Tag Archives: Self-help

Anthony Robbins: Awaken the Giant Within

Happy New Year, again, to you all!  It’s time for the first book recommendation of 2010 – a true classic. The unofficial “father” of the life coaching industry, Tony Robbins has long been a household name.  And in my opinion, rightfully so.  His book Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Continue Reading...

New year’s resolution? Have fun – now!

I was excited to read this interesting article in the New York Times, and I felt it perfect to share with you all on this first day of 2010.  In the article, John Tierney looks into the all-so-common phenomenon of postponing pleasure.   We all get those gift certificates that expire as we kept putting off Continue Reading...

Random Acts of Joy

I love this video project created by the group Improv Everywhere.  They stage, “scenes of chaos and joy in public places.” This one is called “Guerrilla Handbell Strikeforce.” Take a look: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40qHb9uFpRI&feature=player_embedded] There are many hilarious and seriously heartwarming videos of their various “missions” on their website, which I highly recommend you visit.  They will Continue Reading...

Everyday Miracles

“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” ~ Albert Einstein Holidays are such joyous times. It’s easier at this time of year for many of us to find the beauty, the miracle, in the smallest things.  Continue Reading...

MJ Ryan – Attitudes of Gratitude

Gratitude is a powerful and life-changing phenomenon.  In her extraordinary book, Attitudes of Gratitude, MJ Ryan teaches us how to unlock the fullness of our hearts through the expression of gratitude. “Gratitude helps us to return to our natural state of joyfulness,” Ryan writes, “where we notice what’s right instead of what’s wrong. It makes Continue Reading...

The Power of Acceptance

“How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and the strong—because someday in life you will have been all of these.” ~ George Washington Carver Ah, the power of acceptance! We can all contribute to the Continue Reading...

Generosity

I was moved by two quotations of Mother Teresa’s. “If you can’t feed a hundred people, then just feed one.” “We cannot do great things on this Earth, only small things with great love.” It’s winter, the economic times are really tough for a lot us, and yet, almost all of us have the ability Continue Reading...

Marianne Williamson – A Return to Love

Does this quotation sound familiar? “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” Often mistakenly attributed to Nelson Mandela, it is really the brainchild of Marianne Williamson, a spiritual activist, author, and lecturer, who has become something of an American Guru.  Perhaps the biggest Continue Reading...

A Smile can change the day

“Each person’s smile at a particular moment constitutes a unique event in the history of mankind.” ~ Rene Dubos Life gains more meaning when we express our love for others.  It’s always easier to love the ones closest to us.  But on those gems of days when we feel just wonderful, walking down the street Continue Reading...

Carrie’s Must Read Inspirational Books

You may have noticed that I have a new column of recommended books in my sidebar. These are some of my very favorite, and I’m thrilled to be sharing them with you!  Listed in no particular order, I’ll be going through and talking a bit about them. First up is A New Earth: Awakening to Continue Reading...