Events That Set You Free | Community Insight

December 19, 2008

freedomImage courtesy of Kliefi

It’s only when life ’stings’ us with enough venom that we lose our immunity to joy and become free to passionately appreciate the now.

I woke up the other day at 5:04am (I looked over at the alarm clock) with the beginnings of a migraine.  I usually get them twice a year when the seasons change, and this was my late fall finally.  So I knew I was in store for about 2 to 3 hours of horrendous pain, accompanied by nausea.  I propped my head up and prepared for the barrage of pounding pain. Read more

Battle Of The Blogopolis Belters | Community Insight

December 12, 2008

Celine Dion and Josh Groban

Since we’re getting ever so close to Christmas and since I LOVE this time of year, I felt that a Christmas season ‘Belt Off’ was in order.  Here’s the deal:

I keep hearing these two versions of ‘Oh Holy Night’ on the radio.  One is by Celine Dion and the other, by Josh Groban.  I think they’re both AMAZING singers and can really hit both ends of the vocal spectrum, but I keep thinking I like one version better than the other.  Then I HEAR the other and decide that, well, I’m not sure.  So what I’d like for you guys to do is listen to both versions, back to back, and decide which one you prefer and why.  Then be sure to share your thoughts to add to the ‘Insight’. Read more

Painting Your Picture Of Paradise | Community Insight

November 14, 2008

Image courtesy of PatrickSmithPhotography

This is a perfect case of backward blogging.  Instead of a post prompting a picture, it was this picture that inspired the post.

Last Friday’s ‘Community Insight’ post brought us an amazing array of ‘colors’ to the “Motivate Thyself” archives.  I was blown away with the detailed dioramas that had bloomed from the soil of a single shade of light (or dark in some cases).  It was quickly evident that we are all blessed with ‘talented’ imaginations as well as unique perspectives on the world around us.  So it is from these findings that I’ve brought to you this next ‘forum’ for you to show your true colors.  But this time, we’re going to get out our paint brushes as we bring texture to our own personal paradise. Read more

The Color Of Passion | Community Insight

November 7, 2008

Image Courtesy of mick walters/Billy

About a month ago I published the first ‘community insight’ post called:

10 Signs Of A Healthy Heart | Community Insight

Just like this one, it was published on a Friday so it could resonate with the “Motivate Thyself” readers over the weekend and take in some ‘insightful’ comments.  So here’s another ‘community insight’ post that will hopefully bring even more thought provoking ideas and views. Read more

10 Signs Of A Healthy Heart | Community Insight

October 3, 2008

Image courtesy of iamhomosquirrel

One of the common topics of the Internet is ‘how to be happy’.  And one of the keys to a happy life is a healthy heart.

But I want to do something a little different today.  I want YOU to fill in the blanks. I’ve laid out the framework for some of the key signs of a healthy heart and I want you guys to share your insight on the subject.  Try to pick one that hasn’t been been commented on or, if they all have, one that has had the least attention. Read more

Re-Centering: Finding Your Way Back To The Life You Meant To Live

It’s amazing how far off course we can get when we’re not watching our steps. We just wake up one day and wonder, “Where the heck am I and how did I get so far off my intended path?”
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The Simple Joy Of A Beating Heart

The average human heart beats around 100,000 times per day. It’s one of the most common occurrences in our human existence. And yet for Liz and I, hearing that tap-tap-tap was the only thing on our minds. As we waited in that room, Liz on her back in that awkward position once again, the tension grew while we anticipated the findings.
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