Uplifting Films 1920s: the essence of storytelling
Brian’s 7 Favorite Uplifting Films of the 1920s, including the Spirit Film of the 1920s (Wings, 1927).
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Beholds Spirit Films: movies that inspire, lift up life
Films serve many purposes. Primarily we think of them as entertainment. They also educate us, challenge us, expand out horizons and help us escape the stresses of our daily lives. I have always been drawn to films that seek to celebrate the human condition, that uplift us by showing how alike we all are. I
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Ambition Novels: striving, or refusing to try
Amirrezvani, Anita (2012), Equal of the Sun A historical fiction novel set in 16th Century Iran, it is a political novel focusing on a princess who is smart and capable whose father the Shah dies without naming an heir. Narrated by a eunuch who assists the princess, the story tells of political intrigue and gender
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Creativity Affirmations: 23 ways to grow your inner creator
The creative life is full of ups and downs. Creativity requires us to feel every emotion. Actually, fully living a creative life stresses the spirit. We need to recharge, and we need encouragement to keep the inspirational fires burning. Live every day to your best with these creativity affirmations Curiosity fuels creativity. I am what
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Ambition Quotes: wanting and living with what you get
Source of Our Ambitions And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto to her husband with her; and he did
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Code of Honor: the liberation to like yourself
A code of honor is a set of principles that guide one’s conduct and way of life. To live by a code of honor implies deeply held beliefs in an idea greater than oneself. Purpose: Why Have a Code of Honor A code is a set of ideals, an aspirational list of qualities and traits
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Want Fame? the desire that has taken over our culture
Fame, the mania disease of our time Do you want fame? We all want to be liked. Greater status will get us attention. Power will get us what we want. Wealth will take away inconvenience. Or so we all seem to think. And these desires have gone on for all of human history, but now,
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Ambition Meditation Questions: thinking about your desires
Ambition Creating Happiness Could you be happy without money? Would having a lot of money make you happier? What do you push yourself to do and why? What are the basic requirements for you to feel good about your life? Do you think you are more or less content that other people? What things did
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Fire Archetype: the elemental force for transformation
The Fire archetype is important to our culture. Part of every mythological and religious tradition. It represents life and death, ambition and comfort.
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Self Excellence: maximizing your interests and ambition
5 Truths of Self-Excellence Self-satisfaction is not possible unless you pay attention to the needs of others. We have a duty to help people, places and ideas grow. Your obligations in this world lead you to your true self (calling). Fulfilling your duties will build the skills for your true work. Then your satisfaction will
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