Karl's Blog: February 2009

No joke.

Police in Nigeria recently reported that two thieves stole a car in Kwara State. As vigilantes cornered the two suspects, rather than get caught - one transformed himself into a goat.

Yes. A goat.

Read the full news story here.

Of course, you'd think that someone with such amazing skills would put his talents to better use. Rather than spending time stealing Mazda's.

But what do I know :)

Which leads me on to my main point...

How many of us simply IGNORE LOGIC?

It never ceases to amaze me how many people relish in airy-fairy ideas without substance - rather than face the hard (and often beautiful) facts of reality.

We take what is already great (life, relationships, happiness, spirit) - and attempt to bring meaning to it with mysticism (myths, rituals, magic, religion, superstition).

To quote Douglas Adams...

"Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful - without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?"

Do you see the depth behind that quote?

You might not know have realized, however - despite having such a deep interest in self-development - I am profoundly led by science. My previous blog posts attest that fact.

For me, it's the only reliable method of getting results.

What GREAT THINGS in your life - are YOU shrouding in nonsensical myth?

What beliefs do YOU have - that simply don't stack up to science?

What non-logical thoughts are currently holding YOU back in your life right now?

Astrology. Religion. Homeopathy. Talented goats. To name just a few. They not only restrict us, but can actively damage our lives.

By embracing a more logical approach, we become more open to reality - and understand of possibility.

Sometimes we just need to sit back and appreciate the beauty of the garden alone.

How can YOU do that more, today?

Have a brilliant Thursday :)

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Labels: inspiration, self-development

"To quote oneself is the height of madness." - Karl Moore

Okay, I swear that I'm not an ego-maniac.

But recently, my friend Dr Mel Gill contacted me about a book he's finishing - called The Meta Secret (to tie in with his film of the same name).

He asked if I'd provide a few quotations for the book - swiped from my own up-and-coming books.

Well, I did - and today, I thought I'd share them with you.

It's possible something here may stand out for you today.

Enjoy - and have a great day! :)

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“Self pity is the very worst emotion. Let go of self-pity and you will be happy.”

“Here’s the biggest self-development secret you’ll ever stumble across: Stop feeling sorry for yourself, and you will be happy. It doesn’t get any simpler.”

“You are not your emotions. Learn to let go of your emotions – as easily as you’d let go of a ball.”

“You are not your emotions. You can turn of negative emotions, just as easily as you’d switch off a light. Simply ask yourself the question – Can I let this go?”

“Nothing is either bad or good, but thinking makes it so.” - Shakespeare

“You are only what exists in this moment.”

“You don’t know when you’ve reached a peak until you’re coming down. And you don’t know when you’re in a trough until you’re climbing out. It’s all good. If you want the rainbow, you’ve got to put up with the rain.” - David Brent

“No self-development system will set you free. No religion will set you free. True freedom comes from inside. It comes from realizing there are no rules.”

“In life, we usually get the results we expect. By setting a good intention, we’ve already quadrupled the chance of a positive outcome. Quite simply, intention sets direction.”

“We each spend 95% of our time, either worrying about the past or fretting over the future. Stop it. True happiness can be found in the Now. Live in the Now more, and you will be happy.”

“By saying yes more to life we open ourselves up to its possibilities. We give ourselves to fate. If you want to live a happier, stress-free, more adventurous life, say yes more.”

“Everything changes. People die, kids grow up, companies shut down. Change is the only constant in this world. Get used to it, and find comfort in the fact that: even this shall pass.”

“You don’t need an epiphany to be self-developed. You don’t need to meditate daily, or give up your material goods. Don’t follow the spiritual sheep. Find your own freedom.”

“Sadness, negativity, death – these things are all part of life. Embrace them, because without them, there would be no opposite. Happiness, positivity, life.”