Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Sean M Kelly Trainer, Speaker, Author, Musician ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://seanmkelly.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Be Inspired Blog](https://seanmkelly.com/blog-be-inspired-sean-m-kelly/) - [“Joy to the World” an Invitation](https://seanmkelly.com/joyfull-mind-wellbeing-joy/) - I think most of us would agree that there could be a lot more “joy” in the world. It certainly has not been a very joyful year for many thousands of people who have faced the tyranny of hatred, war and global greed. Given all of this, it is very easy to lose hope and I think most of us would agree that there could be a lot more “joy” in the world. It certainly has not been a very joyful year for many thousands of people who have faced the tyranny of hatred, war and global greed. Given all of this, it is very easy to lose hope and desperately wonder - how can I possibly make any positive difference? ... - [Inspire your children's learning in three steps today!](https://seanmkelly.com/inspire-your-childrens-learning-in-three-steps/) - Inspire Your Children's Learning in three steps today 1. See their Genius - See the genius within them! As Einstein said "Everyone is a genius, but if you ... - [5 Ways to Improve Your Attention Instantly – PAUSE](https://seanmkelly.com/5-ways-to-improve-your-attention-instantly-pause/) - PAUSE – Pause; Attend; Unplug; Space; Ears; Where is your attention now? I invite you to close your eyes for about one minute and notice where your attention is… Pause… Well did you? Or are you too busy to pause? Maybe you’re just wondering, what’s the point? What’s the point of pausing? What’s the point of - [The Why, What and How of Mindfulness](https://seanmkelly.com/the-why-what-and-how-of-mindfulness/) - Just returned from delivering a course on Mindfulness in Business in Luxembourg for a global financial company. It’s interesting how a lot of the time we turn mindfulness meditation into something that’s quite complicated and even esoteric – we think we need to be some sort of “Monk” and/or everything needs to be absolutely perfect - [The (Neuro) Science of Genius with Michio Kaku, Antonio Damasio, JoAnn Deak and Robert Krulwich](https://seanmkelly.com/the-neuro-science-of-genius/) - What do originality and invention look like in the brain? In this interview with New York Times columnist Carl Zimmer as part of Big Think’s partnership with 92Y’s Seven Days of Genius series, neuroscientist Heather Berlin explains current research into creative “flow states”, examining what happens in the brain when rappers and jazz musicians improvise. - [Nine Way to Learn More … Effectively, Enjoyably and Easily!](https://seanmkelly.com/nine-way-to-learn-more-effectively-enjoyably-and-easily/) - Use each letter of the words in the triangle to memorise the following 9 ways to learn more effectively, enjoyably and easily! 1. I Can – Believe it or Believe it not! As Henry Ford once said “Whether you believe you can do something or whether you believe you can’t you’re right!“. Decide to believe in yourself – your potential - [Neuroplasticity and the Power of Your Subconscious Mind](https://seanmkelly.com/neuroplasticity-and-the-power-of-your-subconscious-mind/) - Have you ever driven into work and wondered how you got there? Have you ever heard a song in the morning and it stuck in your head all day? Have you ever thought you forgot someone’s name and then later that day, relaxing or watching television, their name suddenly popped into your head? These are - [A Relaxed Mind is a Productive Mind](https://seanmkelly.com/a-relaxed-mind-is-a-productive-mind/) - A steady dose of toxic energy from higher-ups will encourage valuable team members to update their résumés rather than their to-do lists. INFOGRAPHIC: Mindfulness practices to take control of workplace problems Julie Mosow’s Harvard Business Review article, “Help Your Overwhelmed, Stressed-Out Team,” offered some useful, practical approaches to help a leader keep her team calm and focused. - [What is Mindfulness?](https://seanmkelly.com/what-is-mindfulness/) - When was the last time you simply sat and brought yourself into the present moment? Much of our lives can be spent living unconsciously, like driving to work in the morning and having no recollection of the journey. None of us really want to get to the end of our lives and realise that we - [Managing Pain with the Power of the Mind by Emma Tracey BBC News](https://seanmkelly.com/managing-pain-with-the-power-of-the-mind-by-emma-tracey-bbc-news/) - Vidyamala Burch is helping people in pain through the practice of “mindfulness”, the act of paying more attention to the present moment. But it took her many years to discover it for herself first. When people are having serious difficulties, it can bring out the extreme sides of people’s personalities, says Vidyamala Burch, a 55-year-old - [Amazing Grace Whispers by Sean M Kelly](https://seanmkelly.com/poems-inspirational/) - Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. For all the mistakes we’ve ever made May we be more wise. For all the perceived faults we’ve ever thought we’d had May we be - [Hello world!](https://seanmkelly.com/hello-world/) - Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! - [How to Harmonize with Spirit](https://seanmkelly.com/how-2-meditate/) - Recently while reading a fantastic book entitled “Inspiration – Your Ultimate Calling”, by the author Dr Wayne Dyer I came across the following quote: “we must shift our vibration upward so that it harmonises with Spirit, and then – and only then – will spiritually based ideas come knocking on our door” Sometimes our lives can become so busy, - [How to Live Your Dream](https://seanmkelly.com/how-to-live-your-dream/) - Is living your dream only for a select few or can we all realise our dreams? Here’s six tips to help you live yours. 1. Create a Great Purpose - The greater the reason you have to live your dream the greater your motivation. Think of those who have achieved greatly in their lives. Their - [How to Be Joyful](https://seanmkelly.com/how-to-be-joyful/) - Recently while performing music I met a lady who was full of the joys of life. She told me that a few years beforehand she’d got a brain tumour. As she lay in the hospital bed wondering would she live or die, one of her dominant thoughts was that the very thing that had brought so - [What to do if you lose your job (part 1)](https://seanmkelly.com/what-to-do-if-you-lose-your-job-part-1/) - In 1986 just after I graduated with an honours degree in Mathematics and Physics, I thought I’d walk into a job, afterall I had a degree!!! Well one year later I was still looking for a job and collecting the dole. Every day I received many “cherrio” (i.e. “we regret …”) letters from companies. They - [One of the Best Gigs Ever!](https://seanmkelly.com/one-of-the-best-gigs-ever/) - This morning I directed a fantastic guitar concert with primary school kids I’ve been teaching all year. The kids range from ages 8 up to 12 or 13. Each Friday we meet up before school starts to practice for about 40 minutes. Some mornings in the winter are dark and dreary. Sometimes it’s bitterly cold. - [Plant some shit – Gangster Gardeners LA Ron Finley](https://seanmkelly.com/plant-some-shit-gangster-gardeners-la-ron-finley/) - If this world is to be the place we would like it to be, we all need to keep spreading positive messages. Inside each of us are our passions. Inside each of us are our talents. Inside each of us are our gifts. These can all be used to help build on the beauty that - [Who are your old friends? Are they around the corner?](https://seanmkelly.com/who-are-your-old-friends-are-they-around-the-corner/) - Last week one of my childhood friends Dad died. He was one of my hero’s while growing up. Always friendly. Always smiling. Always encouraging. When we were kids he took my friend and I to a beautiful beach in Ireland called Brittas Bay. I remember enjoying very happy carefree days with my friend there, rolling - [If you’re too busy to meditate, read this by Peter Bregman](https://seanmkelly.com/if-youre-too-busy-to-meditate-read-this-by-peter-bregman/) - This morning, like every morning, I sat cross-legged on a cushion on the floor, rested my hands on my knees, closed my eyes, and did nothing but breathe for 20 minutes. People say the hardest part about meditating is finding the time to meditate. This makes sense: who these days has time to do nothing? - [How to be Purpose Driven by Sean M Kelly](https://seanmkelly.com/how-to-create-a-powerful-purpose/) - Recently while delivering a training course on How to Be Purpose Driven to a global company I asked the participants the following question: “Why do you do what you do?” Most of them responded with answers like “needs must”, ”I don’t know”, “earn some money”. And these are all fine, if that’s what we want our lives to - [Your Palette Awaits … by Sean M Kelly](https://seanmkelly.com/inspirational-quote-irish/) - Clear is the water from which we came Crystal clear and sparkling for the life beyond the rain … But the water’s now muddied battered and bruised From the embittered thoughts and woes Singing those 12 bar blues … The white wolf howls echoing calls of faith from the past but darkness clouds its distant - [Five ways to be resourceful when the going gets tough](https://seanmkelly.com/ways-to-be-resourceful-be-tough/) - A number of years ago while travelling in Bosnia Herzegovina I met an old German lady. This lady was born in 1917 and was the sort of person you knew was full of life’s wisdom. One evening while sitting at dinner she told me about a German soldier who had been a prisoner of war on - [An Irish Mother passes away – the importance of time by Sean M Kelly](https://seanmkelly.com/inspirational-story-irish/) - The Doctor in Accident and Emergency (A&E) rushed me into the resus (resuscitation) ward as my heart was racing and my breathing very short. I lay on a trolley while they covered my naked chest with wires and connected me to all sorts of monitors. I wasent sure what was going on in my body so - [How does Music affect Your Mind by Sean M Kelly](https://seanmkelly.com/how-music-affects-the-mind/) - Let the music keep your Spirits high – Christy Moore Have you ever had an experience whereby you hear a piece of music and suddenly you are back to a vivid event from your past? Maybe it was your first dance with your partner? Maybe it was a time when you won something? Maybe it - [How to Inject an Irish Blessing by Sean M Kelly](https://seanmkelly.com/a-blessing-by-john-odonohue-inspirational-poetry/) - Sometimes much of what happens to us in life makes no sense at all. We think we’re doing everything right then all of a sudden a spanner is thrown into the works! The truth is that none of us can control everything in our lives, much that we’d like to of course. Even if we - [The 108 year old survivor of a concentration camp – Alice Herz Sommer](https://seanmkelly.com/alice-herz-sommer-the-108-year-old-survivor-of-a-concentration-camp/) - How can someone actually be “thankful for everything”? In light of all that we complain about in our countries and in the world today can we really be “thankful for everything”? Well simply listen and act upon the wisdom shared in this interview with a 108 year old Holocaust survivor Alice Herz Sommer. She is interviewed by Anthony Robbins. - [How to re-awaken your dreams by Sean M Kelly](https://seanmkelly.com/how-to-live-your-dream-2/) - Isn’t it amazing when we stop and listen to the callings of our heart how we are guided to follow what’s truly important for us in our lives. Not only what is truly important but what connects us with the greatest joy and passion within us. And when we connect with this joy and passion - [What are the Top 5 Regrets of the Dying](https://seanmkelly.com/what-are-the-top-5-regrets-of-the-dying/) - “It is human nature to shut death out but in our final days we often express great truths” – Matt Rudd, Sunday Times Why would we really want to know about the regrets of the dying? Well in a nutshell because it reminds us how to live – how to live our lives fully and - [Celebrate 9/11. Celebrate World Peace Day!](https://seanmkelly.com/peace-conference-ireland/) - Lets celebrate what we love about life on 9/11. We are the ones still here and what we do will affect our children and future generations. And if we “accentuate the positive” in our own lives and in the world, this is what will grow and there will be more of it around for our - [What Il Divo did when someone died …](https://seanmkelly.com/how-to-grieve/) - We hear so much about what is wrong in our world its a wonder the light can ever get through but shine on it does! And a lot of the brightness we experience is ignited by people who follow the promptings of their heart and in so doing touch the hearts of others often in - [How to clear an impasse in your life – by Sean M Kelly](https://seanmkelly.com/how-to-forgive/) - Have you ever been so caught up analysing everything in your life and career that you seem to be going around in circles. And the more you analyse where you want to go the more stressful it becomes! In 1998 I was in such a place. I had travelled half the world doing personal development, - [Celebrate World Peace in Assisi Oct 2011](https://seanmkelly.com/celebrate-world-peace-in-assisi-oct-2011/) - The year was 1996. It was about 4am. It was dark. As I drove home there were very few cars on the road. I had just had one of the most, if not the most, profound experiences of my life – I was present for the birth of our first child. My wife and child - [How to Answer Your Calling by Sean M Kelly](https://seanmkelly.com/how-to-answer-a-calling/) - Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. Last June I received a letter from my kids national school saying they had tried to find a part-time music teacher but couldn’t find one. - [How do Old Japanese Men Dare to Dream?](https://seanmkelly.com/how-do-old-japanese-men-dare-to-dream/) - This video was sent to me from a good friend Joyce in the US. It shows us what’s possible when we change our mindsets and Dare to Dream! Enjoy it, its great! - [What kills more dreams than anything else?](https://seanmkelly.com/personal-development-tips/) - Why is it that so many of us let our dreams die because we think that we need money to follow them? Remember a dream is something we create from the invisible and make it visible. It costs nothing to create your dream in the invisible and with creativity, persistence and determination we can make - [How Trevor made his childhood dream come true – Ard na Ciuin](https://seanmkelly.com/how-to-follow-your-dreams-2/) - Recently while participating in a triathlon training weekend with coach Peter Kerns and PB3 Coaching we stayed in a beautiful guest house on the Waterford/Cork border in Ireland. The moment I walked in the front door I felt very welcome particularly on meeting the owner Trevor. As you may know I really love when people follow their dreams and - [How to Conquer Adversity by Sean M Kelly](https://seanmkelly.com/inspirational-story-person-mark-pollock/) - I was reading a triathlon book recently “Triathlon Training in 4 hours a week” (an appealing title anyway!) by a guy called Eric Harr. I’d certainly recommend it, it’s got some useful tips if you’re into doing a triathlon. One of the tips was about gratitude and appreciation. He uses it as a way to motivate himself - [How to Live Forever by Sean M Kelly](https://seanmkelly.com/how-to-live-forever/) - Want to explore something that could significantly change how you age? Close your eyes for a few moments and visualise what you will look like when you’re 70 years of age (or older if you’re already 70). Just trust me for a minute and give it a go and notice what you see. In 1996 I - [Four People who Dare to Dream by Sean M Kelly](https://seanmkelly.com/life-coach-on-line/) - A few weeks ago I saw a program on TV where four people described how they are living their dream. As I watched the program I wondered to myself – what have they all got in common that helps them live their dreams? This is what I thought: 1. They Love What they do - - [Inspirational Quotes – Dare to Dream!](https://seanmkelly.com/inspirational-dream-quotes/) - I have spread my dreams beneath your feet. Tread softly because you tread on my dreams. W.B. Yeats Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. Henry David Thoreau Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion - [A Musical Prayer for Japan March 2011 by Sean M Kelly](https://seanmkelly.com/tsunami-of-japan/) - The following piece of music in this video is a Japanese traditional piece called “Make Tomorrow a Sunny Day”. The arrangement is by Shuko Shibata. It is performed by myself, Sean M Kelly on classical guitar. I totally dedicate this to the people of Japan. - [Let Love Guide Your Way by Sean M Kelly](https://seanmkelly.com/inspirational-stories-about-life/) - The world is changing and it’s changing fast. Many peoples lives are being shaken to the core whether it’s through the death of someone close, a serious health challenge, a relationship challenge, financial challenges, business or career challenges. And not only are individuals facing these challenges but whole countries are. Look at what is happening - [The Truth about the Choices We Make by Lori L. Fields](https://seanmkelly.com/how-change-ur-life/) - (This is a guest article by Lori L. Fields which reminds us of the inherent power we all have because we have the “Freedom to Choose”. It is quite a strong article with some strong language. Be Inspired – Sean M Kelly, The Irish Inspirational Blogger) Jogging on the treadmill this morning at the gym, I - [Perfect Timing by Walaa](https://seanmkelly.com/inspirational-poems-of-life/) - Do you enjoy being inspired by poetry? Well I’m sure you’ll enjoy these two inspirational poems on life. They are written by a poet and university student called Walaa. For me she captures a lot of wisdom in such a few lines. They are well worth reading and reflecting upon a number of times. Perfect Timing - [How to Live a Purpose Driven Life – The Peoples Music School](https://seanmkelly.com/change-in-career-advice/) - Sometimes we come across someone in life who we feel is destiny sent. They appear at exactly the right moment and inspire us to use our God given talents and gifts for the greater good of others. For me Dr Rita Simo is one such person. As I read about her and watched a video I was - [Do what you Love in 2011 – You Don’t Need Fixing!](https://seanmkelly.com/new-year-wishing-message/) - It’s that time of year again when we all start thinking about those parts of ourselves that we need to “fix” – we need to earn more, lose weight, get fitter, give up smoking and drinking and so on. There’s countless products on the market that offer us the “perfect” solution and try to hypnotise us - [Be Inspired Top 5 Inspirational People of 2010](https://seanmkelly.com/inspirational-sayings-on-life/) - Who really inspired you in 2010? Who went the extra mile to give you a great service or sell you a great product? Who created moments for you that you will remember for a long time to come? I was thinking about who these people were for me earlier in the week and five people - [Gather ye Rosebuds while ye may](https://seanmkelly.com/change-of-life-quotes/) - Strange though it may sound,  one of the greatest honours I’ve ever had is to perform music at someones funeral. In those moments when I’m performing there is such a deep connection with Spirit and a knowingness that I’m exactly where I’m meant to be. Over the years I’ve had the privilege to perform for people from - [Gather ye Rosebuds while ye may](https://seanmkelly.com/change-of-life-quotes-2/) - Strange though it may sound, one of the greatest honours I’ve ever had is to perform music at someones funeral. In those moments when I’m performing there is such a deep connection with Spirit and a knowingness that I’m exactly where I’m meant to be. Over the years I’ve had the privilege to perform for people from - [7 Reasons I’m Proud to Be Irish](https://seanmkelly.com/irish-times-news-paper/) - Sometimes with all the financial scandals we are currently hearing about we lose sight of our true Spirit. Whether this is Irish, American, English, Scottish or whatever, it is important to remind ourselves of our true Spirit which is far greater than any recession and far deeper than any surface financial storm. In fact perhaps - [In a Day by Sean M Kelly](https://seanmkelly.com/bereavements-poems/) - I was inspired to write the following poem in the early 1990′s when a friend of mine was killed in a car crash. His car drove down a track in Africa, not too fast, not to slow. It hit a bump. He was seriously injured and died after some time. That night at 4am I - [Marathon Dreams & Top 3 Inspirational Videos for Running a Marathon](https://seanmkelly.com/southern-california-marathons/) - I stood among the crowds watching and cheering as one of my best friends came into the last mile of the Dublin city marathon, Ireland in 1980. It was the first ever Dublin city marathon. A shiver went down my spine as he came closer, his body aching and roaring, “please stop and give me a - [Courage by Theodore Roosevelt](https://seanmkelly.com/courage-by-theodore-roosevelt/) - “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, - [7 Ways to Help Your Childs Self Esteem](https://seanmkelly.com/how-to-help-self-esteem/) - Is there anything as sad as seeing a child whose light has gone out or who has low self esteem? Well there’s one thing that comes close and that’s to see an adult whose light has gone out. So how can we help self esteem and let the light shine? As adults, whether we are - [Finding Success when Negativity takes over](https://seanmkelly.com/power-of-positive-thinking/) - I am lying on my bed; the tears are flowing, I feel burdened with a heavy heart, my mind recollects each of my challenges. I just can’t seem to shake it. With all I’ve learned of positive thinking I am worried that my state of negativity has ruined any chances for success. I feel I should just - [How to do What You Love](https://seanmkelly.com/how-to-do-what-you-love/) - Everyone has talents and gifts and there are certain things which when we are doing them we feel contented, complete and happy. In essence there is nothing else we’d rather be doing. Of course there may be many things we love doing – some people love doing many things as long as they involve interacting with - [Why must we do what we Love?](https://seanmkelly.com/dare-to-dream-talk-dublin/) - When we do what we love, we feel great. We feel a sense that we are honouring a deep truth that is within us. A truth that has been calling us all our lives. And all it takes to ignite this truth is to decide once and for all to do what we love. The alternative - [How to Be Abundant & Love Yourself](https://seanmkelly.com/how-to-be-abundant-love-yourself/) - As many of you know I’ve gone on quite a few business and personal development courses over the years. Some have been worthwhile and some not so worthwhile. However one very common underlying message on many such courses, and in many books and from many speakers is – “you’re not there yet. I am, so buy my product. Oh and - [Celebrate World Peace Day 21st Sept 2010](https://seanmkelly.com/celebrate-world-peace-day-21st-sept-2010/) - A few years ago I remember someone describing meditation to me. They said it was like sitting at the space at the bottom of the sea where everything is still and calm, even though there is huge waves bashing around on the surface. It’s very easy for us to get caught up in those waves and - [Adam Kelly Dare’s to Snowboard down Mont Blanc](https://seanmkelly.com/inspirational-story-mont-blanc/) - Sometimes in life you meet people who have really decided to go after their dreams. A few years ago I met such a person, a fantastic personal trainer and triathlete called Adam Kelly. Well in 2009 Adam decided to go after one of his dreams by snowboarding down the highest mountain in Western Europe, Mont Blanc - [Why must we do what we love?](https://seanmkelly.com/how-to-follow-your-dreams/) - You know sometimes I think there is a huge responsibility on all of us who have been given so much, to make sure we use it to benefit the world as best we can. There are many who have far far less than ourselves and indeed many whom if we offered would love our help in some way. Sometimes that - [Never, never, never Give Up!](https://seanmkelly.com/how-to-be-determined/) - The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing – Albert Einstein A whispering air of excited anticipation filled the hall. All pupils and teachers were waiting for one of their great heroes, someone who had affected all their lives and - [How to Inspire Your Child in the Beast of the East Triathlon](https://seanmkelly.com/inspirational-story-for-dads/) - They call it the “Beast of the East“, a triathlon in Co. Wicklow, Ireland, created and managed by the Wicklow Triathlon Club (see www.wicklowtri.com). As a member of the club I was helping with the event in my favourite way – playing the bagpipes as the swimmers entered the cold and choppy waters of Lough Dan Co. - [The Power of Purpose](https://seanmkelly.com/life-purpose/) - “The more positive you are the quicker whatever you’re looking for will come about” – Sean M Kelly What does it mean to have a purpose in your career/life? It means that there is some underlying driving reason which inspires and motivates you to do what you do and to be who you are being? - [My Dream by Rachel Corrie (1979 – 2003)](https://seanmkelly.com/rachel-corrie/) - In 2003 I sat overlooking the Western Wall in Jerusalem. It’s a remarkable place with palpable energy and consumed in ancient history, a history which imprisons many to a limited and violent past. I had come to a meeting of a Peace Movement which aimed to unite people of all religions, all cultures and denominations. - [For Courage by John O’Donohue](https://seanmkelly.com/for-courage-by-john-odonohue/) - “Today, when we stand before crucial thresholds in our lives, we have no rituals to protect, encourage and guide us as we cross over into the unknown. For such crossings we need to find new words … this book Benedictus is an attempt by the Philosopher John O’Donohue (1956 – 2008) to reach into that tenuous territory - [Meet Harriott Anderson, Ironman Champion – Age 74!](https://seanmkelly.com/ironman-inspiration-harriott-anderson/) - Ok so you think you’re old and have given up on some of your dreams! Well when I read about this amazing 74 year old lady, Harriott Anderson from a friend of mine Jenny Brice I felt a new surge of energy for all that is possible in this life! In summary Harriott has completed 18 Ironman - [Inspirational Poetry by Roibeard McElroy, Guest Author](https://seanmkelly.com/inspirational-poetry-by-roibeard-mcelroy/) - Here are two poems from a fantastic Irish poet called Roibeard Mc Elroy. The first poem “Bel’s fires” celebrates ‘Bealtaine’ or May day and the second poem celebrates the beauty of the bee. Two brilliantly written poems. Roibeard writes many poems, prose and musings about places he visits in Ireland. To see more of his work go to - [Make that call! Dreams do come true!](https://seanmkelly.com/how-to-make-your-dreams-come-true/) - Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. - W H Murray (1913 – 1996) When I was - [7 Ways to Light a Candle in Your Day!](https://seanmkelly.com/positive-thoughts-for-your-day/) - “It’s better to light a candle than curse the darkness” – Chinese saying There is no doubt that there is a glorification of misery in our world today. Many mornings as I walk past the local shop I see the glorification of misery emblazened all over newspapers and magazines. Yesterday one newspaper, which is choosing - [From Losing His Job to Living His Dream – Eoin Cullen, Guest Author](https://seanmkelly.com/living-your-dream/) - Introduction by Sean M Kelly: The following guest post is written by Eoin Cullen. Eoin is an Irish man living in Chicago who got laid off in February 2009, then amazingly turned it around and started living his dream in January 2010! His Mother Anne Cullen lives in Ireland and has attended some Dare to Dream - [The Power of Purpose – Triathlon Can Dad!](https://seanmkelly.com/how-to-find-purpose-3/) - I’ve often spoken or written about the importance of having a purpose for what you do – your life, your work, your relationships and other important areas of your life. Have a great purpose and you’ll be motivated greatly! A great purpose acts as a lighthouse for the direction we want to go and we find it easier - [Stay Hungry! Stay Foolish! Steve Jobs in Stanford 2005](https://seanmkelly.com/inspirational-short-story-2/) - “Sometimes life hits you on the head with a brick. Don’t lose faith!” – Steve Jobs, founder of Apple Computer and Pixar Animation Studios In 2005 Steve Jobs founder of Apple Computer gave the commencement address to new graduates of Stanford University. It is a brilliant address where he focuses on three inspirational short stories - [Miserable Vs Fun filled New Years Resolutions](https://seanmkelly.com/be-the-change-2/) - Have you ever wondered why so many of us never stick to new years resolutions? Well here’s a couple of reasons 1. Too many resolutions! We try and change everything at the same time – quit smoking, exercise every day, stop drinking, eat healthy food, get up earlier and whatever else we believe is wrong - [If today was your last day …](https://seanmkelly.com/inspirational-ireland/) - In these days when hundreds of thousands die in a moment of time in Haiti leaving hundreds of thousands more to suffer through incredible hardship, what are we doing in Ireland? In Ireland those who get paid loads as traffic controllers (I believe over 100,000 plus a huge pension contribution) decided to go on strike and - [Ella Wheeler Wilcox (1850 – 1919) – A Tribute by Sean M Kelly](https://seanmkelly.com/motivational-inspiratonal-quotes/) - “It is easy enough to be pleasant, When life flows by like a song, But the man worth while is one who will smile When everything goes dead wrong.” Ella Wheeler Wilcox (from The Man Worthwhile) Isn’t it funny sometimes that we use quotes and sayings alot of our lives and don’t know where they come - [Join the 40 day online Irish Inner Peace Pilgrimage](https://seanmkelly.com/ireland-retreat/) - Imagine receiving 40 days of inspirational video clips and reflections directly to your email from some wonderful sacred sites in Ireland? The 40 days cover many different life enhancing themes such as meditation, stillness, following your heart, following your dreams, courage, forgiveness, inner peace, music, happiness, life purpose and more. It brings you to some - [The Art of Forgiveness Part 1 – day 36 of 40 online pilgrimage](https://seanmkelly.com/how-to-forgiveness/) - This is day 36 of the 40 day online Irish Inner Peace Pilgrimage. It’s part one of the Art of Forgiveness theme. Remember forgiveness often begins by forgiving ourselves and by being kind to ourselves. To view all the videos and reflections on this inner peace pilgrimage subscribe for free on the right hand side. - [The Power of Purpose – Jose Antonio Abreu – El Sistema](https://seanmkelly.com/how-to-find-purpose-jose-antonio-abreu/) - Have you ever wondered how one individual can achieve so much in a lifetime? Have you ever wondered how one individual can positively touch the lives of many many people (particularly childrens lives)? Well one such person is the very inspirational Venezuelan visionary and musician Jose Antonio Abreu. Jose Antonio Abreu founded El Sistema (“the - [Essence of My Existence by Rajyeshwari Ghosh (guest author)](https://seanmkelly.com/inspirational-poems-rajyeshwari-ghosh/) - (Intro by Sean M Kelly, founder www.BeInspired-blog.com) Have you ever read a poem where you felt drawn into another state of consciousness. A state of consciousness which feels very authentic, very truthful and very peaceful. Well when I first read the following peom that’s how I felt. The poem is called “A State of Meditation” and it’s - [Against All Odds – Jim MacLaren USA & Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah Ghana](https://seanmkelly.com/how-to-succeed-2/) - Well here’s another amazing video which movingly demonstrates the inner power of the human Spirit! In times where the only focus seems to be on “whats not working” in our world – the economy, the climate, peace and so on, it would be good for us all to listen to the wisdom which is shared by - [Do you live the life you love?](https://seanmkelly.com/do-you-live-the-life-you-love/) - “If you live the life you love, you will receive shelter and blessings. Sometimes the great famine of blessings in and around us derives from the fact that we are not living the life we love; rather, we are living the life that is expected of us. We have fallen out of rhythm with the - [Animal Totems by Jenny Brice (Be Inspired guest author)](https://seanmkelly.com/totems/) - In June of 2007, my family moved to a new home in Bellingham, Washington right on the trail into Whatcom Falls Park–a beautiful park and trail system along Whatcom Creek, full of wildlife, waterfalls and a shade of deciduous and cedar trees. Gorgeous! It’s quite a sanctuary of nature there and I was thrilled to - [Why Meditate – day 34 of 40 online Irish Inner Peace Pilgrimage](https://seanmkelly.com/why-meditate/) - What is the most important time of the day? Well pretty much since time began humans have welcomed the light of the day as the sun rises each morning. The darkness of the night turns into the light of day and as it does it brings with it a newness, a freshness, a birth. It - [The 7 Principles of Mindful Wealth (synopsis)](https://seanmkelly.com/wealth-report/) - What if the financial turmoil that the world has experienced in the last year or so is a giant financial wake up call for humanity? What if the universe is letting us know that if we choose to operate as we have done in the past being motivated by “fear, greed and insecurity” with the sole aim - [Who’s creating the recession? Who’s creating swine flu?](https://seanmkelly.com/how-to-be-creative/) - Think about the computer you’re looking at right now. Where did it come from? Think about your car. Where did that come from? Think about your career, how did it get to where it is today? Would it be true to say that all of these creations were born from the invisible realm? After all - [James Twyman Interview Part 1 – day 31 of 40 Irish Inner Peace Pilgrimage](https://seanmkelly.com/peace-around-the-world-for/) - When we reach an impasse in our lives and it seems there’s no way forward what can we do? You see the way we’ve solved challenges in our lives up to this point may not work anymore. We can keep on trying to solve them the same old way but we may end up getting - [Mum blogs her way to success](https://seanmkelly.com/how-to-blog/) - I came across a great story in the www.inkwellwriters.ie newsletter about a lady called Hazel Gaynor who blogged her way to success since been laid off from her job last February. Here’s a short version of her story. Hazel Gaynor’s story Last February Hazel Gaynor was laid off from her job and attended a internet workshop. It - [How to Lighten Up – day 22 of 40 Irish Inner Peace Pilgrimage](https://seanmkelly.com/how-to-lighten-up/) - We often take ourselves and life so seriously that it seems there’s nothing left to enjoy. Yet sometimes in the simplest everyday moments of life there is an abundance of joy, laughter and bliss. In 2001 I was in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina and I met a survivor of the war there. She spoke about how hard - [Happiness – day 20 of 40 online Irish Inner Peace Pilgrimage](https://seanmkelly.com/happiness/) - Todays lesson on this online inner peace pilgrimage explores happiness. I found this very interesting video on www.ted.com with Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard. It’s just over 20 minutes. It’s best to watch when you won’t be disturbed, when you can sit back relax and put all your attention on watching and listening. About the talk – What is - [Peace Within – day 16 of 40 Irish Inner Peace Pilgrimage](https://seanmkelly.com/peace-within-day-16-of-40-irish-inner-peace-pilgrimage/) - Peace Within by Sean M Kelly When all around you is falling down To remember their dead they stain blood on the ground there’s hate in their eyes You’ve got to realise there’s a part of you that needs to find love too … When children are used in a game of hate sowing seeds - [Awaken Your Dreams & Touch Peoples Hearts – day 15 of 40 Irish Inner Peace Pilgrimage](https://seanmkelly.com/awaken-your-dreams/) - What can following our dreams do for us? Can they help us be a better person? Earlier this year a client whom I’ve been coaching lost his job. Initially this was a shock and “rocked” his world. However on reflection, in spite of fears and insecurities that arose, he decided and was encouraged to follow what he’s - [How to see your True Self – Day 13 of 40 Irish Inner Peace Pilgrimage](https://seanmkelly.com/how-to-see-your-true-self-day-13-of-40-irish-inner-peace-pilgrimage/) - “Freedom is not given to us by anyone; we have to cultivate it ourselves” – Thich Nhat Hanh Take a slow deep breath. As you exhale release any tension you had or any worries you had. Decide that no matter what’s happening in your life right now that the next few minutes you will experience - [Learn to Be Still – Day 10 Irish Inner Peace Pilgrimage](https://seanmkelly.com/learn-to-be-still-day-10-irish-inner-peace-pilgrimage/) - “Let us be silent that we may hear the whispers of God” – R. W. Emerson The next three lessons all deal with choosing to take time in your day to be still and it’s best if you read and watch them at a time and place where you’ll be undisturbed. Here’s a simple way to be still - [Why should you be still and meditate? Day 12 Irish Inner Peace Pilgrimage](https://seanmkelly.com/why-should-you-be-still-and-meditate/) - One of the best times to be still and meditate is early in the day and early evening. What will it do for you? Here’s a list of some of the benefits for meditating and being still: Benefits for Your Body It gives your body time to digest food – sometimes we are so busy - [Turn Tragedy into Triumph – Day 9 Irish Inner Peace Pilgrimage](https://seanmkelly.com/ride-on-irish-inner-peace-pilgrimage-day-9/) - “There is no way to peace, peace is the way” – A.J. Must" Sometimes we think that when everything in our life is perfect we will have peace – when we’re in the perfect relationship or when we have loads of money or when we’re out of recession or when we’re in perfect health or whatever - [Irish Inner Peace Pilgrimage Day 8 – A Tribute to Mothers](https://seanmkelly.com/irish-inner-peace-pilgrimage-day-8-a-tribute-to-mothers/) - Very late on Friday evening I got a call asking me to play the bagpipes for a funeral on Monday. It’s always such an honour and a privilege to play at any funeral and this one was no exception. Funerals always let us know what people truly value in their lives. This deceased lady who - [Irish Inner Peace Pilgrimage Day 4 – Instruments of Peace](https://seanmkelly.com/irish-inner-peace-pilgrimage-day-4/) - The Prayer of St Francis Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. - [How will you die?](https://seanmkelly.com/how-will-you-die/) - “If you live the life you love, you will receive shelter and blessings. Sometimes the great famine of blessings in and around us derives from the fact that we are not living the life we love; rather, we are living the life that is expected of us. We have fallen out of rhythm with the - [How I took my head down from up my ass](https://seanmkelly.com/how-i-took-my-head-down-from-up-my-ass/) - The universe is always offering us opportunities to get in touch with our better selves but sometimes even in the smallest situations we can become so self-righteous we miss these wonderful opportunities to help create a better day for ourselves and anyone else involved in such a situation. I had such an experience today. This morning - [Be the change](https://seanmkelly.com/be-the-change/) - Thurs 9th April 7.30pm Dublin, an inspirational musical retreat – click here If there was no such thing as change there would be no such thing as butterfly’s. We can either resist change and create struggle or we can embrace it and create harmony. If we are very attached to the way things are we - [Awakenings – A Global wake up call! (first published in 2009)](https://seanmkelly.com/awakenings-a-global-wake-up-call/) - Once upon a time there was a beautiful golden sandy beach. On this beach there lived a beautiful race of people, a race of people who believed in the highest of qualities like love, peace, sharing, kindness, compassion, friendship, abundance for all, being of service, prosperity, well being and living with a deep sense of - [7 Reason to be Proud to be Irish](https://seanmkelly.com/7-reason-to-be-proud-to-be-irish/) - Sometimes with all the financial scandals we are currently hearing about we lose sight of our true Spirit. Whether this is Irish, American, English, Scottish or whatever, it is important to remind ourselves of our true Spirit which is far greater than any recession and far deeper than any surface financial storm. In fact perhaps - [How to rise above the doom and gloom](https://seanmkelly.com/how-to-rise-above-the-doom-and-gloom/) - The Manifesters Course - begins Tuesday 24th February for 6 weeks Want to know more? Email info@seanMkelly.com “I had the blues because I had no shoes until upon a street I came across a man who had no feet!” Many people are facing very tough challenges in their lives today. Some are even resorting to end it - [Much to be grateful for](https://seanmkelly.com/much-to-be-grateful-for/) - On Tuesday evening after facilitating a meditation/mindfulness class in Dublin I had a rather interesting experience which reinforced the very topic we were exploring – how to see God in everyone and how much we have to be grateful for. About midnight I stopped at a shop to buy a cold/flu remedy. It was a bitterly cold night - [Who will you feed? A way out of recession.](https://seanmkelly.com/who-will-you-feed-a-way-out-of-recession/) - During Medieval times a King decided to determine who were the wisest people in his kingdom. To ascertain this he asked his servants to prepare a feast in his castle. He asked that it be filled with an abundance of food and drink which would amaze anyone on seeing it. He asked that many different groups of people be invited and - [How to make a difference](https://seanmkelly.com/it-makes-difference/) - One bright sunny morning as the tide was going out on a golden sandy beach, it left behind thousands of starfish. As the sun continued to rise the starfish were drying up and dying. One man walking along the beach picked up the odd star fish and threw it back into the sea. Thousands remained. Another man - [Responsibility](https://seanmkelly.com/responsibility/) - “Though we seem to be sleeping, there is an inner wakefullness that directs the dream and that will eventually shake us back to the truth of who we are.” Though it is often challening to accept responsibility that whats going on in the economic world today is of our own making, once we do, we reclaim - [Does visualisation work?](https://seanmkelly.com/does-visualisation-work/) - I once heard a story where Walt Disney’s son and one of his business associates stood before disneyland just after it was completed. They stood in awe of what was created and felt hugely proud to be part of it (Walt Disney had died a number of years before it was complete). The business associate turned to - [The importance of saying Goodbye](https://seanmkelly.com/the-importance-of-saying-goodbye/) - Last Friday evening a young man, with love and gratitude in his heart, bent over and kissed his beloved Mother to say goodbye. His Mother making herself more comfortable in her favourite chair turned on the TV to watch her favourite program. As she settled into her chair she heard her son close the front door behind him. - [What is your magnificence?](https://seanmkelly.com/what-is-your-magnificence/) - (Click on image for Dublin concert details) When you allow your magnificence to shine you free yourself of old limiting beliefs and touch people in ways you could never have imagined. We all have magnificece within us. It’s what we truly feel most passionate and excited about. It’s a way of being which nourishes the gifts we - [How to find Joy in your life](https://seanmkelly.com/how-to-find-joy-in-your-life/) - According to the actor Morgan Freeman in the film “The Bucket List” the Ancient Egyptians believed that when you arrive at the gates of heaven you are asked two questions and your answer to these questions determines whether you are admitted. What were the questions? Have you found Joy in your life? Has your life - [How to Be Happy!](https://seanmkelly.com/how-to-be-happy/) - As I look out the window I see two magpipes – two for joy! Does this mean happiness is outside me or is it because I’m thinking happy thoughts that I attract two magpipes? Well I guess this is one of the big questions in life – is happiness within or is it without? Many of us - [Sing, the Dawn is Coming …](https://seanmkelly.com/the-darkest-hour/) - There’s a great scandanavian saying which says: “Faith is the bird that feels the dawn coming and sings even when it’s still dark”. You see what if all the challenges we face in life, most particularly the ones we dont want or like, is the universe helping us align our lives with what is truly important - [Mister Rogers and Successful People](https://seanmkelly.com/mister-rogers-and-successful-people/) - Last night while coming to the end of an excellent book I’m reading entitled “Piano Girl” (the story of one womens career as a professional cocktail-lounge pianist) she offered the following quote from a character called Mister Rogers: “The thing I remember best about successful people I’ve met all through the years is their obvious - [Your Resurrection – a reflection for Easter](https://seanmkelly.com/your-resurrection-a-reflection-for-easter/) - Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him and he will direct your paths Prov 3:5-6 This morning as I walked at dawn along the coast here in Co Wicklow, Ireland, I looked out to sea and saw the fins of a dolphin - [Raise our young people up](https://seanmkelly.com/raise-our-young-people-up/) - “There is no life, no life without its hunger” – You raise me up Aside: Thank you for taking the time to read this article (5/10 mins). Also remember this Thursday, Holy Thursday, 20th March is an opportunity for some deep inspirational and reflection with the Dare to Dream inspirational evening. Click here for details. Sometimes it’s preferable - [Fr Maximillian Mizzi OFM Conv – A Prophet of Peace](https://seanmkelly.com/fr-maximillian-mizzi-ofm-conv-a-prophet-of-peace/) - In November 2001 I sat in a small chapel in Assisi, on retreat with a good friend of mine James Twyman and others and listened to one of the most inspirational people I’ve ever heard. His name was Fr Maximilian Mizzi. As I listened to his gentle loving wisdom I knew I was in the presence of someone very - ["Once" You Dare To Dream](https://seanmkelly.com/once-you-dare-to-dream/) - Well if we ever needed proof that dreams really can come true it was Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova winning the oscar for their song “Falling Slowly” last night. Marketa in her acceptance speech said “Fair play to those who Dare to Dream and don’t give up”. She continued by saying “the song was written from a - [How to Live All Your Days](https://seanmkelly.com/how-to-live-all-your-days/) - The secret to happiness is not in doing what one likes to do, but in liking what one has to do. - Anonymous I remember in the early nineties delivering a course entitled “Advanced Unix Facilities”, even the title would make you go “ahhhhhhhhhh! No please anything but that!!!” Pretty much every second Monday morning - [Playing the Pipes in Mostar](https://seanmkelly.com/playing-the-pipes-in-mostar/) - There’s really no limit to how much love can grow and blossom in our lives. As Elizabeth Kubler Ross (1926-2004) the world renowned author said - when we get to the end of our lives what really counts is how much love we gave and how much we were open to receive (see Graceful Passages). Of course there’s also - [As the Crow Flies](https://seanmkelly.com/as-the-crow-flies/) - There once was a crow who found a beautiful piece of bread. He pecked away at it for a few moments but loads of other crows noticed what he had and wanted some. They started diving for him so he took the bread into his beak and started to fly away. All the other crows - [Who needs fixing?](https://seanmkelly.com/who-needs-fixing/) - If we were to believe everything we’re told by those wishing to “fix us” we’d be overweight, underweight, too rich, too poor, too intelligent, too dumb, in the wrong relationship, too strict on our children, too soft with our children, spending too much time living in the past, no the future, no in fact we’ve - [Macushla – A Tribute to John O’Donohue PhD](https://seanmkelly.com/macushla-a-tribute-to-john-odonohue-phd/) - “Macushla! Macushla! Your red lips are saying That death is a dream, And love is for ever,” It was 30th December 1999, our fifth wedding anniversary. It was the first Christmas after my Father died. I got up early to reflect on the day. As I wondered around the kitchen I thought about my Dad - [Your Greatest Gift – A Tale for Christmas](https://seanmkelly.com/your-greatest-gift/) - (This story is taken from Sean’s book “A Pipers Tales – 52 Inspirational Stories”. It is available to purchase online at this link - ) The bitter cold wind of winter was blowing down the narrow streets as the two children huddled each other to keep warm. The children had been homeless for some time. Both parents - [To stand and stare …](https://seanmkelly.com/to-stand-and-stare/) - Leisure “What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare. No time to stand beneath the boughs And stare as long as sheep or cows. No time to see, when woods we pass, Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass. No time to see, in broad daylight, Streams - [Sweet Forgiveness is the Key](https://seanmkelly.com/sweet-forgiveness-is-the-key/) - Evening of Inspiration Tues 27th Nov “Where there is darkness bring your light” What has forgiveness got to do with living your dreams? Everything! You see if we hold grudges or bad feelings towards others we can create an impasse in our lives. We may seem to be progressing on an outward level by filling - [Forgiveness Frees](https://seanmkelly.com/forgiveness-frees/) - What is the price we pay in our lives for not forgiving people? What price do families pay for not forgiving their neighbours? What price do nations pay for not forgiving other nations? What price does humanity pay for not forgiving? What price does humanity pay? As I write this there are nuclear submarines from a - [Life’s worth fighting for …](https://seanmkelly.com/lifes-worth-fighting-for/) - I recently heard about a man who is terminally ill. This mans name is Peter. He is 42. Until he was 38 he was in perfect health. I know his sister because her kids go to the same school as mine. Last May all her family gathered to say goodbye to Peter. Peter was dying from - [The Human Mirror](https://seanmkelly.com/the-human-mirror/) - How easy it is to find “fault” in “others”, how easy it is to condemn. And gloat on our self righteous castle never realising the faultis in us Mirrored divinely by “them”. Our Mother taught us Love Your Self! Our Father taught us that You Can! and Love ALL that is before you even when - [The Power of Intention and World Peace Day Sept 21st](https://seanmkelly.com/the-power-of-intention-and-world-peace-day-sept-21st/) - In October 2004 I went to the USA to deliver a Dare to Dream workshop in a beautiful place called Bellingham, Washington State. The Iraq war had been going on for a number of months and we decided to have a peace concert on the Friday night. 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There had been a few challenges I’d been facing in my business, the sort of challenge you wish would disappear and everything would be like it was before. I had been having a go at all the postive thinking stuff - [Surrender to Perfection](https://seanmkelly.com/surrender-to-perfection/) - Why do we choose to be unhappy? In a nutshell we think about what “is” in our life and we say to ourselves “no this isent the way my life should be”. We tell ourselves – “I’m in the wrong job”, “I’m in the wrong relationship”, “I don’t have enough …” We then crank ourselves up, - [Think – Feel – Manifest](https://seanmkelly.com/think-feel-manifest/) - Try this powerful awareness exercise: Think about something you would like in the future – a goal or a dream. Now take a moment to really think about the fact that this hasent happened yet. Now notice how you feel. 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