Disorientation, Confusion, & Irritation - Tormented and Troubled Soul

Disorientation, confusion, and irritation
Such anguish and mental frustration
God Almighty intervene with elimination
Of such painful and tormentuous emotions
Stop all of the drama and incessant commotion
I bow my knees confessing my utter devotion
My wholehearted dependence upon You
Won't you come now and get me through
All of the continually challenges I daily endure
Come Holy Spirit and make my heart pure
The world and its lusts have lost their allure
Of this I am confident, competent, and sure
I commit myself to you without reservation
Therefore send forth your divine manifestation
I pray for a holy and vibrant heavenly visitation
To awake my heart and soul, make me whole,
Restore what my stubbornness rapidly stole
Get me out of this self-imposed stupor and hole
My sins on me have taken their deadly toll
I can't take this terrible burden any more
Move mightily to rid me of my painful self
I need you heavenly Father, I have nobody else
No one to listen, hear me, or simply turn to
What is a man so alone supposed to do?
I therefore like a child cry out to You
Pleading for mercy, tenderness, and kindness
Too long have I stupidly settled for much less
No loving and living God I want your best
Forgive me for being such a defiant pest
Angrily cursing and putting You to the test
These transgressions I ashamedly confess
Help me to move forward and forget the rest
I read in your Word that you promise newness
Newness of life making all things entirely new
Come Lord Jesus, this is what I want You to do!

Paul Davis is a highly sought after professional speaker, life purpose coach, worldwide minister, change master, and turnaround specialist.

Paul is the author of several books including Breakthrough for a Broken Heart; Adultery: 101 Reasons Not to Cheat; Are You Ready for True Love; Stop Lusting & Start Living; Waves of God; Supernatural Fire; Poems that Propel the Planet; and God vs. Religion.

Paul's compassion for people & passion to travel has taken him to over 50 countries of the world where he has had a tremendous impact. Paul's organization Dream-Maker Ministries is building dreams, breaking limitations & reviving nations.

Paul inspires, revives, awakens, impregnates with purpose, imparts the fire of desire, catapults people into a new level of self-awareness, facilitates destiny discovery and dream fulfillment.

Contact Paul to minister, speak at your event or for life coaching:

RevivingNations@yahoo.com
407-284-1705

www.PaulFDavis.com
http://www.DreamMakerMinistries.com
http://www.CreativeCommunications.TV

Voltaire
Frank Lloyd Wright

Why Many People Consider Greeting Cards To Be A Strong Expression Of Love

Greeting cards are arguably one of the best ways to let someone know how you feel about them. Cards about love are one of the greeting card industry's most lucrative products. Love is a strong emotion. It moves people to action. People want to have a tangible way to express their emotion of love and they will buy anything that accomplishes that goal.

When you market greeting cards, you are marketing people's emotions. Love is by far the most powerful emotion. The expression of love that is demonstrated by a simple greeting card can spark a relationship that will last a forever. Whether it is a friendly type of love, a long distance relative, or the most commercialized romantic variety, a greeting card can play a big part in expressing your feelings.

A greeting card that is given to a person who is ill or suffering in pain, it shows the love and compassion of someone who cares. When a person is hospitalized, a greeting card can be placed by beside the bed as a daily reminder, that they are not alone in their afflictions. When a person has suffered another kind of pain, such as the loss of a loved one, a greeting card can show the tender love of compassion. When a person's feelings have been injured, a greeting card can show a love of empathy or an expression of sorrow and plea of forgiveness. Love is the most tender of emotions and its expression causes the love to grow. The more love you give, the more you have to give.

The photos or drawings on a greeting card can help a person visualize the love and caring that is intended with the words on and in the card. They help make clear and intensify the emotions when the card has a loving picture on the cover. A well chosen card may even help melt a hardened heart that has shut itself off to love.

The power of a greeting card designed to demonstrate love should never be underestimated. While some may poke fun at the simple act of a giving a card, others rely on the ability of a card to smooth the way for a deeper relationship. The recipient's favorite color, flower, animal, or hobby shown on the front of the card can stimulate something in their hearts or bring to mind a fond memory. A person who opens this kind of card may smile when otherwise a smile has not been forthcoming. When they read the carefully chosen words, it will deepen the mood. After that, a phone call or letter or even an email of much awaited thanks will invite further conversation and contact.

Greeting cards are so simple and yet can convey profound emotions. It may bring to remembrance the nervousness with which the first greeting card was given by a shy teen to a charming first love. Whatever loving emotion you are trying to convey you can be sure there is a greeting card to express it for you.

Gregg Hall is an author living with his beautiful wife and family in Navarre Beach, Florida. Find more about romantic cards as well as specialty gifts at http://www.specialtygiftsplusmore.com

Ted Andrews
Michael Berg

Disorientation, Confusion, & Irritation - Tormented and Troubled Soul

Disorientation, confusion, and irritation
Such anguish and mental frustration
God Almighty intervene with elimination
Of such painful and tormentuous emotions
Stop all of the drama and incessant commotion
I bow my knees confessing my utter devotion
My wholehearted dependence upon You
Won't you come now and get me through
All of the continually challenges I daily endure
Come Holy Spirit and make my heart pure
The world and its lusts have lost their allure
Of this I am confident, competent, and sure
I commit myself to you without reservation
Therefore send forth your divine manifestation
I pray for a holy and vibrant heavenly visitation
To awake my heart and soul, make me whole,
Restore what my stubbornness rapidly stole
Get me out of this self-imposed stupor and hole
My sins on me have taken their deadly toll
I can't take this terrible burden any more
Move mightily to rid me of my painful self
I need you heavenly Father, I have nobody else
No one to listen, hear me, or simply turn to
What is a man so alone supposed to do?
I therefore like a child cry out to You
Pleading for mercy, tenderness, and kindness
Too long have I stupidly settled for much less
No loving and living God I want your best
Forgive me for being such a defiant pest
Angrily cursing and putting You to the test
These transgressions I ashamedly confess
Help me to move forward and forget the rest
I read in your Word that you promise newness
Newness of life making all things entirely new
Come Lord Jesus, this is what I want You to do!

Paul Davis is a highly sought after professional speaker, life purpose coach, worldwide minister, change master, and turnaround specialist.

Paul is the author of several books including Breakthrough for a Broken Heart; Adultery: 101 Reasons Not to Cheat; Are You Ready for True Love; Stop Lusting & Start Living; Waves of God; Supernatural Fire; Poems that Propel the Planet; and God vs. Religion.

Paul's compassion for people & passion to travel has taken him to over 50 countries of the world where he has had a tremendous impact. Paul's organization Dream-Maker Ministries is building dreams, breaking limitations & reviving nations.

Paul inspires, revives, awakens, impregnates with purpose, imparts the fire of desire, catapults people into a new level of self-awareness, facilitates destiny discovery and dream fulfillment.

Contact Paul to minister, speak at your event or for life coaching:

RevivingNations@yahoo.com
407-284-1705

www.PaulFDavis.com
http://www.DreamMakerMinistries.com
http://www.CreativeCommunications.TV

Ulysses S

Why Many People Consider Greeting Cards To Be A Strong Expression Of Love

Greeting cards are arguably one of the best ways to let someone know how you feel about them. Cards about love are one of the greeting card industry's most lucrative products. Love is a strong emotion. It moves people to action. People want to have a tangible way to express their emotion of love and they will buy anything that accomplishes that goal.

When you market greeting cards, you are marketing people's emotions. Love is by far the most powerful emotion. The expression of love that is demonstrated by a simple greeting card can spark a relationship that will last a forever. Whether it is a friendly type of love, a long distance relative, or the most commercialized romantic variety, a greeting card can play a big part in expressing your feelings.

A greeting card that is given to a person who is ill or suffering in pain, it shows the love and compassion of someone who cares. When a person is hospitalized, a greeting card can be placed by beside the bed as a daily reminder, that they are not alone in their afflictions. When a person has suffered another kind of pain, such as the loss of a loved one, a greeting card can show the tender love of compassion. When a person's feelings have been injured, a greeting card can show a love of empathy or an expression of sorrow and plea of forgiveness. Love is the most tender of emotions and its expression causes the love to grow. The more love you give, the more you have to give.

The photos or drawings on a greeting card can help a person visualize the love and caring that is intended with the words on and in the card. They help make clear and intensify the emotions when the card has a loving picture on the cover. A well chosen card may even help melt a hardened heart that has shut itself off to love.

The power of a greeting card designed to demonstrate love should never be underestimated. While some may poke fun at the simple act of a giving a card, others rely on the ability of a card to smooth the way for a deeper relationship. The recipient's favorite color, flower, animal, or hobby shown on the front of the card can stimulate something in their hearts or bring to mind a fond memory. A person who opens this kind of card may smile when otherwise a smile has not been forthcoming. When they read the carefully chosen words, it will deepen the mood. After that, a phone call or letter or even an email of much awaited thanks will invite further conversation and contact.

Greeting cards are so simple and yet can convey profound emotions. It may bring to remembrance the nervousness with which the first greeting card was given by a shy teen to a charming first love. Whatever loving emotion you are trying to convey you can be sure there is a greeting card to express it for you.

Gregg Hall is an author living with his beautiful wife and family in Navarre Beach, Florida. Find more about romantic cards as well as specialty gifts at http://www.specialtygiftsplusmore.com

Self Empowerment

The Law of Love

In the book of Mathew it says, Mat 22:37-40 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

When Jesus quoted these two commandments He was not giving a new law to replace the Ten Commandments of God, He was in fact quoting an Old Testament scripture on the importance of keeping the Ten Commandments. Deu 6:5-8 And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes.

Jesus was reinforcing the sentiment that the Ten Commandments were a law of love. The first four commandments showed us how to love God, and the last six how to love our fellow man. This is why He said, On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

Another verse showing the nature of the Ten Commandments is John 15:10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.

Paul wrote Rom 13:8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.

James showed that we should view the law as a law of liberty, like a mirror that shows us our sinful nature. Jam 2:11-12 For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law. So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty. He goes on and shows more importantly that we need to seek to follow the law to the best of our ability. He demonstrated that even though we are saved through Grace, it does not mean that we can be disobedient to the law of God. He says we cannot be saved by faith alone because the result of true faith will be seen in our actions (works), by the life we are leading. Jam 2:13 For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit? Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. This shows that in New Testament times it is still important to keep the ten rules of love that God laid down for the benefit of mankind.

Gods Ten Commandments truly are His ten magnificent rules of love. They show how to love Him and people, but the fourth commandment, the Sabbath, is perhaps the real test of Love. The other nine say what not to do, but the Sabbath tells us what we should do to demonstrate our love and obedience to God. He has told us to devote every seventh day to Him. He instituted this at the beginning of the world, as both a memorial to His creation and a time for man to commune with Him.

Jesus and His disciples all faithfully kept the Sabbath day their entire lives, and Jesus made it clear that there would be no changes to the law, or the day to keep the Sabbath on when He said, Mat 5:18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

All Bible references are from the King James Version.

For more information on this topic, please visit: http://www.gods10Commandments.com

Self Empowerment

3 Quick And Easy Tips For Successful Email List Building

Opt in email list marketing is by far the most lucrative means of earning a constant stream of cash online. Building your email list with targeted and interested subscribers is like putting money in the bank. By turning casual visitors to your site into loyal subscribers you greatly improve your chances of getting that visitor to purchase an offer from you.

Allowing visitors to your web site and letting them leave without at least giving them the option to opt in to your email list is one of the biggest mistakes any niche marketer can make.

With opt in email list marketing; there are a number of different strategies you can apply for successful email list building. Here are just a few:

1 - Opt in email list marketing is about giving your visitors every opportunity to join your mailing list. Put an opt-in subscription form on every page on your site. Encourage your blog readers to join your newsletter, so they never miss an important post from you. Use the resource box in your articles to drive visitors to your sign-up page. Add a compelling tag line in your email signature. Make the sign-up process as quick and easy as possible for your readers, ask for their first name and email address only, and if you need more information, you can always ask them later once they have joined your mailing list.

2 - Another opt in email list marketing technique you can use to capture even more subscribers is to offer an incentive to sweeten the deal for subscribers that may be on the fence about joining your mailing list. Giving away a bonus report, discount coupon or a product sample will give added value and perhaps that little extra push. This will only work if the added incentive is perceived to be of value to your readers and worthy of their name and email. Of course, once you have subscribers, it's always a good idea to reward their loyalty with a gift or bonus from time-to-time.

3 - Once you are increasing your subscriber base, it's equally important to keep them interested and loyal, to keep the unsubscribe rate to a minimum. Always try to send interesting and useful information to your readers; you want them to anticipate each and every mailing from you. You don't want your subscribers to feel let down after reading your mailings. You need to hold their attention so that they will want to read all your issues; this is a key component to opt in email list marketing and not one to be over looked.

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Religion In Ancient Greece

Intranet Project Names - Some Ideas

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other word would smell as sweet."

In this famous quote from Act II of Romeo and Juliet, Juliet tells Romeo that a name is an artificial and meaningless convention, and the fact he is a Montague and she a Capulet (warring families) means nothing to their love.

However, there is some strong evidence from the UK's Cranfield University - and elsewhere - that the name one gives a project does have a marked impact on the behaviour and motivation of the people involved. It may surprise you, but the name you give to your Intranet Project could well be the most important decision you make in the early stages of mobilisation!

The Direct Approach

There is an argument in faour of naming your Intranet Project the - wait for it - "Intranet Project"! Often, so-called "secret squirrel" names (where one has to ferret out from colleagues what Project Banana is all about) serve only to create an unnecessary air of mystique (fit only for secret M&A projects). They can also serve to be divisive, by separating 'people in the know' from people outside the immediate project audience.

The functional approach

A functional name focuses on what the intranet does (e.g. search, find, access). This enjoys the same benefits as the direct approach, but affords one a little more poetic license. What about names like "Project Connect" or "Project Gateway", which serve to signal the core "must have" requirements for the project?

The conceptual approach

There is a problem with the direct or functional approaches; Research from Cranfield has demonstrated that people on projects tend to be very heavily influenced in their actions by the name of the project itself. If you call your project the Intranet project, it is a working intranet (i.e. the technology) that you will get. If your ambition was something much more visionary, such as a wholly new way of working for your people, you are likely to be disappointed!

The conceptual name targets what is achieved by the functionality, rather than the functionality itself. For example, if your company name was BigCo and your purpose was seeking to get everyone in the company working together, you could call the project "Project OneBigCo" or "Project Unity". For the aforementioned new ways of working objective, you could use "Project Future Workplace".

The abstract approach

The abstract approach deals with how the project makes people feel. For example, "Project Bliss" (for happiness), "Project Wizard" (for magic) or "Project Pulse" (for fast-pacedness). Although one world usually fails to capture all you are trying to achieve with an Intranet Portal, this approach can prove highly effective (particularly where counter-cultural).

If all else fails

Nothing grabbed you so far? Well there is no saving you, then! I suppose there are always the standard fallback options: names of greek or roman gods, names of planets, names of birds and names of dances. These have the added value that - if you spawn follow-on projects in a sequence - you have ready-made logical follow-on project titles. Incidentally, "Project Mercury" would be my recommendation for planets or gods (as Mercury was the roman god of communications).

For more ideas on project names, why not check out my presentation in chapter 10 of my (free to access) Intranet Portal Guide.

About the author:

David Viney (david@viney.com) is the author of the Intranet Portal Guide; 31 pages of advice, tools and downloads covering the period before, during and after an Intranet Portal implementation.

Read the guide at http://www.viney.com/DFV/intranet_portal_guide or the Intranet Watch Blog at http://www.viney.com/intranet_watch.

Mao Zedong

Be the Change You Wish To See

This quote from Gandhi is usually invoked to silence the complainer. You know, if you cant put up, shut up.

Recently, I received the full quote, Be the change you wish to see in the world, at the bottom of an email from my Wednesday night yoga instructor, Tracy. Each time we begin and end a class, we sit in silence and think about our relationship to the natural world and the other creatures in it. Its a good centering activity for remembering our mutual interdependence and our responsibility for shepherding the good in life.

Having this intention during each class helps me to work on the different poses with more concentration and success. And, I leave most classes humbled by my struggle with the physical practice and also the notion that there is so much more I could do to improve life for myself and others.

But then Im quickly back in my usual day to day, regularly noting all of the things that are amiss in the worldour dependence on oil, global warming, corrupt politicians, inequity in health care deliveryand not doing much of anything about it all. Except grouse and complain.

Noticing What Needs Attention
Most days, I take my dogs for a circular four mile walk near our home. We begin and end on dirt roads, but the middle of our walk is along a relatively quiet paved road that connects Hillsboro and Washington, NH. It is a residential area, abutting woods and for the most part very pleasant.

However, months ago, out on my own on a slightly rainy day when I left the dogs at home, I counted over sixty bottles and cans, assorted plastic containers, and other stray articles along the route. The counting was simply an exercise to pass the time and a curiosity to me that this tranquil area could be so heavily trashed when so lightly trafficked. Angry that others could be so insensitive and selfish, I promised myself that I would get back out there within the week to clean up what I had noticed. I did not.

With three leashed pups in tow on subsequent walks, I let myself off the hook for picking anything up. It would be nearly impossible to carry a big trash bag while busy tending my charges. Besides, I would pick up stray plastic six-pack holders, so that a bird wouldnt get its neck caught. And Id also snare pieces of broken glass in the road so another dog or walker wouldnt get cut. I was doing something. But each day I took that walk, I felt a tug of guilt over my failure to follow through on cleaning up the wake of castaways now buried beneath taller grass.

Vindication by Taking Responsibility
There is much in the world that seems outside of our control. By myself, I cant change a culture where so many drivers consider their personal automobile space more important than the natural world. Alone, I cant end teenage drinking. Without everyone agreeing to use fewer disposable products, I cant stop roadside deposits of refuse.

We often complain on a general level that the world is going to pot, but we know to make any more noise would call attention to the fact we havent done much toward fixing the things that need attention. Thats a sneaky, contributing source to apathy. How can we stop intense consumerism, blind disregard for the safety of others or make other accountable for their actions in any meaningful, if we fail to take responsibility for what we see?

I can shake my fist and scream, Dont be such a pig! Because its not my trash, and I obviously care about the natural world. But where does that get me? Once I see what needs to be done, its up to me alone to follow up in any way that I can. If I take action, then I can claim positive contribution and be more at peace knowing that I did make a difference. And then I really can raise a hornets nest of complaint, and urge others to do as I have.

Moving from Complaint to Action
So much of what is out of whack is within our control, if we break what seems large and overwhelming down into smaller tasks or projects. Or simply take responsibility for doing our small part.

It took me twice as long to walk that four-mile loop, when I finally stopped to pick up all the trash Id been noticing for months. My haul was substantial: 60 aluminum cans, 10 whole or broken bottles, 20+ assorted plastic and paper containers, and an ugly pile of other tangible evidence that I noticed and did something about it.

Picking up trash along the side of the road may not seem like much. But every day I take that walk, I enjoy my surroundings that much more knowing that Ive chosen to be an active steward to keep it clean. If I find a new can or bottle in the days ahead, it will be only one I need to pick up to preserve what is beautiful and shared by all.

Where is Your Next Move?
We can choose to buy and consume differently. We can tutor those who need help. We can teach others what we know how to do. We can give our time and money to causes that respond to our sorrow or outrage, and our sense of what the right thing is to create change. Through our actionsboth large and small, we can be the change we want to see in the world.

Each of us notices what needs attention as we move through our days. We really do know what we can do make a difference.

Complacency is easy. What will you do?

2007 Andrea R. Williams

Andrea Williams, personal and small business success coach, is the creator of the Fearless, Fabulous Project, a 12-week, step-by-step discovery and rejuvenation process to help you gain clarity and commitment about what is most important to you. If you're ready to pump your life with more fun & fulfillment, check out Andrea's coaching programs and resources now at http://www.FearlessFabulousLife.com and sign up for Fearless, Fabulous Female, her free ezine on personal reinvention at midlife.

Self Empowerment

5 Simple Ways To Overcome Shyness

Shyness is nothing to be ashamed of and you can overcome it when you learn the right way to go about it. The problem is that you have not been exposed to accurate, proven ways to deal with shyness.

Shyness can be defined as having difficulty creating a rapport with other people. For many people, shyness can mean having a hard time thinking of things to say in a social setting.

For others it can include physical symptoms of apprehension. For most people, it involves a combination of the two. Social behaviors that come easily to the average person such as smiling, making conversation, maintaining eye contact, and a relaxed posture are extremely difficult for the shy person to achieve.

Making friends and attending social functions may seem like a nightmare to a shy person. No one wants to stand in the corner alone, but a shy person may lack the ability to approach new people.

You can learn how to overcome shyness and build confidence by developing new habits and social skills. Shy people may have to exert a large amount of effort in order to start a conversation or attend a party. Determination is a key factor in learning how to overcome shyness.

5 Ways To Overcome Shyness:

1. Some of the components of shyness are lack of self-confidence and anxiety around others, difficulty carrying on a conversation, and a lack of knowledge about the expected behavior in social situations.

Shy people can be very intimidated by people in general. Learning how to overcome shyness may seem like an insurmountable task, but help is available to you through several sources.

2. You must first determine why you are shy. There are always underlying reasons for the way a person reacts in certain situations.

Next, try behaving in a confident manner in private and practice until you begin to see results in public. Walk confidently and speak firmly and soon you'll find yourself behaving the same confident way in social settings.

As ridiculous as it may seem, forcing yourself to act as if you are not shy can be very helpful in learning how to overcome shyness altogether.

3. One way to boost your self-confidence is to always look your best. Looking great makes you feel great and does wonders for your self-esteem.

Reduce your fear of rejection by always imagining the worst outcome possible in every social situation. Then if the outcome is less traumatic than you imagine, you won't dwell on the rejection near as much. Observing strangers and acquaintances and how they relate to others can be a great tool in learning how to overcome shyness.

4. If you are having difficulty overcoming shyness, join clubs or go to events that interest you. It's a lot more comfortable to engage in conversations with those who have common interests.

The initial conversation will be much easier since you'll already have a topic of conversation that interests you both.

5. If you do not have the confidence to approach someone new, then smile and try to be approachable. Most people are receptive to a smile and a friendly face.

You could also consider taking someone that you are comfortable with along to lessen your anxiety. Shy people are extremely reluctant to take the risk of approaching new people.

If you want to learn how to overcome shyness, you may have to make an effort to be outgoing initially, but soon your new habits will become natural and easy.

There are numerous resources available to you if you need help overcoming shyness. Professional advice and tips on how to overcome shyness can be very beneficial if you are having difficulty taking that first step.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently produced a very popular free report:10 Simple Steps to Developing Communication Confidence. This report reveals the secret strategies all high achievers use to communicate with charm and impact. Apply now because it is available for a limited time only at: http://www.howtotalkwithconfidence.com/report.htm

Having Faith in the Creative Process

The Cancer Of Clutter

Take a look around your home or your office and notice what's there. Is your space clear and open, ready to support you in the challenges you set for yourself? Or are there things lying around that disturb your sense of peace and well-being, distracting you from your daily goals? Perhaps there's some unfiled papers piling up by the phone. Are your closets and drawers filled with clothing, but you feel you've got nothing you love to wear? How about one of my favorites - hundreds of great photos of your loved ones, stuffed into shoe boxes or an old shopping bag? If you answered yes to any of these questions, chances are high that your life energy is being sucked away by these seemingly innocuous piles of clutter.

Cancer is a terrible disease - cells multiply out of control in your body, throwing you out of balance and eventually draining the life force out of you. Proliferation of clutter in our lives operates very much like a cancer growth. It can start out small, but if left unchecked, clutter will grow to the point where you feel unproductive, distracted and unable to move forward towards your goals.

Clutter can be present in the external world, which is the focus of this article. There's also internal clutter that can accumulate in your life, in the form of resentments, incomplete communications with others or unfinished business (but that's for a future issue!) In either case, clutter creates stress, embarrassment and can impair your ability to function. Our consciousness is such a potent creative force, but when its operation is tied up with guilt or resentment about clutter it's hard to create inspiring results. It's astonishing the number of people I've spoken with that have experienced a major life improvement that followed a de-cluttering effort!

I decided that to rise to my next level of personal and career goals, I had to reclaim the energy and creative juices that I could feel were being tied up with clutter. So, a few weeks ago I engaged the services of a professional organizer to work with me for a long weekend - and it was the best investment of time and money I could have made! (Ulrike Lechert-Lombardi, Professional Organizer. She provided the catalyst I needed to break my log jam, take back control of my space, and reclaim all the energy that was being tied up in managing around the clutter I had in my life.

Whether you use the services of a professional organizer or take on the challenge yourself, I encourage you to clear out the old and create the space for new experiences and energy in your life. You deserve it!

Clear Out the Old, Make Way for the New

Here are some easy tips to get you started to de-cluttering your way to new success!

1. What's Clutter-bugging you? Take 15-30 minutes to create a list of what drains your energy in your physical environment. Go through your space methodically and write down anything that bugs you when you walk in the room. The first step is simply to become aware of where your energy-sucking clutter zones are.

2. Create some Time Now that you've got a list; give yourself the gift of your own time and attention. Whether it's 15 minutes a day or an hour once a week, put it in your calendar just like it's an appointment and start attacking your list. You'd be amazed how energizing it can feel to know your socks match or that your bills have been filed!

3. Beware of Incoming Clutter! Set up some parameters for yourself to manage the amount of clutter that comes into your space in the first place. Get yourself off direct mail lists. Don't feel compelled to print out hard copies of all of your emails. If you haven't worn something in a year, decide that you'll garage sale it or give it away and let someone else have fun with it!

4. Enlist some help Enroll your spouse, your children, or your co-workers in helping you to maintain a clutter-free zone. Delegate appropriate items to others. You can institute a scavenger hunt with your children to sweep the house looking for things that are not in the right place. Have some fun with it! Then you'll all be more likely to keep up with your de-cluttering process.

5. Have clear expectations The key to success is "a place for everything and everything in its place". Do you know where you want your places to be? Do you want household cleaning products in the laundry, the kitchen, or decentralized in each bathroom? The people sharing your space aren't mind readers, so create a map of your space of where you'd like your things to go. This will save not only a lot of time, but avoid a lot of resentments as well.

6. It's a Marathon, not a Sprint De-cluttering your space is a process, not an endpoint. Many of us set ourselves up for disappointment thinking that once we make that big push our space will stay organized and pristine only to discover being awash in old clutter and habits again six months later. Building in some ongoing maintenance time and attention will help keep your space clutter-free.

2007 Carolyn B. Ellis

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Carolyn B. Ellis is the Founder of Thrive After Divorce, Inc. A Harvard University graduate, Carolyn is also a Certified Master Integrative Coach, Teleclass Leader and the first Canadian to be certified as a Spiritual Divorce Coach. She is also a part-time staff member of the Institute for Integrative Coaching at John F. Kennedy University in San Francisco, CA, and has been trained personally by its founder, NY Times best-selling author Debbie Ford. Carolyns book, "The 7 Pitfalls of Single Parenting: What to Avoid so Your Children Thrive After Divorce" will be published in early 2007. Her three amazing school age children and bouncy labradoodle dog are her daily sources of inspiration and joy.

Ludwig Beethoven

How Psychotherapy Possibly Gets it All Wrong

I am not trained in psychology, nor do I completely understand psychological terms. I am strictly speaking in a nonprofessional manner using nonprofessional terms about psychology, and about how I believe psychotherapy fails to address the primary problem regarding the mind. The primary problem, in my assessment, is letting go of one's illusionary self, or ego, that false construction of mind that inhibits true transformation.

Lurking behind the fundamentals of psychology is an intimated real self. This is similar to a soul theory, the idea being that a person or entity controls our thoughts, and if that "something" is adjusted properly, our problems will be resolved. For example, memories of our childhood might be preventing our adjustment in adult life. This is an assumption that "our" memories and "our" adult life somehow belong to a permanent self. We create an image in our minds of ourselves - our experiences, our memories, our life.

But there is nothing behind the image of ourselves that we create in our minds, no little man or woman stands behind "ourselves." There are only thoughts and thought construction, as one thought following another creates everything in the mind; everything, of course, except true creativity itself, which manifests in the absence of thought.

With therapy, these memories are aired out and supposedly resolved so that the patient can understand them and go on with their lives. The assumption is that this is all happening to a real person. The question of memory and thought, per se, is never brought up. It is never hinted that nothing stands behind memory and thought, that they are simply mental reactions to stimulus. The illusion remains, and is promoted, that a "self" is going through the therapy. The fact that memory and thought are all that there is; that there is no controller behind them; no self, no person - is never addressed

Arguably, this kind of admission; that nothing stands behind our thoughts, would leave many patients hanging by a thin thread, a precarious thread that could easily break because of their strong identity and attachment with the illusionary self, which, if false, would leave them with no footing. This is perhaps why the delusion is encouraged by many therapists. Or, it might be encouraged because the psychologist has never realized this for him or herself.

If the professional has actually realized no-self, perhaps through extensive meditation or a transcendent experience, then, I believe, the therapy would be much different and much more effective. Practitioners of meditation that have been practicing many years understand the workings of memory and thought, and their minds become balanced, as do their lives. This practice has taken time, however, and effort, and therefore what they have learned and experienced cannot be transferred as knowledge to another. This is what the professional is faced with when a patient arrives completely deluded about their mind and caught up in their illusionary selves. Although a patient must experience no-self with their own minds before real progress can be made, how does the professional proceed?

The easy way out for therapists is to continue with present practices. Present practices, however, may never get to the root of a patient's problem. Getting to the root of the problem requires proactive action on the patient's part, where he or she actually learns about thought and memory rather than simply becoming absorbed by past thoughts and memories. This would involve patients becoming familiar with their thoughts, which is meditation. As patients become familiar with their thoughts and thought processes, they can slowly step back from the gravity of the illusionary memories and thoughts, and begin to become freer.

My only background on this subject has been my mind's experiences in meditation, where while practicing meditation I detected thoughts blossoming, one after the other, in a corner of my mind. Each one initially appeared as a single frame but quickly developed into a storyline, a dramatic movie. It might begin with a picture of myself sitting cross-legged and meditating, followed by the next picture, perhaps that of a friend. These two pictures were so fast that they created an illusion that the picture of "me" was watching my friend.

This went on in an endless sequence; pictures followed by memories, creating the illusion of a watcher observing the stories being created by my memory, and I instinctively understood, as an insight, that this all I am; one thought following another in a continuous stream, merely a series of pictures followed by the mind's memories of those pictures. There is no fundamental self.

I believe that this kind of information, if understood at the right time, will end all but the most severe psychological problems. It can be a tremendous freedom. And meditation, if practiced correctly, provides a firm foundation of courage before these kinds of insights occur, and is therefore usually safe.

Maybe someday therapy will include a proactive participation where patients that are capable of relative sanity become grounded in a true reality. This would certainly benefit the patient, and create a sense of real accomplishment upon which true, compassionate professionals thrive.

E. Raymond Rock of Fort Myers, Florida is cofounder and principal teacher at the Southwest Florida Insight Center, http://www.SouthwestFloridaInsightCenter.com His twenty-eight years of meditation experience has taken him across four continents, including two stopovers in Thailand where he practiced in the remote northeast forests as an ordained Theravada Buddhist monk. His book, A Year to Enlightenment (Career Press/New Page Books) is now available at major bookstores and online retailers. Visit http://www.AYearToEnlightenment.com

Ernest Hemingway

Spirituality at Work

Several years ago after I presented a workshop entitled Spirituality at Work: Because You Cant Leave Home Without You I got a phone call from someone who saw the program booklet. She was very interested in the topic and wanted to know how to get it at her company. She went on to ask, How can I implement spirituality in our organization? My response was simple. You cant. Spirituality isnt something you implement; its something you are.

From that point on I became an ardent observer of this new hot topic and its evolution in the corporate world. Lets be clear. Spirituality is not religion. Spirituality is an inner search for deeper meaninga personal private journey. Or as Peter Block says in Servant Leadership The process of living out a set of deeply held personal values, of honoring forces or a presence greater than ourselves. It expresses our desire to find meaning in, and to treat as an offering, what we do. If you want to bring spirituality into your company, just be spiritual.

Given that you cant leave home without you, your work can then become a place for your spiritual practice. Plus, some of the great spiritual teachers like Jesus, Buddha, Gandhi, HH The Dalai Lama, and Confucius, have much to teach us which can be directly applied to how we interact and live while at work.

For example, if you want to reduce stress and also become a better communicator, meditate and practice mindfulness. HH The Dalai Lama says, Everyday I experience the benefits of peace of mind. Its very good for the body. As you might imagine, I am a rather busy man. I take many responsibilities upon myself, activities, speeches, trips. All that no doubt is a very heavy burden, and still I have the blood pressure of a baby. Whats good for me is good for other people. I have no doubt on that score. Good food, a struggle against every excessive desire, daily meditation, all that can lead to peace of mind. And, peace of mind is good for the body." Not only is peace of mind good for the body, it is also good for the mind. Conscious, mindful communication reduces misunderstanding and increases productivity. Heres a simple exercise you can do anywhere, anytime to help you develop your present moment power.

Sit quietly by yourself. Follow your breath...sense the feeling of it as it comes in and goes out of your body. Thats all there is to it. Just feel your breath and know you are breathing. Dont think about your breath, just be aware that you are breathing...normal breathing pace and depth. Simply note your breath...in breath...out breath...breathing in...breathing out...dont worry about getting anywhere...just stay with one full in-breath on its way in and one full out-breath on its way out. Keep your mind empty to just this moment. When thoughts appear, return your attention to your breath. Practice this ten minutes a day and youll see an increase in your ability to be present moment focusedthe key to better communication and deeper understanding. If you want to read more about this, pick up Jon Kabat-Zinns book Wherever You Go, There You Are.

In Buddhist traditions, the Nobel Truths have much to teach us about how we interact and how we deal with change. The first says pain is inevitable and suffering is optional. Therefore, if you suffer, you choose to suffer. The second goes on to say that clinging causes suffering. So, if something isnt going the way you would like it to and you continue to dislike the situation, you are clinging to it and will most likely suffer. The solution is in the third Nobel Truth. Liberation happens when you let go. By letting go of those things you cannot control, you can be liberated. Now, lets see how this plays out at work.

Changes happen regularly and we often resist them. What you resist will persist. So, if you are clinging to negativity and resisting the change, suffering happens and you probably will be miserable at work. On the other hand, if you make a conscious choice to let go of what you cannot control (the specific implemented change) and accept it, youll be liberated. Acceptance is not approval, consent, permission, agreement, compliance, support or even liking what is. Instead, acceptance is saying, It just is. Another spiritual practice with work-related benefits can be found in the martial art of Aikido. If you translate it literally translated, it means the way of blending energy. In his book The Magic of Conflict, Tom Crum refers to Aikido and says, all of life, including a physical attack, is energy with which to dance. Attacks are considered just another of the endless gifts of energy to be used creatively and harmoniously. It is important to accept and embrace the attack rather than try to get rid of it. Direct the flow of energy instead of being pushed around by it.

For example, an employee comes storming into your office upset about a decision you recently made. Hes really angry and is clearly attacking you. Your first thought is to defend your position and so you do. This leads to a bigger argument, more defending and ultimately no one wins. What if you were to take an Aikido approach and via your self-talk, embrace the attack and direct the flow of energy through your words and body language, in other words, C.A.L.M. yourself? Let the employee rant and attack.. All the while you are Controlling your response, Assessing the situation, Listening carefully and Moving toward understanding. Once the attack is complete, respond with empathy i.e., Its clear youre unhappy about this; lets explore what can be done. Maybe nothing can be done; at least youre showing that you care. (Be sure you really do care, however, because if you dont it will come through in your voice and body language and you will have defeated the whole interaction.) By not becoming defensive you have maintained your power, helped defuse the employees anger and set the stage for an interaction where the probability for understanding has increased.

Once you jump on the spiritual path, its hard to jump off. Those of us on the journey can choose to look at work as the ultimate spiritual classroom. Gandhi said, We must be the change we wish to see in the world. Lets simply be spiritual and spirituality will be at work.

(c) Nancy Stern 2004

Through her workshops, seminars and consulting projects, Nancy Stern MA, helps people keep connected through conscious communication because how you say what you say matters. She can be reached at 800-280-2666 or on the web http://www.nancystern.com

Spiritual Atheism

Successful Workshops

Speak of workshops and people generally perk up with interest. It could be a workshop about gaining confidence. Or it could be about being able to find romance. Workshops are big business these days. So, learning how to attract your audience is the first thing you will need to learn if you are to run a successful workshop.

My art workshops are generally smaller than most workshops you might be imagining. I am not talking about the kinds of audiences that Anthony Robbins and Jack Canfield normally motivate in speaking engagements. But, once in awhile you might see one of these high powered speakers speaking to a group of people the size of one of my normal workshops. A small group of twenty to thirty is about the size you should be expecting as you are just starting out giving workshops.

In a group of this size, you can attract your audience in several ways. Some ideas come from the many talk shows that have paved the way. Other ideas are products of just plain good business. So, its a good thing to try them all.

Have a Controversial Topic

When you run a workshop, controversial topics arent hard to find. Most workshops have controversial issues connected to them anyway. Doing a workshop about gaining confidence has inherent controversial issues. People who have no clue what they are talking about are always attracting all the attention. The people who are the most boring are always the ones with the most information. Those are controversial even though they arent necessarily on a social or political scale.

Coming up with a controversial issue for my own art workshops is as easy as talking about the board of education. With art slowly being cut from the education curriculum, all I have to pitch is the fact that art benefits the kids and their educations. I can raise some great attention just simply putting the news out about the benefits of art and how it is being cut from the schools.

Give Your Audience a Question

Believe it or not, questions are enticing. Especially if you ask an open ended question and you dont give an answer. Scores of people will come to either find out the answer or to give it. Youve just created an issue. It might be your controversial one too. If its a good enough question, youll definitely generate an audience ready to listen. What was the question for the art workshop? Simple.

If you could help improve your childs grades, would you?

Who wouldnt?

Give Something Away

One of the tactics that attract people is when you give something away. Not everyone can be like Oprah and give a car to every member in her audience. But, you can always afford to give something away. Think about the services you provide, not the products you sell. Give time, no money. In my art workshops, I could give members of my audience a free workshop. I could have a system for choosing that would make audience members want to keep coming back to my workshop in hopes that I eventually give them a free workshop.

Think about the services you provide and try to find a give-away in that. You just have to be creative. Make it interesting enough to want and youll have audience members.

This is just the beginning of the system. You have to pull them in and keep them there. You have to keep them coming back in order to make your workshop endeavors a six-figure income enterprise. Workshops can easily be six-figure enterprises, art workshops are.

An internationally known artist as well as a mother of six, Rivky Shimon founded Rivkys Art Workshop in Brooklyn, New York. Rivkys step-by-step method for teaching children how to create and enjoy art has earned high praise from students, teachers and parents alike. Through her new training series, Rivky plans to teach artists from across the country how to duplicate her success. Not only to ensure that art education remains a vital part of every childs life, but also to enforce the reality that "The Rivky Method" tm works the same magic for adults as well.

Benjamin Franklin
Sigmund Freud

Are You a Competitor or a Creator

The answer to that question could provide considerable insight into many aspects of your life - business and personal. The "good book", The Science of Getting Rich, is clear on the point of using competition to accumulate wealth. It most certainly can be done; people do it everyday. But is it the preferred method of achieving business success?

When we understand the philosophy behind creation, and when we truly leave the competitive plane for the creative plane, that is when we are truly free. Since immersing myself in this study, I have achieved clarity on this point that is absolutely liberating. As internet and network marketers we are often conditioned to be competitive. We are competing for top spot on google, protective of our websites and copy rights, always guarding our success secrets. Some of us even pay to get the latest "secrets" of the internet and networking gurus. When you are in competition you are, by necessity, on guard. Many successful network marketers I know have achieved great success, on the competitive plane. Often, these master marketers exhibit anger that is sometimes mistaken for arrogance. I now see it as protection. The marketer who "makes it" on the competitive plane is ever fearful of "the competition" taking what is his, be it his ideas, his product or his strategies. He presents himself in such a manner so as to discourage others from "stealing" from him. And others will and do steal or borrow from him. He is very wealthy from a monetary stand point, but is he free?

True Freedom

When we move from the competitive to the creative plane, we know that there are no limits to what we can achieve or to the money that we can attract to us. We do not have a need to protect our property or our ideas to the extent that we are consumed by it. We are not on guard or needing to keep our eye on "the competition". We are free to share and cooperate.

We are bombarded on the internet with offers to purchase the "secrets" of the "big dogs" or of the wealthy or the successful, when in truth, knowing their strategies will not assist us at all. That is the real SECRET - that there are no magic bullets, no secrets. When we buy or sell other people's "secrets" we are playing on the competitive field. The TRUTH is that few have ever achieved success by duplicating someone who has. We see this time and again, and the reason is clear when you understand The Law of Attraction. Two people can take the exact same action - one may see great success, the other great failure. Success is not something that can be "copied".

The Certain Way

This is discussed in detail in The Science of Getting Rich. It is stated that the one who achieves success, while doing the same actions as the one who fails, does those actions in THE CERTAIN WAY. This certain way is the creative process, and whether the successful person is aware or not, he is vibrating on the level that is in harmony with success. The person who learns to perform these acts with AWARENESS is able to obtain riches creatively, which is permanent and free from worry or stress. This is THE CERTAIN WAY to obtaining riches in a scientifically correct manner. It cannot fail.

All we need to learn to do is to gain mastery over our own thinking, and how to perform our work in THE CERTAIN WAY. This is truly the only "study" we need to concern ourselves with. Once this is mastered, then it is quite possible that these other offerings may be of some benefit, but certainly not until. What is the use of reading or listening about how others achieved success when it is not their actions that created their success?

I teach how to's of internet marketing, and it has been frustrating as a trainer, when I see some people follow the instructions exactly, yet fail to get the results they should. It is clear that following the advice of successful networkers is not always effective. It is evident that performing the same actions does not produce the same result. It takes more than belief and positive thinking. Network marketers must learn to think and act in the Certain Way.

I believe in my heart, that the study of The Science of Getting Rich, is the first training that is necessary. Learn to master your mind, and the rest will fall into place.

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Karen Weir through affiliation with Bob Proctor and Jack Canfield, introduces The Science of Getting Rich Seminar system. This system is designed to create millionaires.

Characteristics Of A Buddha

Is This On Your Resume? It Should Be!

One of the most overlooked ways in using a resume to sell yourself is failing to identify the companies for which you have worked.

"Identify the companies?" You say. "But I do! How could I write my resume and not name the companies?"

Right. But unless you worked for UPS or Macy`s or FedEx, the company name indicates nothing. The majority of job seekers neglect to describe their employers. Even professional rsum writers often fail to provide company descriptions in rewrites for their clients. And the only thing this accomplishes is to leave the interviewer with a big question mark about the context of your skills.

If you are working in a highly specialized, niche industry, perhaps each company knows the others. If youre searching locally, a prospective employer may be aware of the company you are leaving. But dont assume so. Your objective is to give an idea of the size of the company, what it does, and who itsmarket is so that the hiring company can place your experience in relation to what they are looking for.

Failure to do this isnt likely to get you screened out, as some other resume sins will. But part of the science of finding your perfect job is to stand out from the crowd. In the multitudes of job seekers who dont provide a clue about their employers, a prospective employer will appreciate and remember - that you did.

And if he chooses to bring you in, he wont have to clarify the context of your previous experience - possibly finishing the interview on a courtesy basis only. A company description should read something like any of these examples:

• Publicly held company with 400+ branch offices nationwide selling retail home furnishings
• Twelve-person consulting company serving primarily the high-end restaurant market within a 100-mile radius
• Leading manufacturer/distributor of educational toys for children with annual revenues of $1.5m

Unfortunately, inertia is often a big factor in resume screening. Contrary to popular opinion, every word of every resume is not read. First the resume gets a glance. Then it gets a skim. Then it gets a more detailed read. But every step is contingent upon the reader finding a reason to go the next one. Heres the truth: most hiring authorities screen out rather than screen in. Especially if theyre overwhelmed with resume responses.

This means:
• if your resume looks like it needs to be deciphered youre out
• if they dont see what they are looking for in a glance - youre out
• if they dont have all the information they need to know youre iffy

If youre seeking something different, for instance a change from small to large or public to private, place the corresponding adjective in your objective, and briefly explain your reason in your cover letter. Eliminate the objection and pessimism before it arises by explaining the difference between where youve been and what youre looking for and putting it in a positive light, one thats advantageous to the company, if you can.

Describing your previous employers is only one of easily a dozen ways to ensure your resume is read. Your resume is a screening tool, not only for the company, but for you. Its the point man on your job search. It needs to screen you in for the opportunities you are targeting, and it needs to do that by being read, not ignored. If you want to get in the door, your resume is the only way to open it.

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Judi Perkins has been a search consultant for 25 years in both the contingency and retained market, with a short stint in the temporary and local permanent placement markets. She has owned her own firm and successfully assisted numerous repeat clients in hiring all levels of management. She is a Career Expert and Forum Moderator with http://www.CareerCube.net. To sign up for her newsletter and learn thousands of powerful concepts to find your perfect job go to http://www.findtheperfectjob.com.

How To Apply The Law Of Attraction

Choosing a Canada Weight Loss Spa

A Canada weight loss spa can either inspire or discourage you to lose weight so you have to choose one wisely. In choosing a Canada weight loss spa, you need to consider a few things.

Location
Determine where a Canada weight loss spa is located. Is it conveniently near your home, office or both? Make sure it is near you so you won't experience any hassle getting there. A 15 to 20-minute travel time or less is ideal but consider looking for another one if you need to spare around 45 minutes to an hour just getting there.

The price
Another important factor to consider in choosing a Canada weight loss spa is the price that you have to pay to avail of their services. A weight loss spa that charges high fees does not necessarily mean that it is better. Apparently, there are a lot of Canadian weight loss spas that have very affordable fees but their facilities and services are more useful for you compared to more expensive ones.

Signing contracts
Read everything prior to signing up for a weight loss spa. Make sure that you are paying for the right services that can truly benefit you. If the contract is stating that you can only use a limited number of equipment even though you are paying for a full membership, chances are, you are being fooled. Remember that if it is not worth spending your hard earned cash to something you can never use, then do not do it.

Never settle
Keep in mind that you must never settle for services that you believe you can never benefit from. Also, never settle for a spa that has limited services to offer for you. There are a lot of weight loss spas that can give you better and more services that can prove to be of more value for your money.

Ask questions
If you know someone who is already a member of a weight loss spa, ask that person for quotes on services and the prices. Otherwise, you can call up a weight loss spa or visit the one nearest to you. That way, you can have an idea on what you can expect from each weight loss spas you are thinking of joining in.

Phillip England is a weight loss expert and Author of the popular report "The Ultimate Weight Loss Secret". To receive your free information on the secret that doctors, and health companies either don't know, or don't want you to know, please see http://www.theultimateweightlosssecret.com/secret

Socrates

Pubic Hair Removal - Tips When Waxing

Pubic hair removal is now a matter of concern for both men and women. For hygiene reasons alone many individuals choose to remove unwanted body hair in the pubic area, hence, the search for the best pubic hair removal method.

Waxing is one very popular method. It is inexpensive, it can be done from home, and the results last for some weeks in many cases.

Use these tips to get the best results if you choose to use waxing as your pubic hair removal method of choice:

• Avoid showering and making the hair wet prior to waxing. Hair absorbs the water making it soft and less likely to adhere well to the wax. Tough hair is easier to pull off.
• Be sure to test a small area of skin first to make sure there is no acute sensitivity or allergic reaction to pubic hair removal using waxing.
• Hair should be at least 1/8 inch long. If it isn't wait until it reaches this length.
• Be sure to wash the skin thoroughly and dry it well beforehand to remove any lotions or oils which may prevent the wax from adhering closely to the skin.
• Heat the wax carefully so as not to overheat and thus burn the skin when applying. Test on a small area first.
• The consistency should be soft rather than runny.
• If pain and discomfort is a main concern use a pain reducing gel or cream available from pharmacists. These solutions should be applied 30 to 60 minutes before waxing so the skin is numbed beforehand.
• Apply a thin layer of wax in the direction of the hair growth and peel back with a rapid movement close to the skin.
• Do not pull up or out, rather pull back.
• Clean the skin with a warm moist towel afterwards to remove excess wax.
• Avoid wearing tight clothing over freshly waxed areas to minimize the risk of irritation and ingrown hairs. 24-48 hours after pubic hair removal waxing, exfoliate the skin (with a Loofa sponge for example) to prevent the dead skin from accumulating and causing hair to become ingrown.

Best Positions When Performing A Waxing Pubic Hair Removal Session:

• Option 1: Sit in a chair with your feet up above your waist and legs spread apart.
• Option 2. Sit with one leg propped above your waist and the other leg resting on the floor.
• Option 3. Lie on your back with legs wide apart and raised in the air so that all the waxable areas are spread taut.
• Option 4. Lie on your side with the bottom leg straight out and the top leg bent at the knee and tucked behind the straight leg.
• Option 5. Bend the knees and keep the legs wide apart so the genital areas are easy to work on. Put a mirror on the ground if necessary for better control.

Many persons prefer to have the waxing pubic hair removal procedure carried out at a salon by a professional. See the resource box for a helpful article on what to expect from what is called Brazilian Waxing.

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To understand others is to have knowledge

Law of Attraction - Love's Form

Love's form is energy. It's one of the life-generating frequencies that move swiftly and freely through time and space. The Universe is alive with energy. Light, sound, movement - all of life takes part in an ongoing dance of energy at play. From the motion of the planets to the smallest encounters between passing strangers, everything contributes to the constant flow and exchange of personal and Universal energy.

Contrary to what most people believe, love is so much more than a feeling or a condition of a relationship. Love is energy. In fact, it's the greatest and most creative power in the cosmos. It may not be as immediately noticeable as the energy of sound, or as easily measurable as that of light, but love is as vital and dynamic as any energy that we're capable of experiencing.

In ancient Greek mythology, Eros, the God of Love, was originally perceived as a cosmic force-more energy than entity-whose job it was to organize and direct all of the elements of the Universe in order to create harmony out of chaos. Only later did this force become personified in the figure of the arrow-shooting angel who directed the dreams of human desire.

This organizing force is an apt representation, for it's love that's responsible for the laws that bring order to all of life. In fact, it's the energy of original love-Divine Love-that's responsible for life itself. It's the creative source of everything we see. Every person, being, or object in the Universe is an expression of the power and creativity of Divine Love.

This remarkable power is an irrepressible river of energy that continually flows through the Universe. You are a part of that river. You have that Divine power radiating to and through you. It's what you do with this power that determines your destiny in relationships-and in everything else.

You can connect with this powerful river of energy through your motivation or intention. Ultimately, you must align your own intention with that of love, in order to ride that wonderful tide of amour. If you don't, you'll continue to find yourself struggling against the current.

This is what happened to Psyche, Eros's lover, when she allowed her love to turn to fear. Theirs is a classic love story, full of passion, jealousy, and suspicion; yet today, it remains an accurate representation of the patterns and the power behind the Universal Laws of love.

Aldian Prakoso is a Law of Attraction Coach and the owner of The Secret of Law of Attraction Blog. The Secret of Law of Attraction Blog helps you to achieve success, wealth, growth and health by unlocking The Secret of Law of Attraction. Get your FREE online mini-course, and Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich and Wallace D. Wattles' The Science of Getting Rich ebook ($147 value) ==> www.AudioGettingRichScience.com

Deepak Chopra

The World According To Max The Cat

Max jumped on my chest as soon as the first rays of sunlight streamed through the blinds.

Are you awake? he asked, licking his paw with infinite fastidiousness.

I am now, I said. Hey, did you just say something?

No, I just thought something.

You mean we're in telepathic contact? I asked, not sure whether I was still asleep.

Why do you think we were so popular with the Egyptian priests," he asked smugly.

Why didn't you talk before, I asked.

Believe me, he said, It wasn't easy, but I didn't think you were ready before.

What makes you think I'm ready now?

He languidly ripped his claws into the bed covers and ripped off some cotton threads before stretching his elegant white limbs. Then he eyed me thoughtfully with his big golden eyes.

You haven't fed me any cat food in the past few days, he said. In fact, I'm not sure where you got the idea that a cat can thrive on oatmeal.

Well, you know I can't even pay the rent. Who knows what's going to happen to us?

That's why I thought it time you got wise about the Diamond Sutra.

Is that some kind of Eastern scripture?

No, I'm talking about the mystical sutra, the emerald green subtle energy field that's shaped like a diamond and sits in your heart.

Hunh?

Quiet! said Max, clubbing my nose with his padded pink paw, claws sheathed.

I'm listening, I said.

The diamond sutra has four edges, each edge signifying a divine attribute. The first edge is called Abundance, the second Health, the third Success, and the fourth, Relationship. All cats worth their weight in whiskers have these circuits running in harmony, and so, too, should any half-awake human being. All you have to do is to replace wanting with having. Get the feeling-tones right and your world will be right."

He eyed me sharply, sizing me up, wondering, no doubt, if I could meet even his most compromised standards. Now I've noticed that you appear to need to activate each of these energetic systems into your life. You've disrupted the circuit with your stinking-thinking.

Guilty, I said, smiling sheepishly.

He gave me the look; then after clipping some misaligned hair on his tail with his teeth, he resumed his discourse.

Flowing from one point to the next is the white light of infinite connectivity, the stream of life and manifestation, the river of consciousness itself.

The only thing stopping this flow is YOU! In particular, all these absurd thoughts of scarcity that keeping running through your head. Look, if you think of scarcity, that's what you're going to get. You draw it to you with the same felicity with which a dumb dog attracts fleas by rolling in the grass.

Abundance is your natural birthright. If you're not experiencing it, then you've got a belief system that says you can't get it or you don't deserve it.

Similarly, the cells of your body respond to your thoughts, and if they're not happy cells, you're thinking distressing thoughts and eating garbage. Hence, poor health.

Come again, I said.

Once again, he gave me the look, then resumed his exposition, deciding to ignore the interruption.

Success, of course, is doing things your way...basically doing what you want, the way you want, when you want. Look at me. Pay attention. Learn something. I live in a world of possibility. I entertain empowering beliefs. I have passion and motivation for positive change.

And what about relationships? I asked.

Tickle my ears, he said.

I did, and he purred.

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Saleem Rana got his masters in psychotherapy from California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, Ca., 15 years ago and now resides in Denver, Colorado. His articles on the internet have inspired over ten thousand people from around the world. Discover how to create a remarkable life

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10 Things You Can DO Today to Improve Your Life Wherever You Are!

Here are 10 things that you can do to improve your life TODAY!

1. Be intentional with your thoughts. Whether you are in the middle of planning your move or have been an expatriate for years, your life is a continuous creation and your thoughts are a key part of what creates your life. How your thoughts make you feel is your personal radar letting you know whether your thoughts are serving you and your life or not. If your thoughts make you feel good, GREAT! If your thoughts make you feel bad, make a concerted effort to shift your thought. This is bigger than "positive thinking" this is about taking control of our unique human endowment -- our ability to control our thoughts.

2. Be honest with yourself and others. I really believe that it takes small bits of our soul to not speak our truth. Even white lies can wear away at your character. More important than your relationship with others is your relationship with yourself. There is consistent pressure to "look good" or "be nice" when leaving old friends and when making new friends. True friends appreciate honesty -- not simple politeness. Being honest is one of the best ways to honor yourself. Strive for self-integrity.

3. Be kind to yourself and others. Like honesty, kindness and compassion feed the soul. In the high pressure situation of relocating or in the throws of adjustment, you can find yourself on edge and much less patient with others. When you find yourself being really tough on yourself think about how you would be and what you would say to your best friend. When you are being really tough with someone else (most often our nearest and dearest) think about whether your best friend would still be your best friend if you treated them this way.

4. Relax. I know it is easier said than done but worrying and stressing gets us nowhere fast. When you find yourself full of anxiety and frustration about something (the unknowns of the new location, leaving familiar people and places) remind yourself that life is an adventure and that it takes a certain kind of person to be willing to do what you are doing. Look forward to creating your new life.

5. Be thankful. And I don't mean a quick "thanks". I mean really look around the room you are in, the company you keep, the sky, your health, your children, your dog, whatever it is that you can genuinely be thankful for and let yourself really feel that appreciation. When you are full of appreciation, your perspective on life shifts for the better and helps us breath in our experiences and truly live rather than rushing through life to get things done.

6. Don't over-schedule yourself. Whether it is your way of being helpful or efficient, the nature of what your professional or personal life demands, saying yes to too many things is saying a big fat NO to your well-being. Don't bother yourself or others with long explanations, simply say "I can't" when you can't. Honor the preciousness of your time and only do the things you really WANT to do. This includes our goodbye dinners -- have a big gathering instead!

7. Tell the people you love that you love them. Very similar to being thankful and being honest, letting people you care for know that you love them feeds their soul and yours. Don't ever assume that they "know" you do. Letting people know how you feel WILL matter in a week, month and year from now. This will also deepen the relationships you are physically leaving ensuring the possibility to not only continue them but improve them while you are away.

8. Be quiet. As little as 15 minutes a day of quiet time can make a profound difference in the quality of your life. Don't be afraid, it doesn't have to be meditation (and it can be) but turn off your cell phone, close your door, no t.v., no radio, get comfortable, close your eyes, and enjoy your own company. Use this time to focus on what you really want and how you want your life to be.

9. Take care of yourself. I know that you know what to do to take care of yourself. It is what your grandmother and your mother taught you -- eat breakfast, drink water, exercise, and get plenty of rest but so many of us say I'll start tomorrow, or on Monday; or after I get settled. There are thousands of excuses AND there are NONE. We all have the same number of minutes and hours in the day and the only separation between people who take good care of themselves and people who don't is a decision.

10. Get a Life Coach. Seriously! If you are interested in how to make your okay life phenomenal, then get a life coach. There are coaches who specialize in supporting you through your move and in creating the life you desire in your new country.

These are just a few things you can do to improve your life. If you are thinking, "that sounds great but who has time, or let's get real here -- I have to make a living and I have a life -- I am engaged in an international move!!" then you are not making time for things that really matter. I can show you how to have your daily actions reflect your deepest values and desires. And if you are thinking: I know all this and have tried but it just doesn't stick, then you are putting yourself and your life on the back burner while you pack and put out fires -- where is your joy? Where is your passion? You deserve to have it all and it is up to you to create it.

Professional Life and Business Coach Pamela Mattsson is an advocate for living a passionate and balanced life. She is deeply committed to her clients law of success and happiness and firmly believes that the only thing keeping people from their utmost potential is self-limiting thinking and daily actions that are incongruent with their dreams and values. One of her specialties is assisting expatriates and their families in their transition with a focus on THRIVING not just adjusting.

Pamelas coaching style combines her entrepreneurial and business experience with her intense compassion and powerful intuition. She works with individuals, couples, and businesses to realign their daily actions with their deepest desires and values in order to unleash powerful potential.

Among her many adventures, Pamela has lived In Switzerland, France, the US, and now Sweden. She has a passion for her children, her work, is an avid chef and world traveler.

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Ode to Opening of a Chicharron Sandwich & Disappearing Life (Two Poems)

Ode: to Opening of a Chicharron Sandwich

Memo: for those who do not know, Chicharron is pork at its best in Peru; it is cooked in hot oils, and often put in-between two pieces bread and this, called a Chicharron Sandwich.

We think of Alexander the Great
As we open up a Chicharron Sandwich
Looking down, we see
Two bodies slapped on top of something
In-between- chicharron;
A brainstorm begins
(still looking down)
Miles of thoughts pass us
Like a roadrunner...!
What is in-between-peeks at us
(like a mouse to a nearby cat).
Your eyes go around the sandwich,
as if you are spying:
Likened to a mammoth toad;
Then they melt into the entire sandwich
(drowning your previous brainstorm).
Toads, mice and brainstorms
everything drowning...!
In the attic of our minds
We murder the sandwich now,
Like a great prince, at a feast!...

# 2013 (10-10-207)

Disappearing Life

When will you speak up?
When images of death appear?
When your grave is filled
(when it is too late, that is)?
When you look back in life
do you say:
"A worn-out life?"
"A life misplaced?"
"A life ruined?"
When it is too late, it is too late:
it will be the time for silence
(no escape)!

Note: We have a right to die, but not simple because our life is worn-out, in saying that I mean, we do not have a right to take this life, this is different. Suffering is part of life. Life is sacred and given to us by God. He did not give it to the angels, or to other beings, not like he gave it to us, for that reason alone, life should be sustained by medical measures if possible. We need to remember there is a difference between the postponement of life, to death and prolongation of life. My mother was dying in the hospital, a normal old aged death, and a death inevitable: we allowed the natural process to run its course.

# 2014 (10-10-2007)

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