Author Archives: thecrankyguru

Editing complete in two weeks!

Posted on May 19, 2014 by thecrankyguru

I know there has been a large break between watering holes, but I’m learning from the excellent and selfless efforts of my wonderful editor Cecily-Anna Bradley, that a work of art cannot be rushed. So I’m eternally grateful to her … Continue reading →

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The Power of “I AM”

Posted on April 9, 2014 by thecrankyguru

The two little words “I AM”, are actually ‘Cosmic Initiators of Manifestation’ which many of us use without knowledge of their immediate and powerful effect. For instance, when I’m resting in the moment and say “I am thirty”, I notice … Continue reading →

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How to manifest our reality through belief

Posted on April 6, 2014 by thecrankyguru

Like a circus juggler, we work hard to keep our dreams in the air. And it is possible, when we understand and accept that our beliefs create our reality. If we just spend ten minutes a day, totally focused on … Continue reading →

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Self belief: Chicken or the Egg?

Posted on March 31, 2014 by thecrankyguru

Today, I wanted to discuss self belief and the so called ‘building’ of it. Does success (in whatever field of endeavour we choose) build self belief, or does belief in self create success? I believe it is the latter. Stuck … Continue reading →

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The clock is NOT ticking

Posted on March 16, 2014 by thecrankyguru

Everywhere I turn, I see people living life by the clock! Trapped in the spokes of a linear time wheel and manifesting reality based on their perception of where they are on the flimsy twig of mortality. Why do we … Continue reading →

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Happiness is what you make it.

Posted on March 15, 2014 by thecrankyguru

Recently my other (better) half Tutti has been doing a self improvement course at the Landmark Forum. Now, I have to tell you up front that if there is anyone in this world who is in less need of self … Continue reading →

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Let’s believe in ourselves first!

Posted on March 7, 2014 by thecrankyguru

When we watch ads on TV promoting treatments for every kind of ailment and ‘dis-ease’ from listlessness to cancer, why is no mention ever made of the bodies natural healing properties? Perhaps, instead of every ad finishing with “if symptoms … Continue reading →

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Let’s encourage everyone we can

Posted on February 25, 2014 by thecrankyguru

This is a true story. When I was about eleven, I expressed a great desire to play the violin and my parents sent me to ‘ol’ George’, concert master with the Queensland Symphony at the time for lessons. George was taciturn … Continue reading →

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“All that we are, is the result of what we have thought” Buddha.

Posted on February 16, 2014 by thecrankyguru

I know this may sound crazy to some and of course I’ve broached this subject many times, but when things are not working out, the dream job hasn’t eventuated, the relationship fell through etc. it’s time to look closely at … Continue reading →

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There are no private thoughts!

Posted on February 15, 2014 by thecrankyguru

  Today, I wanted to delve a little deeper into the idea of thought and it’s effect. As invasive as it may seem, there is no such thing as a ‘private’ thought, since thoughts are energy and energy cannot be … Continue reading →

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