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- The Key (A Fairytale) Chapter 13 — When The Dust Blows Away? (Part 1) - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWe walked across great plains and countless farm fields framed against pristine days of clear morning skies, yellow-white days and nights filled with endless stars. Eventually the plains gave way to forests, and as we continued our trek, we soon could see the tangled jungle ahead. Before long, ...
Views: 797 - The Key (A Fairytale) Unexpected Surprises — Chapter 12: (Part 2) - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockAs the man slowly walked away, I faced my own future as well, and I entered the subdued and inviting cave; I had a lot of work to do. I was already adept at the Four Material Calms of - applied and sustained concentration, rapture, equanimity and bliss, and equanimity and mindfulness – but I ...
Views: 729 - Feng Shui Helps You Reduce Stress And Ill Health Due To Anxiety - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from traffic vaniA delicate balance of harmony and creating energy with the things in your environment on a standard basis in a prehistoric age is called Feng Shui. The surroundings at your own areas like home or office should be distorted and accustomed in order to obtain positive energy that moves through all ...
Views: 3055 - The Key (A Fairytale) Unexpected Surprises — Chapter 12: (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockI was quiet for a moment so that the man, so self-assured and strong willed and not accustomed to acknowledging the need for help, could reflect on his admissions. I then said, "There are some who must move on, and others who are afraid to move, as our attempted escapes enslave us either way. ...
Views: 731 - The Key (A Fairytale) Goodbye, My Son — Chapter 11: (Part 5) - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockAt that exact moment, a young couple from the village was coincidently walking down the path with some food they had prepared for me. When they saw me emerge from the cave with this creature from hell, they were understandably horrified and dove into the bushes, as they had never seen such a ...
Views: 850 - The Key (A Fairytale) Goodbye, My Son — Chapter 11: (Part 4) - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockMiraculously, I was still alive when I woke up, having slept well. I lit my lamp to see what the monster was up to, and could see the beast slowly licking some tiger bones. It was carefully watching me out of the corner of its eye, and it was perplexed. Last night brought up things that were ...
Views: 799 - The Key (A Fairytale) Goodbye, My Son - Chapter 11: (Part 3) - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWe walked from village to village for two years, and eventually reached a thriving village at the foot of a high, snow-capped mountain. According to my water-stained map, this village was only a few kilometers from the mysterious cave. I located the village elder and told him of my intentions ...
Views: 804 - Online Education - Exercise Your Mind With Online Education - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from july bhishamWith every New Year, we’re given a clean slate upon which to draw a brand new future. Along with New Year’s resolutions to exercise your body, perhaps it’s time to consider exercising your mind as well. Now is the perfect time to continue your education. Of course the big ...
Views: 772 - How To Harvest Earth’s Energy To Create Your Own Electricity - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Jason MyersIt’s not a new idea, but high prices have kept us from using these methods for full efficiency. As the world’s population grows we need more and more energy to maintain our way of life: every electric appliance in our household needs more and more energy and of course we have more of these ...
Views: 1336 - The Key (A Fairytale) Goodbye, My Son — Chapter 11: (Part 2) - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockConqueror and I remained at our vantage point in the foothills until the weather exhausted itself. With the floods beginning to melt into the countryside, and with no signs of my enemies from the north, our journey to the far country and the cave resumed as we headed for lower ground. Each ...
Views: 716 - The Key (A Fairytale) Goodbye, My Son - Chapter 11: (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockConqueror limped stiffly but was always eager to begin a new journey, loving the spontaneity of adventure as much as I did. Occasional wafts of warm air greeted us as we made our way down the mountain persuading me to take off my fur wrap and tie it to the horse. I wasn't sure where we were ...
Views: 829 - The Key (A Fairytale) Only A Mild Interest- Chapter 10: (Part 3) - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockI turned around and walked slowly to the stables. Conqueror knew that it was time to once again leave. We just began walking down the mountain when a soldier appeared without warning and raised his crossbow. The great horse saw him before I did and began running as I swung on to Conqueror's ...
Views: 738 - The Key (A Fairytale) Only A Mild Interest— Chapter 10: (Part 2) - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockSahmad dispatched one of his attendants to summon a physician, while another stayed behind as an interpreter. Sahmad then instructed me to lie down, and he lit two large cones of incense, carefully placing them on my bare chest. He told me to concentrate on the pain that would soon come, as the ...
Views: 780 - Writing An eBook - Why You Must Do Your Research To Write An eBook That Will Do Well Online - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2008 from Connie Ragen GreenAre you writing an eBook on a topic that people are interested in purchasing? The only way you will know is if you do your research before you finish writing. Many people do not want to spend the time doing their research, and then are disappointed when their eBook does not sell. Here is how to ...
Views: 1201 - How To Write An eBook - The 3 Biggest Misconceptions About eBook Writing - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2008 from Connie Ragen GreenIt seems like everyone wants to write an ebook. People are selling them on eBay, your probably receive offers of free ones in your email messages, and you hear of others that have sold tens of thousands of copies and made a fortune for the author. The truth is that you can make money with your ...
Views: 1381 - Ebook Writing - 3 Mistakes eBook Writers Make When Writing And Selling Their Information Online - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2008 from Connie Ragen GreenBeing able to write and sell your eBook online has revolutionized the publishing industry. Instead of waiting one to two years to write and publish your work, you can now have an eBook written and ready to sell on the internet in a matter of a few short weeks, or even less, in some cases. ...
Views: 1246 - The Key (A Fairytale) Only A Mild Interest— Chapter 10: (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockSahmad began the secret instructions, "Close your eye and pay close attention so that you can precisely remember these directions. They are complicated but essential, and any deviation could prove disastrous. And remeber; opening the centers should be done every time you begin your inner work. ...
Views: 809 - Bereavement - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2008 from Caren CarenBereavement is a state of loneliness and emotional trauma, where a person is unable to deal with the loss he has suffered. This loss can be in any form such as loss due to a death, if a loved one is moving far away, a sudden break-up in a romantic relationship, divorce etc. However, Bereavement ...
Views: 707 - Is It Step By Step Instructions - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2008 from Ametress BeltonWork from home program Complete System Only $149.00 Buy Now Limited Supply..Now once this purchase is made are the steps going to be laid out for me, will I understand what to do next, How to start where to start, Or will I just have spent money on something I have to figure out myself ? More ...
Views: 834 - Writing Your eBook To Many While Speaking To Just One Person - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Connie Ragen GreenIf you are writing your first eBook, you may be intimidated by the amount of information that is already available on the internet. I am often asked by prospective students what they can do to make their writing stand out from that of others. They find that there are so many eBooks available ...
Views: 1243 - The Key (A Fairytale) Blue Shadows — Chapter 8: (Part 2) - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond Rock"Surface happiness comes and goes," A John continued, "no different than breathing in and breathing out. We cannot breathe in always, we must eventually breathe out. The deeper happiness, however, is constant. If we are continuously lost in the surface happiness, and the temporary pleasure it ...
Views: 785 - The Key (A Fairytale) Blue Shadows - Chapter 8: (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThis group of men had become my family, and leaving them was difficult. I went through the motions of following the schedule for the next few days, but halfheartedly, faced with the reality of striking out on my own again with Conqueror, my solitary companion, and once more following a restless ...
Views: 787 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 7: A Step Above Oblivion (Part 5) - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockI couldn't make out what it was at first, but then to my horror I discovered what was now curled in my robes; a large cobra! This was no imaginary ghost; this was real. I could hardly breathe. I immediately launched into the inner work to keep my body still, but it was impossible to concentrate ...
Views: 752 - The Key (A Fairytale) - Chapter 7: A Step Above Oblivion (Part 4) - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThis I didn't want to hear. But knowing that it was best to follow a John's advice, I made my way to the cliff and carefully peered over the edge staying as far back as I could. There, one hundred feet below were teeth-like jagged rocks that would impale anyone unfortunate enough to fall from ...
Views: 785 - 5 Tips For Purchasing Notebook - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Christy MyerMost of the business executives and professionals are using the notebook for convenient usage and flexible nature. It is one of the most advantageous features of the notebook. The notebook is most convenient for the frequent travelers. There are many companies offer notebook like Acer, HCL, ...
Views: 988 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 7: A Step Above Oblivion (Part 3) - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThe swelling was getting worse. I said to a John as he dressed my wound, "I would like to understand kamma more completely, just in case I don't make it." "Your mind will never comprehend kamma fully, for it is very complicated - its tentacles reach in all directions. Only your heart can ...
Views: 758 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 7: A Step Above Oblivion (Part 2) - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockA John was tireless, and continued with his story, "These forest dwellers made another tremendous breakthrough. They discovered ‘kamma,' the part of us that continues after death. What continues after death is rather complicated so I will go slowly. Whenever you act, this act is remembered by ...
Views: 761 - Interdependant Origination - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThe Buddha introduced a number of things that are unique to all religions and spirituality. Two of these are The Four Noble Truths and Interdependent Origination. The Buddha claimed that one could not attain enlightenment without understanding both of these intuitively, or with the heart, and ...
Views: 930 - How To Create An E-book That Sells…Without Writing It Yourself - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Jeremy GislasonOne of the most lucrative and simplest ways to make money on the internet is to sell e-books. But do you know how to create an e-book that sells while making the most out of your time? If you love to write and are willing to wait for weeks (sometimes even months) before earning from your ...
Views: 749 - The Key (A Fairytale) - Chapter 7: A Step Above Oblivion (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond Rock"In the moments before death," a John began, "your whole life will flash before you and you will be able to see each separate moment simultaneously, noticing where you did well and where there is room for improvement. The reason that this only takes a fraction of a moment, which is a complete ...
Views: 955 - The Key (A Fairytale) - Chapter 6: Skeletons and Snakes (Part 3) - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockMy breathing became labored, and as the poison worked its way into my heart, I wished that I had begun my quest when I was much younger, before the wars. I also wished I had paid more attention to the robed man who warned me to sweep the path! When key seekers speak, it is never for conversation ...
Views: 758 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 6: Skeletons And Snakes (Part 2) - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockI walked back to where a John was waiting and told him about the skeleton. He said he was well aware of the tragic situation and then told me the rest of the story. "Soon after the woman died, her body was placed in a sealed box and stored beneath one of the huts to cure, for it would take two ...
Views: 794 - The Key (A Fairytale) - Chapter 6: Skeletons and Snakes (Part 1) - by Submitted on May 26, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWe made our way through a peaceful countryside where we were always given the utmost courtesy and respect from the villagers. There were many days; however, when we didn't run across any villages and were forced to fast (a John was very strict about not picking and eating fruits and coconuts, or ...
Views: 768 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 5: Fertile Soil (Part 4) - by Submitted on May 25, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockA John began by instructing me to sit cross-legged on the ground, while he stuffed some straw just under the tip of my tailbone, but not too much - he cautioned that too much straw would surely cause my legs to fall sleep. Then he tucked my left heel between my legs and placed my right foot on ...
Views: 740 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 5: Fertile Soil (Part 3) - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond Rock"To curb both of your curiosities," he said, "I will briefly mention the roadblocks, but they will be difficult for you to grasp at this stage of your development. At any rate, there are ten roadblocks that prevent you from your key. By overcoming the first three, you will establish Stream ...
Views: 819 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 5: Fertile Soil (Part 2) - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockA John replied, "Your selfless service in helping others during the end times of your sphere has rewarded you with an opportunity to exist without the burden of a body, but still able to enjoy the senses of sight, hearing and thinking. Without deeper understanding however, your return to a ...
Views: 723 - The Key (A Fairytale) - Chapter 5: Fertile Soil (Part 1) - by Submitted on May 19, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThe auspicious night finally arrived, accompanied by a brilliant moon playing in a deep, black sky that was busily spewing out its myriad diamonds. A silvery-white glow suffused the entire forest as we made our way to the meadow under this immense canopy of stars, and only the bubbling of a ...
Views: 746 - The Key (A Fairytale) - Chapter 4: Nothing Left To Lose (Part 7) - by Submitted on May 19, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockI thought you were going to the community," a John said, his eyebrows Raised. "Yes, yes, I am on my way," Moosawa stammered, looking surprised. "But isn't it in the other direction," a John inquired." "Of course, I should have known that," said Moosawa. A John tried to ease the key seekers ...
Views: 713 - The Key (A Fairytale) - Chapter 4: Nothing Left To Lose (Part 6) - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockI found the dog lying almost dead near the path. A crossbow arrow, a type not used by the villagers, had silenced him. Somebody was after me, and apparently wanted the bounty all for himself. My instincts told me to slowly back away and move toward the denser part of the forest, but just as I ...
Views: 792 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 4: Nothing Left To Lose (Part 5) - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThe forest was deliciously cool now, waiting silently, reverently for the day ahead, while lively birds and animals greeted the new morning with their familiar cries. The trail was a lush, fragrant tunnel of large ferns, bamboo groves, and tropical flowers surrounded by endless trees, foliage, ...
Views: 685 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 4: Nothing Left To Lose (Part 4) - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond Rock"So, you are ready to renounce everything," a John said. Then he smiled and added, "Words are spoken with ease, my good friend, compared to the actual experience of this discipline, although there are some key seekers who live in the forest quite comfortably. Some live without irritation; not ...
Views: 1166 - The Key (A Fairytale) - Chapter 4: Nothing Left To Lose (Part 3) - by Submitted on May 06, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockJust then a villager walked out from behind a tree with the long, heavy blade of a razor sharp coconut cutter loosely hanging in his hand. One of the soldiers laughed and drew his sword. Behind him, two other villagers, a boy and a woman, emerged with their blades, and the other warrior drew ...
Views: 739 - Boosting Your Online Sales By Selling e-Books And Other Digital Downloads - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Dan Parks SydowYou have a website with an online store, and you're selling tangible goods - products you ship to customers. Or, you're thinking of starting such an online business. If your site is up and running, you may not be satisfied with the amount of money your small business is making. If your business ...
Views: 983 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 4: Nothing Left To Lose (Part 2) - by Submitted on May 03, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond Rock. . . And so began a ten-year friendship with this little man and his constant grin, as we wandered the forest together in search of the elusive key. "I know where to find plants and insects to eat," I said, trying to be helpful. A John shook his head in disagreement, "Those who are ...
Views: 725 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 3: Broken Wings (Part 6) - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond Rock"Now King, I'll ease your curiosity a bit. Listen closely. The Great Weapons you will master through this inner work are three: A concentrated mind, an investigative mind, and an insightful mind. Concentration is your sword. Investigation is the skill of wielding the sword. Insight is the ...
Views: 752 - The Key (A Fairytale) - Chapter 4: Nothing Left To Lose (Part 1) - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockFor five long years, I did fine by myself in the forest, but when I came upon Maradin and her cottage, everything came apart. It was my first real challenge and I wasn't up to it; I could still be easily duped and victimized by the grand illusions of the world. I was so disheartened that I sat ...
Views: 768 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 3: Broken Wings (Part 5) - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond Rock"What do you mean, ‘mistaken identity?' Was Maradin lying about who she was?" "In an indirect way, yes, she was lying without knowing it. You see; it was not Maradin that you were in love with; the real object of your affection was something deep inside of her cleverly disguised as Maradin. ...
Views: 776 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 3: Broken Wings (Part 4) - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockConqueror was lying motionless next to the black horse. I saw immediatelty that their injuries would eventually prove fatal, but only after many long days of agony . . . and I could never let that happen. I retrieved the fiance's knife, as the black horse continued to struggle trying to get up ...
Views: 795 - Choosing The Most Profitable Subject For Your Ebook - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Jo MarkChoosing a subject for your first (or tenth) ebook is the biggest factor in determining the success or failure of your project. An ebook that is well written, provides great information, and is perfectly formatted will generate few sales if the subject matter is of little or no interest to ...
Views: 1042 - The Key (A Fairytale) - Chapter 3: Broken Wings (Part 3) - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWhen the hunter spit in my face, I felt the familiar rush that always preceded my deadly encounters. But this time, for Maradin's sake, I maintained my composure. "Wait a minute my friend," I said, as I put my hand up in a gesture of amity, "you have it all wrong. I only stopped by to help her ...
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