Category Archives: Self-Help

We all need an uplift every now and then. These articles are written to help you believe in yourself and your abilities. When others try to deflate and demote your self-confidence I encourage you to keep going, because negativity will fall when confronted with faith, belief, and persistence.

The Letter

Posted on July 25, 2011 by GP McClure

Actions have consequences…first rule of life. And the second rule is this: you are the only one responsible for your own actions. — Holly Lisle Some months ago I wrote myself a letter. I’m going to post it in two parts … Continue reading →

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Choices and Consequences

Posted on July 21, 2011 by GP McClure

You are in control of your life. Don’t ever forget that. You are what you are because of the conscious and subconscious choices you have made. — Barbara Hall Everyday each of us makes a variety of choices and set … Continue reading →

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The Concept of Faith

Posted on July 18, 2011 by GP McClure

Hope is the river you must cross. Faith is the bridge you cannot see. — Bill Purdin Our neighbor died last week. She had been battling the cancer and like the insidious beast that it is, it finally took her … Continue reading →

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Politics and Personal Change

Posted on July 14, 2011 by GP McClure

Although the connections are not always obvious, personal change is inseparable from social and political change. — Harriet Lerner I noticed where the Congressional House refused to allow the good old fashion light bulb, the incandescent bulb, to live. Politicians … Continue reading →

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Learning Nothing the Hard Way

Posted on July 7, 2011 by GP McClure

The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning to work on becoming yourself. — Anna Quindlen Related posts: Identifying My Fear for Success Learning, Believing, Implementing

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Identifying My Fear for Success

Posted on July 6, 2011 by GP McClure

I have come to the conclusion that I am afraid of making real money. I am afraid of making lots of money. I am terrified of being wealthy. I am so afraid that I have developed a phobia about it. … Continue reading →

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What’s this Thing Called Money?

Posted on June 30, 2011 by GP McClure

My thoughts on (not) having enough money – Continued. Nothing. Nothing of value, nothing worthwhile in my life meant that something had to change. I realized, at that moment, that I needed to change my style of thinking. Related posts: … Continue reading →

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Money? What Money?

Posted on June 26, 2011 by GP McClure

My thoughts on (not) having money. One of the biggest problems I have, so I know others have it as well, is a fear of success. I look at my life and wonder why. Why I don’t have any savings, … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts

Posted on June 21, 2011 by GP McClure

I want to thank you, thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to read this post. I know that you have other things you could be doing but I want to ask you some questions: Related … Continue reading →

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