May 2005 - Volume II - Issue V
ADHD - "Tracks of my tears"
Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my position from ... Views: 1409
Storytelling for Fun and Profit
Storytelling - It’s a hot topic these days. What do I mean by storytelling? One website says that it is “a narrative account of a real or imagined event or events” That same website (http://www.eldrbarry.net/roos/st_defn.htm) says “Stories connect us with our ... Views: 1107
Of course by now we are all becoming aware of DNA. It is the source code that determines who we are. When we look at DNA we can see what a person will look like, what diseases they may come down with, etc. This has been a tremendous breakthrough for scientists and will continue to be so for some ... Views: 891
Have you ever wondered how much faith you really have? If you are like me there have been times in your life when you question how much faith you have; times when you doubt your ability to cope with personal difficulties, and times when the threat of terrorism or natural disasters feels ... Views: 1167
The common wisdom is that for a diet to succeed it has to have sex appeal. That means the air-brushed after-pictures have to show scantily clad, starry-eyed, smiling participants or the diet has to be associated with a celebrity or a beautiful, trendy locale like South Beach. Some diets feature ... Views: 1131
”Perfect date”??? Why do some of you guys feel that you have to have this long, “perfect,” expensive date in order to show her that you are the one for her? Did you know that none of that matters if you aren’t physically attracted to her, or you can’t even hold a good conversation with her? All ... Views: 1433
We may not be aware of it; but the words we utter daily
may have different interpretations, even if you think that
they mean the same thing.
Here's an example.
Would you rather have someone tell you that you are "slim,"
or would you like to hear that you are "thin?" Being slim
has a ... Views: 953
Peace of mind. What is it worth to you and what does it have to do with health? The mind is one of the 4 cornerstones for overall health. Most of us have heard of the "body, mind, spirit" approach tauted by so many so-called healers. You are your only healer. You and your connection to to ... Views: 1137
Artemis - Goddess of the herbalist - gives her name to a genus of marvelously aromatic, safely psychedelic, highly medicinal, dazzlingly decorative, and more-or-less edible plants in the Asteraceae family. I love Artemis, and I love her plants.
WHO IS ARTEMIS?
Amazonian moon goddess. Goddess ... Views: 1578
Increase your motivation to improve your time management. Provide yourself with more time for family, fun and recreation. Transposing your success of managing your business activities over to your non-business life can reap surprising rewards.
Someone once said, “kindness will go a long way ... Views: 1055
Single parenting has seemingly become an acceptable norm which is unfortunate. According to the US Census Bureau, there were over 20 million single parents in the United States in the year 2000. That's a staggering statistic, certainly the worldwide number of people who are challenged with ... Views: 2086
Summer offers a bounty of beautiful sights and smells as gardens bloom and wildflowers blossom. And while we may appreciate this season’s feast for the senses, you may not realize that your garden also offers some common remedies for a variety of minor ailments.
Lavender is well-known for the ... Views: 1280
Amarillo, Texas is known for at least two things – Palo Duro Canyon and some of the finest people you’ll find anywhere.
It was recently my good fortune to be with some of those good people. I was that district’s keynoter for the annual safety awards banquet of Texas Department of ... Views: 1117
Anyone who has ever had to lose weight can attest to the enormous commitment the endeavor demands. Dropping pounds requires you to substantially alter your life style. Eating habits must be changed, physical activity must be incorporated and a general healthier approach to living must be ... Views: 846
Are your sales people burnt out? You may want to check. Have they clocked too many twelve hour days? Do they have enough frequent flier miles to charter a jet to Mars? Are their faces permanently skewed into perpetual smiles from chatting with hundreds of thousands of trade show ... Views: 1214
When suffering from clinical depression, people have different ways of confronting it. Some acknowledge it, face it just like any problem, and seek help. Some ignore it as if it doesn’t exist. And others simply accept that it’s there but they don’t do anything about it. In fact, they don’t even ... Views: 1339
Everybody wants to lose weight. Even if it’s only that last
five pounds. Joey Atlas gives you five proven weight loss
tactics that go beyond the "eat low fat and walk for one
hour each day" mantra of the mainstream.
You are ready to shed those energy draining, body crippling, unattractive extra ... Views: 1155
Everybody wants to lose weight. Even if it’s only that last
five pounds. Joey Atlas gives you five proven weight loss
tactics that go beyond the "eat low fat and walk for one
hour each day" mantra of the mainstream.
You are ready to shed those energy draining, body crippling, unattractive extra ... Views: 1155
I bet you already know all the health benefits for keeping slim. You have probably tried every diet; the Atkins, the Southbeach, the metabolic, the fruit, the water or just plain starvation. In fact, you may even have gained extra weight. You know all the intellectual stuff about keeping ... Views: 973
(Excerpted from "Let Go and Live in the Now" -- Red Wheel/Weiser, 2004: 1,150 words)
I can think of no greater encouragement than the self-evident Truth that there dwells in each of us the opportunity to explore and know the Extraordinary Life. The meaning of Extraordinary I wish to convey ... Views: 1435
Do you have the necessary attributes to be a successful secret services agent? Do you melt into the background where no one can see you? Do you hide behind someone else? Would you describe yourself as having an incognito life? Are you capable of always putting yourself second? Do you constantly ... Views: 1419
Four Tips to Save You Money in a Divorce Case
1. Have an Clear Written Fee Agreement
Most experienced and effective divorce attorneys charge by the hour and require an advance retainer (or deposit) that is paid at the beginning of the case. Fees and expenses will be charged against the ... Views: 1224
We love mysteries.
We enjoy using our minds to gather clues and solve problems of all kinds. Whether it's the latest crime show on television, a news story, your company's top-secret product launch, or where you left your glasses, you are captivated by questions that have significance for you. ... Views: 1221
I rarely start an article with the conclusion at the beginning. But, for this specific topic I couldn’t write it any other way. So, here it is.
No magic pill, patented drink mix, sublingual tincture, trans-dermal patch, man made food bar, proprietary mineral blend, or secret capsule is capable ... Views: 1246
Making a fabulous impression on people opens doors for your business, personal, and career endeavors. People like charming people who make them feel comfortable. So, making a fantastic impression helps you get where you want to go.
The basic rule to make a great impression is this: Humans ... Views: 962
What does it take to succeed? How can you move forward - no, take a quantum leap forward - in your achievements, in realizing your dreams?
According to some research, a person who grows up in an average, reasonably positive home is told “no” or told what he or she cannot do over 148,000 times ... Views: 1759
"Dad, do you know the story about Lucky the Dog?"
"Yes, Jill. I do."
"No, not that one. The other one."
My two girls had just come back from several days with my parents and had been regaled with stories from the past. So naturally they wanted to share them with me.
I'd grown up with ... Views: 1215
The air is getting crisper and the leaves have almost finished falling. Winter is almost upon us. The changing of the seasons are timely reminders of the cycle of life and the need for change.
What exactly is the message of winter? The message is that some times we need to let go. Some times ... Views: 1695
A Definition of the Word Abuse" is excerpted from The Spouse Abuse Tutorial located at .
We begin with a definition of the word abuse.
If you enter the word "abuse" in Google (the internet search engine) it brings up more than 20,000 references. What's interesting is that no two of the web ... Views: 4230
It's much easier to be the parent of an athlete who's just won the game on last second heroics. Everyone feels good and is all smiles. What a thrill it is to watch one's child succeed.
However, for every team that wins, there is a team that loses. It doesn't really matter if it was a great play ... Views: 884
n a recent Woman's World Magazine entitled "Hollywood's hot new FAT-MELTING BODY WRAP! Try it at home!", three natural ingredients to create a simple in-home body wrap were listed. The articled explained that you can do your own Spa body wrap in the comfort of your own home inexpensively.
Body ... Views: 2317
Do you feel that your negative thoughts are holding you back from being happy in life? You’re about to discover HOW you can still live HAPPILY when things don’t go your way….even if your lifeis filled with conflict and turmoil right now…and you can’t see a way out.
Are you a SLAVE to your ... Views: 1817
Several years ago when I was preparing to start my own business I decided to take an accounting class. I took the course at a local college. Each week I set out for the school which was in a nearby city after working a full day.
I drove during rush hour and left more than enough time to ... Views: 1298
“Live, Learn and Be Happy with Epilepsy”
Epilepsy affects millions of people worldwide, with More than two million people in the United States suffering from the disorder and 125,000 new cases each year in the United States alone.
“Live, Learn, and Be Happy with Epilepsy,” will be a 200-page ... Views: 2930
NO WONDER it's so hard to make money on the Net!
At a recent Internet Conference that my sons and I were teaching, I was reminded about one of the most serious problems that we all face in Internet Marketing, and that is information overload.
What do I mean? Let's look at a typical day in the ... Views: 1046
Nothing happens in business until a sale is made. Marketing is simply about getting new customers and keeping them. If you’re not doing something everyday to market and promote your business, your competitors are. Here are ten easy-to-implement tips to effectively market and grow your ... Views: 1163
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Have you ever wondered why - sometimes - poor peoplehave such great cars outside the houses that they don'town? Drive round any council estate in the UK andyou will ... Views: 1042
What is Your Giss?
We all have giss? The true discovery is in finding out what it is. Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, giss is your essence; it is what makes you unique, outstanding, and distinct from the rest.
A mother knows her child’s giss instinctively. A father intuitively knows his ... Views: 1590
It is estimated that the U.S. Poison Control Center sees nearly 1.5 million cases of accidental ingestion of poisons every year. It is sad but true that most of these accidental poisonings happen to children under 12 years of age.
Most of us are concerned about keeping our homes clean and our ... Views: 1060
Stress: it’s what happens when you’re up against a critical deadline; when you’re preparing for an important presentation; when you’re negotiating prices with a tough but important customer. It’s the daily wear and tear on the mind and body throughout one’s entire lifespan and, surprise...it’s ... Views: 1514
USING ASTROLOGY AS A SELF-DEVELOPMENT TOOL
Many people know that astrology can be a valuable self-development tool. Carl Jung, the legendary Swiss psychologist, used astrology to understand his client’s problems when psychiatry didn’t help. Indeed, the implicit promise of understanding your ... Views: 4737
Would you like to become a better person?
If I did a survey asking people this question, I'm sure I would receive 100% response YES!!!!
" Who started today deciding on one thing they were going to beaware of and work on today to make them a better person?"
I asked this question recently to a ... Views: 885
We Need Dreams
Dreams are important. Not the dreams you have when sleeping. I’m talking about the dreams you have for your future – the dreams that keep you going – the dreams that make each day worth living.
Dreams Aren’t Enough
As important as dreams are, they aren’t enough. Why? Dreams ... Views: 1008
Future of Health Care with Independent Health
Part of a new Western New York TV series on insurance and complementary health.
According to David W. Walkowiak, LCSW, CCM Manager, Health Education & Wellness and Jo Ann Sorce Director. New Business & Broker Relations from Independent ... Views: 1313
Anxiety can be triggered by something specific like performance or intimacy, or it can be an unexplainably uncomfortable feeling that lasts all day. Positive thinking, task management techniques and a variety of medications have all become acceptable ways to manage anxiety. However, because they ... Views: 2188
A simple thesaurus-search on the word ‘Care’ reveals the following:
Mind,
Concerned,
Worry,
Think About,
Be Bothered
A quick look around the workplace, or anywhere else for that mater, reveals a world of Mindful, Concerned, Worried, Thinking and Bothered people. On the surface, it would appear ... Views: 1202
Everybody knows the Putitovs. They are those voices in your head telling you that you can put it off until later. People who really have trouble with the Putitovs call themselves procrastinators. Some people bring in the Head Nazis to give orders about starting.
In the fullness of time, most ... Views: 1022
10 SIMPLE FENG SHUI TIPS AND ADVICE FOR YOUR OFFICE
Getting through your Workday the Feng Shui Way
By: Carole Provenzale
Feng Shui Long Island
www.FengShuiLI.com
Think about it. Every day we get up, go to jobs we don’t really care for and hold our breath until the weekend. When we finally ... Views: 2851