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Saturday, February 26, 2011
NEW CARTOON:Parenting Teenagers and Staying Sane
Hi to all. I have a real deal for you parents of teenagers. I have put my popular ebook " How to Parent Teenagers and Stay Sane" on for a fantastic price.
Mike Moore: Have Mouth-Will Travel
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Mike Moore: Have Mouth-Will Travel
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Sunday, February 13, 2011
The Lost Treasure Returns...A TRUE STORY
Many years ago I had the pleasure of teaching a
young woman who was one of the most gifted high school seniors
I have ever met. Not only was she brilliant in Math and
Science, but she was also extremely talented in the visual
arts. She could draw and paint beautifully. When Audrey
graduated from university she did so with two degrees, one in
fine arts and one in biochemistry. Not too many people shine
brilliantly in two such different areas of study. She was
gifted.
Just before her highschool graduation Audrey presented
me with a wonderful gift. It was a water colour painting of a
mother and her infant. A tear fell from the mother’s eye as
she looked lovingly at her precious child. Beneath the
painting Audrey had written these words: “The love of God
becomes real when, through me, it touches another.” What a
beautiful gift from such a sensitive, talented woman. I
immediately had the piece of art framed and hung in my office.
Years passed with many moves from one office to
another. Somewhere in the process of changing locations I lost
the painting of the mother and child. I had no idea how I lost
it or where it was and had given up hope of ever seeing it
again.
A couple of years ago after about eight years of not
knowing where my treasured painting was, I received a phone
call from a former colleague who said she had something of
mine she thought I would like returned. It was the picture
Audrey had painted for me years earlier. In cleaning out a
storage room she had discovered my gift. I promise I won’t
lose it a second time
When I reflect on what happened to my painting I am
struck by how precious gifts, when lost, have a way of finding
their way back to the people who treasure them the most. To
any other the painting was just that, a painting. To me it
spoke of a creative, intelligent, generous woman who gave her
talent to me in appreciation for our paths crossing and
connecting. Because of this obvious connection it found its
way home to me. I have discovered this to be true of people as
well. When you really love another, and you appear to lose
them, they tend to find their way back to your love even if it
takes years to do so. So we live in hope
I haven’t heard from Audrey in many years, but I know
that she will come back into my life in some way. We will meet again.
Mike Moore is a speaker and writer on human potential,
motivation and humour. You are invited to visit him online at
www.motivationalplus.com
young woman who was one of the most gifted high school seniors
I have ever met. Not only was she brilliant in Math and
Science, but she was also extremely talented in the visual
arts. She could draw and paint beautifully. When Audrey
graduated from university she did so with two degrees, one in
fine arts and one in biochemistry. Not too many people shine
brilliantly in two such different areas of study. She was
gifted.
Just before her highschool graduation Audrey presented
me with a wonderful gift. It was a water colour painting of a
mother and her infant. A tear fell from the mother’s eye as
she looked lovingly at her precious child. Beneath the
painting Audrey had written these words: “The love of God
becomes real when, through me, it touches another.” What a
beautiful gift from such a sensitive, talented woman. I
immediately had the piece of art framed and hung in my office.
Years passed with many moves from one office to
another. Somewhere in the process of changing locations I lost
the painting of the mother and child. I had no idea how I lost
it or where it was and had given up hope of ever seeing it
again.
A couple of years ago after about eight years of not
knowing where my treasured painting was, I received a phone
call from a former colleague who said she had something of
mine she thought I would like returned. It was the picture
Audrey had painted for me years earlier. In cleaning out a
storage room she had discovered my gift. I promise I won’t
lose it a second time
When I reflect on what happened to my painting I am
struck by how precious gifts, when lost, have a way of finding
their way back to the people who treasure them the most. To
any other the painting was just that, a painting. To me it
spoke of a creative, intelligent, generous woman who gave her
talent to me in appreciation for our paths crossing and
connecting. Because of this obvious connection it found its
way home to me. I have discovered this to be true of people as
well. When you really love another, and you appear to lose
them, they tend to find their way back to your love even if it
takes years to do so. So we live in hope
I haven’t heard from Audrey in many years, but I know
that she will come back into my life in some way. We will meet again.
Mike Moore is a speaker and writer on human potential,
motivation and humour. You are invited to visit him online at
www.motivationalplus.com
Monday, February 07, 2011
How to Avoid Getting Old Just $10.00
Hi to all. I have adjusted the price of a download copy of my in-demand book " How to Avoid Getting Old No Matter How Long You Live" It sells out at every time I speak.
Check it out here and download a copy for only $10.00
I know you'll love it.
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
2 Free Books on Humor in the Workplace
Hi. I would like to offer you, free of charge, two of my very popular e-books, Thank God It's Monday and Let the Laughter Begin ( 18 workplace cartoons)
To access your copies visit here
To access your copies visit here
Thursday, January 27, 2011
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Friday, December 31, 2010
Cartoon Locating Deadbeat Dads
Be Funny Without Telling Jokes
Click Here if you don't get the respect you deserve. 42% of you experience verbal abuse and it MUST STOP NOW!!
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Thursday, December 16, 2010
They Who Laugh, Last
I just returned from a week in beautiful St. Lucia. Now back to the ice and snow. While I did love the tropics it was difficult to get into the Christmas spirit sitting under a palm tree sweating profusely.
For more cartoons visit here
For more cartoons visit here
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Thursday, November 04, 2010
New Cartoon to Give Your Life a Lift
Check out my popular cartoon collections. When you purchase a collection you receive each cartoon as a ready to use jpeg file. Permission is granted to use the cartoons in your presentations or publications.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Taming the Toxic People in Your Life
In my travels across North America speaking on motivation and human potential I hear the same question asked repeatedly, " How can I become more assertive?" There is no doubt about it, there are people in our lives who are harmful to our health and we don't like it one bit.
I read recently that toxic people make up about ten percent of the population and cause over 50 percent of all relational damage. For our own well-being and the well-being of those we care about we must learn how to cope with these toxic people at home, at work and at play.
I wrote the following report in response to the question, "How can I learn to cope with the difficult people in my life?" From the reaction I have had to this report it is proving helpful. I do want to say emphatically that what you read here won't do a thing to improve your situation unless you have the courage to use the suggestions given. Go for it! You're worth the effort.
TOXIC PEOPLE.........
rob us of our dignity.
destroy our self confidence.
increase our stress levels.
destroy our morale.
erode our self esteem.
foster negativity.
decrease productivity.
make life hellish.
are abusive.
are toxic because they can get away with it and it works for them.
HOW TO DEAL WITH TOXIC PEOPLE
Remember that you can't change toxic people, but you can learn to cope with them. Here are some effective strategies to try.
* Always stand at eye level with the person you are confronting. Never have them standing over you looking down.
* Respect the toxic person and always expect respect in return. Settle for nothing less.
* Remain calm.
* Listen attentively.
* Don't argue or interrupt, just listen.
* Don't accuse or judge, just state how you feel.
* If the toxic person tries to verbally bully you, just say, " I don't allow people to treat me this way." Then slowly and calmly walk away.
* When someone is being toxic to you here is a powerful response and one that is easy to use because you don't have to say a word. In the midst of a toxic attack just PAUSE....LOOK AT THE PERSON, WITHOUT EMOTION......TURN AND WALK AWAY. It works!
* Anger is sometimes a valid response.
* If all else fails you might be left with only one option; to separate yourself from the toxic person in your life.
YOU DON'T EXIST TO BE SOMEONE'S PERSONAL GARBAGE DUMP.
This is an excerpt from Mike's popular book The Art of Verbal Self Defence. MORE HERE
I read recently that toxic people make up about ten percent of the population and cause over 50 percent of all relational damage. For our own well-being and the well-being of those we care about we must learn how to cope with these toxic people at home, at work and at play.
I wrote the following report in response to the question, "How can I learn to cope with the difficult people in my life?" From the reaction I have had to this report it is proving helpful. I do want to say emphatically that what you read here won't do a thing to improve your situation unless you have the courage to use the suggestions given. Go for it! You're worth the effort.
TOXIC PEOPLE.........
rob us of our dignity.
destroy our self confidence.
increase our stress levels.
destroy our morale.
erode our self esteem.
foster negativity.
decrease productivity.
make life hellish.
are abusive.
are toxic because they can get away with it and it works for them.
HOW TO DEAL WITH TOXIC PEOPLE
Remember that you can't change toxic people, but you can learn to cope with them. Here are some effective strategies to try.
* Always stand at eye level with the person you are confronting. Never have them standing over you looking down.
* Respect the toxic person and always expect respect in return. Settle for nothing less.
* Remain calm.
* Listen attentively.
* Don't argue or interrupt, just listen.
* Don't accuse or judge, just state how you feel.
* If the toxic person tries to verbally bully you, just say, " I don't allow people to treat me this way." Then slowly and calmly walk away.
* When someone is being toxic to you here is a powerful response and one that is easy to use because you don't have to say a word. In the midst of a toxic attack just PAUSE....LOOK AT THE PERSON, WITHOUT EMOTION......TURN AND WALK AWAY. It works!
* Anger is sometimes a valid response.
* If all else fails you might be left with only one option; to separate yourself from the toxic person in your life.
YOU DON'T EXIST TO BE SOMEONE'S PERSONAL GARBAGE DUMP.
This is an excerpt from Mike's popular book The Art of Verbal Self Defence. MORE HERE
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
How to Avoid Getting Old No Matter How Long You Live
To hell with aging gracefully I want to age humorously and FUNfully with a fantastic attitude!!
If you're one of the JOYLESS MULTITUDES who find yourself...
getting out of bed in the morning to the sound of creaking, stiff joints,
thinking that you have more sidewalk behind you than ahead of you,
fearing the END,worrying about when, not if, you'll get cancer,
and thinking that you're over the hill and too old to cut the mustard? ( Whatever that means)
Then YOU'VE GOT TO PUT A STOP TO IT RIGHT NOW!!!
My best selling ebook " How to Avoid Getting Old No Matter How Long You Live " will be coming out as a hard cover within the next month. I think every person over the age of 40 should read this little book. For a sample of what you get for UNDER $15.00VISIT HERE
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Saturday, October 02, 2010
Have you ever noticed this????
I was listening to a group of teenagers talking at a coffee shop and was inspired to draw this cartoon. What ever happened to fluid speech?
For many more family cartoons visit here
For many more family cartoons visit here
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
I Love this Quotation
Someday after we have mastered the energies of wind, waves,tide and gravity we will harness, for God, the energies of love and for the second time in human history we will have discovered fire. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Monday, August 16, 2010
The Transforming Power of Stories
As many of you know I am a professional speaker and committed storyteller. I doesn't matter who your audience is or how old they are they'll love you if you tell them stories.
You could be in a bar or at a house party telling a humorous or profound story, the fact is always the same... people love to tell and be told stories.
Notice that I stressed the words tell and told when referring to how stories are delivered. I did not use the word read. Anyone can read a story ( some better than others) but not everyone can tell a great story.
When you tell a story you make it your own. You can add or subtract details and add texture and suspense with your voice, gestures and facial expressions. In short you become an actor in your own drama and if you really know what you're doing you can have the audience in the palm of your hand in no time.
It is important to remember that we human beings have an insatiable appetite for stories. From the time we were children when we constantly asked our parents to,
"Tell me a story" until the present time nothing has changed. We love to listen to and tell stories.
Life is filled with experiences and when we share these experiences we are telling stories. When we listen to the experiences of others we are sharing their stories. Can you imagine life without stories? What would we talk about?
To validate this human hunger for stories all you have to do is observe what happens when you meet an old friend you haven't seen for some time. The first thing you want to do is find out what they've been up to. This is a request to be told stories.
This natural hunger for stories provides speakers, teachers, managers, parents and friends and with a powerful magnetic tool to connect with and hold peoples' interest and attention.
Stories inform, entertain and grab peoples' attention. Use them often and effectively and watch people come alive in your presence.
To obtain 5 Life Lesson Stories for use in lessons, presentations, conversations or with your childrem visit here.
If you ever need a fun speaker with a HUGE message Visit Here
You could be in a bar or at a house party telling a humorous or profound story, the fact is always the same... people love to tell and be told stories.
Notice that I stressed the words tell and told when referring to how stories are delivered. I did not use the word read. Anyone can read a story ( some better than others) but not everyone can tell a great story.
When you tell a story you make it your own. You can add or subtract details and add texture and suspense with your voice, gestures and facial expressions. In short you become an actor in your own drama and if you really know what you're doing you can have the audience in the palm of your hand in no time.
It is important to remember that we human beings have an insatiable appetite for stories. From the time we were children when we constantly asked our parents to,
"Tell me a story" until the present time nothing has changed. We love to listen to and tell stories.
Life is filled with experiences and when we share these experiences we are telling stories. When we listen to the experiences of others we are sharing their stories. Can you imagine life without stories? What would we talk about?
To validate this human hunger for stories all you have to do is observe what happens when you meet an old friend you haven't seen for some time. The first thing you want to do is find out what they've been up to. This is a request to be told stories.
This natural hunger for stories provides speakers, teachers, managers, parents and friends and with a powerful magnetic tool to connect with and hold peoples' interest and attention.
Stories inform, entertain and grab peoples' attention. Use them often and effectively and watch people come alive in your presence.
To obtain 5 Life Lesson Stories for use in lessons, presentations, conversations or with your childrem visit here.
If you ever need a fun speaker with a HUGE message Visit Here
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Free Stress Busting mp3 Audio
I would like to give you a FREE copy of the interview I did recently with Premier Summits. They interviewed 20 top authorities on Stress Management and I was pleased to be among them.
If you are interested in downloading a copy and learning about my HA Principle in managing stress Click hereThanks. Mike
If you are interested in downloading a copy and learning about my HA Principle in managing stress Click hereThanks. Mike
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