Inspire Me Today - Today's Brilliance http://www.inspiremetoday.com/ Today's Brilliance from our Inspirational Luminaries on Inspire Me Today! Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.inspiremetoday.com en Today's Brilliance from Marla Martenson http://www.inspiremetoday.com/today.php?id=818&rand=1262921414 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST Marla Martenson http://www.inspiremetoday.com/today.php?id=818&rand=778723203 In our society today most people are going to a job that they hate. They put in the obligatory 40 hours per week, do the daily grind, singing the "Thank God It's Friday" song and "Oh no not another Monday morning." Many people wake up one day to r[...]]]> If today were my last day on Earth and I could share 500 words of brilliance with the world, here are the important things I'd want to pass along to others...

In our society today most people are going to a job that they hate. They put in the obligatory 40 hours per week, do the daily grind, singing the "Thank God It's Friday" song and "Oh no not another Monday morning." Many people wake up one day to realize that life has passed them by while they were at work feeling miserable.

It doesn't have to be this way. Don't bury your dreams and passion in exchange for a paycheck.

Unleash your creativity! Wake up to new possibilities! I am inviting you to take a new approach and unlock your mind and allow yourself to see a wealth of new and exciting opportunities. You have creative genius and ingenuity embedded in you, don't ignore it. Don't let life pass you by with your music still in you. Meaningful work is within your grasp.

Whether you decide to look at your job in a new light or launch a new career altogether, once you embrace your light, creative genius, talent and uniqueness, you will find that yo...

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]]> Today's Brilliance from Matthew May http://www.inspiremetoday.com/archiveDisp.php?type=0&ref=1406&rand=1237808913 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST Matthew May http://www.inspiremetoday.com/today.php?id=852&rand=1197368333 There are times in life when if fortunate we experience a moment of utter clarity. We feel wide awake and connected and balanced: everything makes sense, we know exactly who we are, what we want, and why we're here. In that moment, be it one blink[...]]]> If today were my last day on Earth and I could share 500 words of brilliance with the world, here are the important things I'd want to pass along to others...

There are times in life when if fortunate we experience a moment of utter clarity. We feel wide awake and connected and balanced: everything makes sense, we know exactly who we are, what we want, and why we're here. In that moment, be it one blink or a thousand, our effectiveness is maximal. And yet our actions seem minimal, effortless even, and the experience is consummately satisfying.

These are breakthrough moments. These are moments of shibumi.

Shibumi is a Japanese word, the meaning of which is reserved for just these kinds of experiences. With roots in the Zen aesthetic ideals of art, architecture, and gardening, it has come to denote those things that exhibit in paradox and all at once the very best of everything and nothing: Elegant simplicity. Effortless effectiveness. Understated excellence. Beautiful imperfection.

Sometimes these moments of shibumi register in our consciousness. Yet when they do, we don't really search for an explanation, think abo...

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]]> Today's Brilliance from Michael McKeller http://www.inspiremetoday.com/archiveDisp.php?type=0&ref=1405&rand=1054846839 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST Michael McKeller http://www.inspiremetoday.com/today.php?id=270&rand=50902364 Hello everyone, following are my thoughts on some topics that concern most of us.

Fear and Struggle
There seems to be a lot of fear out there now, a lot of uncertainty. One thing most of us fear, to some degree, is th[...]]]> If today were my last day on Earth and I could share 500 words of brilliance with the world, here are the important things I'd want to pass along to others...

Hello everyone, following are my thoughts on some topics that concern most of us.

Fear and Struggle
There seems to be a lot of fear out there now, a lot of uncertainty. One thing most of us fear, to some degree, is the possibility of struggling. We fear the unknown.

It may be a struggle to get a new job, or end a relationship that's really over anyway. I believe the pain of struggle is temporary, but the pain of staying stuck is much more devastating.

But how do we overcome that fear? I suggest by learning, by trail and error, by getting busy with the task at hand, not by avoiding the struggle. By believing that you deserve better, you can focus on the reward of fighting through the pain and reaching your goals.

Goals
In order to be successful in your professional and personal lives, commitment is not an option; it is a necessity. Once the commitment is made, the rest is just logistics.

The more of y...

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]]> Today's Brilliance from Sheri McConnell http://www.inspiremetoday.com/archiveDisp.php?type=0&ref=1404&rand=1998539765 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 PST Sheri McConnell http://www.inspiremetoday.com/today.php?id=264&rand=491889113 Be of Service

Do you know what Web 2.0 is? It is the evolution of the current state of the Internet and the trend of social networking and all of the technology that supports it. I love that the present culture of the Inte[...]]]> If today were my last day on Earth and I could share 500 words of brilliance with the world, here are the important things I'd want to pass along to others...

Be of Service

Do you know what Web 2.0 is? It is the evolution of the current state of the Internet and the trend of social networking and all of the technology that supports it. I love that the present culture of the Internet has evolved to focus on people and that the technology makes it even easier to be of service. Being of service and helping others feel good about themselves is not only rewarding, it allows you to grow exponentially. You grow internally as a person and externally because your influence will have a farther reach.

Be a Problem Solver

Focus on helping people with their problems in your writing and in your products/services (if you own a business), and you will build a strong foundation of support for yourself. Always connect by sharing a part of your personal life - but remember that creating passionate connections with others by solving their problems should be the focus in all that you d...

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]]> Today's Brilliance from Deb Copeland http://www.inspiremetoday.com/archiveDisp.php?type=0&ref=1403&rand=110808203 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 PST Deb Copeland http://www.inspiremetoday.com/today.php?id=383&rand=733470811

Superstitions are irrational beliefs. That is to say, beliefs that are held in spite of evidence to the contrary.

The question I have is: how many of you carry the daily burden of irrational beliefs and/or earlier life transgression[...]]]> If today were my last day on Earth and I could share 500 words of brilliance with the world, here are the important things I'd want to pass along to others...

Superstitions are irrational beliefs. That is to say, beliefs that are held in spite of evidence to the contrary.

The question I have is: how many of you carry the daily burden of irrational beliefs and/or earlier life transgressions that work to sabotage your good efforts and attitude? How many of you are going through difficult times with family members in rehab or with you personally with your addictions, diseases and problems?

In my own life I have seen (and participated in) failed relationships, drug addiction and errant business ventures. When these things happen, it is easy to let these "failures" weigh heavily upon your shoulders. Some go so far as to willingly offer up these "lapses" as ammunition to provide to others so that we can justify our failure when these "lapses" are brought to bear against us.

It is truly an irrational belief to believe that if you have a checkered past, then you are not allowed to have a future. Discounting the most...

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