Garden of Eden: A Jungle Captive's Lesson in Dreams Come True

Orchid collector kidnapped and held hostage for nine months in the South American Jungle realizes dream of creating world garden. How you can learn from his example to make your dreams come true.

How I Manifested a Desert Island

Read how I thought of INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SMILES, and how a desert island came into my life.

Inspirational, The Blacksmith and the Horseshoe

In the midst of overwhelming challenges and against all odds, a simple observation from old country wisdom can be a powerful inspiration. If you should find yourself in circumstances in which the bad news and losses seem to keep coming in waves, remember the story of the blacksmith and the horseshoe.

Keep About Your Work

God has not sent you to make money. He has not commanded you to get rich. He has never bidden you defend your character. He has never set you at work to contradict falsehood which Satan and his servants may start to peddle. If you do these things, you will do nothing else; you will be at work for yourself and not for the Lord.

Paycheck : Do You Want to Know the Future?

Man always wants to know what the future brings - whole industries have developed around this desire. If we knew what will happen tomorrow, would that really help us, or make us happy?

What’s Your Story?

What’s your story? If someone had to work on your epitaph, what would they write? If you sat twenty of your closest friends and associates around a table to distill your story into a handful of words, what would they be? Do your everyday activities reflect the real you? Do your friendships help you to become the person you feel destined to become? Is your work life representative of your life work? If you had to choose just one word to define you, would you be able to come up with one?

How To Live Your Life On Purpose

When you step out of the prison of fear and lack, you find a life rich in purpose.

Are You Learning From The Past

Each of us has a unique life history. We have learned different lessons, have had special circumstances, and have had some similar, as well as unique, experiences. This past – mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally – has contributed today to:

Accepting our Fellow Men and Women

Unfortunately there are intolerant folk in this world who die a thousand deaths in anger and frustration because they can't swallow the fact that others will make it to heaven by a different route than their own. These people might be said to suffer from mental and moral indigestion.

Don't Ever Quit

Do you sometimes feel that your fondest dreams and desires will never be fulfilled? Are you seeking real life answers with regard to making your deepest passions a reality in your life? Take heart, the answers are much closer than you may realize.

How Will Life's Challenges Shape You?

Think of a big dream you have. Picture in your mind someone who has already accomplished one or more of the very large goals or far off dreams you have. The reason why most people don't reach their dreams is that they don't have the same core level beliefs as people who've succeeded where you've failed. Most people blame fate or lack of knowledge for their failures.

More Power Than You'll Ever Need

Have you ever wanted to be all-powerful? Imagine being able to do absolutely anything just snapping your fingers - having everything you've ever dreamed of at the drop of a hat. Yes, that's wonderful, go ahead - but don't forget the responsibilities that come with this power: consider the consequences before you go overboard.

The Quilt: What May Be Fabric To One May Be A Special Memory To Another

The lines begin forming to fill plates with a delicious bounty, but my thoughts were not immediately moved toward the tables filled with homemade delicacies. What captured my attention was the spiritual energy of my grandmother near a table adorned with something other than our family meal. She was smiling with pride as if to relay she felt very lucky to be remembered so.

New Opportunities Unfold after a Disaster

You were parted from your possessions for a reason. I am sure you have had many new experiences and made many new friends since the day Hurricane Katrina came off the sea and changed your life.

Ten Healthy Habits To Being A Loving Friend/Partner/Husband/Wife

Being a loving Friend, Partner, Husband or Wife takes work and practice, however, the good news is the payoff is huge—a lifetime of love and happiness.