DID ANYONE EVER TELL YOU..Inspiration from Barbara Rose, Ph.D.

Did Anyone Ever Tell You..™ May 21, 2008 It's okay to NOT "have it all together" ALL of the time? Did anyone ever tell you.. When you feel like you're taking Ten steps back, You're about to take 100 steps forward? Did anyone ever tell you.. Chaos precedes growth, realizations, And positive transformation? I've been through the ringer in life, Have gone through as much pain as you have, And it all served for tremendous growth And transformation. Nothing can be transformed By keeping the status quo Alternatively, when you allow yourself To feel ALL of your truth, ALL of your feelings, and Allow it all to surface, Something great happens: You can see the light on your path That you couldn't see before. It all comes full circle, and you realize, The rough times were worth it after all. © Copyright 2008 Barbara Rose, Ph.D. http://www.borntoinspire.com

Doodle 4 Google is a competition where we invite K-12 students to reinvent Google's homepage logo. This year we asked U.S. kids to doodle around the theme "What if...?" Our winning doodle, selected from over 16,000 entries, was created by Grace Moon, a 6th grader at Canyon Middle School from Castro Valley, California. Grace's lovely doodle, "Up in the Clouds," will grace our homepage, Google.com, on May 22nd, 2008. Congratulations to Grace, and to all our finalists! National Winner - 2008 Up in the Clouds My doodle, "Up in the Clouds," expresses a world in the sky. This new world is clean and fresh, and people are social and enlightened. Every person here is treated as family no matter who they are. The bright sun heats this ideal place with warmth, love, and brightens everyone's day. Grace Moon Canyon Middle School Castro Valley, California

Greetings Dear One, Did Anyone Ever Tell You..™ Did anyone ever tell you.. Something kind about you Such as how you appear to them Or a talent you have? Did Anyone Ever Say Something Nice to You? Did you ever think their compliment was a lie? So if I tell you something wonderful That I observe about you, Do you think I would lie? If you have ever received a compliment, Or if you ever do, The greatest thing to say is.. "Thank You." Then, set out to discover the good, The genuine precious qualities you actually have. They are there. Did anyone ever tell you where to look for them? In your heart. That's where all of your worth And goodness exists - And no one can ever take that away from you. They don't sell self esteem in Bloomingdale's or Harrods' Target and Wal-Mart don't carry it either. Did anyone ever tell you.. You can buy self esteem in the beauty salon? They lied. It's all inside - no matter how nice the outside appears, All of your worth will eternally exist in your heart. © Copyright 2007 Barbara Rose, Ph.D. Sending you much love, Barbara Rose, Ph.D. and The Rose Group http://www.borntoinspire.com

Did Anyone Ever Tell You..™   Did anyone ever tell you.. That life’s difficulties, the hard times, The experiences that cause you to find the will within to turn it all around, are WHY those experiences are in your life? Did anyone ever tell you.. That character, compassion and deep reverence for humanity, are often the result of making it through the rough times? Did anyone ever tell you.. the cornerstone of achievement is pure determination and passion combined? Did anyone ever tell you. that all you need to deal with is this current now moment? And, if for some reason You are able to live more than one moment at a time, I REALLY want to meet you! Move forward steadily now – the past is BEHIND you! © Copyright 2007 Barbara Rose, Ph.D. More inspiration at: http://www.borntoinspire.com

Did Anyone Ever Tell You..™ To apply for a JOY instead of a job? Can you imagine saying.. Oh, YES, It's Friday - I get to leave my JOY for the weekend! Oh, NO, It's MONDAY - I have to go to my JOY Can't wait for the weekend.. So I can leave my JOY! Did anyone ever tell you.. Start to view your "job" as your "JOY" Then inspiration & passion will fuel each day . If you're not sure WHAT you would do -- May I suggest.. Now is the PERFECT time to inquire within. © Copyright 2007 Barbara Rose, Ph.D. http://www.borntoinspire.com

Did Anyone Ever Tell You..™ It's okay to NOT "have it all together" ALL of the time? Did anyone ever tell you.. When you feel like you're taking Ten steps back, You're about to take 100 steps forward? Did anyone ever tell you.. Chaos precedes growth, realizations, And positive transformation? I've been through the ringer in life, Have gone through as much pain as you have, And it all served for tremendous growth And transformation. Nothing can be transformed By keeping the status quo Alternatively, when you allow yourself To feel ALL of your truth, ALL of your feelings, and Allow it all to surface, Something great happens: You can see the light on your path That you couldn't see before. It all comes full circle, and you realize, The rough times were worth it after all. © Copyright 2007 Barbara Rose, Ph.D. http://www.borntoinspire.com

Did Anyone Ever Tell You..™ Did anyone ever tell you.. That everything you believe is wrong with you, Is actually what other people told you - And you still believe it? Did Anyone Ever Tell You.. That the fastest way to transform How you feel about yourself, Is by ceasing all negative self talk, Catching it when it happens, and Replacing that with factual truths Based on your observable actions? I used to despise myself. I know what it feels like to believe The lies I was told growing up. And I was able to transform it all By doing WHAT I PREFER, WHEN I Prefer, And HOW I Prefer (as long as it's honest), Combined with giving myself real, positive Self talk in place of the negative lies. There is NOTHING WRONG with you! The only thing that's "wrong" is Negative thoughts that you still believe about you. Did Anyone Ever Tell You.. When you turn your thoughts around, You simultaneously transform how you view yourself? It's true! And guess what happens next.. You actually start to LOVE yourself Just for being who you are inside. It's time you really value yourself By finding everything that's RIGHT with you! © Copyright 2007 Barbara Rose, Ph.D. http://www.borntoinspire.com

Did Anyone Ever Tell You..™ The darkest times in life are followed by the brightest times? Did anyone ever tell you.. Every seeming obstacle is there to actually HELP you? You are in this life to soar. What is required is your decision, backed with your determination. Anything you are wholeheartedly determined to transform, Must first be transformed within your mind. Then, the outer follows suit. Transformation is using your will in the highest form. Bringing out the best you have inside does require Your full will in ACTION. You can transform what seems impossible. Oh Yes you Can! © Copyright 2007 Barbara Rose, Ph.D. http://www.borntoinspire.com

Did Anyone Ever Tell You.. You have too much meaning to squelch yourself. Did anyone ever tell you.. You have too much good to contribute to doubt yourself? Did anyone ever tell you.. You are not in this life to blend in with the crowd You are in this life to take the risks you want to take. Did anyone ever tell you.. That when you find the courage to BE you, You will experience incridable joy? It does not matter what other people think, say or do. Did anyone ever tell you once you dare to be the REAL you, Other people's opinions won't even phase you? It's time for you to move forward, and go all the way. I can assure you of one thing: Once you dare to bring out the best from within you, You'll be too joyously absorbed in creating what may feel like miracles. Did anyone ever tell you.. YOU are the miracle? I can guarantee if you're reading this now, There's something fantastic inside of you waiting to come out. Bring it out and BLOOM - if you do anything in this life, This is what you must do if you truly want to experience lasting joy. I KNOW you can do it - I believe in you! © Copyright 2007 Barbara Rose, Ph.D. http://www.borntoinspire.com

Did Anyone Ever Tell You.. When people lash out at you They have also been lashing out on themselves? Did anyone ever tell you.. That other people’s reactions Are not your responsibility? Did anyone ever tell you.. When someone truly desires to understand you They approach you with love? There will be as many opinions as there are people. The people who belong in your life Are those who reach out to you with love The people who do not belong in your life Are the people who attack. Simply detach from them while you View them with loving compassion. As you live out your life mission, If naysayers or critics pop up Allow them their valuable opinions And at the same time always remember Your role is to follow through with the truth in your deepest heart.     © Copyright 2007 by Barbara Rose, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved http://www.borntoinspire.com

Did Anyone Ever Tell You..   That you are truly never alone? Did anyone ever tell you that you Actually have Divine help all around you, Surrounding you right now? Did anyone ever tell you that all you need to do To receive Divine help is to ASK for it? I’m letting you know that during my darkest hours What saved my life was not another person, It was the Divine help I received, and I am No different from you! Ask from your heart, and WATCH the miracles Unfold in your life – now.   © Copyright 2007 Barbara Rose, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved www.BornToInspire.Com

Did Anyone Ever Tell You.. The positive changes you are afraid of making, Are actually the reasons you came into this life. Did anyone ever tell you.. No matter HOW scary it feels to move forward The fears WILL VANISH once you move in action. Did anyone ever tell you, "I've been there, too." Remember, you can never fail when it comes to personal growth. All you WILL do is TRIUMPH!   © Copyright 2007 by Barbara Rose, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved www.BornToInspire.Com

Did Anyone Ever Tell You.. Did anyone ever tell you that adversity Can cause you to triumph? Did anyone ever tell you that your endeavors, No matter how large or small are actually needed? Did anyone ever tell you to ask yourself How you REALLY feel about any concern you have And to follow your actual feelings? I am guiding you to follow that deepest truth that Exists within your heart. Once you do, your life will begin to soar!   © Copyright 2007 by Barbara Rose, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved

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