gratitude-rocks

You can find perfect balance all within the positive range of things

2010-04-22T15:14:00.000Z

…….if you were to stay on a pitch of excitement it would wear you out,and so many of you vacillate back and forth from positive and negative because you don’t want to be worn out.

But we say you can vacillate in your range of positive energy from ecstasy to peacefulness, from exhilaration to joy, from out of your mind outrageous orgasmic enthusiasm for life, to subtle appreciation of life.

But you never have to fall onto the negative side of the equation in order to find that balance you see. You can find perfect balance all within the positive range of things.

Abraham-Hicks G 6.27.92

Loving Peaceful Vibrations

2009-12-24T12:38:00.002Z

The following three-word phrases can enrich every relationship.
Read them; contemplate on them; and use them. They are very
powerful.

I'll Be There

If you have ever had to call a friend in the middle of the
night, to take a sick child to hospital, or when your car has
broken down some miles from home, you will know how good it
feels to hear the phrase " I'll be there. " Being there for
another person is the greatest gift we can give. When we're
truly present for other people, important things happen to them
& us. We are renewed in love and friendship. We are restored
emotionally and spiritually. Being there is at the very core of
civility.

I Miss You

Perhaps more marriages could be saved & strengthened if couples
simply & sincerely say to each other "I miss you." This powerful
affirmation tells partners they are wanted, needed, desired &
loved. Consider how ecstatic you would feel, if you received an
unexpected phone call from your spouse in the middle of your
workday, just to say "I miss you."

I Respect You / I Trust You

Respect and trust is another way of showing love. It conveys the
feeling that another person is a true equal. If you talk to your
children as if they were adults you will strengthen the bonds &
become close friends. This applies to all interpersonal
relationships

Maybe You're Right

This phrase is highly effective in diffusing an argument and
restoring frayed emotions. The flip side to "maybe you're right"
is the humility of admitting maybe "I'm wrong". Let's face it.
When you have a heated argument with someone, all you do is
cement the other person's point of view. They, or you, will not
change their stance and you run the risk of seriously damaging
the relationship between you. Saying "maybe you're right" can
open the door to further explore the subject, in which you may
then have the opportunity to get your view across in a more
rational manner.

Please Forgive Me

Many broken relationships could be restored and healed if people
would admit their mistakes and ask for forgiveness. All of us are
vulnerable to faults and failures. A man should never be ashamed
to own up that he has been in the wrong, which is saying, in
other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.

I Thank You

Gratitude is an exquisite form of courtesy. People who enjoy the
companionship of good, close friends are those who don't take
daily courtesies for granted. They are quick to thank their
friends for their many expressions of kindness. On the other
hand, people whose circle of friends is severely constricted
often do not have the attitude of gratitude.

Count On Me

A friend is one who walks in when others walk out. Loyalty is an
essential ingredient for true friendship; it is the emotional
glue that bonds people. Those that are rich in their
relationships tend to be steady and true friends. When troubles
come, a good friend is there indicating "you can count on me."

Let Me Help

The best of friends see a need and try to fill it. When they
spot a hurt they do what they can to heal it. Without being
asked, they pitch in and help.

Go For It

We are all unique individuals. Don't try to get your friends to
conform to your ideals. Support them in pursuing their
interests, no matter how weird they seem to you. Everyone has
dreams, dreams that are unique to that person only. Support and
encourage your friends to follow their dreams. Tell them to "go
for it."

I Love You

Perhaps the most important three words that you can say. Telling
someone that you truly love them satisfies a person's deepest
emotional needs. The need to belong, to feel appreciated and to
be wanted. Your spouse, your children, your friends and you, all
need to hear those three little words "I love you."

Special Merry Christmas and LOVING PEACEFUL VIBRATIONS to you and your loved ones.

Smiles

Mike ;-)

THE HUNDRED GRATITUDES

2009-09-28T10:20:00.000Z

THE HUNDRED GRATITUDES

I am somewhat infamous in my family for having responded to my parent's plea that I express gratitude to my favorite aunt and uncle for their gift one holiday morning with the line "Thank you for the yucky present."

While I like to think I've come a long way since then :-), I had the opportunity to take a closer look at my attitude towards gratitude today when I participated in an amazing workshop led by Dr. Robert Holden, creator of The Happiness Project and the author of some of my favorite books about happiness and success.

During the workshop, he mentioned an exercise from his 8 Week "Be Happy" Event called "The Hundred Gratitudes", which as you might imagine involves making a list of 100 things in your life that you are grateful for.

Thinking this would be a simple but uplifting exercise to do for myself, I began with some of the obvious ones - my family, my health, and my well-being. (In fairness, I wrote down each member of my family individually, leaving myself with only 93 to go!)

I then began to list some of the things I've learned over the years - the wonderful teachers I've met, coaches I've worked with, and skills I've learned and mastered. That took me to 22, so after putting in "God" at number 23 (and pondering whether or not that had any mystical significance), I moved on to some of the people in my life, past and present, that I am most grateful to know and have known.

Slots 31 - 35 were filled with tea, coffee and a few of my favorite foods; 36 - 39 were the sports I love to play and a couple I love to watch on TV. It was around 40 that I began to struggle.

My pets took up slots 41 - 44; by 45 I was listing a few of my favorite TV shows and wondering if I wouldn't have been better off amending the exercise to one called "The Fifty Gratitudes" or perhaps not having taken it on at all.

But after a bit of reflection, I began to list some of the experiences I have had that I am most grateful for. While the good ones took me up to number 63, I was able to get all the way to 81 when I opened up to listing experiences that had seemed unpleasant, uncomfortable, and even unhappy at the time but which had become the source of some of my most treasured insights and learnings.

I was feeling quieter now, and 82 - 90 were an easy if somewhat eclectic flow, encompassing sunshine, snow, a play I saw at the age of nineteen on Broadway, my first girlfriend, the view from my bedroom window, and a dance my father did on the way up a mountain the first time I brought Nina home to meet my parents.

At this point I was feeling like I could have gone on forever, which is perhaps the point of the exercise. But I decided I wanted to make the last ten gratitudes particularly meaningful.

As I reviewed the first 90 items on my list, I realized to my surprise that the one category I had completely bypassed was any gratitude towards myself.

For most of us, publicly acknowledging our strengths, achievements, and positive qualities is one of the most awkward and embarassing things we are ever asked to do. Fortunately or unfortunately, we are rarely if ever asked to do it.

One of my favorite stories in this regard was told of a football player from the midwestern United States who was known for his modesty and humility. When he was called as a witness in a local civil trial, the player took the stand. After taking the oath "to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth so help me God", the player was asked a few preliminary questions...

"Are you a football player?"

"Yes sir, I am."

"Are you any good?" The player paused and looked uncomfortably around the room.

"I'm amazing, sir. Probably the best in the country."

Everyone in the room laughed.

After the trial, the local football coach told the player how surprised he was at his boastfulness.

"What could I do, coach?", the player replied sadly. "I was under oath!"

When I was ready, I filled in slots 91 - 99 with some of the accomplishments for which I am most grateful, from a stonewall built at the age of fourteen to a book written at the age of forty.

I saved the 100th slot for one of my favorite pieces of writing from the ever-brilliant Marianne Williamson:

"Our deepest fear is not that we are
inadequate,
Our deepest fear is that we are poweful
beyond measure.
It's our light, not our darkness, that most
frightens us.

We ask ourselves: who am I to be brilliant,
gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually,
who are you not to be?

You are a child of the universe.
Your playing small doesn't serve the world.
There is nothing enlightening about
shrinking,
so that other people won't feel insecure
around you.
We are born to make manifest the glory of
the universe that is within us.
It's not just in some of us: it is in everyone.

And as we let our own light shine,
we unconsciously give other people
permission to do the same.
And as we are liberated from our own fear,
our presence automatically liberates
others."

TODAY'S EXPERIMENT:

1. Create your own list of 100 gratitudes. Allow yourself to take your time and spread the list throughout the day, or even the week. This is one exercise that will handsomely repay as much time as you are willing to spend.

2. Over the next few days or weeks, create other lists of 100 gratitudes - like 100 things you are grateful for about your partner, or your children, or your body, or the planet which we all share.

3. Consider sharing your list with someone in your life you care about.

Have fun, learn heaps, and thank you for creating the space into which I get to write these tips...

With love,

When did you last cry tears of gratitude?

2009-05-22T08:49:00.000Z

When did you last cry tears of gratitude?

What COULD you be grateful in your life right NOW?

What have you seen or experienced that you feel truly lucky and grateful for?

Have you ever had a moment when you filled with pride? (even pride about a friend or family member)

Have you ever had cash to spend on what you WANTED and not what you needed?

Have you ever enjoyed a peaceful, pain-free sleep?

Have you ever enjoyed good health? (how does your body do that? - amazing!)

Have you ever had the use of your limbs, your eyesight?
What about your sense of smell & taste - have they ever given you pleasure?

Have you ever noticed that gravity is so clever, we are balanced just ON the surface of the planet? imagine if we were a fraction heavier (or gravity a fraction stronger) and we were half-immersed into the earth?!

Have you ever noticed your heart beats without you consciously concentrating on it!

When did you last THANK your own body? your arms & legs for helping to get you up in the morning? or for magically healing itself through time?

When did you last notice the beauty of nature around you?
Even the smartest high-technology couldn't produce one SINGLE blade of grass!!

You could choose to focus on all that you don't have, or you could choose to notice the miracles all around you.

Can you tell i'm feeling a tad grateful today?
I hope you do too... it's a magical feeling.

Smiles

Mike ;-)
ps. here is a free book (i co-authored), no opt-in req'd;
http://hownottobelikeyourparents.co.uk/

- enjoy

Mike ;-)

URGENT Rising to a challenge - going way beyond manifesting

2009-03-25T09:54:00.002Z

Well i've been online for around 15 years now and i have NEVER before sent out this kind of message... so all i ask is that you PLEASE take notice... and URGENT ACTION.

Obviously there are many fund-raising activities happening all around the world every day. However, this one came in a totally unique fashion and from a friend that i highly respect.

Jane Mciver is the ONLY Scottish Tony Robbins trainer. She attended his first-ever UK event many years ago and has travelled the world helping thousands of people in many ways ever since.

I have NEVER known Jane to ask for anything, and it doesn't surprise me that that she is now only asking for your help so that she in turn may help others.

If you like me, believe in the Tony Robbins principles of "growth" and "contribution", and also the Law of Attraction concepts of "what goes around, comes around" and the biblical attitude of tithing, then this message will appeal to you;

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jane's message ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

In this financial climate charities are having challenges. This is an urgent call for help for a really great charity that I will tell you all about tomorrow. I have been personally challenged to raise at least $1,000 cash for them by 8am Las Vegas time Wednesday morning ? yes in just a few hours So I really need your help.

This is a really big step for me - simply asking you to take me on trust and if you can, donate some money to a truly deserving cause I can't reveal until after you've donated. It certainly brings up all my stuff!

My wonderful friends the Sanfords have come to my rescue over the cash part by lending me the use of their account so that all funds that are donated at paypal.com (see instructions below) they'll meet me in the early hours of the morning and give me the cash for.

Are you intrigued yet?

What I can promise is that to everyone that donates I shall personally email my notes from this programme so you will understand what you have been a part of. It's all great stuff ? honestly! It's all about connectedness and oneness going way beyond manifesting.

From my heart I ask that you please give generously ? and quickly!!! Even if you don't get this in time all late donations will still go to the charity ? they just won't be counted in my challenge total.

I appreciate you taking the time to read this and please pass this to as many people as possible that are interested in personal growth and might be intrigued with this too or who just believe in the power of paying it forward.

Thank you so much

Love and blessings to you

A. Jane Maciver

Instructions for payments:
1) Go to paypal.com
2) Click on send payment
3) enter your email address and sherrysanford.com as the address to send to
4) Click on services/other
5) make the payment by entering your card account details [Paypal is one of the most secure ways to make payments on the internet]

That's it Thank you again

That's it Thank you again

surrounded by love

2009-02-13T16:45:00.000Z

Hello friends

A friend sent me a beautiful anonymous piece of writing that I think may just touch your heart ...

So whether you have a partner or not this Valentine's day I hope it reminds you that we are all surrounded by love, even in the darkest times ...

I hope you have 5 minutes to check it out!

WHAT I'VE LEARNED

I've learned -
that you cannot make someone love you.
All you can do is
be someone who can be loved.
The rest is up to them.

I've learned -
that no matter how much I care,
some people just don't care back.

I've learned -
that it takes years to build up trust,
and only seconds to destroy it.

I've learned -
that it's not what you have in your life
but who you have in your life that counts.

I've learned -
that you can get by on charm
for about fifteen minutes.
After that, you'd better know something.

I've learned -
that you shouldn't compare
yourself to the best others can do
but to the best you can do.

I've learned -
that it's not what happens to people
that's important. It's what they do about it.

I've learned -
that you can do something in an instant
that will give you heartache for life.

I've learned -
that no matter how thin you slice it,
there are always two sides.

I've learned -
that it's taking me a long time
to become the person I want to be.

I've learned -
that it's a lot easier
to react than it is to think.

I've learned -
that you should always leave
loved ones withloving words.
It may be the last time you see them.

I've learned -
that you can keep going
long after you think you can't.

I've learned -
that we are responsible for what we do,
no matter how we feel.

I've learned -
that either you control your attitude
or it controls you.

I've learned -
that regardless of how hot and steamy
a relationship is at first,
the passion fades and there had better be
something else to take its place.

I've learned -
that heroes are the people
who do what has to be done
when it needs to be done,
regardless of the consequences.

I've learned -
that learning to forgive takes practice.

I've learned -
that there are people who love you dearly,
but just don't know how to show it.

I've learned -
that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I've learned -
that my best friend and I can do anything
or nothing and have the best time.

I've learned -
that sometimes the people you expect
to kick you when you're down
will be the ones to help you get back up.

I've learned -
that sometimes when I'm angry
I have the right to be angry,
but that doesn't give me
the right to be cruel.

I've learned -
that true friendship continues to grow,
even over the longest distance.
Same goes for true love.

I've learned -
that just because someone doesn't love you
the way you want them to doesn't mean
they don't love you with all they have.

I've learned -
that maturity has more to do with
what types of experiences you've had
and what you've learned from them
and less to do with how many
birthdays you've celebrated.

I've learned _
that you should never tell a child
their dreams are unlikely or outlandish.
Few things are more humiliating, and
what a tragedy it would be
if they believed it.

I've learned -
that your family won't always
be there for you. It may seem funny,
but people you aren't related to
can take care of you and love you
and teach you to trust people again.
Families aren't biological.

I've learned -
that no matter how good a friend is,
they're going to hurt you
every once in a while
and you must forgive them for that.

I've learned -
that it isn't always enough
to be forgiven by others.
Sometimes you have to learn
to forgive yourself.

I've learned -
that no matter how bad
your heart is broken
the world doesn't stop for your grief.

I've learned -
that our background and circumstances
may have influenced who we are,
but we are responsible for who we become.

I've learned -
that sometimes when my friends fight,
I'm forced to choose sides
even when I don't want to.

I've learned -
that just because two people argue,
it doesn't mean they don't love each other
And just because they don't argue,
it doesn't mean they do.

I've learned -
that sometimes you have to put
the individual ahead of their actions.

I've learned -
that we don't have to change friends
if we understand that friends change.

I've learned -
that you shouldn't be so
eager to find out a secret.
It could change your life forever.

I've learned -
that two people can look
at the exact same thing
and see something totally different.

I've learned -
that no matter how you try to protect
your children, they will eventually get hurt
and you will hurt in the process.

I've learned -
that there are many ways of falling
and staying in love.

I've learned -
that no matter the consequences,
those who are honest with themselves
get farther in life.

I've learned -
that no matter how many friends you have,
if you are their pillar you will feel lonely
and lost at the times you need them most.

I've learned -
that your life can be changed
in a matter of hours
by people who don't even know you.

I've learned -
that even when you think
you have no more to give,
when a friend cries out to you,
you will find the strength to help.

I've learned -
that writing, as well as talking,
can ease emotional pains.

I've learned -
that the paradigm we live in
is not all that is offered to us.

I've learned -
that credentials on the wall
do not make you a decent human being.

I've learned -
that the people you care most about in life
are taken from you too soon.

I’ve learned -

that although the word "love"
can have many different meanings,
it loses value when overly used.

I've learned -
that it's hard to determine
where to draw the line
between being nice and
not hurting people's feelings
and standing up for what you believe.

This has been attributed to many different people but as far as I know the Author is Unknown to me.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Sending you lots of positive energy and warm hugs

Mike ;-)

Join the Global Peace Meditation on 08.08.08 (that's just two days away)

2008-08-06T14:15:00.002Z

Just imagine if for one minute, the whole world stopped and just projected love and peace, just imagine the loving energy that would flow around the world and how many people would be healed, by just feeling they were loved.

~~~~~~

"Never underestimate the influence of your words and actions"
- dynamicmike

~~~~~~

As we know most people that are ill, just want "love". A deficit of love in an individual's life, is probably the biggest cause of illness and disease.

Here is a wee reminder how important it is to Love and FORGIVE.

Join the Global Peace Meditation on 08.08.08 (that's just two days away)

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=23046386347&ref=mf

Mike ;-)

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Meditations while flying a kite
by Nadine Starr – 86 years old

If I have to do my life over, I’d make more mistakes next time.

I would relax.
I would limber up.

I would be sillier than I have been this trip.

I know very few things that I would take seriously.
I would laugh more & cry less.
I would be crazier.
I would worry less about what others thought of me & I would accept myself as I am.
I would climb more mountains, swim more rivers & watch more sunsets.
I would watch less T.V. & have more picnics.
I would have only actual troubles & very few imaginary ones.
I would feel only sad not depressed.
I would be concerned not anxious.
I would be annoyed, not angry.
I would regret my mistakes not feel guilty about them.
I would tell people that I like them.
I would touch my friends.
I would forgive others for being human & I would hold no grudges.
I would play with more children & listen to more old people.
I would go after what I wanted without believing I needed it & I wouldn’t place such a great value on money.

You see,

I am one of these people who live life cautiously & sensibly & sanely, hour after hour, day after day.
Oh! I’ve had my moments, & if I had it to do over again, I’d have more of them.
In fact, I’d have nothing else.
Just moments, one after another, instead of living so many years ahead of each day.
I have been one of these people who never go anywhere with a thermometer, a hot water bottle, a gargle, a raincoat & a parachute.

If I have it to do over again, I’d go places & do things & travel lighter than I have.

I would plant seeds & make the world more beautiful.

I would express my feelings of life without fear.
If I had to do it over, I would start barefoot earlier in the Spring & stay that way later into Autumn.
I would play hooky more.
I wouldn’t make such good grades except by accident.

I would ride more merry-go-rounds.

I’d pick up more daisies …

& I’d smile!!

~~~~~~

Mike ;-)
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something for Universe to do

2008-07-30T10:24:00.006Z

To: YOU
Date: TODAY
From: THE UNIVERSE
Subject: YOURSELF
Reference: LIFE

This is The Universe. Today I will be handling All of your problems for you. I do Not need your help. So, have a nice day.

I love you.

P.S. And, remember...

If life happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, do Not attempt to resolve it yourself! Kindly put it in the SFTUTD (something for Universe to do) box. I will get to it AT THE RIGHT TIME. All situations will be resolved, but in UNIVERSAL time, not yours.

Once the matter is placed into the box, do not hold onto it by worrying about it. Instead, focus on all the wonderful things that are present in your life now.

If you find yourself stuck in traffic, don't despair. There are people in this world for whom driving is an unheard of privilege.

Should you have a bad day at work; think of the man who has been out of work for years.

Should you despair over a relationship gone bad; think of the person who has never known what it's like to love and be loved in return.

Should you grieve the passing of another weekend; think of the woman in dire straits, working twelve hours a day, seven days a week to feed her children.

Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from assistance; think of the paraplegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk.

Should you notice a new grey hair in the mirror; think of the cancer patient in chemo who wishes she had the hair to examine.

Should you find yourself at a loss and pondering what is life all about, asking what is my purpose? Be thankful. There are those who didn't live long enough to get the opportunity.

Should you find yourself the victim of other people's bitterness, ignorance, smallness or insecurities; remember, things could be worse. You could be one of them!

Should you decide to send this to a friend; Thank you. You may have touched their life in ways you will never know!

Now, you have a nice day... THE UNIVERSE

Something for you to meditate on... It feels like there is a conspiracy at the moment...

2007-12-14T15:27:00.000Z

i’ve had an interesting experience in last 48hrs that i wanted to share with you...

i’ve been the main organiser for "Basket Brigade" for the last four years, here in Scotland.

Basket Brigade is simply "feeding needy families at this time of year" (no judgment)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

As it happens, i have arranged for people to come to my house this Sunday to help pack boxes (of which currently there are NO boxes and NO goodies to pack)

i was at a meeting on Wednesday and i was on the agenda to talk about Basket Brigade (again)... and this time, i sat patiently for three hours and in the last ten mins, we went around the room to see what we had all gained from the day’s proceedings... well i let them have it (with both barrels)...

i said, i don’t often use the word "frustrated", but i have to say i am seething inside...
so far NOBODY has mentioned Basket Brigade and all i’ve had from this group is more "verbal" support.

to date, i have rec’d TWO donations, one of £40 and one of £10. (my goal had been to raise a minimum of £1000 and to feed 200+ families)

i know the Law of Attraction etc, means i should be sending out the message that i am GRATEFUL for all of the support i have rec’d, when inside i wanna SHOUT how disappointed i am that so few people have actually DONE anything!

So i sent another mailshot on Wed eve (sat up until 2.30am to make sure it happened) - i was concerned that i might not be in the best "state" to word the mailshot efficiently, but i dd it anyway.

Funnily enough, the last time i got on my high-horse, the energy shifted, and it seems to have happened again...

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Thanks to a great book i’ve been reading, gifted to me by one of my friends (he’s the author), Sunil Sharma entitled "From Here to Happiness", i decided that i was no longer going to be attached to the outcome, but that my conscience was clear and i was focussing on the "intention"...

i decided that Basket Brigade WOULD happen, and even if it was only me, and we only fed 6 families this year - it WOULD happen... and i was happy with that!

Well, i awoke yesterday and i made a call that i’ve been procrastinating on for no apparent reason (fear of rejection i guess). It was to a Minister that has been helping me with Basket Brigade for the last few years, by giving us addresses to anonymously deliver to (i never ask for names).. He now trusts me and knows we are simply looking to donate with no hidden agenda.

What he shared almost brought me to tears..

He said "bless you Mike for having the drive to continue doing this work".

He shared with me, that two of the families that "we" (because i always invite others to help) delivered anonymous parcels to TWO years ago, have since been creating their own food parcels to deliver to OTHER needy families at this time of year... he continued "they are not financially wealthy by any means, but they now WANT to give back to others every year, because they remember how the act touched their own lives/hearts" - how wonderful!!!

That reminded me of one of my own phrases (which i share on my website at;

http://www.Gratitude-Rocks.com)

"Never underestimate the influence of your words and actions" - Dynamicmike

And so i wrote this down (i’ve never written this before)...

"I don’t know what i’ve done to feel so blessed..

It seems like there is a conspiracy at the moment... people are going out of their way...
to send me miracles!!!

(and if ever you wanted there to be a conspiracy, isn’t that the focus/result you’d love to have??)

Maybe it’s the Law of Sowing and Reaping... I have a clear conscience that i have sowed some great seeds and now it seems to be coming back to me MASSIVELY!

Then i rec’d an email from an amazing woman who also helps me with Basket Brigade every year - if you want to learn more about OUR Basket Brigade project, see my wee webpage at;

http://www.Gratitude-Rocks.com/BasketBrigade

Laura works in a large Financial Services office in Edinburgh, and she simply sends a message via her office intranet, inviting all employees to donate just one item into the boxes left in the foyer... (imagine how many more office environments could do something similar...)

Her email to me said "i hope you have plenty space, because we have TWELVE boxes for you"

***UPDATE*** - I’ve just rec’d another email from her this second saying "we now have 31 boxes"

WOWOWOWOWOWEEEEEE

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Here is another email i rec’d this morning;
"Basket Brigade is obviously a great cause and wonderful idea. I was surprised to read on your reply email to me that there weren’t any items yet to pack nor were there addresses to deliver them to, and wondered, in my very humble opinion, if it would be an idea to have started much earlier in the year to prepare for this period, to begin to collect the items, advertise for support in the various ways, and to have had time to research the intended 200 beneficiaries. To pull it together at this 11th hour may certainly work, although it may have been easier with more time! Just a thought."

My reply included this;
"of course, we all get caught up in our own "stuff" during the year, and it’s really interesting how a "timescale" can suddenly make things happen... and it HAS happened!!!"

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

One thing i must acknowledge here is that i am very aware that there are many people quietly doing great things (including fundraising balls etc) - and not just at this time of year.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

So now here is my daily meditation, which i am delighted to share with you, (and you have my permission to borrow if you like)

"It feels like people are out on a conspiracy to send me miracles at the moment... and collectively we are all making a difference... now that’s MAGIC!"

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

What an AMAZING life...

Smiles

Mike Berry ;-)

Two words which will change your life!

2007-11-21T11:11:00.000Z

Happy Thanksgiving (excerpt from "the secret")

Two words which will change your life!

There are two words that, when spoken, have the most unfathomable power to completely change your life. Two words which, when they pass your lips, will be the cause of bringing absolute joy and happiness to you. Two words that will create miracles in your life. Two words that will wipe out negativity. Two words that will bring you abundance in all things. Two words which, when uttered and sincerely felt, will summon all the forces and vibrations in the Universe to move all things for you.

The only thing standing between you, happiness, and the life of your dreams, are two words...

THANK YOU

Gratitude is one of the easiest and most powerful ways to transform your life. If you become truly grateful, you will magnetize absolute joy to you everywhere you go, and in everything you do. In fact, without gratitude, nothing can ever change. Your life will change to the degree that you use gratitude and begin to feel grateful. If you are just a little bit grateful, your life will change a little bit. If you are very grateful, your whole life will change. If you live gratitude every single day, you will become one of the greatest human beings on the planet, and the light of your life will uplift our world.

The greatest human beings who have ever lived showed us the way with gratitude, and by their example became shining lights in our history. Einstein said "thank you" hundreds of times every single day! Ancient wisdom dating back thousands of years gave us the truth about gratitude. Every single religion speaks of giving thanks. All the sages and saviors of the world demonstrated the use of gratitude in all their teachings.

Of the thousands of letters we receive from people whose lives have become miracles after experiencing The Secret, every single one of them has made gratitude their way of life. It is impossible to be negative when you are giving thanks. It is impossible to criticize or blame when you are feeling grateful. It is impossible to feel sad when you are in gratitude. Most people are sporadically grateful, however, to change your life with gratitude, a new way of learning how to be truly grateful is what will bring unlimited happiness into your life.

So how do you live in gratitude? Begin your day by feeling grateful. Be grateful for the bed you just slept in, the roof over your head, the carpet or floor under your feet, the running water, the soap, your shower, your toothbrush, your clothes, your shoes, the car that you drive, your job, your friends, your refrigerator that keeps your food cold. Be grateful for the weather, the sun, the sky, the birds, the trees, the grass, the rain, and the flowers. Be grateful for the stores that make it so easy to buy the things you need, the restaurants, the utilities and services and electrical appliances that make your life effortless. Be grateful for magazines and the books that you read. Be grateful for the chair that you sit on, and the pavement that you walk on. Be grateful for your favorite music that sweeps you away, and for movies that make you feel good. Be grateful for your phone that connects you with people, for your computer, for the electricity that lights up your life. Be grateful for air travel that flies you everywhere. Be grateful for the roads and traffic lights that keep the traffic in order. Be grateful to those who built our bridges. Be grateful for your pet, for your child, for your loved ones, for your eyes that enable you to read this. Be grateful for your imagination. Be grateful that you can think! Be grateful that you can speak. Be grateful that you can laugh and smile. Be grateful that you can breathe! Be grateful that you are alive! Be grateful that you are You! Be grateful that there are two words that can change your life!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

The more that you practice gratitude the more deeply you will feel it in your heart, and the depth of the feeling is the key. The more deeply and sincerely you feel it, the more you will bring absolute bliss and happiness on every single subject. Watch what happens in your life when you practice gratitude every single day and in every single moment and in every opportunity that you can. Remember, if you are criticizing, you are not being grateful. If you are blaming, you are not being grateful. If you are complaining, you are not being grateful. If you are feeling tension, you are not being grateful. If you are rushing, you are not being grateful. If you are in a bad mood, you are not being grateful.

To understand the power and the magic of gratitude, you have to experience it for yourself. So why not begin by deciding to find 100 things a day to be grateful for? As you practice gratitude every day, it won’t take long before gratitude is your natural state of being, and when it happens you will have unlocked one of the greatest Secrets to Life.

What are you grateful for today?

2007-11-15T12:43:00.000Z

wow, where to start...

It was mum's 69th birthday two days ago. I'm SO GRATEFUL that she is still physically and mentally fit and constantly smiling!

Dad has had four strokes in the last five years and is almost entirely paralysed down one side and uses the wheelchair more than he walks. And yet, he chose to go through a driving assessment. His driving was apparently fine, but he struggled with the matching of pictures, so he must now sit a new test... nevertheless, i am STUNNED that he still has the drive (excuse the pun) to WANT to get behind the wheel again!

Then, I had NLP Master Trainer Topher Morrison staying with me for the last couple of days (there are only a dozen NLP Master Trainers in the entire world!! - i was thinking about that, and i can't think of NAY profession where there are only a dozen in the whole world... ok, so there's only one Pope, but there are more than a dozen Presidents and Prime-Ministers in the world - wow, what an accolade!)
Topher flew in to Scotland (at his own expense) to give FREE presentations. I'm pleased to say, he had a full house at each venue (even though it was free... stats show that many people don't bother turning up to free events), and the audience LOVED him so much, that I received loads of "thanks" (and i only introduced him - how cool is that!?)

Life is just getting better and better (finally... i've had PLENTY of challenges in 2007) - the one thing that did strike me, was at my dad's driving assessment, there were two other applicants waiting to be assessed, and both were around his age, both totally alone (perched at opposite sides of the room), and both had actually LOST their legs... it just made me appreciate how lucky we really are!!

Is it just me, or is there truly a "shift" in energy happening???
Whatever is happening, it feels GREAT!

Love Mike x x x

A Prosperity Blessing

2007-11-09T13:08:00.000Z

A Prosperity Blessing

May you be blessed with an amazingly abundant day today!

May the clouds break and the heavens pour down upon you more joy, more love, more laughter and more money than you could have ever dreamed of.

May the sun shine its golden light of prosperity through every cell of your extraordinary body.

May you be cleansed today of any resistance or feelings of unworthiness that you may still be holding onto.

May your false illusions of doubt, fear and scarcity gently fall away like soft white feathers on a gentle breeze.

May you be willing, simply willing, to allow the Universe to shower you with miracles today.

May the Angels wrap you in their shining wings of opulence.

May the fairies deliver you to their pot of gold at the end of a majestic rainbow.

May your eyes shine with the glorious truth of who you really are and may that truth uplift others in your presence to their own inner knowing.

May your ears hear the sound of perfection ringing in your soul.

May you taste the deliciousness of every precious bite of life as your day unfolds moment by moment with amazing grace, heartfelt love and a bounty of magnificent money.

As this day ends, may you slumber wrapped in an exquisite blanket of enduring peace and profound gratitude.

And may the last words you speak today be Thank You!

Veronica M. Hay
Copyright 2004

World peace - 17th July at 11mins after 11am UK GMT

2007-07-15T18:21:00.001Z

World peace - 17th July 11:11 UK GMT

Just in case you haven't heard... there's something major happening VERY soon - all in the name of World Peace...

Lots of Youtube videos already on the subject. Check this one out;

Also check out Shelley Yates (8 videos) here; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqUAluDvuU4

saving our planet... let's get the message out

2007-06-28T15:07:00.000Z

This is not new, but still very relevant... and will continue to be relevant until something massive shifts.

It does allow us to appreciate what we have.

Eloquently phrased by a twelve year old...

This is the beginning of a new day

2007-06-20T13:06:00.000Z

Another quote for you; " This is the beginning of a new day. God has given me this day to use as I will. I can waste it or use it for good. What I do today is very important because I am exchanging a day of my life for it. When tomorrow comes this day will be gone forever, leaving something it it's place I have traded it for. I want it to be a gain, not loss, good not evil, success not failure in order that I shall not forget the price I paid for it."

Thankyou again Janey

Madeleine in Portugal and myspace

2007-05-16T18:29:00.000Z

It took me ages to see any reason why anyone in the UK would be interested in "Myspace.com".

Then it dawned on me, and the (relatively) recent events regarding Madeleine in Portugal has really brought so many like-minded people together.

Indeed the President of Myspace sent a bulletin out to all 177 MILLION users last weekend.

So i now have a myspace account, and you are VERY welcome to join me there.

http://www.myspace.com/gratitude_rocks

Lovely quote

2007-05-16T18:20:00.000Z

As ever, thanks to my dear friend Janey in Colorado

Here's a quote for you today.

'Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough and more....
Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a great vision for tomorrow'.
Melodie Beattie

The Whale

2007-05-02T20:02:00.000Z

If you read the front page story of the San Francisco Chronicle,
you would have read about a female humpback whale
who had become entangled in a spider web of crab traps and lines.
She was weighted down by hundreds of pounds of traps that caused her to struggle
to stay afloat.
She also had hundreds of yards of line rope wrapped around her body, her tail, her torso,
a line tugging in her mouth.
A fisherman spotted her just east of the Farralone Islands (outside the Golden Gate)
and radioed an environmental group for help.
Within a few hours, the rescue team arrived and determined that she wasso bad off,
the only way to save her was to dive in and untangle her ...

a very dangerous proposition.
One slap of the tail could kill a rescuer.

They worked for hours with curved knives and eventually freed her.
When she was free, the divers say she swam in what seemed like joyous circles.
She then came back to each and every diver, one at a time, and nudged them,
pushed gently around-she thanked them.
Some said it was the most incredibly beautiful experience of their lives.

The guy who cut the rope out of her mouth says her eye was following him the whole time,
and he will never be the same.
May you, and all those you love, be so blessed and fortunate...
to be surrounded by people who will help you get untangled
from the things that are binding you.
And, may you always know the joy of giving and receiving gratitude.
I pass this on to you, my friend, in the same spirit.

The Healthy, Wealthy nWise "Passions Interview Series"

2007-04-30T12:26:00.000Z

I just received this today and I believe this may be of interest to many...

When you join us for The Healthy, Wealthy nWise "Passions Interview Series" you'll learn proven secrets for ending suffering, boosting your business and creating your passionate life—twice a month on our FREE telephone seminars and online webcasts...

Our guest on May 1st is Lisa Nichols, author, motivational speaker, and teacher of The Secret. Lisa is a powerful advocate of personal empowerment and emotional healthiness. Her no holds barred conversation, witty sense of humor, and business savvy is what has captured the attention of radio shows, CEO's, businesses and conferences. She speaks to standing room only audiences and always leaves them requesting more. Her messages are felt with powerful energy, personal testimonies and eye-opening interactive processes. Lisa is known not to leave a dry eye in the house. Her comfort with herself comes across powerfully as she moves the audience towards giving themselves permission to be completely comfortable with who they are, as well. Don't miss this exciting interview! Join us for this outstanding interview and let Lisa teach you The Secret.

check out their website

friends

2007-04-28T00:08:00.000Z

a new page for you to pass to your special friends

http://www.gratitude-rocks.com/twohorses2.htm

smiles

PassItOnToday

2007-04-12T09:53:00.000Z

I don't know if this is going to be the next "The Secret", but I do personally know some of presenters in this trailer.
All will be revealed in May 2007, so here's your opportunity to get a sneaky preview.
Smiles

If you are going to doubt something, doubt your limits

2007-04-10T09:44:00.000Z

If you are going to doubt something, doubt your limits

The Story Behind The Secret

2007-03-31T17:15:00.000Z

The Story Behind The Secret...

AND THERE'S MORE...
I’m sure you’ve heard of the wildly popular film and best-selling book, The Secret, by now.

The stars of the show have appeared everywhere from CNN to Oprah, Larry King to Show Biz Tonight and The New York Times.

But what nobody has shared yet is the REAL story.

So when I found out my friends at Healthy Wealthy nWise were providing an authorized, intimate portrait with creator and executive producer, Rhonda Byrne, I had to check it out. By the way, they’re calling it The Story Behind The Secret.

Rhonda is using this interview to share her side of the story about The Secret and the way it is gaining massive momentum on the way to bringing Joy to Billions. Just as she and her team intended it would back in 2004.

http://tinyurl.com/yo75wv

What you haven't heard in all the media frenzy is Rhonda Byrne's intimate REAL story behind The Secret that must be told.

In this heart-felt one-on-one interview, Marci Shimoff (co-author of the mega-best-seller Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul & star of The Secret) will ask Rhonda many of your burning questions that weren't asked in the mainstream media.

If you wanted to know ...
• the inside story behind the creation and unfolding of The Secret that the other guys glossed over...
• the unique never-before-revealed way she used the principles of The Secret herself to turn The Secret into a global phenomenon (6 million people in Ghana, Africa who would never have been able to experience this wisdom were able to watch the secret for FREE because of this principle...)
• about the surprising plans for The Secret II…
Then this interview is a must.

http://tinyurl.com/yo75wv

So here is the really great part, when I talked to my friends over at Healthy Wealthy nWise and they told me I could invite you to attend the LIVE Story Behind The Secret Interview as my guest – for no charge!

Your ticket is waiting for you at…
http://tinyurl.com/yo75wv

Now the publicity for this interview is massive so space is very limited. With millions of promotional emails going out and a massive publicity campaign rolling out the capacity for the call will be maxed out fast.

So to collect your ticket and secure your seat to the Live Story Behind The Secret interview go to

http://tinyurl.com/yo75wv

Log-in with your name and email address and follow the simple instructions.

To your greatest success,

Mike Berry

PS – This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be on the line LIVE with Rhonda Byrne, the Creator of the wildly popular film and best-selling book, The Secret. I’ve arranged for you to attend as my guest, and you can pick up your complimentary ticket at

http://tinyurl.com/yo75wv

FREE ticket to Tony Robbin's "Date With Destiny" event.

2007-03-31T17:14:00.000Z

FREE ticket to Tony Robbin's "Date With Destiny" event.

I have just received this offer this morning... a FREE ticket to Tony Robbin's "Date With Destiny" event.

The only snag is, you MUST go to Australia this April... oh the hardship huh...

Here is the info;
Hi...

I was wondering if you may be able to help me. Could you please forward this message to your members? I am hoping that somebody will take advantage of the opportunity. Thank you for your support.

I have a spare ticket to Date with Destiny in the Gold Coast Australia on 20 April - someone has dropped out at the last minute. I would love for somebody to have the opportunity to go and as such am offering the ticket to anyone who can use it.

There is no specific asking price as if the ticket is not used the opportunity is lost. Just offer what you can afford/ think it is worth to you!! Really I just don't want to ticket to be wasted - I have been in touch with the Robbins Institute and they will not transfer it to any other event, so it really is use it or lose it.

If you are interested then please look at the website www.anthonyrobbins.com.au and email me at maddie.may@hotmail.co.uk. Any questions at all please just get in touch.

I thank you all for your time and look forward to hearing from you.
Amanda

Summary of William Wattle's book - The Science of Getting Rich

2007-03-17T22:10:00.000Z

The Inspiration for the film - "The Secret"

The inspiration for the movie came from a simple little book written in 1910. It's called the "Science of Getting Rich" and it's author was a man called Wallace D. Wattles.

This is a summary of William Wattle's book - "The Science of Getting Rich"

There is a universal energy from which all things are made. This energy fills the entire universe.

When you form a thought in your head, you tap into this energy, and you actually create that which you are thinking about.

Mankind has the ability to create a thought and cause the subject of the thought to be created within this field of Universal Energy.

To activate this ability, we must learn to harness our creative mind. Typically, we function with our competitive mind. But to create things with thought, we need to activate the creative mind.

We can come into harmony with this Universal energy through the act of expressing gratitude.

Gratitude unifies our mind with this all encompassing Universal energy.

To manifest something new, simply hold an image of what you seek in your mind. And express gratitude to the Universe for having granted this to you. To achieve wealth, apply this same principle - hold a clear vision of the wealth you hope to attain. Then express gratitude that this wealth is coming to you. You must have unwavering faith and devout gratitude.

All that you include in your mental image will come to you through the physical realm - through the process of natural ways such as trade and commerce.

To claim this wealth, you must be active. You must do all that you can do each day to make this vision a reality. Especially strive to deliver to others something of value greater than what they paid you for.

Those who practice these instructions will get rich. And the riches they receive will be in the exact proportion to the definiteness of their vision, the fixity of their purpose, the steadiness of their faith, and the depth of their gratitude.

Note from Dynamicmike; I guess like learning to walk or ride a bike, "practice makes perfect", so enjoy practicing.

Valentine's day in two weeks...

2007-01-31T16:52:00.000Z

Valentine's day in two weeks... especially for those in the uk...

Virgin Wines have some fancy packages and Crocus will deliver that massive bunch of flowers.

Check it out at; http://www.internet-inspiration.com/valentine2007.html

everyone has a different house

2007-01-30T19:28:00.000Z

Every so often a story just grabs you by the throat and shakes you hard as if to waken you to realising and appreciating just what you DO already have.

As I was working away on my pc yesterday, I heard Chris Evans introduce a fabulous piece that HE had heard on another radio station and HE was so moved, that he chose to play it over again on national radio.

I went off in search of the clip to send to you. It wasn't available as a download or podcast, so I had to be creative in editing this piece for you.

The story is from a woman who had been blind all of her life and then had a sight-recovery operation. One of the most poignant comments she made (that I enjoyed) was when she noticed that everyone had a different house in her street... How cool that YOU don't even think twice about things like that, because YOU COULD SEE these things from a very young age!

Here is the link... enjoy listening

enjoy your bounce-backs

2007-01-28T23:03:00.000Z

Every day I receive LOTS of lovely emails, often with great links.
Here is one that sat unpened in my inbox for ages, and eventually I opened it, and boy did I get a surprise!!
There was MY NAME at the top of an incredible list of revered leaders, philosophers and world-changers... Including names such as Buddha, Aristotle, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Albert Einstein, Mohandas Gandhi, Napoleon Hill and Zig Zigler.
WOW!!! Thank you! (I don't even know who put my quote there), and it's lovely to know that my efforts are reaching out and touching souls (and I'm still alive!!! how cool...)

This link is actually from a church with a link to inspirational quotes.

You can enjoy the link here; http://www.ourchurch.com/view/?pageID=311767

smiles

Mike ;-)
PS. I received another wow message this week from Mel Harris; "Mike, you do so much to help others, you should be an ambassador for the UN"

... I'd just like to say; "remember when you throw a stone into a pond, not only do the ripples touch areas that you can't see; eventually those ripples bounce back in so many different ways... enjoy your bounce-backs"

Unicorn Spotted In New York?

2006-12-20T10:29:00.000Z

Basket Brigade with a heart

2006-12-20T10:28:00.000Z

Basket Brigade with a heart

I LOVE the singing too...

On a mission to feed 3 million before christmas 2006

2006-12-20T10:18:00.000Z

On a mission to feed 3 million before christmas 2006

PLEASE visit this site; http://www.feed333.org/movie.cfm?fid=92775F74-C6E9-6007-A13D3199E4E914B9

donate one dollar and then pass it on...

YOU could help to create the raising of $7bn - what if it was SO EASY to help to feed 3million people!

What if you knew how many others your one simple act inspired?
Wouldn't that be fun?!

Here is YOUR chance to be the ONE to cause a ripple
That will build into a wave, causing every person on the planet to be fed!

pass it on

Last two "What the Bleep" trailers

2006-12-03T11:25:00.000Z

Here are the last two "what the Bleep" trailers;

First is 4mins 6secs

This is 6mins 31secs - enjoy;

Another "What the Bleep" trailer

2006-12-03T11:21:00.000Z

Another "What the Bleep" trailer; (4mins 7secs)

And the final trailer for now (4mins 56secs)

2006-12-03T11:17:00.000Z

"What The Bleep" film is available on the home page at; www.gratitude-rocks.com

Meanwhile, here is another trailer; 3mins 14secs

And the next trailer (2mins 35secs)

Another cool trailer (2mins 25secs)

What The Bleep

2006-12-03T11:11:00.000Z

It seems Google have removed (again) the film "The Secret", so if you haven't yet seen it, you will now have to purchase at; www.TheSecret.tv

Meanwhile I have uploaded another AMAZING full-length film on the home page at; www.gratitude-rocks.com for you to enjoy FR*EE - "What The Bleep"

The full film is approx 90 minutes long.

Here is a 1 minute trailer;

enjoy.

"Rapid Manifestation Training Course" free ebook

2006-12-02T16:43:00.000Z

I get HUNDREDS of emails every day as a result of the various "personal development" sites that I've signed up to over the years. One of these just sent me his ebook called "Rapid Manifestation Training Course" - If you can look beyond all of the selling links, I'm sure you will enjoy the content.

http://theultimatesecrets.com/manifest.pdf

An Hour Of Time

2006-11-29T16:46:00.000Z

An Hour Of Time

Tim was disappointed that his father didn't attend the last soccer game of
the season, but he wasn't surprised. Tim was a mature 10-year old and he
understood that lots of clients depended on his dad, a lawyer, who had to
work most nights and weekends. Still, it made him sad, especially since this
year he won the league's most valuable player award.

One evening Tim got up the nerve to interrupt his father's work at home to
ask him how much lawyers make per hour. His father was annoyed and gruffly
answered, "They pay me $300 an hour."

Tim gulped and said, "Wow, that's a lot. Would you lend me $100?"

"Of course not," his father barked. "Please, let me work."

Later, the father felt guilty and went to Tim's room where he found him sobbing.
"Son," he said, "I'm sorry. If you need some money, of course I'll lend it
to you. But can I ask why?"

Tim said, "Daddy, I know your time is really worth a lot and with the $200
I've already saved, I'll have enough. Can I buy an hour so you can come to
the awards banquet on Friday?"

It hit his father like a punch to the heart. He realized his son needed him
more than his clients did. He needed to be there for his son more than he
needed money or career accolades. He hugged him and said, "I'm so proud of
you, nothing could keep me away."

Lots of parents are stretched to their limit trying to balance business demands
and family needs. It's always a matter of priorities. But if we don't arrange
our lives to be there for our children, they will regret it - and after it's
too late, so will we.

It's nearly christmas time... a great time of year to appreciate what we DO have!!

two minute "secret" on the subject of money

2006-11-13T14:12:00.000Z

It seems google removed one of the versions of "the Secret", but for the time-being, there's another copy now on the home page at; www.gratitude-rocks.com - enjoy!

Mike ;-)
PS. pass it on...
PPS. for those that feel a full-length film is too long to watch online, here is a two minute "secret" on the subject of money

Get our blog updates direct to your skype box

2006-11-09T21:35:00.000Z

Get our blog updates direct to your skype box (you don't even need to check emails now)

If you don't have skype yet, download it now - it's free!

PS. you may have to cut and paste this when the RSS Robot "chat" box opens;
RSS + http://feeds.feedburner.com/Gratitude-rocks

Green TV - this video may affect YOUR children!

2006-11-08T15:25:00.000Z

http://lifewillneverbethesameagain.blogspot.com/2006/11/greentv-this-video-may-affect-your.html

The Secret (film) FR*EE

2006-11-07T00:43:00.000Z

The Secret is now available FREE;
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1713414398006481796&q=the+secret+proctor

See if you can spot the reference to gratitude-rocks - smiles

Mike ;-)
PS. save this page onto your favourites and then you can watch it anytime you're online

Natalie & Stephen's feedback

2006-11-02T14:26:00.000Z

Hi Mike,

First I just want to thank you for putting together a fantastic weekend! I can honestly say that for us it has been life changing! We did not know what to expect on either of the days, but both days surpassed all of our expectations.

On Monday night Stephen and I came home thinking “WE HAVE HAD ENOUGH “ we stayed up really late just planning what steps we want to take to give ourselves the fantastic future that we deserve. The idea of “lets quit our jobs” was not the most practical (although this was our first choice) so we had to go for option two which was to stay committed and focus 100% on creating a better life. That night I went about purchasing some domain names for some project’s that we have in mind and just taking that bit of action made me feel really great!

On Tuesday morning we were both up and out to work, however the free time that we had while not working was spent at the computer with the plan to just go for it! I had some info about crafting (an old hobby) saved in my computer already, so I thought “I wonder if someone would want this?” I thought I would give it a go on ebay as I had nothing to lose and that was that. I went out to work again and when I got home I had a nice surprise in my inbox that my item had sold. This just gave me the boost that I needed and the confirmation that we can do this.

The two days provided us with the inspiration and the knowledge that we needed to take some action. We realise that no one will do it for us-it is down to us.

Please pass on our gratitude to all the speakers over the two days and let them know how much of a positive affect they have had on our lives.

We have made a commitment to continue our learning with yourself, it’s a lot of money for us, however we know that we are investing in our future and that we will reap the benefits in time to come (even if it does mean working a bit harder for the time being)

Thank You Mike- You're one in a million!

Natalie & Stephen

P.S My brace is still hurting my mouth from smiling so much :0)

Virtual Bar now open

2006-11-01T11:54:00.000Z

Virtual Bar now open - thanks to David Petherick!

One of our SIX bonus speakers at the internet-inspiration experience was David Petherick, who also has a number of strings to his bow and within a couple of hours, he built me a virtual bar, and he bought me a mocha (my favourite coffee).

If you were at the event and would like to give some feedback, please send together with your piccie and url to mike (at) internet-inspiration.com or indeed, buy me a virtual drink (and contribute to charities) at; www.LifeWillNeverBeTheSameAgain.co.uk

smiles

Mike ;-)

THE BRICK

2006-11-01T10:13:00.000Z

I've seen this before (a few years ago), and today it was sent by one of our readers, so thank you Clare.

THE BRICK

A young and successful executive was travelling down a neighbourhood street, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed down

when he thought he saw something. As his car passed, no children appeared. Instead, a brick smashed into the Jag's side door! He slammed on the brakes and backed the Jag back to the spot where the brick had been thrown. The angry driver

then jumped out of the car, grabbed the nearest kid and pushed him up against

a parked car shouting, "What was that all about and who are you? Just what the heck are you doing? That's a new car and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money. Why did you do it?" The young boy was apologetic. "Please, mister...please, I'm sorry but I didn't know what else to do," He pleaded. "I threw the brick because no one else would stop..." With tears dripping down his face and off his chin, the youth pointed to a spot just around a parked car. "It's my brother, "he said "He rolled off the curb and fell out of his wheelchair and I can't lift him up."

Now sobbing, the boy asked the stunned executive, "Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He's hurt and he's too heavy for me."

Moved beyond words, the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling lump in his throat. He hurriedly lifted the handicapped boy back into the wheelchair, then took out a linen handkerchief and dabbed at the fresh scrapes and cuts. A quick look told him everything was going to be okay. "Thank you and may God bless you," the grateful child told the stranger. Too shook up for words, the man simply watched the boy! push his wheelchair-bound brother down the sidewalk toward their home.

It was a long, slow walk back to the Jaguar. The damage was very noticeable, but the driver never bothered to repair the dented side door. He kept the dent there to remind him of this message:

"Don't go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your attention!"

God whispers in our souls and speaks to our hearts. Sometimes when we don't have time to listen, He has to throw a brick at us. It's our choice to listen or not.

Thought for the Day:

If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it.

If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it.

He sends you flowers every spring.

He sends you a sunrise every morning Face it, friend - He is crazy about you!

Send this to every "beautiful person" you wish to bless.

God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow,sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way.

Read this line very slowly and let it sink in...

If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.

little ripples ...

2006-11-01T09:28:00.000Z

Hey I thought i'd share with you, the feedback i've been getting from the last two days is AMAZING!

if were with us and you'd like to put a few lines together yourself, together with your piccie and url, i'll be adding this to the website soon, and who knows... your site may get some more exposure.

Monday was fantastic. Natalie made money within 18hours!
Check this out; http://internet-inspiration.blogspot.com/2006/10/natalie-made-money-within-18hours.html

isn't it funny... we never really appreciate how many lives our words can influence...

i rec'd an email last night that i would like to share...
here is the transcript...

"I am sure you touch many more than you even know about.
Eg My daughter Kirsty (15) is going through the usual teenage years, she has the fab opportunity of heading to Australia next year for 5 weeks - she nearly backed out because of her fears.
After a few long walks in the country and long talks with Mum and a few of your motivational photos send each day, she is now going/ (Michael at /Alton Towers (fear) had a huge impact as its her Favourite ride)
I think the final click was on one your text messages telling me I was amazing - she happened to read it I got her to look at all your photos again and finally she is going and happy to be going - so thank you.
I hope it was not because she wondered why anyone would think her Mum amazing - so that's where she gets her fears. Must work on that .................
Hope you had a fab Birthday.
Julie and Kirsty xx

-----Original Message----- From: Mike Sent: 31 October 2006 12:36 Subject:
Thank you for your birthday wishes...

as you know I had TWO HUGE events happening (finished last night) and I'm pleased to say I have achieved my dream of touching and positively influencing hundreds of lives.
That's all i ever wanted.
smiles
Mike ;)
check out this; http://www.thesecretcombination.com/register

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

i'm on a wee mission here now... i have a dream of gettin a msg out via the web to a million people before xmas (it's not about religion, it's about appreciation for what we have and gratitude) - and there will be a donate button, so if we averaged only $1 per download, we'd raise £1m for charities... u wanna contribute?

"Never underestimate the influence of your words and actions"
- dynamicmike

It's my birthday today (normally i keep that quiet)

2006-10-27T10:59:00.000Z

It's my birthday today (normally i keep that quiet) and i'm having a great day (even if was working until 3am again).

I went for a jog with my dog again this morning and i was pumping!

It's great to remind ourselves sometimes, just how fit, strong, powerful we really are, and no matter what challenges are thrown at us, we CAN overcome!

Well, the last 36 hours have been a whirlwind experience for me and the result is that our events on Sunday and Monday are going to see a FULL HOUSE at each venue!

Whatever message you have been passing on... I just want to say THANK YOU!!

We WILL inspire!!

I am ABSOLUTELY buzzing with excitement and anticipation, because I already know how good my speakers are... and I KNOW that we touched many souls at the last InspireScotland event, and this time I'm ALSO bringing another first to Scotland with FR**EE lessons in Making Money Online at the internet-inspiration experience.

The new venue for Monday is Apex International Hotel, 31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh
- Map here

The free seats have actually all gone, but i've decided to be abundant and give away the last few remaining spaces free too, so if you know of anyone that would be interested in generating passive income and learning how to make their web-presence more effective, rush them along now to grab one of the last seats... it's FR*EE http://www.internet-inspiration.com/

Mike
PS. pass it on... we still have around 40 spaces left www.InspireScotland2006.com
PPS. The clocks change this weekend too, see here's a tip... don't change your clock and you'll arrive on time! smiles

The power of words

2006-10-07T08:53:00.000Z

NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) has become a bit of a "buzz" term these days and many people still don't understand. Here is an excellent example of the power of words.

Try this...

Request #1) keep your hands to your side (wait 15 seconds).

Now request #2) don't itch your nose (wait 15 seconds).

With the second request, did you feel an urge to scratch your nose?

Even if you didn't, did you find yourself thinking an awful lot about itching your nose, more than you have in the last year of your life?

Making requests using negative words is actually an inadvertent use of the power of suggestion.

Our goals should be stated not only in the present, but in the positive for this very same reason.

I have healthy, smoke free lungs vs. I don't smoke

I have an abundance of money vs. I am debt free

I spend plenty of time with my family vs. I am not a workaholic

If the whole concept of the subconscious mind is still too metaphysical for you, then look at it this way: Statements made in the positive are much easier to visualize and remember than statements using negative words or phrases.

How can one visualize "I am not a workaholic"? Many studies have shown that visualization increases the length of time information can be recalled. State requests in the positive so that a visualization can be made, and perhaps more important, state the request in the positive so the right visualization is being made.

"Never underestimate the influence of your words and actions" - dynamicmike

Crackpot Friends & Relatives

2006-10-05T21:39:00.000Z

I've rec'd this a few times, this time it came via gratitude-rocks feedback, so thanks to Pamela Johnston.

Crackpot Friends & Relatives

An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which =he carried across her neck. One of the pots had a crack in it while the =ther pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. At the end of =he long walk from the stream to the house, the cracked pot arrived only half =ull.

For a full two years this went on daily, with the woman bringing home only one and = half pots of water.

Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments but the poor cracked =ot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that it could only do =alf of what it had been made to do.

After 2 years of what it perceived to be bitter failure, it spoke to the woman =ne day by the stream.

"I am ashamed of myself, because this crack in my side causes water to leak =ut all the way back to your house."

The old woman smiled, "Did you notice that there are flowers on your side of the =ath, but not on the other pot's side? =That's because I have always known about your flaw, so I planted =lower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back, you =ater them. For two years I =ave been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate the table. Without you =eing just the way you are, there would not be this beauty to grace the =ouse."

Each of us has our own unique flaw. But it's the cracks and flaws we each have that =ake our lives together so very interesting and rewarding.

You've just got to take each person for what they are and look for the good in them. =

SO, to all of my crackpot friends, have a great day and remember to smell the =lowers on your side of the path.

Free Hugs video

2006-09-27T09:44:00.000Z

2006-08-24T22:52:00.000Z

Joe Hague Fatboy Slim Juggling Video

Sometimes in life, we can just BE GRATEFUL for all that we DO have.

Love's not time's fool

2006-08-24T22:12:00.000Z

William Shakespeare
Love's not time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks or bends with the remover to remove. Which alters when it alteration finds, whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken. That looks on tempests and is never shaken; it is the star to every wand'ring bark, if this be error and upon me proved. Let me not to the marriage of true minds I never writ, nor no man ever loved. Oh, no, it is an ever fixed mark but bears it out even to the edge of doom.

Love's not time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks or bends with the remover to remove. It is the star to every wand'ring bark. Admit impediments; love is not love love's not time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken. Let me not to the marriage of true minds if this be error and upon me proved, it is the star to every wand'ring bark.

Let me not to the marriage of true minds
Admit impediments; love is not love
Which alters when it alteration finds
Or bends with the remover to remove
Oh, no, it is an ever fixed mark

Sonnet 116

Let me not to the marriage of true minds
Admit impediments; love is not love
Which alters when it alteration finds,
Or bends with the remover to remove.
Oh, no, it is an ever fixed mark
That looks on tempests and is never shaken;
It is the star to every wand'ring bark,
Whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken.
Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks
Within his bending sickle's compass come;
Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks,
But bears it out even to the edge of Doom
If this be error and upon me proved,
I never writ, nor no man ever loved.

William Shakespeare

Our deepest fear

2006-08-24T22:05:00.000Z

OUR DEEPEST FEAR

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.

We ask ourselves,
Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God.

Your playing small does not serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking
so that other people won't feel insecure around you.

We are all meant to shine, as children do.
We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.

It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine,
we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.

As we are liberated from our own fear,
our presence automatically liberates others.

By Marianne Williamson from A Return To Love

Note: This is often found on the Internet incorrectly stated as a quote by Nelson Mandela
from the Inauguration Speech, 1994. Here is the official African government site
with Mandela's speech: Nelson Mandela's 1994 Inauguration Speech

no strings attached

2006-08-24T21:45:00.000Z

I've nothing else to offer,
So, to you, it's love I'll send,
It's nothing that I borrowed,
And it's nothing that I'd lend.

It has no dollar value,
And it can't be overused;
It isn't fragile, so it can't break,
Though, often it's abused.

I've given it to others,
But each time it's unique,
Its meaning's always different;
It depends on what you seek.

It's something you can store away
To feel when you're in need,
But never is it on display;
Its beauty can't be seen.

I'm giving it 'no strings attached,'
No costly warranty;
This love that I am sending
Has a lifetime guarantee.

~Author Unknown

Join the new gratitude-rocks ecademy club and add your own daily inspiration

2006-08-24T13:16:00.000Z

Join the new gratitude-rocks ecademy club and add your own daily inspiration.

http://www.ecademy.com/account.php?op=signup&c=3854&xref=117806

The Secret Gratitude Rock

2006-08-24T13:03:00.000Z

The Secret Gratitude Rock

Gratitude for every aspect of your life that is - and is yet to come - is one of the keys to the secret of the Law of Attraction.
Too often in our busy lives we forget to be grateful for what we have, and the skill of being thankful and appreciative is one of the keys that will make The Secret so successful in your life.
The Gratitude Rock is a simple, powerful tool that will help make the Law of Attraction a wondrous part of your life.
As you move through your day, the Gratitude Rock will become your little reminder to stop and appreciate. And as you radiate that strong feeling of gratitude, you are, in that very moment, drawing many more wondrous things to you through the powerful Law of Attraction.
Carry your Gratitude Rock with you everywhere you go, and each time you touch it think of something you are grateful for.

Be thankful for health.
Be thankful for life.
Be thankful for your achievements.
Be thankful for the stranger who smiled at you today.
Be thankful for nature.
Be thankful for everyone and everything that contributes to your magnificent journey.
And as you become truly appreciative for everything in your life (including the things that havent even arrived yet!), you will be amazed at how much the feeling of gratitude opens the floodgates of the universe to bring everything to you.

Give gratitude.

Feel gratitude.

Smile.

Your feelings of gratitude will illuminate your life!

have the courage to follow your heart

2006-08-24T11:14:00.000Z

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life.
Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking.
Don't let the noise of other people's opinions drown out your own inner voice.
And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.
They somehow already know what you want to become.
Everything else is secondary."

- Steve Jobs' speech to Stanford Graduating Class - June 2005

opportunities to make our love felt

2006-08-24T11:05:00.000Z

"The majority of us lead quiet, unheralded lives as we pass through this world. There will most likely be no ticker-tape parades for us, no monuments created in our honour. But that does not lessen our possible impact, for there are scores of people waiting for someone just like us to come along; people who will appreciate our compassion, our unique talents. Someone who will live a happier life merely because we took the time to share what we had to give.

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have a potential to turn a life around. It"s overwhelming to consider the continuous opportunities there are to make our love felt."

— Leo Buscaglia

Thank goodness for airport security

2006-08-23T18:58:00.000Z

Free inspirational pictures sent to you by email everyday

2006-08-23T17:38:00.000Z

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I decided to refocus my attention on what was right with my world

2006-08-13T11:22:00.000Z

"I spent a good 20 minutes just walking around looking,
absorbing what it meant to grateful. I remembered last week
I'd rushed in the same store to pick up some items for dinner.
Today the same store looked totally different. Last week my
attitude was one of a customer in a hurry. I didn't pay
attention to anything that was going on around me. I paid no
attention to the people cleaning and stacking the produce,
the cashier checking out the groceries or the young man at
the end of the check out counter bagging my purchase.

What a shame, what a waste. Today it was different, today
I felt grateful for these people and thought how lucky they
were, they had an opportunity to be of service to their
neighbors. I was grateful for all the farmers the field hands,
people that loaded the trucks, truck drivers who spent their
days delivering all these goods. It dawned on me how
important these people were, all of whom are being of service
to their neighbors. Without them my choices would be
very limited.

It was during that second week, with that old rock in my pocket,
I decided to refocus my attention on what was right with my
world, my surroundings and circumstances. I realized I had
spent way too much time focusing on what was wrong or not
quite right. I was expending way too much energy trying to
adjust or change what I thought need fixing, when in reality it
really wasn't broken; all I had to do was to say, 'THANK YOU.'

If you'd like to help Lauren and other young teens like her,
visit http://www.HelpLauren.com "

Help Lauren cont'd

2006-08-13T11:19:00.000Z

After Lauren and I finished talking, we walked across the
yard back to the reception area. As we approached the
door, Lauren said, with a big smile, 'I have a present for you.'
She bent down and picked up a small rock and said 'Here,
this is your gratitude rock, carry it with you all the time
and every time you touch it find something to be grateful for.'

So I did. Well after the first week, and being grateful for my
children, wife, nice car, nice house, yada, yada, yada, all
the big things we are all grateful for, the second week was a
bit more difficult. It was in this second week I realized how
ungrateful I really was. I was all out of things to be grateful
for, or at least I thought I was.

Tuesday morning, I stopped by the grocery store to get cash
from the ATM. I was walking in the grocery store and
reaching for my wallet and I touched the rock and I heard
Lauren's voice just as plain as day say, 'every time you
touch the rock think of something you're grateful for.' Huh??
My mind was miles away, being grateful was not on my list.

As I walked into the store, I was captivated by everything that
surrounded me. A machine that dispenses cash, beautiful
cut flowers, fresh apples, oranges, strawberries. I felt like
I'd never been in a grocery store before. I was not there to buy
anything but I walked thru the produce section and as I did,
I heard Lauren say, 'just think of all the people it took to bring
these flowers, apples and strawberries to this store, look at
all the choices you have. Be grateful for your choices and be
grateful to all the people it took to bring them to you.'

Lauren's Story - Helplauren

2006-08-13T11:09:00.000Z

Lauren's Story - Helplauren: "Why Lauren
Gratitude ROCKS!

There's a good story as to why choose Lauren to represent all these other children?
I interviewed dozens of young adults so I could get an idea of what they needed most. Out of all the kids I talked to, Lauren was unique. Not unique in circumstance but in attitude.

Most of the kids were fearful, apprehensive and not very trusting, understandably so, but not Lauren. I asked her why she was so happy and up beat. She told me about Mommy Jean, a lady she stayed with when she was 10.

Mommy Jean, told her that no matter how bad things are today there's always a better day tomorrow. She told her to be grateful for what you have today, because if you're not tomorrow will surely be worse.

Lauren reached into her pocket and pulled out an old rock and laid it on the table in front of her. She told me Mommy Jean gave it to her and told her this was a Gratitude Rock. Lauren said, Mommy Jean told her to carry the rock with her every day and each time she touched it or felt it in her pocket she had to think of something she was grateful for.

Lauren thought it was a bit strange and asked Mommy Jean if the rock was magical. Mommy Jean said it was just an ordinary rock that caused good things to come to those who remembered to be grateful.

Lauren carries this rock every day and every day she finds things and situations to be grateful for.
I have to tell you, at this point in the conversation, I'm fighting to restrain a whole gallon of tears, I made some lame excuse and left the room to get my composure back.

I thought, here's a young lady living in a County facility, her parents that didn't want her and she moves from place to place carrying all her belongings in a plastic trash bag. Top it all off, she's turning 18 in a few months and is going to be on her own, with no money, no job, no place to live.. .. and she still finds something to be GRATEFUL for every day, in fact several times a day! WOW!

I dried my eyes and went back in to finish our conversation.
After Lauren and I finished talking, we walked across the yard back to the reception area. As we approached the door with a big smile, Lauren said, I have present for you. She bent down and picked up a small rock and said here, this is your gratitude rock, carry it with you all the time and every time you touch it find something to be grateful for.

I carry that rock every day and each time I reach into my pocket and touch it I think of something or someone I'm grateful for.

Lauren and I have a gift for you, it's you very own gratitude rock. Carry this rock with you everyday and each time you touch it think of something or someone you're grateful for. Your life will become magical through the power of gratitude.

Thank You!

Today is World Hugathon Day!

2006-08-08T23:06:00.000Z

Today is World Hugathon Day!

Wherever you are, let's take a moment to celebrate, joining multitudes of hearts world wide by sending out a wave of Light, hugging ourselves, and others, too, with pure Love and Gratitude.

Now, here is one way simple way to celebrate: Open your arms ever so wide. Then lovingly wrap them round your front side and HUG, HUG, HUG yourself.

Now, imagine looking down from above ...

Yes! It's you hugging you in Love and Gratitude!

To explore more on the source of this hug(e) celebration, you may visit Ian, founder of World Hugathon Day, and Go Gratitude family member at: www.twinflames-twinsouls.net Now, you might be asking, 'Why today, why NOW?'

Well, for one - everyday is a great day to hug yourself! Plus! Today, on the Gregorian calendar, is an 8-8-8 ((08 - 08 - 2006 ( 2+6 = 8)).

Synchronistically, this symbol above, called the Infinity Flower, represents the infinite Past-Present-Future, woven together as a powerful symbol for NOW - as well as being a triple eight. (just like today!) Ian, founder of World Hugathon Day, offers this insight:

"The name that was given (for the above symbol) was "Omniversal Consciousness". I had already been informed that it related to a special date this year. The 8th of August 2006 = 8-8-8.
The first infinity symbol within the image represents the hearts of the divine feminine and the divine masculine within all of us.
The second infinity symbol represents the hearts of Mother Earth and the universal splinters of self, creating Universal Consciousness.
The third infinity symbol represents the hearts of Omniversal Consciousness and our Omniveral splinters of self."
Archangel Michael, thru Celia Fenn shares this, as well: "The 8:8:8 is also what we would call a "Time Gate" or "Time Lock".
It allows you as individuals to access fully your Past and Future self in the Present Moment as you experience the entirety of your "I AM" presence.
Wherever you will find yourself physically at that time will be a power point for you. It is an opportunity to consciously integrate all that you Are and hold the balance, for yourself and the planet as part of your Lightwork." ~ http://www.starchildglobal.com/starchild/august2006.html

As Gratitude is a Master Key, opening all doors of possibility, let's hug ourselves in Gratitude, embracing wisdom present in our past and future NOW.
As we do, let us cradle each splintered aspect of ourselves, welcoming home all that IS, giving thanks for the experiences gained through the illusion of separation.
By embracing all that IS, we move beyond polarity, judgement, or separation to enjoy Now as ONE.
Remember, One person makes a world of difference, and that person is YOU!

Edinburgh Festival Cavalcade

2006-08-07T10:40:00.000Z

The Edinburgh Festival Cavalcade happened yesterday, Sunday 6th August 2006.

It started at 2.30pm with my good friend John Smith, THE official Town Crier of Edinburgh ringing his bell and getting the crowd to join in "oh yeh!".

It is such a FUN day out, and a great opportunity for local clubs, community groups and charities to get some exposure and hopefully attract more future members, as well as Festival shows exposure.

I took 410 photos.

why "gratitude-rocks" ?

2006-08-04T21:37:00.001Z

why have i set up another blog?
and why "gratitude-rocks" ?

well, after watching the video "the secret", i decided that maybe i was being given another message from the universe... one of my major driving forces has been "to give", and i further recognised that the majority of the testimonials i was receiving on a personal basis were reflecting my habit of gratitude.

so i bought the domian-name "www.gratitude-rocks.com" with the intention of sending daily messages free.

Four years ago i started sending "Mikes Monday Morning Motivational Messages" (MMMMM) by SMS to friend's mobile phones, and last year i stopped sending them as the cost of doing so was becoming prohibitive. With over 1,000 mobile numbers every week, it was costing me around £400pm.

I have now coincided one of my other hobbies, photography, and i have put together hundreds of beautiful photos with the same MMMMMs. It is my intention to email these piccies free of charge, using this website, so watch this space.

gratitude-rocks

You can find perfect balance all within the positive range of things

Loving Peaceful Vibrations

THE HUNDRED GRATITUDES

When did you last cry tears of gratitude?

*URGENT* Rising to a challenge - going way beyond manifesting

surrounded by love

WHAT I'VE LEARNED

Join the Global Peace Meditation on 08.08.08 (that's just two days away)

something for Universe to do

Something for you to meditate on... It feels like there is a conspiracy at the moment...

Two words which will change your life!

What are you grateful for today?

A Prosperity Blessing

World peace - 17th July at 11mins after 11am UK GMT

saving our planet... let's get the message out

This is the beginning of a new day

Madeleine in Portugal and myspace

Lovely quote

The Whale

The Healthy, Wealthy nWise "Passions Interview Series"

friends

PassItOnToday

If you are going to doubt something, doubt your limits

The Story Behind The Secret

FREE ticket to Tony Robbin's "Date With Destiny" event.

FREE ticket to Tony Robbin's "Date With Destiny" event.

Summary of William Wattle's book - The Science of Getting Rich

Valentine's day in two weeks...

everyone has a different house

enjoy your bounce-backs

Unicorn Spotted In New York?

Basket Brigade with a heart

On a mission to feed 3 million before christmas 2006

Last two "What the Bleep" trailers

Another "What the Bleep" trailer

What The Bleep

"Rapid Manifestation Training Course" free ebook

An Hour Of Time

two minute "secret" on the subject of money

Get our blog updates direct to your skype box

Green TV - this video may affect YOUR children!

The Secret (film) FR*EE

Natalie & Stephen's feedback

Virtual Bar now open

THE BRICK

little ripples ...

It's my birthday today (normally i keep that quiet)

The power of words

Crackpot Friends & Relatives

Free Hugs video

Love's not time's fool

Our deepest fear

no strings attached

Join the new gratitude-rocks ecademy club and add your own daily inspiration

The Secret Gratitude Rock

have the courage to follow your heart

opportunities to make our love felt

Thank goodness for airport security

Free inspirational pictures sent to you by email everyday

I decided to refocus my attention on what was right with my world

Help Lauren cont'd

Lauren's Story - Helplauren

Today is World Hugathon Day!

Edinburgh Festival Cavalcade

why "gratitude-rocks" ?

URGENT Rising to a challenge - going way beyond manifesting