Theos-Talk Archives (November 2006 Message tt00203)

 Just for the heck of it, I am presenting a stranger and his work here today. A stranger I would like to know, and perhaps, meet here, on theos-talk. Who knows, maybe I shall.
 
Marie
 
effortless effort
Effort becomes effortless when it is driven by a deep and abiding purpose. Achievements fall easily and naturally into place when they are in harmony with who you are. 
 
Fear disappears when you realize that the things that truly matter can never be taken away from you. Creativity blossoms with each moment spent in gratitude for the limitless abundance of life. 
Distractions lose their power when you focus on your loving intentions. No circumstance can hold you back when you know who you truly are. 
  
Beyond the small and petty concerns of the ego are magnificent and endless possibilities. Beyond the shortsighted need to selfishly control the little things is the very real ability to positively influence everything. 
Life goes your way to the extent that you give it meaning and purpose. Your thoughts, words and actions bring unique and lasting value to the extent that they express who you are. 
  
Stop fighting your fears and they will stop holding you back. Dare to touch your deepest purpose and bring it fully to life. 
  
-- Ralph Marston
 
Who is Ralph Marston you ask?
 
 
I am 44 years old and live in Austin, Texas with my wife and two daughters, ages 10 and 6. I'm a graduate of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, with a Bachelor of Business Administration, and am a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. 
  
I have always been interested in personal development, and have studied hundreds of books and tape programs over the years. I have applied many of the concepts I've learned, to my own life and business, and have developed a "real world" knowledge of what works and what doesn't. Many people are curious about my religious affiliation. I am a Christian (member of the Methodist Church). Although "The Daily Motivator" is not intended to be a religious publication, my writing is certainly influenced by Christian teachings and concepts. 
  
Since starting The Daily Motivator more than three years ago, I've been amazed at the tremendous positive response which it has received. People from all over the world, in all walks of life, have a sincere interest in living lives of meaning, caring, dedication and fulfillment. I am extremely grateful that the technology of the Internet affords me the opportunity to share my work with so many people. 
  
For fun, I enjoy sailing my 23-foot sailboat, swimming, bicycling, in-line skating, playing keyboard, wine tasting, and cooking/eating southwestern cuisine. The main thing I enjoy is playing with my children and watching them learn and grow. We love living in Austin, which is home to hundreds of high tech companies, a vibrant live music industry, the world's largest urban colony of bats, the best salsa (the food, not the dance) in the world, and lots of natural beauty in the surrounding hill country. 
  
My interests include global economics, hurricanes, maps, naval and aviation history, fitness and nutrition, music, computers, photography, among others. 
Since the age of 5, I've been interested in space travel. On a recent trip to Florida, I enjoyed a fascinating visit to the Kennedy Space Center, and a few days later watched a launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery. 
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