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		<description><![CDATA[Today is my birthday which in some ways I am finding tough, so here are the weekly articles to help us see our life in a positive light

Broderick Allen presents Sowing and Reaping posted at Broderick Allen &#8211; Personal Growth and Enjoying Life&#8217;s Journey.

GP presents I’m Singin’ in the Barn « Manely Montana posted at Manely Montana, saying, &#8220;the blessings of horses&#8221;

Michael Miles presents The power of thinking big posted at Law of Attraction &#8211; Effortless Abundance.

Aparna presents Secrets of success posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, &#8220;These are a few rules that most successful people follow. It may [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest">Widows Quest</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today is my birthday which in some ways I am finding tough, so here are the weekly articles to help us see our life in a positive light<br />
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<p><strong>Broderick Allen</strong> presents <a href="http://broderickallen.com/2009/02/sowing-and-reaping/">Sowing and Reaping</a> posted at <a href="http://broderickallen.com">Broderick Allen &#8211; Personal Growth and Enjoying Life&#8217;s Journey</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>GP</strong> presents <a href="http://manker.wordpress.com/2009/02/14/im-singin-in-the-barn/">I’m Singin’ in the Barn « Manely Montana</a> posted at <a href="http://manker.wordpress.com">Manely Montana</a>, saying, &#8220;the blessings of horses&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Michael Miles</strong> presents <a href="http://effortlessabundance.com/blog/2009/02/10/the-power-of-thinking-big/">The power of thinking big</a> posted at <a href="http://effortlessabundance.com/blog">Law of Attraction &#8211; Effortless Abundance</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Aparna</strong> presents <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/2006/08/secrets-of-success.html">Secrets of success</a> posted at <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/">Beauty and Personality Grooming</a>, saying, &#8220;These are a few rules that most successful people follow. It may not be a complete list in itself, but nevertheless some of the rules mentioned below are invaluable and if followed, bound to bring success in our life, business and in almost all walks of life.<br />
1) Begin with that for which you have talent.<br />
2) Centralize your energies.<br />
3) Take excellent care of your health.<br />
4) Save your money, develop habits of industry and money making.<br />
5) Prepare for opportunities.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Burak Bilgin</strong> presents <a href="http://www.distillerscorner.com/the-right-mindset-for-self-actualization/">The Right Mindset for Self-Actualization</a> posted at <a href="http://www.distillerscorner.com">Distiller&#8217;s Corner</a>, saying, &#8220;It is clear that if we really devote ourselves to self-actualization, we will encounter a lot of situations, where we have to make choices between several options. Which one of our conflicting potentialities are we going to choose?&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong> Emmanuel</strong> presents <a href="http://www.divinemagic.org/2009/02/finding-right-teacher-or-coven.html">Finding the right teacher or coven</a> posted at <a href="http://www.divinemagic.org/">Divine Magic</a>, saying, &#8220;In the 1970&#8217;s a seeker who wished to find a teacher or coven had a very difficult time. There were few books and few metaphysical stores. Now we have the opposite problem.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Gal Josefsberg</strong> presents <a href="http://www.questingsoul.com/2008/12/20/compromise-vs-sacrifice/">Compromise Vs. Sacrifice</a> posted at <a href="http://www.questingsoul.com">Questing Soul</a>, saying, &#8220;These are my own thoughts on sacrifice vs. compromise.  Too often, I would sacrifice my happiness in a relationship because I thought that&#8217;s what I should do.  Now I realize I should have been compromising, not sacrificing.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Wally Bock</strong> presents <a href="http://blog.momentor.com/in-an-uncontrollable-world-%E2%80%A6">Momentor  » Blog Archive   » In an uncontrollable world …</a> posted at <a href="http://blog.momentor.com">Momentor</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Nadege</strong> presents <a href="http://clearlyenvizion.blogspot.com/2009/01/develop-mental-toughness-by-starting.html">Develop mental toughness by starting  your day with an act of courage</a> posted at <a href="http://clearlyenvizion.blogspot.com/">Clearly Envision</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Donald Latumahina</strong> presents <a href="http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2009/02/17/tips-to-change-your-life/">10 Essential Tips to Change Your Life</a> posted at <a href="http://www.lifeoptimizer.org">Life Optimizer</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Chris Edgar</strong> presents <a href="http://www.purposepowercoaching.com/site/?p=222">Inner Productivity, Part Four: Some Exercises For Self-Listening</a> posted at <a href="http://www.purposepowercoaching.com/site">Purpose Power Coaching</a>, saying, &#8220;Our usual reaction to the distracting thoughts and sensations that come up while we’re working is to either fight them—shame ourselves for experiencing them—or flee from them—procrastinate or turn to some other task.  I suggest that, instead of treating those thoughts and feelings as enemies, we try seeing them as messages from our inner guru—the part of us that guides us toward truth, love and abundance in our lives—and look for the wisdom they offer us.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Malcolm Clarke</strong> presents <a href="http://www.itsawinner.co.uk/?p=149">Find Your Ultimate Freedom</a> posted at <a href="http://www.itsawinner.co.uk">Mal255 &#8211; Poker Strategy</a>, saying, &#8220;This blog post discusses everyone ultimate freedom.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Peter</strong> presents <a href="http://www.thechangeblog.com/success-in-life/">5 Fundamentals for Success in Life</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thechangeblog.com">The Change Blog</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Applying the Law of Attraction</strong> presents <a href="http://applying-the-law-of-attraction.com/mblog/making-positive-eating-choices-with-the-loa/">Making Positive Eating Choices with the LOA</a> posted at <a href="http://applying-the-law-of-attraction.com/mblog">Applying the Law of Attraction Membership Library</a>, saying, &#8220;The Law of Attraction can bring abundance into every aspect of your life. What if having too much is your problem? For people who are overweight, too much of a good thing became excess<br />
pounds.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong> Will Edwards</strong> presents <a href="http://www.whitedovebooks.co.uk/inspiration-selfgrowth/2009/02/how-you-can-walk-through-storm-with.html">How You Can Walk Through a Storm with Hope and Optimism in Your Heart</a> posted at <a href="http://www.whitedovebooks.co.uk/inspiration-selfgrowth/">Self Growth</a>, saying, &#8220;There are many times when life gets us down. Life is hard, finances are tight or a relationship breaks up. We&#8217;ve all been there and we are left wondering where God was throughout these difficult times. Why did God not help us in our hour of need?&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Erin Pavlina</strong> presents <a href="http://www.erinpavlina.com/blog/2009/02/pinpricks-of-light/">Pinpricks of Light</a> posted at <a href="http://www.erinpavlina.com/blog">Erin Pavlina&#8217;s Blog</a>, saying, &#8220;Are you at the end of your rope?  Are you about ready to let go and call it a life?  Are you depressed?  Is your light just going … out?&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong> Paula Kawal</strong> presents <a href="http://www.journeyinpro.com/2008/10/a-step-beyond-forgiveness/">A Step Beyond Forgiveness</a> posted at <a href="http://www.journeyinpro.com">Journey Inward Productions</a>, saying, &#8220;This article is an Archangelic teaching about taking a step beyond forgiveness with the people that have hurt us most in life.&#8221;</p>
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<p>That concludes this edition.  Submit your blog article to the next edition of <strong>positive thinking</strong> using our <a href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_631.html">carnival submission form</a>.</p>
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		<title>Inspiring Optimism</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:52:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna Farmery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With all my internet difficulties, with my desire to sink into pessism I was reminded of this Winston Churchill quote
&#8220;For myself I am an optimist, it doesn&#8217;t seem to be much use being anything else&#8221;
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest/files/2008/11/blacksmilinglady.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1156" title="smiling lady" src="http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest/files/2008/11/blacksmilinglady.thumbnail.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="96" /></a>With all my internet difficulties, with my desire to sink into pessism I was reminded of this Winston Churchill quote</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>&#8220;For myself I am an optimist, it doesn&#8217;t seem to be much use being anything else&#8221;</strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:26:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna Farmery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are our Sunday articles on how to not only cope with your heartache but also find happiness in your life.

Mike King presents Passion: Find your passion in life. posted at Mike King&#8217;s (The Mountain Unicyclist) Blog, saying, &#8220;Passion and Leadership&#8221;

Jack S. Keifer presents Reality Shift!!! posted at Jack S. Keifer.

Torrie presents Dad&#8217;s handkerchief posted at A Time of Grief.

Jyoti Bhojannavar presents B Pozitive, Bright Pozitve posted at B Positive, saying, &#8220;Give the inner critic a day off, and in doing so spend a day with your highest, greatest, and best self.&#8221;

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here are our Sunday articles on how to not only cope with your heartache but also find happiness in your life.<br />
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<p><strong>Mike King</strong> presents <a href="http://mikeking.ethereal3d.com/2007/12/passion-find-your-passion-in-life/">Passion: Find your passion in life.</a> posted at <a href="http://mikeking.ethereal3d.com">Mike King&#8217;s (The Mountain Unicyclist) Blog</a>, saying, &#8220;Passion and Leadership&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Jack S. Keifer</strong> presents <a href="http://www.jackkeifer.com/reality-shift/">Reality Shift!!!</a> posted at <a href="http://www.jackkeifer.com">Jack S. Keifer</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Torrie</strong> presents <a href="http://atimeofgrief.blogspot.com/2007/12/dads-handkerchief.html">Dad&#8217;s handkerchief</a> posted at <a href="http://atimeofgrief.blogspot.com/">A Time of Grief</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Jyoti Bhojannavar</strong> presents <a href="http://bepozitive.blogspot.com/2007/11/b-pozitive-bright-pozitve.html">B Pozitive, Bright Pozitve</a> posted at <a href="http://bepozitive.blogspot.com/">B Positive</a>, saying, &#8220;Give the inner critic a day off, and in doing so spend a day with your highest, greatest, and best self.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Syd</strong> presents <a href="http://simple-fix.blogspot.com/2007/07/altruism-study-brain-effects-of.html">Helping Others Can Improve Our Brain, Make Us More Positive</a> posted at <a href="http://simple-fix.blogspot.com/">Living Powerfully</a>, saying, &#8220;Helping others and giving to others can be helpful for our self esteem, confidence, positive attitude and long term mental skills. Research proves the benefit of altruism to our own brain.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Ion Diaconu</strong> presents <a href="http://www.crystalclearsky.com/active-mindset-vs-passive-mindset/">Active Mindset vs Passive Mindset</a> posted at <a href="http://www.crystalclearsky.com">Crystal Clear Sky .com</a>, saying, &#8220;This post is about a change in mindset from accepting bad things that happen to seeing the bright side or trying to change things for the better.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>JC</strong> presents <a href="http://www.ajourneyofdreams.com/2007/12/law-of-attraction-me.html">Law Of Attraction &amp; Me</a> posted at <a href="http://www.ajourneyofdreams.com/">A Journey Of Dreams</a>, saying, &#8220;My story and how the Law Of Attraction has affected my life and how it continues to be a great influence on my life&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Nadege</strong> presents <a href="http://clearlyenvizion.blogspot.com/2007/11/creating-positive-attitude.html">Creating a Positive Attitude</a> posted at <a href="http://clearlyenvizion.blogspot.com/">Clearly Envision</a>.</p>
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<p>presents <a href="http://www.homelifeweekly.com/mind/how-to-boast-your-self-confidence/">How to Increase Your Self Confidence</a> posted at <a href="http://www.homelifeweekly.com">Home Life Weekly</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>David B. Bohl</strong> presents <a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/the-gratitude-project-little-known-ways-to-experience-gratitude/"><br />
The Gratitude Project:  Little Known Ways to Experience Gratitude posted at </a><a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog">Slow Down Fast Today!</a>, saying, &#8220;The science of gratitude is certainly a viable process for finding happiness, fulfillment, and peace of mind.</p>
<p>But I often have to keep things much simpler than making an emotion into a science. So I continue to ask myself one question in order to maintain that simplicity: “What are we grateful for and when should we be grateful?”&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>GreatManagement</strong> presents <a href="http://www.greatmanagement.org/blogs/60/New-Years-Resolution-Articles-31-Dec-2007.html">New Years Resolution Articles 31 Dec 2007</a> posted at <a href="http://www.greatmanagement.org/blogs">The GreatManagement Blog</a>, saying, &#8220;So what are you planning to better in 2008?&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Patricia Sanders</strong> presents <a href="http://jewelsofawe.typepad.com/jewels_of_awe/2007/12/intending-a-gre.html">Intending a Great New Year!</a> posted at <a href="http://jewelsofawe.typepad.com/jewels_of_awe/">Jewels of Awe</a>, saying, &#8220;New Year&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Steve Nguyen</strong> presents <a href="http://www.beyondbehaviors.com/using-trauma-and-challenges-as-positive-catalysts-to-a-happier-life.htm"><br />
Using Trauma and Challenges as Positive Catalysts to a Happier Life posted at </a><a href="http://www.beyondbehaviors.com">BeyondBehaviors.Com</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Brandon Harshe</strong> presents <a href="http://theskinnyonjanuary.com/2007/12/14/the-power-of-water/">The Power of Water</a> posted at <a href="http://theskinnyonjanuary.com">The Skinny on January</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Ralph Jean-Paul</strong> presents <a href="http://www.potential2success.com/hunterscavengerprey.html">Hunter,Scavenger or Prey:Which Life Are You Living</a> posted at <a href="http://www.potential2success.com">Potential 2 Success, saying, &#8220;Are you actively pursuing your goals or passively waiting around for them to come to you?  Learn to how passionately achieve your goals with the skills of an efficient hunter&#8221;</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.potential2success.com"><strong>Shirley</strong> presents </a><a href="http://brightdays.wordpress.com/2007/12/07/why-optimism-is-so-good-for-you/">Why Optimism is So Good For You. « Brighter Days for you and me!</a> posted at <a href="http://brightdays.wordpress.com">Brighter Days for you and me!</a>, saying, &#8220;Optimism is the belief that even if things look bleak, they will get better.  Optimists aren’t the rosy-eyed fools some think.  They are energetic, action-oriented people who use positive actions like exercise, meditation, and goal-setting to get ahead in life.&#8221;</p>
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<p>That concludes this edition.  Submit your blog article to the next edition of <strong>positive thinking </strong>using our <a href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_631.html">carnival submission form</a>.</p>
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