;agree or disagree?  Let&#39;s hear what you have to say. &lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Dec 30, Countdown To The New Year</title>
    <link>http://www.empowering-quotations.com/empowering-quotations-blog.html#Countdown-To-The-New-Year</link>
    <description>The older we get the faster time seems to fly by.  &lt;u&gt;Once it is gone -- it is gone for good.&lt;/u&gt;  

Something else to consider --each and every one of us has an allotted amount of time on this earth.


So the question I want you to consider, as the new year approaches, is --- 


&lt;b&gt;How effectively are you using your allotted time?&lt;/b&gt;  

Any minutes wasted are gone forever.


Have you put off doing something that you know needs to get done?   Have you neglected to tell someone you are sorry?  

Have you been meaning to call or visit someone?


Have you neglected to tell someone &quot;I miss your&quot; or &quot;I love You&quot; -- 

Why are you still waiting?



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&lt;b&gt;Don&#39;t let the fear of the time
 
it will take to accomplish something

 stand in the way of you doing it.
 
The time will pass anyway; we might
just as well
 
put that passing time to the best possible use. &lt;/b&gt;


  quote by Earl Nightingale

 

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&lt;b&gt;There are those of us who are always about to live.
 
We are waiting until things change,
 
until there is more time, until we are less tired,
 
until we get a promotion, until we settle down
 
-- until, until, until.
 
It always seems as if there is some major event
 
that must occur in our lives before we begin living. &lt;/b&gt;


  quote by George Sheehan

 
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As you prepare to celebrate the new year, remember to stay focused on the goals that you have set.  

As long as you continue to learn -- you never really fail--- what others may consider failure -- you should consider a learning experience, which will give you another &quot;experience building block&quot; which you can add to your toolbox.


Do not allow little setbacks to end your journey --simply take a detour and keep going.


Until tomorrow, keep walking

&lt;b&gt;Dare To Dream Big&lt;/b&gt;

Victor



Do you &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.empowering-quotations.com/contactus.html&quot;&gt;agree or disagree?  Let&#39;s hear what you have to say. &lt;/a&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:54:29 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 29, As The New Year Approaches</title>
    <link>http://www.empowering-quotations.com/empowering-quotations-blog.html#As-The-New-Year-Approaches</link>
    <description>During the holiday season as we reconnect with family and friends, let&#39;s remember to stay committed to the changes we want to make in our lives.


Enjoy the time you spend with family and friends -- commit to stay in touch -- commit to listen to each other more often, and commit to share what you have learned with others.



Be thankful for all that  you have and are about to receive.  

Share whatever you can with those that have need, and encourage those that need encouragement.


A very large component of &quot;the empowerment process&quot; is understanding that &lt;u&gt;giving back by helping others is essential.&lt;/u&gt;



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Simplify your life  and remember &lt;b&gt;choose who you spend time with wisely&lt;/b&gt;


&lt;u&gt;A simple quote with a strong message.&lt;/u&gt;


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Keep away from people who try to

belittle your ambitions. 

Small people always do that, 

but the really great make you feel 

that you, too, can become great. 
  

   quote by Mark Twain


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Until tomorrow, keep walking

&lt;b&gt;Dare To Dream Big&lt;/b&gt;

Victor


Do you &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.empowering-quotations.com/contactus.html&quot;&gt;agree or disagree?  Let&#39;s hear what you have to say. &lt;/a&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:47:36 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 25, Merry Christmas To All</title>
    <link>http://www.empowering-quotations.com/empowering-quotations-blog.html#Merry-Christmas-To-All</link>
    <description>Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
 
and lean not on your own understanding.
 
In all your ways acknowledge Him and
 
He shall direct your paths.

 
Proverbs 3:5-6 



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Please enjoy your time with family and friends, remembering to say a prayer for all the people in the world who have not been as blessed as you.



Until tomorrow, remember to be thankful

&lt;b&gt;Dare To Dream Big&lt;/b&gt;

Victor</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:55:46 GMT</pubDate>
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