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Alas for those that never sing, But die with all their music in them! Oliver Wendell Holmes

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:00:17 GMT

Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them!
- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.
- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

Incite a riot of new ideas.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Let today be a day to break with convention and try out a truly new approach to living.

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Further reading: I Dreamed a Dream

Tips for Keeping Your New Years Resolutions

Practice makes perfect - sometimes

Jonathan L. Huie, author of self-awareness books and the Daily Inspirational Quote blog and free email, is a collector of Inspirational Quotes.

The greatest wealth is health. Virgil

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:59:48 GMT

The greatest wealth is health.
- Virgil

If you have health, you probably will be happy, and if you have health and happiness, you have all the wealth you need, even if it is not all you want.
- Elbert Hubbard

If you have good health, or even tolerably good health, be very grateful and joyful, and be compassionate toward those whose health is failing.

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Further reading: The Cab Ride

Choose Your Habits, Choose Your Life - 5 Secrets For Breaking Your Bad Habits

Joseph Campbell: When we quit thinking primarily about ourselves...

Elbert Hubbard quote: Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.

Inspiring Quotes about Life and Living

Jonathan L. Huie, author of self-awareness books and the Daily Inspirational Quote blog and free email, is a collector of Inspirational Quotes.

I hope you dance

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:59:16 GMT

When you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance.
- Lee Ann Womack (Watch the I Hope You Dance video)

Today is your day to dance lightly with life.
Sing wild songs of adventure.
Invite rainbows & butterflies out to play.
Soar your spirit and unfurl your joy.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

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Jonathan L. Huie, author of self-awareness books and the Daily Inspirational Quote blog and free email, is a collector of Inspirational Quotes.

The only thing that will redeem mankind is cooperation. Bertrand Russell

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:58:37 GMT

Cooperation

The only thing that will redeem mankind is cooperation.
- Bertrand Russell

We must, indeed, all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately.
- Benjamin Franklin

The choice is to work alone to be a little more successful than the next person, or to work together for the great betterment of humanity. Do you ever wonder why our educational system teaches competition rather than cooperation?

Further reading: Famous Words - Quotes and Speeches by Famous People

Cooperation Quotes

It is amazing how much you can accomplish when it doesn't matter who gets the credit.

I feel unity with Spirit and all that is.

Teamwork: John Lennon: A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together becomes reality.

Jonathan L. Huie, author of self-awareness books and the Daily Inspirational Quote blog and free email, is a collector of Inspirational Quotes.

I Say NO - I Say YES

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:55:12 GMT

I say NO to the demands of the world.
I say YES to the longings of my own heart.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

I choose with careful consideration.

I say NO to social pressures. I say NO to community pressures. I say NO to unthinking demands of tradition.

I say YES to kindness. I say YES to compassion. I say YES to honor. I say YES to worthy forms of service.

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Further reading: Gandhi quote: A 'No' uttered from deepest conviction is better and greater than a 'Yes' merely uttered to please, or what is worse, to avoid trouble.

Mary Anne Radmacher: Your informed, “no,” to a particular service allows another to offer their gifted and unreserved, “yes.”

Joy is a Choice - but Not an Easy Choice

Stand up for what you want

We are responsible for the consequences of our choices

Jonathan L. Huie, author of self-awareness books and the Daily Inspirational Quote blog and free email, is a collector of Inspirational Quotes.

What I Know - What I Dont Know

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:54:32 GMT

What I know about life ...

I know that the darkest night is often the bridge to the brightest tomorrow.

I know that my life is designed to be an adventure.

I know that the act of smiling makes both me and others happier.

I know the power of saying, "Thank You."

I know that the greatest gift I can give the world is my happiness.

I know that joy blooms where minds and hearts are open.

I know that today is my day to dance lightly with life.

I know that I can change what I see by changing how I see.

What I don't know about life ...

I don't know the meaning of life, but I know compassion is the key.

I don't know what lies after death, but I know it is good.

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Jonathan L. Huie, author of self-awareness books and the Daily Inspirational Quote blog and free email, is a collector of Inspirational Quotes.

Death is the final opening to Spirit. - JLH

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:24:17 GMT

Death is the final opening to Spirit.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

There is no death, only a change of worlds.
- Chief Seattle

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Further reading:UNITY - the eighth Point of Simply An Inspired Life

Death quotes

Feel Your Connection With the Infinite - a Meditation

Chief Seattle: All things share the same breath - the beast, the tree, the man... the air shares its spirit with all the life it supports

Jonathan L. Huie, author of self-awareness books and the Daily Inspirational Quote blog and free email, is a collector of Inspirational Quotes.

Later is Never

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:23:42 GMT

Procrastination is the bad habit of putting off until the day after tomorrow what should have been done the day before yesterday.
- Napoleon Hill

If you do something today, it is done. If you say, "I'll do it tomorrow," you are likely to put it off another day, and another day, until Later becomes Never.

Choose! If it's worth doing, do it today. If it's not worth doing today, save yourself a lot of worry and regret by choosing to permanently erase it from your to-do list.

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Further reading: Success... A goal is a dream with a deadline. - Napoleon Hill

Thomas Jefferson: Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.

Henry Ford: Those who believe they can do something and those who believe they can't are both right.

Jonathan L. Huie, author of self-awareness books and the Daily Inspirational Quote blog and free email, is a collector of Inspirational Quotes.

Only a fool tests the depth of the water with both feet. - African Proverb

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:22:38 GMT

Only a fool tests the depth of the water with both feet.
- African Proverb

It is wonderful to have Faith, but don't confuse trust with being gullible. Balance trust with conscious thought.

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Further reading: Todays Affirmation: I follow my own star and my own inner compass.

Stay Conscious and Aware - Do not decide who to trust, decide which ideas to trust.

Best Quotes about Life from my collection of Inspirational Quotes.

Jonathan L. Huie, author of self-awareness books and the Daily Inspirational Quote blog and free email, is a collector of Inspirational Quotes.

I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship. Louisa May Alco

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:21:50 GMT

I'm not afraid of storms for I'm learning how to sail my ship.
- Louisa May Alcott

The greater the difficulty the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests.
- Epictetus

When the tempest rages, when the thunders roar, and the lightnings blaze around us it is then that the truly brave man stands firm at his post.
- Luther Martin

Our mettle is tested by storms, not by calm.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

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Further reading: Circumstance does not make the man: it reveals him to himself. - James Allen

ACTION - the sixth Point of Simply An Inspired Life

The Sailboat Metaphor

Mary Anne Radmacher: Courage doesn't always roar

Jonathan L. Huie, author of self-awareness books and the Daily Inspirational Quote blog and free email, is a collector of Inspirational Quotes.

Everything is not as it appears to be.

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:21:06 GMT

Everything is not as it appears to be.
- old saying

The small raccoon in today's picture appears cute and cuddly, but watch out. Beneath the teddy-bear exterior is a vicious nature.

True beauty is more than skin deep. Love the person, not the appearance.

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Further reading:The Nature of Beliefs

Ralph Waldo Emerson: People only see what they are prepared to see

I am a passionate Observer of Life - jlh

Sheri Rosenthal: Trust: Can you trust and if so who?

Jonathan L. Huie, author of self-awareness books and the Daily Inspirational Quote blog and free email, is a collector of Inspirational Quotes.

Positive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking will.

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:20:17 GMT

Think Positive

Positive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking will.
- Zig Ziglar

Positive thinking has acquired a bad reputation - which I believe to be totally undeserved.

Certainly, thinking positively, while sitting back and doing nothing constructive, is a road to ruin. However, being optimistic, thinking positively, and then taking action leads to the greatest probability of success, and happiness.

Believe you can - and then make it happen.

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Further reading: Positive Quotes

Encouraging Quotes

Motivation

Jonathan L. Huie, author of self-awareness books and the Daily Inspirational Quote blog and free email, is a collector of Inspirational Quotes.

We must let go of the shore

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:10:01 GMT

We must let go of the shore

To my fellow swimmers:
here is a river flowing now very fast.
It is so great and swift,
that there are those who will be afraid,
who will try to hold on to the shore,
they are being torn apart and will suffer greatly.
Know that the river has its destination.

The elders say we must let go of the shore,
push off into the middle of the river,
and keep our heads above water.
And I say see who is there with you and celebrate.

At this time in history we are to take nothing personally,
least of all ourselves, for the moment we do,
our spiritual growth and journey come to a halt.

The time of the lone wolf is over.
Gather yourselves.
Banish the word struggle from your attitude and vocabulary.
All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration.
For we are the ones we have been waiting for.
- Hopi Proverb

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Further reading/watching: Best Song Quotes - Best Lyrics Quotes with quotes and videos of Karen Drucker, Kirtana, John Lennon, ...

Old Quotes - Old Quotations From ancient Greek quotes to American Colonial quotes.

Jonathan L. Huie, author of self-awareness books and the Daily Inspirational Quote blog and free email, is a collector of Inspirational Quotes.

Mother Teresa prayer

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:09:35 GMT

Mother Teresa's prayer

People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered;
... Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;
... Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies;
... Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you;
... Be honest and frank anyway.

What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight;
... Build anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous;
... Be happy anyway.

The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow;
... Do good anyway.

Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough;
... Give the world the best you've got anyway.

You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God;
It was never between you and them anyway.

We can do no great things - only small things with great love.

- Mother Teresa

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Further reading: Mother Teresa quotes: Love begins at home

Gandhi: The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.

Five Questions to Ask Yourself When You Feel Sad for No Apparent Reason

Self Confidence quotes

Jonathan L. Huie, author of self-awareness books and the Daily Inspirational Quote blog and free email, is a collector of Inspirational Quotes.

There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth - not going all the

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:09:15 GMT

There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth - not going all the way and not starting.
- The Buddha

What are you committed to? Have you started, or are you still thinking about it - and making excuses? Do you work toward your goal each day?

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Further reading: Quotes by The Buddha

Mark Twain: It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.

The Buddha: Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.

The Buddha: Hate is never conquered by hate, Hate is only conquered by love.

Jonathan L. Huie, author of self-awareness books and the Daily Inspirational Quote blog and free email, is a collector of Inspirational Quotes.

You have not been abandoned.

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:24:16 GMT

You have not been abandoned. You are never alone, except by your own choice.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

You are never an abandoned empty crate. You are always filled with Spirit, even when you feel most alone and rejected.

If the phrase "Child of God" feels comfortable to you, live into that inner knowing today.

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Further reading:Have a Conversation with God, Today

Check out my most popular Inspirational Articles on Relationships, Happiness, Positive Attitude, and more.

Best Inspirational Quotes - selected from my collection of Inspirational Quotes.

Jonathan L. Huie, author of self-awareness books and the Daily Inspirational Quote blog and free email, is a collector of Inspirational Quotes.

The fear of death follows from the fear of life. - Mark Twain

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:23:41 GMT

Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear.
- Mark Twain

Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain.
- Mark Twain

The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.
- Mark Twain

Remember that courage is a choice.

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Further reading: Inspirational Mark Twain Quotes

Hoist the Anchor

Today is your day to paint life in bold colors - jlh

A hero is someone who has given his life to something bigger than himself or something other than himself. - Joseph Campbell

Jonathan L. Huie, author of self-awareness books and the Daily Inspirational Quote blog and free email, is a collector of Inspirational Quotes.

Adventure is not outside man; it is within. George Eliot

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:23:01 GMT

Adventure is not outside man; it is within.
- George Eliot

Life is an adventure in forgiveness.
- Norman Cousins

Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.
- Helen Keller

The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.
- Oprah Winfrey

There is no certainty; there is only adventure.
- Roberto Assagioli

Without adventure civilization is in full decay.
- Alfred North Whitehead

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Further reading: Life is no brief candle to me - George Bernard Shaw

Appreciate the Unexpected

A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are for. - John A. Shedd

Jonathan L. Huie, author of self-awareness books and the Daily Inspirational Quote blog and free email, is a collector of Inspirational Quotes.

Where there is a will, there is a way.

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:22:22 GMT

Where there's a will, there's a way.
- old English proverb

Sometimes success requires persistence and hard work. Sometimes an ingenious new approach is needed. Or it may be time for a whole new beginning. Think, and choose wisely whether to try harder or to try something new.

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Further reading: Pope John XXIII: Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams.

Lao Tzu: A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.

Beyond the Grief of Divorce - 7 Steps Toward New Beginnings

Success... A goal is a dream with a deadline. - Napoleon Hill

Jonathan L. Huie, author of self-awareness books and the Daily Inspirational Quote blog and free email, is a collector of Inspirational Quotes.

Need For Approval

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:21:34 GMT

Need For Approval

A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval.
- Mark Twain

Do not look for approval except for the consciousness of doing your best.
- Andrew Carnegie

While it is natural to feel some degree of need for the approval of others, be careful. If you find yourself unwilling to take actions that others disapprove of, you have lost control of your own life and have given your destiny to others. An excessive need-for-approval is a sign of low self-esteem, and in severe cases, a condition termed Co-dependency.

Take charge of your life! You are responsible to yourself - not to others.

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Further reading: Aesop's Fables: The Miller, His Son, and the Ass

7 Secrets of Happy Couples

You do not need anyone's permission to be your true self - jlh

What is Honor? Is there a place for Honor today?

Jonathan L. Huie, author of self-awareness books and the Daily Inspirational Quote blog and free email, is a collector of Inspirational Quotes.

Take Time For Yourself

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:44:10 GMT

Take Time For Yourself

The successful and happy ones dance lightly with life.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

They don’t call them DEADlines for nothing - keep breathing.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

I am Counterpoint to the Clamor of the World.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Every day, take some time for yourself. Love yourself. Honor yourself. Give priority to your physical, mental, and emotional wellness.

Further reading:Balance ...

My 3 articles on coping with stress.

George Bernard Shaw: We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing

Keep your feet firmly planted on the ground as you reach for the stars - jlh

CHOOSE how you spend your time

Jonathan L. Huie, author of self-awareness books and the Daily Inspirational Quote blog and free email, is a collector of Inspirational Quotes.

Every problem… Norman Vincent Peale

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:43:30 GMT

Every problem has in it the seeds of its own solution. If you don't have any problems, you don't get any seeds.
- Norman Vincent Peale

In their own way, problems can be blessings. They can be the prod to get us out of our complacency and into action.

Problems create an opportunity for us to exercise our ingenuity, to plan, to persevere, to interact with our social network, and to feel a sense of accomplishment when we finally overcome the unexpected roadblock.

Further reading: Self Confidence Quotes

When you keep getting the wrong answers, try asking better questions - jlh

Abraham Maslow: If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.

Sometimes the things you really want sneak in the back door. Notice. - Mary Anne Radmacher

Jonathan L. Huie, author of self-awareness books and the Daily Inspirational Quote blog and free email, is a collector of Inspirational Quotes.

There is a crack in everything... Leonard Cohen

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:42:52 GMT

There is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in.
- Leonard Cohen

If our world were as we perceive it should be, we would never be inspired to be creative or adventurous. Let us give thanks that our world is designed to challenge us and to bring out the best of the human spirit.

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Further reading: Circumstance does not make the man: it reveals him to himself. - James Allen

Eleanor Roosevelt quote: The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

Leonard Cohen video - Everybody knows (live in London, 2008)

Jonathan L. Huie, author of self-awareness books and the Daily Inspirational Quote blog and free email, is a collector of Inspirational Quotes.

Change always comes bearing gifts

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:42:08 GMT

Change always comes bearing gifts.
- Price Pritchett

While it is only human to fear change and to fear the unknown, take a deep breath and welcome change.

Usually, change is for the better. Even when a change is, on balance, painful, there is always a silver lining to every cloud.

Welcome change. Be grateful for the blessings and accept the rest as important lessons.

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Rabindranath Tagore quote: If you cry because the sun has gone out of your life, your tears will prevent you from seeing the stars.

Intention versus Expectation (Demand)

Success Tip: Drive Change

Jonathan L. Huie, author of self-awareness books and the Daily Inspirational Quote blog and free email, is a collector of Inspirational Quotes.

We fear both the best and the worst in life

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:41:30 GMT

We fear both the best and the worst in life.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our Light, not our Darkness, that most frightens us.
- Marianne Williamson

Why would we fear the best in life? We tend to fear the unknown, to fear what is outside our experience.

Let today be a day to open the door to life's greatness.

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Jonathan L. Huie, author of self-awareness books and the Daily Inspirational Quote blog and free email, is a collector of Inspirational Quotes.