Refl ection Questions By Roger C. Edwards, Jr.

The Little Things and Such: The Law of Attraction

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Disclaimer: The motivational & inspirational poems and life quotes included in this book are not the original work of this Author and Publisher. Every effort was made to determine the original Author of poems labeled “Author unknown” or “Anonymous”. Works with a named Author are either public domain eligible or were reproduced with written permission with acknowledgements on page 115.

ISBN-13: 978-0-692-29921-0

BISAC: Self-Help / Motivational & Inspirational

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For my Friend and Mentor

“There’s a machine in you that will always create. You can never stop it.

Live it and love it”- Chase Herbig

For my Friend and Mentor

here’s a machine in you that will

For more than two decades, I’ve collected hundreds of motiva-tional poems and quotes. Whether discovered at conferences or seminars I attended, or whether the words were found posted in a company’s break room or written on a coworkers cubicle, each inspirational message I read encouraged and motivated me. It’s my desire that they do the same for YOU!

I would love to hear from you and know how The Little Things and Such: The Law of Attraction motivated and inspired you to be, have, and do more.

roger@thelittlethingsandsuch.com

Author’s Note

Table of Contents

Table of ContentsI Am a Creator .......................................................................................................................................................... 14Believe While Others .................................................................................................................................................. 16I Am an Entrepreneur................................................................................................................................................. 18Things to Give Up .....................................................................................................................................................20I Am the Master of My Life .................................................................................................................................22An Attitude of Gratitude .........................................................................................................................................24Man............................................................................................................................................................................26Everything is Energy ....................................................................................................................................................28Personal Action .........................................................................................................................................................30The Thought ...............................................................................................................................................................32Love ............................................................................................................................................................................ 34The Optimist Creed ................................................................................................................................................36Your Greatest Power .................................................................................................................................................. 38The Law of Life ..........................................................................................................................................................40Weather Report ..........................................................................................................................................................42Gratitude Monster ..................................................................................................................................................... 44Be Thankful .................................................................................................................................................................46Why Winners Win .................................................................................................................................................... 48Seven Beliefs ...............................................................................................................................................................50Achieving Our Goals ................................................................................................................................................. 52Thinking Stuff .............................................................................................................................................................54Be Good to You! ........................................................................................................................................................ 56Attraction ...................................................................................................................................................................58One And Only You ...................................................................................................................................................60

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Table of ContentsChange Your Attitude ...............................................................................................................................................62Thoughts are Things ....................................................................................................................................................64Seize The Day ........................................................................................................................................................... 66Strength .......................................................................................................................................................................68It’s All in Your Mind ................................................................................................................................................ 70Food For Thought ....................................................................................................................................................... 72Do It Anyway ............................................................................................................................................................74Start Where You Stand ............................................................................................................................................. 76Begin It Now .............................................................................................................................................................78The Greatest Discovery ...............................................................................................................................................80Self Confi dence Formula ...........................................................................................................................................82Seven Levels of Awareness .......................................................................................................................................... 84The Ten Cannots .........................................................................................................................................................86Self Affi rmation Pledge ............................................................................................................................................. 88Abundance .................................................................................................................................................................. 90Success ........................................................................................................................................................................ 92Successful People .........................................................................................................................................................94This is the Time ........................................................................................................................................................ 96Let Your Best Friend Be Yourself .............................................................................................................................98How To Be More Confi dent ................................................................................................................................... 100Our Deepest Fear .................................................................................................................................................... 102Be Yourself .................................................................................................................................................................104Keep Positive ............................................................................................................................................................. 106Nothing is Impossible ...............................................................................................................................................108

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Suggested Use

Suggested Use

There’s really no wrong way to use The Little Things and Such and its contents of motiva-tional poems and refl ections questions. Though, for individuals, friendships, couples, small groups, or classrooms, for example, we offer the following suggested use:

Begin this journey of self-discovery in a very relaxed state of mind. Set aside any thoughts of the past or the future and focus your attention only on the here and now. Make your-self comfortable and have a pen handy for writing down your thoughts and feelings while considering the refl ection questions.

Step One:

Take a moment to read one of motivational poems or life quotes. In fact, we suggest that you read it multiple times. The poems and life quotes are in no particular order. As you’re reading, try to internalize its meaning and allow yourself to get emotional involved in what the Author is conveying.

Step Two:

Then, turn your attention over to the refl ection questions on the oppo-site page of the poem or life quote. Answer one question at a time in any order that you choose. Pay close attention to how you feel. If a ques-tion happens to elicit a negative re-sponse, stick with that question until you are able to fi nd the good and write something positive.

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Suggested UseIn the last few pages of The Little Things and Such we are giving you the opportunity to write your own poem or life quote and refl ection questions. What inspirational message do you have to share with the world?

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First, write down your poem or quote in the space provided. Then write down fi ve refl ection questions that will help readers extract the essence of your work.

Note: We have provided a printable PDF template that you can download from our website at www.thelittlethingsandsuch.com. Look for the free template link on the website’s footer.

“What you seek is seeking you.”- Rumi

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I Am a CreatorI am a creator

I wait for no one to save meI am a creator

I use the gifts God gave meI am a creator

I choose either abundance or luckI am a creator

I have no force to hold me backI am a creator

I am free to use my voiceI am a creator

My future is my choice ~ Elizabeth Janet Grey

I Am a Creator

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1. What gifts has God given you? ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2. What’s the difference between abundance and luck? Do you believe in luck? ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3. What force holds you back? Why? ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4. When was the last time you used your voice? What did you do? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5. Do you agree that your future is your choice? Why? ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements AcknowledgementsI Am a Creator (Page 14) - Elizabeth Janet Gray Vining (1902 - 1999), A Pennsylvania native, Gray, at seventeen, submitted her fi rst story to a magazine. Then upon graduating from Bryn Mawr College, she took a teaching position, tutored, wrote more magazine articles, and earned a library science degree. Her subsequent marriage to Morgan Vining, a University of North Carolina professor, ended abruptly when he died in a car accident.

After returning home to reside in Philadelphia with her family, Gray Vining continued thinking about writing. A trip to Scotland provided the information she needed for a biography of Walter Scott. From her various travels, more biographies and novels followed. Gray Vining’s attention to detail and her in-depth research which brought her characters and their stories to life garnered her much respect. She earned the Newbery Medal for Adam of the Road in 1943.

Gray Vining chose to become a Quaker and spent much time in service to her religion. Later, through her Quaker connections, Gray Vining was invited to tutor the Crown Prince of Japan from 1946-1950. She wrote a book for adults recounting her experiences Windows for the Crown Prince. Gray Vining’s writing career stretched over 60 years and thirty books, including biographies, novels, story collections, and children’s fi ction. Gray Vining passed away in 1999 in Pennsylvania.

Believe While Others (Page 16) - William Arthur Ward (1921 -1994), is one of America’s most quoted writers of inspirational maxims. Born and raised in Louisiana, Ward entered the United States Army as a private in 1942 and rose to the rank of captain. Part of his four years of military service was spent in the Philippines. A graduate of McMurry College, he received his master’s degree at Oklahoma State University. He worked toward the doctorate at the University of Texas and at North Texas State University. In 1962 Oklahoma City University honored him with the Doctor of Laws degree in recognition of his professional achievement, literary contributions and service to others. Ward served as Assistant to the President of Texas Wesleyan College in Fort Worth beginning in 1955.

He was a professional member of Sigma Delta Chi, American College Public Relations Association, Religious Public Relations Council and Phi Delta Kappa. In Fort Worth he was on the Board of Directors of numerous organizations including Rotary, Red Cross and Boy Scouts of America.

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Acknowledgements AcknowledgementsI Am an Entrepreneur (Page 28) - Matt Cheuvront is the founder and owner of Proof, a full-service branding fi rm based in Nashville, Tennessee, the founder of LAUNCH, an all-inclusive branding service for aspiring entrepreneurs, and the author of Life Without Pants (www.lifewithoutpants.com).

A self-made entrepreneur, Matt is a writer, speaker, brander, and craft-beer drinker. Matt embraces that good brands aren’t simply born; they’re carefully crafted in order to elicit a specifi c, desired response in a target market. Matt has helped countless companies and groups think creatively, act strategically, and articulate their online brand in order to grow well.

15 Things You Should Give up to Be Happy (Page 20) - Luminita D. Saviuc eats, breathes and lives personal growth; drawing inspiration from the ancient scripts of Lao Tzu and Tao Te Ching to the lives of personalities such as Wayne Dyer, Tony Robbins and Carl Jung. She is the author of the successful blog post “15 Things You Should Give Up To Be Happy” which became perhaps the most viral personal growth blog post in history. Over 1.2 MILLION people shared it on Facebook. Born born in Romania, whe is an enthusiastic student of the arts, economics, psychology and spirituality. Her blog (www.purposefairy) is a vault of her observations on the human condition, and how to access our infi nite selves in our daily lives.

I Am the Master of My Life (Page 22) - E’mile Coue’ (1859 - 1926) a French psychologist and pharmacist, author of “Self Mastery through Conscious Autosuggestion” is known as the “Prophet of Autosuggestion.” While working as a pharmacist he realized that when he praised a patient’s medicine there was a noticeable improvement on the action of these medications, and by saying nothing about the medication created no effect.

Coue’ believed in the mental effects to amplify medication and health. One of the main underlying principles of his beliefs and of his method of conscious autosuggestion is that any idea exclusively occupying the mind turns into reality.

Coue’ believed that our unconscious mind is the source of many illnesses, and that the unconscious mind can also serve as the cure. His teachings are based on the premise there is a powerful force within ourselves which can produce best or worst results. This force is the enormous power of imagination.

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Acknowledgements AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements AcknowledgementsMan (Page 26) - His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, describes himself as a simple Buddhist monk. He is the spiritual leader of Tibet. He was born on 6 July 1935, to a farming family, in a small hamlet located in Taktser, Amdo, northeastern Tibet. At the very young age of two, the child who was named Lhamo Dhondup at that time, was recognized as the reincarnation of the previous 13th Dalai Lama, Thubten Gyatso.

The Dalai Lamas are believed to be manifestations of Avalokiteshvara or Chenrezig, the Bodhisattva of Compassion and the patron saint of Tibet. Bodhisattvas are believed to be enlightened beings who have postponed their own nirvana and chosen to take rebirth in order to serve humanity.

Everything is Energy (Page 28) - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955) was a German-born theoretical physicist and philosopher of science. He developed the general theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics. He is best known in popular culture for his mass–energy equivalence formula E = mc2 (which has been dubbed “the world’s most famous equation”). He received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics for his “services to theoretical physics”, in particular his discovery of the photoelectric effect, a pivotal step in the evolution of quantum theory.

He was visiting the United States when Adolf Hitler came to power in 1933 and, being Jewish, did not go back to Germany, where he had been a professor at the Berlin Academy of Sciences. He settled in the U.S., becoming an American citizen in 1940. Einstein published more than 300 scientifi c papers along with over 150 non-scientifi c works. Einstein’s intellectual achievements and originality have made the word “Einstein” synonymous with genius.

Personal Action (Page 30) - Wallace D. Wattles (1860 - 1911) was an American author. A New Thought writer, he remains personally somewhat obscure,[1] but his writing has been widely quoted and remains in print in the New Thought and self-help movements. Wattles’ best known work is a 1910 book called The Science of Getting Rich in which he explained how to become wealthy.

Wallace lived with his parents on a farm in Nunda Township, McHenry County, Illinois and worked as a farm laborer. Wattles had changed the spelling of his last name from Walters to Wattles. He was married to Abbie Walters, 47, at the time and they had three children.

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Acknowledgements AcknowledgementsThe Optimist Creed (Page 36) - Christian D. Larson was an important New Thought leader in his own right and in infl uencing the founder of one of the major branches of New Thought, Religious Science, which also is known as Science of Mind. New Thought has infl uenced many, such as Norman Vincent Peale and numerous other inspirational, self-help writers far beyond the bounds of New Thought in its organizational forms. The Optimist Creed was authored in 1912 by Larson, appearing in his book Your Forces and How to Use Them. It was adopted as Optimist International’s creed in 1922. Many have found inspiration in The Optimist Creed. In hospitals, the creed has been used to help patients recover from illness. In locker rooms, coaches have used it to motivate their players.

Weather Report (Page 42) - BJ Gallagher is a workplace consultant, prolifi c author, and popular speaker who specializes in: diversity issues, dealing with change, innovation and creativity, the power of positive doing, reinventing your career, and leadership skills for women. She works with many corporate clients as well as professional associations, nonprofi t groups, and government agencies. She has worked in the training and adult education fi eld for twenty years before starting her own business in 1991. To learn more about BJ please visit her website at www.peacockproductions.com.

Achieving Our Goals (Page 52) - Gary Spinell is becoming a sought after speaker who enjoys working with groups that are in-transition, those looking for personal growth and corporations looking for a new perspective to succeed in today’s competitive environment. In addition to being a writer and speaker, Gary has over 25 years of extensive experience in the business world that included roles such as Vice President at Blockbuster, VP/Treasurer at Hotels.com and Expedia, and Senior Vice President Finance at Mannatech. To learn more about Gary please visit his website at www.garyspinnell.com.

Thinking (Page 54) - Wallace D. Wattles (1860 - 1911) was an American author. A New Thought writer, he remains personally somewhat obscure,[1] but his writing has been widely quoted and remains in print in the New Thought and self-help movements. Wattles’ best known work is a 1910 book called The Science of Getting Rich in which he explained how to become wealthy. Wallace lived with his parents on a farm in Nunda Township, McHenry County, Illinois and worked as a farm laborer. Wattles had changed the spelling of his last name from Walters to Wattles. He was married to Abbie Walters, 47, at the time and they had three children.

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Acknowledgements AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements AcknowledgementsOne and Only You (Page 60) - This popular poem is often attributed to James T. Moore, however it also been attributed to a 17 year old girl who passed away in a car accident. Ann Landers published the work on December 13, 1977 in multiple publications - “Dear Ann Landers: several months ago a girl we all new and loved was killed in car accident. She was 17. She loved to write poetry so her parents had their favorite poem printed up and distributed it at the funeral. That poem always gives me a lift when I’m down. Would please put it in your column and give others the pleasure of reading it?”

Thoughts are Things (Page 64) - Joe Rapisarda is an award winning self-help author of “Awaken the Power” and is a Law of Attraction Life Coach in Southern California. Awaken Your Power, an Amazon bestseller (2010 - 2012) is about the universal laws, which act as nature’s instruction manual for life. They teach us how we can use the quantum power of our thoughts to attract and create the type of life we want to live. Joe is currently a Mortgage Loan Offi cer at First Priority Financial Inc. Learn more at www.JoeRapisarda.com.

Do It Anyway (Page 74) - Mother Teresa (1910 - 1997), was a Roman Catholic religious sister and missionary who lived most of her life in India. She was born in today’s Macedonia, with her family being of Albanian descent originating in Kosovo.

Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, which in 2012 consisted of over 4,500 sisters and is active in 133 countries. They run hospices and homes for people with HIV/AIDS, leprosy and tuberculosis; soup kitchens; dispensaries and mobile clinics; children’s and family counselling programmes; orphanages; and schools. Mother Teresa was the recipient of numerous honours including the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize.

Start Where You Stand (Page 76) - Berton Braley (1882 - 1966) was born in Madison, Wisconsin. He inherited his father’s talent in writing and had shown his talent at even at a young age. At 11 he published his fi rst work - a fairy tale called “Why The Grass Is Green”. Braley was considered a person who was always optimistic and held the belief that everything is possible. At high school he played football and fi nished high school in two years instead of the normal three. In his life Braley had written around 11,000 verses and several hundred short stories, making him one of the most widely read American poet of his era.

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Acknowledgements AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements AcknowledgementsBegin It Now (Page 78) - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 - 1832) is a giant in German and world literature. In fact, he coined the term Weltliteratur and spoke Greek, Latin, French, English, and Italian. Aside from its quality, the sheer volume of work during his 82-year lifetime is impressive. Among other works, Goethe wrote a worldwide, best-selling novel (Die Leiden des Jungen Werthers, 1774), volumes of poetry, and several dramas, including his masterwork: Faust — a massive two-volume drama that was not entirely fi nished by the time of the poet’s death. Goethe also dabbled in painting and science (Farbenlehre/“Theory of Color”), although his greatest achievements by far were in literature.

The Greatest Discovery (Page 80) - William James (1842 - 1910) was an American philosopher and psychologist who was also trained as a physician. The fi rst educator to offer a psychology course in the United States, James was one of the leading thinkers of the late nineteenth century and is believed by many to be one of the most infl uential philosophers the United States has ever produced, while others have labelled him the “Father of American psychology”. Along with Charles Sanders Peirce and John Dewey, he is considered to be one of the major fi gures associated with the philosophical school known as pragmatism, and is also cited as one of the founders of functional psychology. He also developed the philosophical perspective known as radical empiricism.

Self Confi dence Formula (Page 82) - Napoleon Hill (1883 - 1970) was an American author in the area of the new thought movement who was one of the earliest producers of the modern genre of personal-success literature. He is widely considered to be one of the great writers on success. His most famous work, Think and Grow Rich (1937), is one of the best-selling books of all time (at the time of Hill’s death in 1970, Think and Grow Rich had sold 20 million copies). Hill’s works examined the power of personal beliefs, and the role they play in personal success. He became an advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1933 to 1936. “Anything the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can be achieved,” is one of Hill’s hallmark expressions.

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Acknowledgements AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements AcknowledgementsThe Ten Cannots (Page 86) - William John Henry Boetcker (1873–1962) was an American religious leader and infl uential public speaker. Born in Hamburg, Germany, he was ordained a Presbyterian minister soon after his arrival in the United States as a young adult. He quickly gained attention as an eloquent motivational speaker.

Rev. Boetcker is perhaps best remembered for his authorship of a pamphlet entitled The Ten Cannots that emphasizes freedom and responsibility of the individual on himself. Originally published in 1916, it is often misattributed to Abraham Lincoln. The error apparently stems from a leafl et printed in 1942 by a conservative political organization called the Committee for Constitutional Government. The leafl et bore the title “Lincoln on Limitations” and contained some genuine Lincoln quotations on one side and the “Ten Cannots” on the other, with the attributions switched.

Success (Page 92) - William Arthur Ward (1921 -1994), is one of America’s most quoted writers of inspirational maxims. Born and raised in Louisiana, Ward entered the United States Army as a private in 1942 and rose to the rank of captain. Part of his four years of military service was spent in the Philippines. A graduate of McMurry College, he received his master’s degree at Oklahoma State University. He worked toward the doctorate at the University of Texas and at North Texas State University. In 1962 Oklahoma City University honored him with the Doctor of Laws degree in recognition of his professional achievement, literary contributions and service to others. Ward served as Assistant to the President of Texas Wesleyan College in Fort Worth beginning in 1955.

He was a professional member of Sigma Delta Chi, American College Public Relations Association, Religious Public Relations Council and Phi Delta Kappa. In Fort Worth he was on the Board of Directors of numerous organizations including Rotary, Red Cross and Boy Scouts of America.

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