Finding Something More Meaningful
Consider asking yourself these 10 questions, ponder them thoughtfully and passionately, making them a part of your "get up and on with life" song! Re-examine your answers from time to time because as we know, life is ever changing and you'll be amazed how your views transform.
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How-To Benefit From This Lens

- Write down these questions and your answers in a journal
or notebook
- Add your comments in questions 1 - 10! Vote it to #1 :-)
- Be reminded that this venue is for sparking thought...positive please.
#1 What do I really want?

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To spend more of my time focused on the things that matter to me.
2 points
3
To succeed.
1 point
4
Everything that I want.
1 point
The 1,000 Most Important Questions to Ask Yourself
The 1,000 Most Important Questions to As Yourself: The Personality Quiz Book
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The book is based on close observation of just what goes wrong in people's lives and how they can put it right. The author takes a positive approach to psychology and always wants to help people discover "what makes them feel good."
#2 Should I really change?

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Yes, I find too much time consumed by things that aren't truly priorities.
4 points
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Yes, I find I lack energy, I've somehow lost balance
2 points
3
Change is necessary
Otherwise we'd never accomplish anything.1 point
Change Your Questions, Change Your Life
Change Your Questions, Change Your Life: 7 Powerful Tools for Life and Work
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"Questioning" is a skill rarely taught in school, but doing it well - that is, asking the right questions of the right people - can radically transform attitudes, actions, and results. This book provides easy-to-learn tools that can make a significant and immediate difference in people's business and personal lives.
#3 What's the bright side in all of this?

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Feeling empowered, stronger and more confident that at the end of life I will have no regrets
6 points
2
Once again I find myself challenged.
I would not want to not be challenged.1 point
3
The promise of a better future
0 points
Decoding the Spiritual Messages of Everyday Life
Decoding the Spiritual Messages of Everyday Life: How Life Shows Us What We Need to Know
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Paul DeBell has a BA in religion and a medical degree. He has lectured and conducted workshops on the relevance of our soul's contribution to everyday life in hospitals and universities, as well as the United Nations. Dr. DeBell's Squidoo lens.
#4 Am I comfortable with what I'm doing?

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For the most part, if there wasn't some discomfort it probably wouldn't be much of a change!
4 points
2
I'm comfortable with most of what I'm doing.
3 points
3
Never, but that is no excuse not to move forward.
2 points
Live Your Passion, Tell Your Story, Change Your World
Live Your Passion, Tell Your Story, Change Your World
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We all desperately want to leave an imprint. To leave things and people better than we found them. Yet we fear that the impact of our lives could more resemble a fist in the water than a handprint in cement. The handprint is there to stay. But take the fist out of water, and for a brief moment there are ripples. Then the water settles and smoothes, as though our fist had never been there.
#5 Have I done enough for myself?

1
Yep, you need to matter to yourself first.
5 points
2
Not sure. Trying.
2 points
3
No, but I'm not the only one I care about.
2 points
365 Prescriptions for the Soul
365 Prescriptions for the Soul: Daily Messages of Inspiration, Hope, and Love
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Dr. Bernie Siegel writes with humorous, down-to-earth wisdom that has improved the lives of countless readers. In this book, he treats us to his most user-friendly work of all: daily doses of inspiration and humor that gently and joyfully help us live more peaceful, loving, and fulfilling lives.
This '10 Questions To Ask Yourself'...
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byIs right on spot...thanks for letting me contribute and or vote!
BigGirlBlue says:
I think it's important to take a step back and look at these issues every once in a while. Well done.
Posted December 07, 2008
Is a bunch of psycho-babble, I'm just fine thank you very much!
Motivation and Inspiration
from The Daily Motivator
Fetching RSS feed... please stand by#6 Am I happy at where I am today?

1
I am happy with where I am going
3 points
2
Sort of.
3 points
Black Like Me
Black Like Me
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John Howard Griffin's groundbreaking and controversial novel about his experiences as a white man who transforms himself with the aid of medication and dye in order to experience firsthand the life of a black man living in the Deep South in the late 1950s is a mesmerizing tale of the ultimate sociological experiment.
#7 What is my appeal?

1
Taking pride in what I display outwardly/appearance and in my actions/who I am.
3 points
2
A smile goes a long way.
2 points
Stumbling on Happiness
Stumbling on Happiness
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In his witty and engaging new book, Harvard professor Gilbert reveals his take on how our minds work, and how the limitations of our imaginations may be getting in the way of our ability to know what happiness is.
#8 What do I truly desire?

1
First to control my own destiny and then assist in assuring the safety and education of all children.
3 points
2
To support myself financially.
0 points
Jewels of Awe
Jewels of Awe: poetry for and from the soul
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Patricia shares her journey with you in the form of poetry in her book Jewels of Awe. She has meditated for over 22 years which aided her in the process of knowing thyself. She now lives in California where she was born and raised with her husband, three daughters and stepson where she continues her journey of discovery. Patricia's Squidoo Profile
#9 What motivates me?

1
Sharing ideas with others, learning new things, finding new possiblities spurs me on to do more
5 points
2
Helping others and contributing something useful
3 points
3
Inspirational people
0 points
What the Buddha Taught
What the Buddha Taught: Revised and Expanded Edition with Texts from Suttas and Dhammapada
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Beneath the enormous umbrella of Buddhism, there is a diverse galaxy of customs and beliefs, but there is also a kernel of truth that every sect holds dear. Rahula Walpola, scholar and monk, discovers this foundation of Buddhism for us first through straightforward explication, never skipping over a point that has yet to be substantiated, then through translations from key scriptures
#10 What really makes me tick?

1
Any finished product that I am proud of: a great garden, a successful fund raising campaign, a great lecture....ANYTHING!
4 points
2
Finishing is great but I love starting new projects too.
2 points
Choose to be Happy
Choose To Be Happy: A Guide to Total Happiness
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Ms. Rudner welcomes readers into her life and makes them feel at home. She shares new insights that can lead to inner-peace and provides Happiness Tools that make this book a must read for anyone who wants to improve the quality of their lives.
Making the Link

- UNICEF's Wants and Needs Game Great one for the little ones in your life.
- Luxury or Necessity?
- Change.org What do you want to change in the world?
- Definition, Criterion and Steps Toward Voluntary Simplicity
- Hear the Voice of Your Intuition
- Get More Done
- Motivation A Wikipedia article
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- Dr_Paul_DeBell Dr_Paul_DeBell Nov 25, 2009 @ 8:49 pm
- Wonderful lens! You ask some great questions and provide helpful information here. I'd love it if you'd drop by the Decoding The Spiritual Messages of Everyday Life lens and say hello.
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- JaguarJulie JaguarJulie Jul 7, 2009 @ 3:12 pm
- Very touching and meaningful -- Thank you!
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- EverythingMouse EverythingMouse Apr 24, 2009 @ 2:29 am
- Certainly some interesting questions here - going through this exercise is something we can all benefit from.
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- spirituality spirituality Apr 13, 2009 @ 5:27 am
- Great lens - you've been blessed by a squidoo angel :) & please submit this to my spiritual growth group.
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- BigGirlBlue BigGirlBlue Dec 7, 2008 @ 3:02 pm
- That was entertaining, inspiring and time consuming (not really, just teasing). Thank you.
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In Closing...
10 Questions To Ask Yourself
Index
- How-To Benefit From This Lens
- #1 What do I really want?
- The 1,000 Most Important Questions to Ask Yourself
- #2 Should I really change?
- Change Your Questions, Change Your Life
- #3 What's the bright side in all of this?
- Decoding the Spiritual Messages of Everyday Life
- #4 Am I comfortable with what I'm doing?
- Live Your Passion, Tell Your Story, Change Your World
- #5 Have I done enough for myself?
- 365 Prescriptions for the Soul
- This '10 Questions To Ask Yourself'...
- Motivation and Inspiration
- #6 Am I happy at where I am today?
- Black Like Me
- #7 What is my appeal?
- Stumbling on Happiness
- #8 What do I truly desire?
- Jewels of Awe
- #9 What motivates me?
- What the Buddha Taught
- #10 What really makes me tick?
- Choose to be Happy
- Making the Link
- An Awesome Product
- Was This Lens Helpful to You?
- Your Input is Welcome Here!
- Additional Help
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