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April 22, 2013
Key 1: The Balance Myth
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April 15, 2013
Win a Copy of 21 Keys!
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April 8, 2013
December 11, 2012
Holiday eBook Special!
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October 1, 2012
Commencement Keynote: The Power of Choice
Commencement Keynote to Globe University: September 28, 2012
Michael Thomas Sunnarborg, Ambassador of Goodwill
"Thank you for the kind introduction and thank you for inviting me to speak today. I'm very pleased to be here to join you in celebrating this wonderful occasion.
Graduates of 2012 – this celebration is for you. Congratulations!
Like you, I have also sat in the same chair—wearing my cap and gown, and trying to get my mind around such a unique and meaningful event. I remember sitting ther...
September 12, 2012
Passion on Purpose
"Your true passion should feel like breathing; it's that natural."Oprah Winfrey
"Wow! Just look at her go!" I exclaimed as I saw the exuberant musician attack her instrument during a performance of Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 1 at Orchestra Hall. "Now that's passion in action." What had started in a demure and proper way—cellist dressed in a fancy evening gown with cello in-hand and hair styled neatly—quickly turned into a flurry of fingers, strings, a relentless bow, and hair flyin...
August 27, 2012
Goodreads Book Giveaway
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August 15, 2012
New Arrival!
The Creative Workshop Central is pleased to announce the arrival of the book, 21 Steps to Better Relationships: Find More Balance with Others, at an online bookstore near you!21 Steps... delivers 21 bite-sized portions of inspiration designed to help you find better balance in your relationships—regardless of who they are. Find links to the books and eBooks at: 21stepstorelationships.com, or at Amazon and other online retailers.
I am looking forward to hearing the stories of how 21 Steps to Be...
August 11, 2012
Soften Your Stance
Excerpt from 21 Steps to Better Relationships, Step 19: Soften Your Stance
Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex,
and more violent. It takes a touch of genius—and a lot
of courage—to move in the opposite direction.
Albert Einstein
We are all gifted with powerful thoughts, feelings, and intuition. Taking time to listen to our intuition and choose responses to our thoughts and feelings wisely will increase our chances of experiencing harmonious interactions. To soften yo...
July 26, 2012
Enact Love
Here is another excerpt from my forthcoming book, 21 Steps to Better Relationships, set for release August, 15, 2012. Find it at 21stepstorelationships.com. Enjoy!
Step 21: Enact Love
To give pleasure to a single heart by a single act
is better than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.
Mahatma Gandhi
Love in action is the highest form of love. If you’ve heard the phrase “Actions speak louder than words,” then you know the important role that action takes. Thinking loving thoughts is a great star...
