"Our prayers are answered not when we are given what we ask, but when we are challenged to be what we can be." -- Morris Adler
Entries by bronwynr
Intentional Silence: The Journey Inward
Many religious traditions entail the importance of being quiet and still in mind and spirit for transformative and fundamental sacred growth to occur. Silence is core to all spiritual practices. Silence means being tranquil so that we can pay attention to the Voice that seeks out our hearts and minds. "Let us be silent, that […]
Random acts of kindness
"You are here to serve others, to be a light for them, to participate in their lessons and to help heal humanity. You are also here to serve yourself, to heal your karma, to enable your soul's growth and reconnect to the Source. Your challenge is to find a balance between serving others and yourself […]
The Denny Flanagan Story
As flight cancellations and delays wreak havoc on weary travelers, and planes are fuller than ever, the Wall Street Journal has managed to find a bright spot - United Airlines Captain Denny Flanagan. On a flight headed your way, there is a pilot who is literally a gift from the heavens. For 21 years now, […]
The Value of Simplicity
Robert Graham has written a great post based on the value of simplicity. He makes a powerful point. The theme also proved to be a useful hook for hanging some very basic but vital tips ... on any sort of communication, not just public speaking. You can read his post on the Henderson's Group's blog […]
Thought for the Day
Its never too late to become what you might have been George Eliot
How to be funny
Let's be honest. We all LOVE those individuals that make us LAUGH. The funnier you are, the more people like you, and the more they pen up to your speeches. Well, how funny are YOU? Our natural humour skills are vial to our public speaking. What if you could suddenly become EVEN FUNNIER, just by […]
