Carnival of Inspiration and Motivation: Third edition

Welcome to the third edition of Carnival of Inspiration and Motivation. By this time, we have special happy moment to share with all you that this carnival was placed on front page of Blog Carnival as Featured carnival on Dec. 10 in very short time of two months after starting( Screen shot to the right). This is due to continuous participation and support of all bloggers. Thanks Blog carnival team and who participated and and still doing the same in this carnival. We hope for same participation and support in coming days as well!

Due to extreme popularity of this carnival, we have received more than 110 entries but following 103 are selected for this edition. All articles on inspiration, motivation, success, self development, personal development and self success etc. are informative, useful and interesting. Enjoy reading all the articles. Thank again you all for submitting your article to this carnival.

• Andrew presents How to Become Great in any Field - Success Secrets Revealed posted at Personal Hack, saying, "I’ve made it a habit to study great people, and have been doing it now for several years. While there is no mathematical equation that guarantees greatness, there are many commonalities that are shared by great people. These commonalities don’t just apply to a particular set of fields or expertise. Interestingly if you take a person who is very successful in one field, and put him into another one usually they’ll be able to achieve a very similar level of success in the new field. Of course it might take them a year or two or even more to catch up and learn the new field. Yet after they catch up on the basic fundamentals of that new field, they usually start progressing and succeeding in it at a very fast rate."



• Cathy presents The Cosmic Wheel of Kindness...Pass It On! posted at Joy Thru Generosity, saying, "This idea of passing on a "token of kindness" began as a unique way for people to reach out and connect with others. In recognition of random acts of kindness, a “token” is passed on to someone as they perform a kind act. This sets the “cosmic wheel of kindness” into motion, as tokens are passed on endlessly! Whenever someone performs an act of kindness hand them a token."



• Albert Foong presents Love and Aloneness - Unravelling the ego and pride posted at Urban Monk.



• Stephen Joseph presents You Too Might Be Able To See Without Glasses posted at Steve H Joseph's Creativity Blog, saying, "When I started studying personal growth I learned about the various connections between the body and the mind. What I experienced from experimenting blew me away."



• Tina Su presents How to Really Listen to Someone posted at Think Simple. Be Decisive..



• Dan-O presents Have You Benefited from the Revolutionary Magic of Internet Self Help? posted at Danogo.com - Discover. Inspiring . Media, saying, "Highly informative article about how the Web has changed self help and a huge resource of online personal development information."



• Carol Bentley presents Do people remember you? posted at Carol Bentley.



• Edith presents What Would Make You Smile? posted at Edith Yeung.Com: Dream. Think. Act..



• Blaine presents Why should I learn to program? posted at BlainePower.com, saying, "Want to learn how to program but haven't read much about it? Here's a humorous and enlightening article that will motivate you to learn a new skill."



• Albert Foong presents Psychology’s unique contribution to your Compassion and Self-Esteem posted at Urban Monk.



• SpiKe presents How To Regularly Rate Your Performance posted at Organize IT.



• Franco presents Boosting Creativity posted at Assorted Tips, saying, "Boosting creativity using a variety of strategies and mental checklists."



• Andrew Michaels presents Producer vs Consumer: All the Difference in the World posted at Lifecrafting, saying, "This article is about the importance of creativity. I talk about the positive changes and happiness that you'll experience when you switch to the mindset of one who creates from that of a person who passively soaks up what's around them.
  I hope it's of great value to you."



• TherapyDoc presents Guys & Dolls and Couples Therapy posted at Everyone Needs Therapy, saying, "Producing a show for charity is what I'd call inspirational."



• The Career Counselor presents Breaking the Cycle of Bitterness and Finding Happiness at Work posted at ask the CareerCounselor, saying, "Personal choice is critical to happiness. Like it or not, the world you create for yourself is a result of your personal choices and attitude. The lens through which you view your situation will determine if you emerge victorious or broken. You can choose to find happiness in your situation or you can choose to drown in negativity and bitterness."



• Alvaro Fernandez presents Robert Emmons on the Positive Psychology of Gratitude posted at SharpBrains, saying, "can we enhance our happiness and health by nurturing gratitude?"



• Millionaire Mommy Next Door presents The Proven Power of Gratitude posted at Millionaire Mommy Next Door, saying, "In our daily lives, we must see that it is not happiness that makes us grateful, but the gratefulness that makes us happy. Here's a story of how our two-year-old responded to our new family tradition."
  



• John Wolfe presents Forgiving Our Past: Key to Unlocking Joyful Present posted at Season of Shadows Blog, saying, "One of the concepts I initially found challenging about living more in tune with the creative abilities of my emotions was the idea of letting go of past anger, regrets, and disappointment. However, it’s essential we do this if we wish to continue seeing an emotional evolution within ourselves."
  



• Alex Blackwell presents The Two Things We Want Most posted at The Next 45 Years.
  



• Ian Welsh presents The Silver Lining of Thanksgiving Past posted at The Agonist.
  



• Shira presents Dance Like Nobody is Watching posted at Living In My Own World.
  



• Carole Fogarty presents The one and only zen gift to give your children. posted at THE HEALTHY LIVING LOUNGE, saying, "what is the one observation in life that you know for sure will offer a helpful guiding path through any confusing, unsure or turbulent times for your children and carry them through to adulthood."
  



• isabella mori presents remembrance day songs for 2007 posted at change therapy, saying, "a collection of inspiring songs and musicians, for example, this one by mercedes sosa: this only i ask of god: not to be indifferent to pain; not to be indifferent to injustice; not to be indifferent to war"
  



• Akemi presents To Be Grateful, Energetically posted at Gratitude Magic.
  



• Anmol Mehta presents 10 Things You Should Do Everyday For a Happy, Meaningful & Good Life (Combined) posted at Mastery of Meditation, Enlightenment & Kundalini Yoga.
  



• Moneywalks presents Homeless Guy on Roller Skates Inspires a New Name Brand posted at moneywalks.



• Drs. Bil & Cher Holton presents Unity Spiritual Life Center Blog » Blog Archive » Bitter to Better posted at Unity Spiritual Life Center Blog, saying, "Forgiveness, it seems, is a universal human need. At its core it is the need to be pardoned, to be released from the emotional strain of having wronged someone or having been wronged by someone. At its essence it means going from bitter to better."
  



• Tupelo Kenyon presents Ego or Soul? Who's Driving? posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, "Even though I identify my sense of self with soul, there seems to be another “something” inside forever jockeying for position and making its presence known. This is the ego.
  What’s the difference? How can you know which one is in charge? What are their characteristics? Since I prefer peace to mayhem and contentment to perpetual, blind striving, my goal is to keep soul in the driver’s seat as often as possible. Instead of an either/or situation, I like the idea of soul and ego peacefully coexisting in a manner that best serves the greater good. (Enjoy soothing instrumental music as you read plus songs with lyrics related to each article – all free.)"
  



• SJ Yee presents How to live each day and get from where you are to where you want to go posted at Personal Development for the Book Smart.
  



• Hops presents My NYC Subway Hero posted at Be a Good Human, saying, "My experience with the startling kindness of a stranger."
  



• Tiffany Colter presents Don't know what you've got, till you get it back. posted at Writing Career Coach.
  



• Jeremy Neal presents Living a Courageous Life posted at Thoughts on Quotes, saying, "Everyone has the potential to be courageous. Living a courageous life means living a virtuous life in the eyes of yourself and others."
  



• William Kusuma presents John Paul Pigeon (Learning Does Not See Age) posted at Have a life not just a living, saying, "John Paul Pigeon a 13 year old businessman. HOW? Check it out! I'm at awe!!"
  



• Joshua C. Karlin presents Why You Need to Ask posted at Marketing & Fundraising Ideas.
  



• SJ Yee presents 7 Motivational Quotes To Start Your Day, Everyday! posted at Personal Development for the Book Smart.
  



• Robert Phillips presents Costanza Success Principles posted at CYBERCA$HOLOGY.
  



• Doug Boggs presents Your Cup Runneth Over posted at Boggs Development Group, LLC, saying, "No doubt you will find that much of what your voice says concerns others in your life, since your inner voice is practiced at coming to conclusions about what others think, including about you. Your inner voice is really a lot like a bad journalist -- reporting what it decides is true without bothering to check the facts. Challenge yourself to do the research by asking the other person or people for their input about what troubles you. It calls for personal courage, but it can be done with honor and respect. When you "hear" such a fear or concern three times, ask questions. Start by saying something like, I'm saying this stuff to myself and I think you could clarify it for me... since it is about you and I want to know if I am nuts or not.
  When walking down the street, remind yourself to love people, not pick on them. Assigns light consequences to yourself if you starts to fret, replacing worries with positive thoughts. "This is the most important work you can do. "It's like building the muscle of the mind. If your thoughts run you and you don't manage them it is a bit like allowing your child to watch television all the time. We know how that turns out -- inconsistent and most likely unhealthy.""
  



• Jeremy Neal presents Tell Someone What They Do Right Today posted at Thoughts on Quotes, saying, "Tell someone what they're doing right today, including yourself!"
  



• Steve Pavlina presents Career Transitions posted at Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog.
  



• Shirley presents 12 tips to stay in touch with friends and family. posted at Fun Spirit, saying, "During the holidays I always think of friends and family that are far away. It brings to mind the miles between us and the lack of time we have to keep each other abreast of what is going on in our lives. This year I am making a list to stay in touch and better connected to those I love. Here are a few ideas:"
  



• Carole G. McKay presents Murder in Nebraska and Lasting Fame posted at McKay Today, saying, "What constitutes real fame and how we make a lasting, positive contribution to the world."
  



• Shamelle presents Staying Motivated When We Don't Loose Weight, The Way We Want! posted at Enhance Life.
  



• Dan Taylor presents Looking for Motivation? Go Deeper posted at The 45-Year Old Six Pack.
  



• GreatManagement presents Having A Great Career Means You Have To Have Passion posted at The GreatManagement Blog, saying, "Do you wake up on Monday morning and dread going into work? Are you constantly watching the clock all day waiting till you can go home? Can you not wait until Friday comes around? If this is the case, you most probably hate your job and have no passion for it."
  



• Woody Maxim presents What will you do with the message? posted at Woody Maxim.
  



• Jeanie Marshall presents Easing the Beginner into Meditation posted at JMviews Meditation and Empowerment, saying, "Many people who have never meditated are often concerned about “doing it correctly.” Many teachers and programs are available to teach various processes. These can be extremely valuable when your inner guidance prompts you to them. I like to encourage people to experiment to find their own way. The most important thing is to start. If you wait for the “perfect” program that someone else has developed, you might delay your start or not ever get started."
  



• GP presents Fueling the Fire of Passion posted at Innside Montana-Your Home at the Range, saying, "as making a living. It’s not an either-or decision. values and purpose - not great products - defined successful businesses. The same holds true for taking the plunge to start a business , take up a new passion"
  



• Ruth Mitchell presents I Guess You Thought We had Fallen Off the Face of the Earth posted at Buy Outside the Box, saying, "Small actions can make a difference."
  



• Debora Silkotch presents O Christmas Tree posted at Ramblings, saying, "Plant a living tree!"
  



• Kim Ethridge presents 10+ Top Alternatives for Gifts in the Spirit of the Season posted at Cranberries on the Counter, saying, "Gift ideas in the true spirit of Christmas"
  



• Pat B. Doyle presents How We Can Find Healing in Nature posted at Barton Pond Feng Shui.
  



• Matthew Spears presents Interconnectedness of being posted at Loving Awareness, saying, "Whether within one’s Self, in relationship, or in society, there is a great interdependency. The pain cannot be without the joy and compassion. A pauper cannot exist without the ultra rich. There would be no destruction of the rainforest without all the world participating in its consumer patterns. This is not simply the link of cause and effect; it is a deeper connection on the level of being. You are the environment of the world, you are the disparity of wealth, and you are both the joys and pains that exist in you and without you. Invite this in; it is the gateway to living a live filled with peace."
  



• Tupelo Kenyon presents Consciously Programming Your Subconscious Mind Before Sleep posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, "We are all continuously feeding our minds with the words we read, the audio we hear, and the images we see on the screen. The ideas we expose our minds to immediately before going to sleep are powerful. They sink deep into our subconscious mind as we ease into the alpha state of consciousness, as part of the sleep cycle. Here, the subconscious mind reviews the ideas over and over, not because they are the most important, but simply because they were the most recent. For a life of excellence, you must be the proactive, deliberate, aware, and conscious gatekeeper and feed your mind on purpose. (Enjoy soothing instrumental music as you read plus songs with lyrics related to each article – all free.)"
  



• Carol Bentley presents The power of words. . . posted at Carol Bentley.
  



• taylorishere presents Don’t Be A Victim: Reframe The Situation. posted at Improv Lifestyle, saying, "The only one who is going to feel better about you is yourself. So, when you’re down and out, reframe your situation!"
  



• Karen Lynch presents 3 Ways to Feel Gratitude (Live The Power) posted at LivethePower.
  



• GP presents Gifts that Keep on Giving posted at Innside Montana-Your Home at the Range, saying, "One of the greatest pressures is to spend on gifts, especially during the holidays. Whether the celebration is Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, many people find the consumer frenzy exhausting."
  



• Lucynda Riley presents I'm not as fat as I thought. posted at Witch on White Mountain.



• Heather-Jane Steeley presents Believing! posted at Fifteen Lines A Day.
  



• Warren Wong presents How To Feel Better And Be Happier posted at Personal Development for INTJs, saying, "Some practical tips you can use now to feel better and be happier."



• ananga presents What if I'm Too Tense to Relax? posted at Ananga Sivyer's Living by Design Blog.
  



• Sagar presents Stretch Your Goals: 10 Yoga Moves for Productivity posted at Bootstrapper.
  



• Pat Ruppel presents Trust – Cutting the Rope and Taking the Leap posted at Plain Talk and Ordinary Wisdom.
  



• Richard Ingersoll presents Integrating the Law of Attraction into Your Busy Schedule posted at Applying the Law of Attraction, saying, "Are you too busy to sit down and visualize for very long? Do you find that you can't seem to get the focus necessary to really put in a good Law of Attraction practice session? You may be surprised to know that you can easily integrate your practices into your hectic schedule. Allow me to explain."
  



• Kim Staudenraus presents Identifing Safe People for Success of Self posted at Kim Staudenraus . com, saying, "How to recognize safe people, unsafe people, and how to see what is unsafe in yourself for self improvement"
  



• Ralph Jean-Paul presents Keep Your New Year's Resolutions posted at Potential 2 Success.
  



• Warren Wong presents Why Your Thoughts Create Reality - Thought, Energy, and Matter posted at Personal Development for INTJs, saying, "Do you believe that your thoughts create reality? Here's why thought, energy, and matter might not be as separate as you think."
  



• TherapyDoc presents Using What You've Got posted at Everyone Needs Therapy, saying, "I'd say that reading the most into random works for this post."
  



• Joshua Seth presents There is Only Now posted at Joshua Seth Blog, saying, "This article is about gaining self confidence."
  



• Roger Haeske presents Why Bruce Lee Had To Have Super? posted at Raw Food Diet, Bodyweight Fitness and Peak Performance Living.
  



• Randy Powell presents Post Thanksgiving Blues! posted at Eating-Veggies.com: Alkaline Diet blog.
  



• Patricia presents How to Start Over: Rebuild or Just Remodel posted at Patricia.
  



• Jeanie Marshall presents Who Owns the Problem? posted at JMviews Meditation and Empowerment, saying, "A component of effective interaction with others is to know your own relationship to the situation and to the key players, when you find yourself involved in something you consider to be a “problem.”"
  



• Dr Martin W. Russell presents What You Need Is Will Power posted at Dr Martin W. Russell.
  



• Galba Bright presents How To Make 2008 Your Best Year Ever - 22 Energizing Emotional Intelligence Tips posted at Tune Up Your EQ.
  



• Todd presents The Greatest Self Improvement Tool You Know Nothing About posted at We The Change, saying, "Wonderful article on a great self improvement tool: brainwave technology, a tineless and holistic way to increase productivity and more..."
  



• Charles H. Green presents The Single Fastest Thing You Can Do to Increase Trust posted at Trust Matters, saying, "Get back to people. Fast. Seriously."
  



• Pat B. Doyle presents Publish an Ebook in Amazon’s Kindle Book Store! posted at Pat B. Doyle, saying, "Publish your inspriational book in Kindle format and be listed on Amazon."
  



• David B. Bohl presents 6 Tips for Avoiding “Broken Windows” in Your Life posted at Slow Down Fast Today!, saying, "Have you heard of the Broken Windows theory of crime fighting and prevention?
  I’ve created 6 tips on how you can keep your life in order using the broken windows theory."
  



• Alex M presents The Secret of Effective Slimming posted at HealthOwner: Health & Fitness.
  



• Bryn Robinson presents Zen and the Art of Teaching Basketball to 17 Children posted at ~ www.innkblotz.ca ~ the blog of Bryn Robinson, freelance writer, © 2007, saying, "Our lives are so busy that we forget - and thus are unable - to take time for ourselves. Moments of pure joy and reprise from daily life are sometimes found in the oddest of places."
  



• Andrew Edgington presents AnthonyRobbinsEurope.com posted at Anthony Robbins, saying, "Who Else Wants A FREE Copy of Anthony Robbins' Highly Acclaimed, Best Selling Book "Notes From a Friend"?Then go to http://www.anthonyrobbinseurope.com/"
  



• David B. Bohl presents Is it Time to Turn up the Heat in Your Life? posted at Slow Down Fast Today!, saying, "The inspirational message contained in the clip 212 Degrees is that one extra degree of effort, in business and life, can separate the good from the great.
  The premise is a great one."
  



• SpiKe presents Start Enjoying Christmas Again! posted at Organize IT.
  



• Lorraine Cohen presents Letting Yourself Have Outrageous Success and Personal Happiness posted at Powerfull Living, saying, "How often do you say no to the people and things that would increase your business success and personal happiness? Learn key tips to change your nos to YES!"
  



• Andrew Edgington presents Thousands of Europeans Take Advantage of Anthony Robbins Free Book Giveaway - London - Adzooks.co.uk posted at Tony Robbins, saying, "This could be a great opportunity for you to become really successful in life and it's free if you live in Europe."
  



• Lucynda Riley presents The Size 0 Diet posted at A Public Diet.
  



• Ralph Jean-Paul presents 7 Reasons Why You Haven't Reached Your Goals Yet posted at Potential 2 Success, saying, "Check this list of reasons why your goals have not been met then go out and accomplish those goals."
  



• Fired Up Phil presents Become a Smashing Success Instantly with Integrity using this one secret. posted at firedupphil.com.
  



• Dominic Tay presents 7 Secrets on How to be an Effective Entrepreneur for Personal Development posted at Personal Development Blog for Winners, saying, "Staying at home as a full-time parent doesn’t mean not earning good fortune at all. The truth is that your home can be your place of glory. How’s that possible? For one, you just have to make use of your resources, your talents and skills in creating a brand new career out of what you already got. Add some pinch of personal best and you’re off the regular parenting bandwagon and the 8-5 work hours in the office. That’s right, sounds too good to be true but work-at-home entrepreneurship is the new fad for successful pros these days. Read on as I discuss the 7 secrets toward a successful entrepreneurship program at no cost."



• Andrew Edgington presents Thousands of Europeans Take Advantage of Anthony Robbins Free Book Giveaway posted at Anthony Robbins, saying, "A book that will guide you to the path of success overnight...and it's free."
  



• Albert Foong presents Psychology’s unique contribution to your Compassion and Self-Esteem posted at Urban Monk.
  



• John Crenshaw presents “He Tells Me To Burn Things” posted at Dominate Your Life, saying, "How do you distinguish good advice from bad, how do you know when someone is just telling you to “burn things?”"
  



• Dominic Tay presents Work-at-Home Entrepreneur: Looking at the Real You posted at Personal Development Blog for Winners, saying, "Success isn’t a complete word without the “U” part. This is the reason why with the hundreds of personal development articles, programs and workshops available, the you part shouldn’t be taken for granted. This is very true even in the entrepreneur’s perspective. Just imagine holding a business without considering yourself, do you think your body can sustain the challenges? Definitely not! So while you’re working on your"
  



• Tom Haynes presents The Seven Traits of Success posted at E-Motivate, saying, "Have you ever wondered what seperates the truly successful from the masses? Here are seven key traits that succesful people."
  



• Christine presents Being Frugal in France: Buying Cheap Theatre, Opera and Dance Tickets posted at Me, My Kid and Life: An American Single Mom Living in France, saying, "Enjoying France on the cheap! It's not always necessary to spend a bundle. Sometimes we just need to know our options. Saving big on theatre, opera and dance tickets in France in an option!"
  



• Carole G. McKay presents Shakespeare Had It Half Right posted at McKay Today, saying, "What doctors can and cannot do and how we relinquish the power of wellness in exchange for a mindset of how to treat illness."
  



• Lucynda Riley presents The truth about convenience food posted at A Public Diet.
  



• Brandon Harshe presents The Power of Water posted at The Skinny on January, saying, "I think this post fits in perfectly with this carnival."
  



• Tony Rich presents Why does your Business Exist posted at Journey to online Income.
  



• Lucynda Riley presents Why that size 3 could kill you posted at A Public Diet.
  



• Kate Baggott presents Has Sex Really Left the City? posted at Babylune, saying, "The best way for new parents to protect their sex life, is to work on their relationship."
  



• Blaine presents Something From Nothing- Think Big, Start Small posted at BlainePower.com.
  

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