Owner: Thoughts and Imagery From the World of Karl Moore URL:www.karlblog.com Join Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 07:57:25 -0600 Rating:0 Site Description: My blog represents my thoughts and opinions in the online community, also giving me the opportunity to share them with others. My targets are self-development, inspiration, brain hacks, anything to do with Improving yourself. Site statistics:Click here
Will This Matter in One Year? 2007-03-01 09:17:00 There's a special technique I occassionally use to keep myself in check.
Whenever I discover myself worrying over something, I sit back and ask...
"Will this really matter one year from now?"
And if it won't... then I drop it instantly.
After all, almost all worries just become distant memories at some point.
I've since discovered that many of those interested in self-growth use this
Lester on Happiness 2007-03-03 05:25:00 In terms of spiritual development, I'll admit...
I've been around the block a bit.
In fact, I'd question anyone who claims to have reached any level of development, who hasn't been "around the houses," as we'd say in the UK.
We all need to find our base.
And for me, one highly inspirational individual has been the late American spiritual master, Lester
Levenson. So much so that I even created
Finding Forgiveness 2007-03-04 05:40:00 There's one topic I haven't written much about on this blog...
And it's the subject of forgiveness.
We all have somebody we could forgive if we wanted to. Somebody who wronged us in the past, an individual that did something that somehow affects us even today.
Alexander Pope said: "To err is human; to forgive, divine."
Could YOU be divine today?
Scientific studies have shown that the actual Read more:Forgiveness
RAK #10: Hold Open the Door! 2007-03-05 17:18:00 Honestly, these Random Acts of Kindness just get easier.
This week it's SO easy you might not even realize you're doing it. But by consciously making a special effort to take time out and do this thing, you might just raise a few extra smiles today.
So what is today's RAK?
Well, quite simply - hold the door open for somebody behind you.
How crazily easy is that?
It's a true act of random
Dream the Impossible Dream 2007-03-06 16:57:00 I remember sitting in a Sheffield audience once, watching the late, great Harry Secombe sing "The Impossible Dream
."
It was The Pickwick Papers panto, so it didn't quite hold Harry's typical Songs of Praise spirituality. It was maybe 15 years ago, but I absolutely loved it - and today I'd like to share that song with you.
Here it is, alongside a video created by someone at YouTube:
Enjoy -
If I Ruled the World... 2007-03-08 17:07:00 Earlier this week, I posted a message about Sir Harry Secombe singing that great inspiring song, "The Impossible Dream."
Today, I'd like to share with you the song that everyone who knew Secombe associated with him.
"If I Ruled the World
."
I desperately tried to find the video online, but couldn't locate any version of "If I Ruled the World" with Secombe. I found plenty of distorted versions
You're Probably Right! 2007-03-07 18:13:00 Today, I'd like to share a great little quote from Henry Ford.
I have no doubt you've heard it before. But I remember when I was first introduced to the phrase, I never really understood what it meant.
"Whether you think you can or can't, you're probably right"
What the devil was this guy thinking?
It didn't make sense to me.
Until I realised just how much our thoughts affect the world around Read more:Probably
, Right
Friday Factoid: Glory Britannia! 2007-03-09 18:23:00 Welcome to another FridayFactoid
!
And today I'd like to ask..."What one thing can be found on EVERY postage stamp in the world?"The answer is the country name, such as the USA or Australia.Unless that is, you live in the UK.No kidding!Back in the 1840's, a bloke called Sir Rowland Hill practically invented the postal system over here in UK. He's credited with creating the world's first postage Read more:Britannia
Easy Like Sunday Morning 2007-03-11 06:43:00 Just a quick post today :)
I want to express my thanks to international "busker" Peter Jones for donating all of the music from his great album "Sunshine Up Ahead" for use on Self Dev Radio and Writers FM.
I absolutely fell in love with the track "Sunshine Up Ahead" and wrote to Peter over the weekend. He wrote back, sending his entire album, and granting full permission to use any of his stuff Read more:Sunday
, Morning
, Sunday Morning
Letting Go of Wanting Approval 2007-03-10 17:38:00 Let's admit it...
We've all wanted approval at some time in our lives.
We want to be liked. We want to be loved. Even in writing this post, there's a part of me that wants you to think I'm a nice guy, and that I'm a good writer.
I'm seeking your approval.
And although wanting any form of approval is restricting, it's still a relatively normal feeling...
... In moderation.
But how many times Read more:Letting
, Approval
RAK #11: Tell Someone You Love Them 2007-03-12 17:24:00 This week's Random Act of Kindness requires a little guts.
But you've got that, I know.
Think in your life about someone you love, but whom you haven't told recently.
Perhaps you're just "too close" to say that to them. Heck, they know it already, right? You're not in that sort of relationship where you say that kind of thing, right?
Of course. And that's perfect for this RAK!
For absolutely
Everything is Change 2007-03-13 18:18:00 I'm sure many people reading this post have seen "The Lion King."
I had colleagues that visited the studios years before it was released, and returned with prototype drawings. They were glorious.
I found the animation wonderful. And of course the one song that most people associate with the production is from Elton John...
"It's the Circle of Life.... And It Moves Us All!"
I love the lyrics Read more:Everything
, Change
The Road to Happiness Doesn't Exist... 2007-03-14 17:40:00 There's no such thing as the Road to Happiness...
... The Road is Happiness.
Today, I'd like to share with you a great little PowerPoint slideshow my friend Karen Hyde sent to me just a couple of days ago.
If you're feeling a slightly lost in your spiritual development, or you sense your soul is a little off-kilter, or you just have the weight of the world on your shoulders right now, then
The Pareto Principle 2007-03-15 18:11:00 Many years ago, when I used to work as a freelance development consultant, I entered the corporate offices of a large UK manufacturer.
I was only 18 at the time -- but I'd somehow landed this great job, outscoring the older applicants during the interview tests.
That's when I was informed of the secret plans of this group.
They intended to close down 80% of their factories...
They wanted me Read more:Principle
My Favourite Quotes 2007-03-18 01:18:00 Happy Sunday!
I was recently asked to choose my top four inspirational favourite quotes of all time, as previously published here on the blog.
These quotes will be published onto 50,000 "inspiration cards" and distributed to customers of the WCCL Network.
Well... It was tough. I mean, really tough.
However here are the final four quotes I chose to distribute to the "world." Deep and Read more:Favourite
, Quotes
Friday Factoid: King Henry and His Six Wives? 2007-03-17 03:20:00 Welcome to another slightly-belated FridayFactoid
!
And today, I'm asking....
"How many wives did King Henry
VIII have?"
That's King Henry the Eighth, if your Roman numerals are a bit dodgy.
The official answer is... two.
I know, I know. This Friday Factoid thing always sounds unbelievable.
In England and the US, British history students are taught that King Henry VIII had exactly six wives
RAK #12: Give Food to a Shelter! 2007-03-19 17:29:00 This week's Random Act of Kindness will cost you a few dollars.
"Sheesh! I didn't know subscribing to this blog would cost me!!"
Well, it's all for a good cause - and you'll be making a little change in the world, and perhaps a massive change for one animal.
Let me share a little story with you...
An old man was watching a young boy flinging starfish back into the sea.
An exceptionally high Read more:Shelter
Happiness Is Here! 2007-03-19 18:02:00 How many people reading this are still putting off their happiness...
... Until tomorrow?
Seriously.
Are you thinking to yourself that you'll just get through today, and then TOMORROW you'll be happy? And when tomorrow comes, maybe you'll change the goal posts to next month? Or next year?
It's like a sign we have in the pubs here in the UK: "Free beer tomorrow."
And, of course, tomorrow
Who Am I? 2007-03-22 09:33:00 I am your constant companion.
I am your greatest helper or heaviest burden.
I will push you onward or drag you down to failure.
I am completely at your command.
Half the things you do might just as well be turned over to me
And I will be able to do them quickly and correctly.
I am easily managed--you must merely be firm with me.
Show me exactly how you want something done and
After a few lessons
Friday Factoid: News, Listen All About It! 2007-03-24 02:29:00 As ever, it's Saturday morning, so I'm going to pretend I haven't seen the clock and present to you yet another...
... Famous (Yet Slightly Belated) FridayFactoid
!
Today, I'm asking the question "Where does the word NEWS come from?"
But because my fingers are aching, I'm describing it in person. Just click on the play button below to listen.
If you receive this blog by e-mail, visit the Read more:Listen
What You Desire to Appear 2007-03-25 04:40:00 I stumbled into a fantastic quote just yesterday evening, by Greek philosopher Socrates.It read:"The way to gain a good reputation, is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear."What a fantastic thought.How many of us really try to appear a particular way?How often does Karl Moore try to appear all self-developed, and smart, and spiritual?And how often is it all just a bit fake?Again, the quote Read more:Desire
RAK #12B: Good Morning, Good Morning! 2007-03-26 17:34:00 This week's Random Act of Kindness was suggested by my Mom! :)
I asked what random act would bring a smile to her face.
She told me that a passing stranger simply smiling and saying "Hello!" for absolutely no reason whatsoever was sure to brighten her day.
What a great idea!
And so that's this week's Random Act of Kindness.
It's so simple that you might already do it. But maybe, just for Read more:Morning
, Good Morning
Where's the Problem? 2007-03-28 04:27:00 Stephen Covey said...
"If you start to think the problem is 'out there,' stop yourself. That thought is the problem."
What does that mean to you? Read more:Problem
Discovering the Taijitu 2007-03-27 04:10:00 Here's one of the fundamental truths of the universe...
Everything in life arises in duality.
In order to have day, there must be night. In order to have cold, we must have hot. In order to have good, we must have bad.
This is one of the deepest lessons a human being can ever learn, and yet how many people truly understand it?
How many people continue to supress, deny, and resist the negative
A Simple Smile 2007-03-29 18:49:00 This morning, I received such an inspirational e-mail that I simply had to share it with you...
It came from Chris Seaton, one of my readers who coincidentally lives within my home county of Durham.
He shares a story of how his Random Act of Kindness really had a profound impact on one young lady's day...
* * *
Hi Karl,
The bride and I are regular readers of your inspirational emails, and we Read more:Simple
, Smile
The House of 1000 Mirrors 2007-03-31 23:54:00 Today, I'd like to share a story sent to me yesterday by Jeff Lake.
It's based on a Japanese folktale, and it's called "The House
of 1000 Mirrors
"...
Long ago in a small, far away village, there was a place known as the House of 1000 Mirrors. A small, happy little dog learned of this place and decided to visit. When he arrived, he bounced happily up the stairs to the doorway of the house. He
Friday Factoid: How Many Planets? 2007-03-30 17:04:00 Welcome back to another FridayFactoid
...
And today, let me ask you:
"How many planets are in our solar system?"
Like most people, you probably answered nine.
From proximity to the sun, we have: Mercury; Venus; Earth; Mars; Jupiter; Saturn (the big one); Uranus; Neptune; Pluto.
Right?
Wrong.
There are only EIGHT planets in the solar system -- even though millions of textbooks throughout Read more:Planets
Creating Money 2007-04-01 06:50:00 I ran into this short video earlier today and thought you might just enjoy it :)
E-mail readers may have to visit www.karlblog.com to see the video.
Happy April Fools! Read more:Creating
, Money
What Would You Ask Fred Alan Wolf? 2007-04-03 18:59:00 You've seen him on the Discovery Channel. He was the star of "The Secret" and "What the Bleep Do We Know?" He's written a dozen books on the universe.
And now he's coming to Self Dev Radio!
That's right, quantum physicist FRED ALAN WOLF is coming to the station this Thursday -- and I'd like to ask...
What questions would YOU ask Fred Alan Wolf?
I really want to know.
Visit his website at
Intention Sets Direction 2007-04-03 06:42:00 How many times have you gone to a party, thinking it was going to be terrible...
... And it was?
How many times have you gotten out of bed, with the sun shining, and decided it's going to be a great day...
... And it was?
It's no coincidence.
The simple fact is that...
Intention
sets direction.
If you decide something will be a particular way, all of the "programming" in your mind changes Read more:Direction
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