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The Value of Encouragement by Phil Evans

Posted December 30, 2011 by Dr. Harmander Singh in Counseling, Spirituality, Culture & Civilization, Oneness, Making A Difference, Inspiration

The Value of Encouragement by Phil Evans

We are lucky enough to live opposite a magnificent sporting complex (3 soccer fields and a cricket pitch); so we get entertained all year round with the presence of people of all ages playing to win! The most passion shown is when the kids are playing!

The other day I experienced a soccer coach working with his young teenage team just prior to them playing a match.

What a great time I had listening to his words of praise and encouragement as I walked just near them as I wandered home from one of my daily strolls beside our beautiful lake.

His words were so uplifting and supportive to this group of keen young sportsmen! They were about to go onto the field, and do their best to win their game, which they train so hard for every week.

After I got home I sat and observed his actions with the young guys just before they ran on to begin play. I couldn't hear his words now as I was inside our home and telling Sue what I had heard him saying; but I could distinctly see his supportive actions and energy as he spoke to every player individually. Pats on the back; hand shakes; high-fives; encouragement plus! Pure magic!

Every one of them lit up with enthusiasm and eagerness to do their best for him, for themselves, and for the team!

The coach of the other team was displaying the exact opposite behavior; he was yelling abuse and criticism 'at' his young players the whole time; and displayed an arrogant argumentative attitude towards the opposition team and the umpire for the entire game.

Yes - the team who received the nurturing and encouragement did win the game! And...they celebrated accordingly with their singing, dancing, and excited cheering!

The other team walked off the field with their heads hung down in disappointment.

The people in our lives; those people who we spend time and conversation with; are also experiencing either encouragement or criticism from us and others.

They also will be feeling those winning or losing emotions; just as we do from others in our lives!

It is important for us all to be aware of what we are 'putting out there' when dealing with family, friends, and work mates.

Yes, I do understand that "What other people do or say is their stuff; and how we react (or not) is our stuff"; however - this message today is about promoting the use of encouraging words and actions as often as possible.

Encouragement: We all need to hear it; see it; and feel it!

Best way for each of us to have that experience is to give it out freely; and it will come back freely!

Have a great week of doing your best to just be YOU!

(c) Phil Evans - People Stuff TM - 2011

Phil Evans is a Motivator, Business Coach, Life Coach and Inspirational Writer specialising in Relationship Dynamics and Adoption Issues. You can visit his website at: www.peoplestuff.com.au and join his newsletter.

Tags: wellness, healthy thoughts, inspiration, mind, creativity, meditation, humanity, universe, natural beauty, life, world, compassion, love, happy, motivation, oneness

Divinity's Ten in One: 8:05:08: I'll show you mine if y

Posted August 9, 2008 by DivinityRose

This is a summary of this week's newsletter...If you don't read the rest at

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/933603/te...

You're missing a lot of good stuff!

One: Step Right Up:

Demosthenes said, Nothing is easier than self-deceit. For what each man wishes, that he also believes to be true.

So, can I take a moment to be honest? I've found myself holding back, and I know I'm not alone. I find myself deceiving myself all the time.

For the sake of others, for their feelings, because we were taught that something isn't okay, because we have to go to work,because I said I would, because they might leave, because they might get mad, because I'm afraid..(insert other excuses here).

There are a lot of reasons that we lie to ourselves and each other about what we want, but it only kills us. It denies pure spirit from flowing through us to realization and stops us from realizing our dreams.

So, let's take some time to be honest with ourselves. I'll go first....Read the rest at http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/933603/te...

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(current news with Divinity)

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Make some money!

Three: Rhyme and Reason:

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(news from friends, entertainment/art opportunities)

<a id="w..5140" name="djfe172"><a id="w..5141" name="djfe173"><a id="w..5142" name="t-jb45"> Mark your calendars for September 5

A new art gallery a-coming:

Read the rest at http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/933603/te...

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(a glimpse at the paths I currently find myself walking... )

My beloved friend Mindi is about to leave me and move across the country. She's shedding possessions left and right as she leaves it all behind and skips town with just a few suitcases. She said something this week that struck me deeply.

<a id="w..5180" name="djfe225"><a id="w..5181" name="djfe226"><a id="w..5182" name="t-jb59"> She had a ring full of keys and threw them down. “I've got all these damn keys and don't own a thing to open them with.”

Read the rest at http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/933603/te...

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http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/933603/te...

<a id="w..5225" name="djfe303"><a id="w..5226" name="djfe304"><a id="w..5227" name="zh45110"><a id="w..5228" name="djfe305"><a id="w..5229" name="zh45111"><a id="w..5230" name="djfe306"><a id="w..5231" name="zh45112"><a id="w..5232" name="djfe307"><a id="w..5233" name="djfe308"><a id="w..5234" name="djfe309"><a id="w..5235" name="t-jb78"> Seven: Cool Web Site of the week:

Last week, I made a huge boo boo. I said that “Kim” from “I used to Be Cool” told me about the Bluegrass Festival. ACK! Her name is Shannon! Kim is the manager of Sustain Kids in Louisville. They had booths right next to each other at Forecastle, where I met Shannon. Please forgive me and check out Shannon's awesome business at

http://www.iusedtobecool.com

I gave one of her shirts to my surrogate niece, and her dad just absolutely loved me for it.

Check out her blog. She's got a great writing voice and it kept me smiling. It's definitely worthy of a good bookmark for whenever you need a little uplifting.

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Featured music of the week

The Troubadours of Divine Bliss have some new music up from the CD they're releasing next month! Enjoy!

http://www.myspace.com/troubadoursofdivinebliss

Nine: Magic Lantern!

It takes bravery to be honest.

Don't look at me that way! We all make honest mistakes!

Here's an Honest Mistake by the Bravery

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5fe6nZx6cw

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When you see yourself reflected in everything around you...are you delighted and uplifted or are you tortured? Are you living in your heaven or hell? Are you scared or judging everything you see around you? Can you accept and embrace all around you? Do you have a problem with those you feel are leading things? Can you say you lead yourself or are you a slave to thought patterns you were unaware of? Do you serve your thoughts or do your thoughts serve you?.......

Read the rest at http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/933603/te...

I leave you with a quote from Pearl S. Buck: The truth is always exciting. Speak it, then. Life is dull without it.

What truth about yourself can you surprise and excite yourself with this week?

<a id="w..5378" name="djfe404"><a id="w..5379" name="djfe405"><a id="w..5380" name="zh45165"><a id="w..5381" name="djfe406"><a id="w..5382" name="t-jb103"> Dream well, dream deep and may all paths lead you back to the heart.

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<a id="w..5447" name="djfe439"><a id="w..5448" name="djfe440"><a id="w..5449" name="zh45181"><a id="w..5450" name="djfe441"><a id="w..5451" name="zh45182"><a id="w..5452" name="djfe442"><a id="w..5453" name="djfe443"><a id="w..5454" name="t-jb111"> Don't Forget, Every Week!

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<a id="w..5483" name="djfe458"><a id="w..5484" name="djfe459"><a id="w..5485" name="zh45186"><a id="w..5486" name="djfe460"><a id="w..5487" name="t-jb115"> Behold the Beauty of Be-ing!

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<a id="w..5499" name="djfe466"><a id="w..5500" name="djfe467"><a id="w..5501" name="djfe468"><a id="w..5502" name="t-jb117"> Church on the Rocks! Every Sunday at the Hideaway Saloon with the Troubadours of Divine Bliss 8 pm till we're done.. Open stage for the sage $2 Next to Leatherheads at Bonncastle and Bardstown Road.

Once a month: Louisville Speak Easy! Email for password

CANCELLED - Rutherford, NJ - Clewiston, FL - Oct 6/7

Posted October 2, 2007 by CherylPetTransport

Crossposting Permitted and Appreciated.

ALL legs Flexible!!!

Please respond OFFLIST as I belong to many groups and would hate to miss any offers.

Transport Coordinator:
Name: Cheryl Kaminski
Email: (gmail.com)
Phone: 512-803-2069

PLEASE CONTACT ME DIRECTLY AND PROVIDE:
Name:
Address:
City/State:
Home #:
Cell #:
Email (non myspace)
Vehicle Desc/Make/Model & License Plate #:
Emergency Contact w/ phone #:
Leg #
Suggested meeting place (if you have one)
Reference (Vet or Transport Coordinator you've helped)
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SENDING SHELTER:

Sending:
Name: Maureen Browne (foster for ANIMAL LIFE SAVERS)
Address: 219 Eastern Way, Rutherford, NJ 07070
E-mail:
Contact Person: Maureen Browne Phone #: 201 355 8846
Website: http://www.animallifesavers .com/ Phone: 201-861-3411 Fax: 203-855-5614 E-mail: (elaine)

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RECEIVING RESCUE:

Receiving: Sanctuary Animal Refuge
Contact Person: Palena Dorsey
E-mail: pdorsey@sanctuaryanimalrefuge.org
Phone: 863-983-7017
Address: Clewiston, FL 33440
Website: www.sanctuaryanimalrefuge.org/

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15 Minutes has been added for Potty Breaks DON'T forget the Paperwork

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Transport Route:
Rutherford, NJ - Clewiston, FL
1,258 mi - about 19 hours 39 mins

Leg 1 - Rutherford, NJ - Hightstown, NJ
50.0 mi - about 55 mins
7:00am - 7:55am
NEED

Leg 2 - Hightstown, NJ - Woodbury, NJ
49.6 mi - about 52 mins
8:10am - 9:05am
NEED

Leg 3 - Woodbury, NJ - Havre de Grace, MD
60.5 mi - about 1 hour 11 mins
9:20am - 10:30am
NEED

Leg 4 - Havre de Grace, MD - Elkridge, MD
46.5 mi - about 56 mins
10:45am - 11:45am
NEED

Leg 5 - Elkridge, MD - Woodbridge, VA
59.2 mi - about 1 hour 7 mins
12:00pm - 1:10pm
NEED

Leg 6 - Woodbridge, VA - Ashland, VA
70.8 mi - about 1 hour 9 mins
1:25pm - 2:35pm
NEED

Leg 7 - Ashland, VA - Stony Creek, VA
62.7 mi - about 1 hour 8 mins
2:50pm - 4:00pm
NEED

Leg 8 - Stony Creek, VA - Dortches, NC
72.9 mi - about 1 hour 9 mins
4:15pm - 5:25pm
NEED

Leg 9 - Dortches, NC - Benson, NC
62.2 mi - about 59 mins
5:40pm - 6:40pm
NEED

Leg 10 - Benson, NC - Lumberton, NC
63.1 mi - about 1 hour 5 mins
6:55pm - 8:00pm

***** OVERNIGHT NEEDED *****

Leg 11 - Lumberton, NC - Timmonsville, SC
65.0 mi - about 1 hour 5 mins
7:00am - 8:05am
NEED

Leg 12 - Timmonsville, SC - Santee, SC
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56.9 mi - about 53 mins
8:20am - 9:15am
NEED

Leg 13 - Santee, SC - Ridgeland, SC
77.9 mi - about 1 hour 11 mins
9:30am - 10:40am
NEED

Leg 14 - Ridgeland, SC - Darien, GA
56.9 mi - about 1 hour 22 mins
10:55am - 12:15pm
NEED

Leg 15 - Darien, GA - Jacksonville, FL
82.6 mi - about 1 hour 23 mins
12:30pm - 1:50pm
NEED

Leg 16 - Jacksonville, FL - Palm Coast, FL
63.6 mi - about 1 hour 3 mins
2:05pm - 3:10pm
NEED

Leg 17 - Palm Coast, FL - New Smyrna Beach, FL
50.0 mi - about 59 mins
3:25pm - 4:25pm
NEED

Leg 18 - New Smyrna Beach, FL - Palm Bay, FL
80.6 mi - about 1 hour 21 mins
4:40pm - 6:00pm
NEED

Leg 19 - Palm Bay, FL - Port St Lucie, FL
59.3 mi - about 1 hour 2 mins
6:15pm - 7:15pm
NEED

Leg 20 - Port St Lucie, FL - Clewiston, FL
82.8 mi - about 1 hour 47 mins
7:30pm - 9:15pm
FILLED by receiving rescue

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REASON FOR TRANSPORT: Going into approved FOREVER/FOSTER/RESCUE
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WAS A HOME VISIT AND REFERENCES CHECKED? Yes
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PLEASE NOTE: When taking him/her out to go potty, please be sure you put their leash on BEFORE leaving the vehicle, for your safety and theirs. Please bring an extra collar and leash just in case.
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TRANSPORTERS EACH ANIMALS MUST HAVE HEALTH CERTIFICATE SIGNED BY VET OR CANNOT TRAVEL
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Passenger:

NAME: Brooklyn
BREED: Yellow lab/pit mix
SEX: F
SIZE/WEIGHT:
SPAY/NEUTERED:
SHOT UTD: Y

RABIES VACCINE & TAG: Y
OK WITH DOGS: Y
OK WITH KIDS: Unknown
HOUSE TRAINED: Y
CRATE TRAINED: Unknown
TEMPERMENT TESTED: Y
SPECIAL NEEDS: None
DOES THE DOG RIDE WELL IN A CAR: Y
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ADDITIONAL INFO: Does NOT like to be hugged or cuddled, Growls if hugged, Growls when wakes from nap
ITEMS PROVIDED: Leash/Collar/Rabies Cert/Medical History
ITEMS NEEDED: Crate or harness. Need Crate if travelling with other dogs
HEALTH CERTIFICATE: Y

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