In a world of free will, it seems to me that the original intent of “religion” was to establish rules for operating in an environment where everything is possible, yet not everything is desirable, especially if it impinged upon another’s free will. I see the two most important rules as: 1) treat everyone else as … Continue reading The Two Best Rules for Navigating Life

There are many life situations that trigger stress, but one of the main sources is loss. It could be as simple as the loss of a sale or a favored object, or as significant as the loss of a project, job, business or money. Or even the biggest loss: The loss of a loved one. … Continue reading 3 Steps to Effectively Handle the Stress of Loss

Emergency situations are occurring more and more frequently these days, what with mega hurricanes, flooding, massive tornadoes, freezing temperatures, excessive snow and more. Plus, man-made disasters are popping up more often, caused by fracking, manufacturing explosions or the recent Duke Energy’s giant spill of toxic waste into a North Carolina river, leaving most people in … Continue reading Are You Prepared in Case of an Emergency?

When someone asks you for a favor or to do something, do you always say, “Yes,” even if saying yes may put you out, causing you to be overloaded? Many people have been raised to believe that there is a greater nobility and worthiness in giving up self for the sake of others. They will … Continue reading Overloaded? Learn How to Say NO

TABLE OF CONTENTS Promotion of the Month Inspiring Quote for This Issue Life as a Juggler You Can’t Succeed Without a Goal Self-Esteem Who’s In Charge Here? A Touch of Humor: Church Ladies with Typewriters Significantly Increase Nutraceutical Effectiveness Aulterra powder for human consumption contains a unique combination of ingredients that adds a significant positive … Continue reading INSPIRED LIFESTYLES NEW March, 2014 Issue #226

TABLE OF CONTENTS Promotion of the Month Inspired Quote for This Issue Getting In Control High Stress Warning Signs The Deep Water of Doing A Touch of Humor: Things That Can Drive a Sane Person Insane Is Your Wireless Device Causing Fatigue or Foggy Thinking? It’s impossible these days to do business without having wireless … Continue reading INSPIRED BIZ NEWS March, 2014 Issue #130

I enjoy doing puzzles, and I’m quite good at it. I especially like to do 500-piece puzzles without seeing the picture so I have to let it unfold as I put the pieces in place. I do not put the borders together first, filling them in only when a section warrants edges. It makes it … Continue reading An Easy Cure for Creativity Blocks

There are very few people who excel in being both an entrepreneur and a manager, mostly because each requires different talents and abilities. The entrepreneur is charged with the vision and the necessary path to get there, and the manager organizes and oversees the details of getting there and finding the right people. Prioritizing is … Continue reading Growing a Business from Entrepreneurship

TABLE OF CONTENTS Promotion of the Month Healthy Quote for This Issue The Top 10 Reasons for Creating Daily Rituals Can You Be Happy with Only One? Will Greenwashing Ever Subside? The Prank Than Changed the Prankster A Touch of Humor: Very Funny Very Short Stories Stop Risking Your Children’s Health with Harmful Wireless Devices … Continue reading INSPIRED LIFESTYLES NEWS February, 2014 Issue #225

I know it’s sometimes hard to do the right thing. It gets complicated by many different circumstances, such as our own self interest, fears that may be triggered and our definition of what makes something “right.” To people who operate purely from self-interest, the right thing to do is whatever is best for them at … Continue reading Doing the Right Thing Isn’t Always Easy