My 100th Lens A Tribute To 100 Lensmasters

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Ranked #744 in Me, #95,260 overall

Thanking 100 Lensmasters For Their Guidance And Friendship

My appreciation for the lensmasters I feature on this page knows no bounds...

It is through the efforts of these lensmasters, and indeed many more I don't know (but hope to soon), that we can Change The World, Make A Difference and grow a Squidoo community that we can all be proud of.

Two things I'm sure of: I bet you'll find a little more than 100 lensmasters here. Even so, I know I must have left off more than I should have. There are so many talented, generous and friendly people on Squidoo, and so many that have been kind and helpful to me. If I have omitted any one who is special to me, know now that I am sorry. I'm forgetful, old and more than a little disorganized these days. Hey, I'm a Senior Squid! That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

To each of the lensmasters featured here:

I truly appreciate your dedication and hope that you recognize the valuable role you play in my Squid-life, as well as that of many others. You are actively contributing to the Squidoo community, to creating better lenses and better lensmasters with every rating, comment, blessing, forum post, blog post, lens ~ and with your valued participation in Squidoo.

To Any New Squids or Aspiring Giants Reading This Lens... 

I wish you luck and success on your journey on the incredible Squidoo site. This has been the most fun I've ever had online ~ and I get paid for it!?!?

Take some time in reading here; I've done the best I could to bring you as many of the most helpful people and their lenses as I could remember from my own journey. The people you see here, called lensmasters, have made an indelible impression on me and my growth as a lensmaster.

Visit them one and all, there are some excellent teachers on this page. May you learn as much from them as I have (and continue to do).

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God has two dwellings; one in heaven, and the other in a meek and thankful heart. Izaak Walton

The Squid Team 

Do I have everybody here? Leave Me A Comment If I Don't!

Without these folks, there would literally BE NO SQUIDOO! These are our founders and staff. Hip Hip Hooray for these heroes! Stop in and visit them, they are the best of the best!

Featured Lenses From The Squid Team 

The Squidoo Community Organizers 

Talk About Busy People!

These ladies make my head spin! They rock my world and they make Squidoo rock!

rms and bdkz are also Giant Squid Organizers!

bdkz is also the Rocketmom Organizer.

rms is also a Giant Squid Mentor, a Squid Angel, and writes the Cabaret Squidoo and The Giant Squid Community Showcase Blog.

GypsyPirate is also a Squid Angel

Favorite Community Organizer Lenses 

Community Organizer Links To Check Out 

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Giant Squid Community Showcase
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At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us. Albert Schweitzer

Focus on the Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation (Hardcover) 

Focus on the Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation

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Motivational speaker and professional coach Robbins sets out for well-worn territory, turning out a useful but unsurprising exploration of the power of positive thinking and the art of appreciation. Like self-help titles such as "The Secret," Robbins insists that like attracts like, and to get what we want in life we must focus on what we want (rather than what we don't). In this never preachy three-part primer, Robbins explains how the simple act of appreciation can change our lives, making up in empathy, anecdote and readability what he lacks in fresh ideas. In part one, Robbins analyzes the effects of living in a culture of negativity and fear, which keeps individuals from connecting with others, and from seeing the good in both people and life. Part two elucidates his Five Principles of Appreciation ("be grateful," "use positive words," etc.) and part three is about putting the principles into action ("it's not what we know, but what we do that matters"); exercises and "positive practices" throughout give readers further steps to put appreciation's power to work in daily life. "(Aug.)" ("Publishers Weekly," September 3, 2007)

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Learn All About Our Citizen Squid Mentors 

There's A Mentor For Everyone & Everything

Thank You Giant Squid Greeters! 

There are more...you'll see the rest sprinkled around this lens...

Meet The Giant Squid Greeters 

Read all about our gracious greeters...

1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.

2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.

3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.

Psalm 100

Thank You For The Best Challenges! 

No, I didn't cheat...I only counted Bonnie & Robin once each...LOL

My Favorite Contests & Challenges 

Great Lenses By The Budding Squid Buddies Team! 

The Power of Appreciation: The Key to a Vibrant Life (Paperback) 

The Power of Appreciation: The Key to a Vibrant Life

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"The power of appreciation is among the most under-utilized forces in the universe. I appreciate this book so much and know you will too. Appreciation is absolutely magical and has the power to transform your life."-- Richard Carlson, author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff. . . and it's all small stuff

"Hallelujah! A wise, heart-centered, and practical guide to the greatest power at our disposal." -- Alan Cohen, author of I Had It All the Time

"The Power of Appreciation effectively gives readers the tools to turn negatives into positives. I highly recommend this book." -- Ron Scolastico, Ph.D., author of Healing the Heart, Healing the Body

"The power of appreciation is among the most under-utilized forces in the universe. [It can] transform your life." -- Richard Carlson, author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff...and it's all small stuff

"This is a powerful book for teaching the simplicity and ease of using appreciation to create a better life." -- Louise Hay, author of You Can Heal Your Life and Empowering Women

"When we focus on actively appreciating ourselves, others and the world around us, good things happen." -- Jack Canfield, co-author of Chicken Soup for the SoulĀ®

I absolutely loved this book ... The Power of Appreciation is truly just that-power. -- Empowerment 4 Women Magazine November 3rd, 2004-Dr. Robyn Finseth

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Thank You Squid Angels 

Angels Who Have Blessed Me And/Or Angels I admire

RocketMoms Are The Smartest Women On The Web! 

As well as being Wonderful Friends

Featured RocketMoms Lenses 

Attitudes of Gratitude: How to Give and Receive Joy Everyday of Your Life (Paperback) 

Attitudes of Gratitude: How to Give and Receive Joy Everyday of Your Life

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"I'm thankful to Mary Jane Ryan because her candid and story-filled book reminds me to return to my heart-the home of gratitude- and consequently, enhances my connection with all that is wonderful and wise around and within me." - Sue Patton Thoele, bestselling author of Woman's Book of Courage, and Courage to be Yourself

...an inspirational treasure. A gift for the self or for those who might need a warm and gentle nudge to adjust their attitude. T.W. Ā© AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine-- Copyright Ā© AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Exquisitely reconnects us to the wonder and satisfaction which can be found in our daily lives....A delightful book for anyone who wants to focus on the joy and satisfaction in their everyday life. - Judy Ford, author of Wonderful Ways to Love a Child"

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Senior Squids ~ Older But No Less Bolder 

This group is for Squidoo lensmasters over age fifty.

Are you a "Senior" Squid? Then click this link and join our Ning group - we'll be happy to see you there: Senior Squids
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Senior Squid Featured Lenses 

Some Of My Own Senior Squid Lenses 

Giant Challenge - 50 Or 100 Lenses by June 30, 2009 

Some of my team mates

My Giant Squid Challenge Team - JustBon%u2019s Blue Ribbon Squids  

Courtesies of a small and trivial character are the ones which strike deepest in the gratefully and appreciating heart. Henry Clay

Giant Challenge - 50 or 100 Lenses by September 30, 2009 

These were just a few of my Giant Top 50/100 Club Teammates

Without these folks, and especially Michelle's and Carol's leadership, I wouldn't be making this lens today! Thank you a_willow and stazjia!

My Giant Top 100 Club Team - Willow's Wonder Squids 

You NEED To Check Out These Lenses!

Count Your Blessings: The Healing Power of Gratitude and Love (Paperback) 

Count Your Blessings: The Healing Power of Gratitude and Love

Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 11/29/2009)Buy Now

You could lead the life you'd love, if only you lived the one you've been given!

Are you really living or barely breathing? Do you feel sick, run-down, anxious, or low? In Count Your Blessings, Dr. John F. Demartini reveals the connection between health and state of mind. The old adage about making the most of what you've got forms the basis of 25 principles that will help you to live a healthy and fulfilling life. Through real-life examples, exercises, meditations, and affirmations, Dr. Demartini shows how you can use and develop your own inner resources, just by living in the present moment.

*How to turn any stressful situation into an inspiring learning experience
*Transform the negativity of your fears and problems into positive actions
*Discover your goals and how to stick to them
*Learn to love what you do
*How to create more loving relationships

Count Your Blessings will be the source or inspiration you will come back to again and again.

Endorsements: 'Having what I call an "Attitude of Gratitude" is one of the most basic tenets of leading a fulfilling life, and Dr John F Demartini has captured its essence in his new book, Count Your Blessings.' ANTHONY ROBBINS author of Awaken the Giant Within and Unlimited Power 'Dr Demartini's book not only has the power to heal, but also the power to open up hearts to love again. This book is real magic!' DR WAYNE W. DYER bestselling author of Your Erroneous Zones and Your Sacred Self

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There are angels here; there are greeters here, there are wonderful people here!

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Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well. Voltaire

About Me 

Lensmaster boutiqueshops has been a member since April 29 2006, has rated 1,012 lenses, favorited 395, and has created 115 lenses from scratch. This member's top-ranked page is "Thanksgiving Dinner With Our Troops". See all my lenses

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