“In my world, nothing ever goes wrong.” –Nisargadatta Maharaj

Editor’s Note: The following is a guest post from Patricia Singleton, author of the blog Spiritual Journey Of A Lightworker.
“In my world, nothing ever goes wrong.”
Wayne Dyer, author of Your Sacred Self, introduced me to this expression by Nisargadatta Maharaj. Your Sacred Self […]

“The purpose of life is a life of purpose.” - Robert Byrne

Over the past 20 years of working in the corporate world, I have heard the question, “What is your exit strategy?” often used. Typically this refers to venture capitalists looking at an opportunity and then considering how they would maximize their investment once they […]

“There are no foolish questions, and no man becomes a fool until he has stopped asking questions.” – Charles Steinmetz
In the book Don’t Ask Stupid Questions: There Are No Stupid Questions, author Tim Brownson calls attention to the positive impact that asking questions can have in our personal development and self-growth journey. In fact, the […]

“To avoid criticism do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.” – Elbert Hubbard

Every now and then we need a nudge, a little extra help. Life can be challenging and sometimes it can test our resolve, determination and faith. When Life surprises us with a pop-quiz, it’s good to know where we can find some of the […]

Editor’s Note: Beginning next Sunday, March 2, 2008, the Personal Development Carnival will feature only 10 authors each issue. This adjustment has been made in order to allow the weekly series to focus on the best of the best from the past week.
Not only will this change benefit the readers by providing the best possible […]

Today’s Featured Blogger: Andrew Galasetti of Lyved.com
Welcome to the fifth edition of The Next 30 Blogging Heroes series. Inspired by the book Blogging Heroes: Interviews with 30 of the World’s Top Bloggers by Michael A. Banks, this series will feature the next group of exceptional bloggers who are making an impact in the blogosphere.
These […]

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Kevin Geary from Change Your Tree. Kevin is also the author of The Good Parent’s Guide to Teaching Your Children How to Retire Young and Wealthy.
Many parents don’t realize how much of an impact they have on their children. They understand how their actions affect their […]

“Around here we don’t look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things.” – Walt Disney
Life can hit hard. Sometimes you get knocked down when you don’t even see it coming. Some are cheap shots, some are glancing blows and some can bring you to your […]

“The most important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way.” -H. Boyle

Life is a series of negotiations. As teenagers, we negotiated with our parents to borrow the family car or for an extended curfew. Today, we negotiate with our employers for better benefits; we negotiate with our spouse or partner […]

“I’ll embrace every moment I’m given. There’s a reason I’m alive for a blink of an eye.” – Mercy Me
Last Friday was a long day. Mary Beth underwent a surgical procedure for an issue she has been experiencing for quite some time. Earlier that morning, the unspoken words between us were deafening as we were […]