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Abundance of money - abundance of love

Abundance of Money - Abundance of Love ====================================== by Halina Goldstein For the full version of this article (1598 words), please email mail60-66903@autocontactor.com The Value of Money ------------------ How much happiness is there in a piece of paper with the word "happiness" printed upon it? It depends on the person who holds that piece of paper... How m. . .

A Powerful Method for Healing Depression

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: A Powerful Method for Healing Depression Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbond. . .

Should I Give Up Me To Not Lose You?

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Should I Give Up Me To Not Lose You? Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2004 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http:/. . .

Techniques to Help e-Learning

e-Learning is doubling yearly. Classes, e-courses, e-books on how-to and what-to appear by the thousands online weekly. In-person seminars and workshops are limited to location and access. e-Learning allows easy access, creation, and international distribution to a whole new world of experiences -- negative and positive. Avid learners now feel like there is a smorgasbord laid out before th. . .

Getting Rid Of Gallstones Naturally

Getting Rid Of Gallstones Naturally By Dr. Rita Louise The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ that sits on the right side of our bodies just beneath the liver. Its primary function is to store and secrete bile. Bile is a yellow-brown fluid produced by the liver, which helps us digest fats. Our liver produces up to three cups of bile a day. Our gallbladder can store up to a cup of bile. . .

Freedom From Fear

Freedom From Fear Helaine Iris © 2004 “The thing you fear most has no power. Your fear of it is what has the power. Facing the truth really will set you free.” Oprah Winfrey Here’s another installment in the ongoing story of me facing the challenges of parenthood. My daughter, a recently graduate from high school, set out with a group of girlfriends on a 3-month cross country expedition. A po. . .

Are You Addicted to Your Children?

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Are You Addicted to Your Children? Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2004 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://w. . .

How Can I Get My Partner To Change?

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: How Can I Get My Partner To Change? Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2004 by Margaret Paul URL: http://www.inne. . .

Rediscovering Love and Intimacy

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. For other articles which you are free to use, see http://www.innerbonding.com Title: Rediscovering Love and Intimacy Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret. . .

Faithless

Faithless by Sue Dyson Aside from how difficult it is to say the word, what does being faithless have to do with being successful? Isn't it important to HAVE faith? Absolutely, faith is important. It is equally important to be able to let go of a previously conceived notion of ourselves, in order to make room for greater abundance. I first discovered this term, faithless, in Oriah Mountain Dre. . .

The Secret Of Champions

The Secret Of Champions By: Frederick Zappone © 2003 People who are successful in life never quit, they never give up. They have their vision of what they want from life and like a powerful magnet they let their vision pull them forward. When obstacles and roadblocks show up in their life they notice them but never take their eyes off their vision of what they want. People who fail, in life, fo. . .

Why Ask a Pet Psychic

Why Should I? “Ask the Pet Psychic” Did you know that your pet has a mind of its own? Yes, it’s true. Sometimes we think of our pet as an extension of ourselves, but pets have personalities that come through loud and clear. Let me share some of my experiences with you in interacting with pets. The personality of each pet comes through clearly in a reading. Often they have an agenda of items th. . .

Letting Go

Letting Go by Sue Dyson In our pursuit of excellence, it is just as vital not to overlook the lessons in the opposites of what we seek. Goal setting and positive affirmations, very important in our quest for success, encourages us to focus on the positives we desire in life, then create a strong "I am..." statement to bring about manifestation of our desires. This is all well and good. AND it . . .

Manifesting Change

******************************************************* Manifesting Change - by Sue Dyson ******************************************************* How many times have you wanted, more than anything else, to incorporate changes into your life but failed miserably? Here’s what used to happen with me. I’d think of something I’d like to change about myself. Say, I wanted to be thinner. The. . .

We Don't Take Them Crushed

You are welcome to publish this article, unedited, provided the resource box below is included. A quick email to advise me would be appreciated, but not necessary. Sue@SuccessfulMama.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We Don't Take Them Crushed by Sue Dyson ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A very important aspect to making your dreams come true involves staying focused on your goal, be. . .

7 Ways To Improve Your Relationship

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: 7 Ways To Improve Your Relationship Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbonding.c. . .

Trust Your Instincts

Trust Your Instincts Helaine Iris © 2003 "Follow your instincts. That's where true wisdom manifests itself." Oprah Winfrey Last week the unthinkable happened. A 17-year-old classmate of my daughter was killed in a fluke accident. Needless to say our whole family was shaken and saddened by this seemingly senseless event. Allison’s natural and healthy grieving was beginning to take its course. . .

Get Branded

Get Branded By Michelle L. Casto La Fontaine once said, “By the work, one knows the workman.” He must have known long ago about the importance of branding. In today’s competitive marketplace, establishing and maintaining a brand name is essential to your career success. A service or trademark tells people immediately what you do. People will return to those companies or individuals who have. . .

The 6 Characteristics of Highly Creative People

The 6 Characteristics of Highly Creative People By Michelle L. Casto Thomas Moore said, “We are all poets and artists as we live our daily lives, whether or not we recognize our role and whether or not we believe it.” Human beings have an innate need to create. Even you! There is a continuum of creativity, ranging from being slightly creative to highly creative. The good news is that you ca. . .

The Ayurveda Approach to Healthy Menopause and Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy

The Ayurveda Approach to Menopause and Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy By Nancy Lonsdorf M.D. MENOPAUSE: IT'S ABOUT BALANCE How balanced, or overall healthy you and your lifestyle are when you reach menopause largely determines how smooth your transition will be. If you are "burning the candle at both ends" in your 30's and early 40's, you are more likely to have mood swings, sleep problem. . .

Be an Entrepreneur

Be an Entrepreneur By Michelle L. Casto, M.Ed. The Department of Labor predicts that the #1 employer in 2010 will be “self.” A recent Internet poll of 25-44 year olds revealed that 90% of them hoped to own their own business. A survey conducted by Ernst & Young found that 75% of influential Americans believe that entrepreneurship will be the defining trend of the 21st century. Some of the f. . .

The Goodness Factor in Intuition

I’ve been teaching people how to develop their intuition for over 25 years here in the San Diego area and especially when I owned a metaphysical bookstore I met people who had some questionable motives. I learned from this that goodness is an important quality if we aspire to develop your intuition. I’m convinced that the goodness of our motives has an influence on how much our intuition will d. . .

Live In The Moment? How Do You Do THAT?

Live In The Moment? How Do You Do THAT? Helaine Iris © 2003 “It is difficult to live in the present, ridiculous to live in the future, and impossible to live in the past. Nothing is as far away as one minute ago.” Jim Bishop When people suggest that I “live in the moment” I understand the concept and can recognize the value (I read and loved Eckhart Tolle’s “The Power Of Now”). But I secretly w. . .

Jealousy

Jealousy by Sue Dyson Something profound happened to me the other day. Actually, profound things happen to all of us every day. It's just a matter of paying attention. That's another story for another day. Something occurred, the circumstances not particularly relevant. What is relevant is my reaction, the awareness of my mind set, what I did with the feelings and the outcome. This person I. . .

The Cracked Pot

Some experiences you never forget. In some of them there is great learning. Many years ago I had such an experience that remains with me to this day. It shows up in so many areas of my life. To begin with I like to perform. I was a trial lawyer for 30 years and have been a musician since I was seven. Most people would say I am comfortable in front of people. But even now, whenever I’m in fro. . .

Just What IS It You Do?

You may use this article, unedited, provided you include the resource box at the bottom of the page. ********************************************************* Just What IS It You Do? by Sue Dyson ******************************************************* I read on another website the other day, how women 'struggle' with the 'challenge' of maintaining balance. Now, I'm the first to say, yes, it is. . .

“It’s a Great Day to Die!”

Wow, what a crazy thing to say during the most sacred and holy time of the year! Yes, it is—especially since this famous cry of freedom was uttered by Crazy Horse, the Sioux chief who defeated Custer at the Battle of Little Bighorn. Why talk about death at the time of year when people are most focused on eternal life? What better time! Isn’t this season of rebirth the best time to celebrate a. . .

10Ways to Reclaim Your Self-Esteem

10 Ways to Reclaim Your Self–Esteem by Michelle L. Casto The way you feel about yourself impacts how and why you do everything in life. If you feel good about who you are, then what you do will be an outside reflection of your innermost thoughts and feelings. Contrary to popular belief, self-esteem is not something anyone or any accomplishment can give you. Just because people like you or yo. . .

Enjoy the Ride

Letters on Life #11 November 2003 Enjoy the Ride Many people have been saying this era is different, that there’s more stress and more to worry about. While it is true we have major concerns so did past generations. No matter what our challenges are, the decisions and choices we make on a day to day basis determine our ability to e. . .

Endings Are Beautiful Too

Endings Are Beautiful Too Helaine Iris © 2003 “To be able to look at change as an opportunity to grow--that is the secret to being happy.” Joan Lunden As I stepped outside this morning for my daily power walk the brisk October air braced my cheeks. The deep, fragrant aromas of wood smoke and dying leaves; autumn in New England filled me with an unexpected joy and appreciation for the season. I . . .

Seborrheic Dermatitis: An Over-the-Counter Remedy

Don't you just hate depending on prescription medicine to control your Seborrheic Dermatitis? I did! When I was first diagnosed with Seborrheic Dermatitis five years ago I was relieved to finally find out what I had. Then the doctor prescribed me with a cream that I needed to use to control it. I found out the size of the tube the cream came in and how much it cost. Needless to say, I was no lo. . .

You Never Know

You Never Know Helaine Iris © 2003 “Why not go out on a limb? That's where the fruit is.” Will Rogers I was following my usual morning routine. Wake up, brush my teeth and sleepily stumble down the stairs to my office to check my email. I often wake up looking forward to the day and excited to see what has transpired in my world while I was asleep. Sitting at my desk scanning through my typic. . .

Feng Shui Guidlines for Storage Spaces

Professional organizers and helpful-hint sources often recommend storage solutions such as shelves above doors and in corners, hooks on the backs of doors, and peg-board or tools and small appliances. They are masters at maximizing every square inch of a closet with bins, baskets, shelf dividers, and multiple hanging rods. What they don't realize is that, from a feng shui perspective, these tec. . .

The Practical Power of the Shaman

Internet The Spirit of Shamanism Brings Harmony and Magic into Everyday Life Shamanism is a very practical spirituality. A modern-day shaman could live next door to you and the only clues you might have are that they get along well with people and animals and have a green thumb with plants. Also, shamans have a knack for putting people at ease and for saying and doing the right thing at the rig. . .

Is a Career a calling or choice?

Is a Career a Calling or Choice? By Michelle L. Casto How much of our career path is destiny and how much is free will? In my opinion, it is 50/50. We are given a life map at the beginning of our lives, and there are things we are meant to learn, people we are meant to meet, work we are meant to perform. But many of us are not tuned into ourselves and the signs that are presented to us. We . . .

The Five Best Gifts to Give Your Family

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: The Five Best Gifts to Give Your Family Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbond. . .

Your Success Journey

You are welcome to publish this article, unedited, provided the resource box below is included. A quick email to advise me would be appreciated, but not necessary. Sue@SuccessfulMama.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Your Success Journey by Sue Dyson ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It's summertime - at least in the Northern Hemisphere. . .

Success Requires Persistence

Success Requires Persistence By Michelle L. Casto What do you think makes someone successful? Do you believe them to be lucky? Do they have the perfect product to market? Are they exceptionally smart? While it is true that a little luck, a solid product and being smarts helps, true success comes from one thing: persistence. A dictionary definition of persistence is “to continue steadfastly. . .

Romantic Love Defined

Romantic Love Defined To understand and define romantic love, we must first separate the terms “romantic” from “love.” We can only understand how the two words have come to be joined as one by understanding what they each mean individually. To be “romantic” means to have feelings and thoughts of love and adventure. It also means fanciful or impractical. In truth, our ideas about what it means t. . .

Call of the Wild

Internet A Fresh Paradigm for Living in Peace, Prosperity and Purpose When a feather falls at your feet, it means you are to travel on wings of curiosity. Don’t be afraid of strange lands or a language you don’t understand. The feather means freedom. Why else do you think the bird gave it to you? –Nancy Wood, Poet, on Native American Wisdom You come upon a snake in your path while ambling thro. . .

The 6 Stages of Learning

The 6 stages of Learning By Michelle L. Casto Have you ever stopped to consider how you know what you know? In reality, you think, say, and do what you do because of what you have learned. Obviously, there have been some good lessons, some not-so-good ones, and even some lessons you seem to keep re-learning. So what is going on when you learn? There are many words and metaphors for the ide. . .

Alice and the Journey of LIfe

Alice and Life’s Journey May 2003 Letters on Life #8 “I can’t believe that!” said Alice. “Can’t you?” the Queen said in a pitying tone. “Try again: draw a long breath, and shut your eyes.” Alice laughed. “There’s no use trying,“ she said. ”One can’t believe impossible things.” “I daresay you haven’t had much practice,” sa. . .

Speaking Your Truth to Your Partner

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Speaking Your Truth to Your Partner Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2005 by Margaret Paul URL: http://www.inn. . .

Kabbalah, Redemption and Femininity

The Lubavitcher Rebbe, greatly encouraged strong Jewish education for women. He once commented that one of the reasons for the large-scale assimilation of the Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe around the turn of the last century was the fact that the mothers were unable to answer the "Why?" questions of their children. They had great faith, but insufficient education. Sometimes he would d. . .

Marriage Tips

Producing future generations through marriage is one of the 613 commandments and a foundation of Judaism. It is interesting that in the entire Torah, G-d's will and wisdom and our blueprint for serving Him, there is only one wedding described, which is found in this week's Torah portion. The following are some of the gems from participants in the Sheva Brachot celebrations during the week of t. . .

Kabbalah Before Age 40

We are often asked how it is permitted to teach Kabbala to young and not strongly educated Jews, who are not even close to being "40 years of age and expert in Talmud and Jewish law." Did not "the Rabbis" forbid it when the student lacks the above-cited qualifications? Let us be clear. First of all, intoductory lessons are not within the purview of the prohibition that the Rabbis referred to. . . .

The Powerful Secret to A Loving Relationship

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: The Powerful Secret to A Loving Relationship Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2005 by Margaret Paul URL: http. . .

Who Are You?

Who Are You? Helaine Iris © 2004 Last Thursday was a remarkable day. My 18-year-old daughter, who is just about to graduate from her alternative high school, had to present her academic portfolio as a requirement of graduation. Her charge was to demonstrate mastery in several different learning realms to a roundtable of teachers, parents, and members of the community. Not an easy task. She pre. . .

Praying at Holy Gravesites

Praying At Holy Gravesites Praying at "holy gravesites" is a time-honored and widespread Jewish practice. Of course, praying to the dead or even asking them for information, holding seances, etc. is clearly prohibited (see Deut.18:11) and is related to the commandment against idol worship. In discussing the verse "They went up through the south and [he] came until Hebron..." (Num. 13:22), the. . .

New Rules

Last week I was working with one of my small business clients, a bright and dynamic woman who’s passionate about positioning her artisan business for growth. We were talking about her financial picture and forecasting robust sales over the next three years. As I coached her, she expressed excitement and eagerness to see her dreams turn into reality, yet somewhere, just below the surface, I sen. . .

Making Communication Effective: 4 Language Filters

By Steve Brunkhorst Language is a challenging way to communicate. It allows us to share our thoughts and feelings by describing our personal views of reality. Yet language is not reality. It is merely a limited system of symbols, signals, sounds, or gestures that belong to a specific culture or group. It only describes a personal map of the actual territory. We might have a great message to sha. . .

Addiction to Perfection

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Addiction to Perfection Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2005 by Margaret Paul URL: http://www.innerbonding.co. . .

The Day I Died

The happiest day of my life was the day I died. I was three years old and living in Richmond, Indiana. It was a sunny day and my dad decided to take me fishing. We went to a nearby river and my dad chose a spot next to a small bridge where he cast his line and relaxed into a folding lawn chair on the riverbank. I scurried off to explore. Under the bridge, just a few feet above the water, a la. . .

The Truth About Hair Loss

It is normal to shed hair every day and the truth is we loose between 100-125 hairs on any given day. Hair that is shed falls out at the end of growth cycle. At any given time 10% of our hair is in what is called a “resting phase” and after 2-3 months resting, hair falls out and new hair grows in its place. Some people, however, experience more hair loss than is normal. As we get older, both. . .

CAN PEOPLE REALLY CHANGE?

MOST PEOPLE NEVER REALLY CHANGE Sad, but true. Some people never even try. But those of us who do – and I assume that you are in that group – often experience great frustration and disappointment as we encounter the same limitations over and over again. Life can start to seem downright repetitive. CREATING SOMETHING FROM NOTHING Why is it that in most cases your life keeps looking like some var. . .

The Kabbalah of Speech

"In the sixth century of the sixth millennium, the gates of supernal [heavenly] wisdom will be opened, as will the wellsprings of earthly wisdom, preparing the world to be elevated in the seventh millennium." The Zohar (a source text of Kabbalah) Try saying these words to yourself: Depressed, sad, afraid, guilty, alone, weak, fragmented, disconnected, weary, helpless, victimized, threatene. . .

20 Ways to Shift Worry Into Attractive Energy

20 Ways to Shift Worry Into Attractive Energy Worry, big or small blocks positive vibrations from entering your realm. The longer the behavior, the deeper the roots, the harder to override. Staying in its merry-go-round places the person in a form of trance. And like all trances, the person in the trance isn't aware that they are there. If told they are in a trance, they would simply deny i. . .

KABBALAH OF LOVE II: The Secret Power of Ego

THE KEY TO TRUE LOVE Do you long for love? Most of us do. The intimate touch of another soul is the most powerful antidote for the all-too-human experience of aloneness. It may be the most compelling and pleasurable experience there is. So why do we spend so much of our time and energy avoiding intimacy by defending ourselves, being angry, critical, closed and judgmental – in short, blocking t. . .

Helping Others When You Need Help

(Excerpted from the e-book The Heart and Soul of Being Therapeutic: Seven Keys for Getting Thru to Your Clients in Healing Environments by Phillip Mountrose and Jane Mountrose, http://www.gettingthru.org/btherapy.htm) For those of us who do help others, an uncomfortable question inevitably arises: how can I help someone else when. . .

Mental Alchemy: How to Change Your Experience of Reality

Back in the Middle Ages alchemists sought to transform base metal into gold. They searched for an elusive substance, the philosopher's stone, which would bring about this conversion, known as alchemy. But to initiates of the ancient mystery schools, alchemy was primarily an allegory for the real work of spiritual and mental alchemy. Spiritual alchemy is the process of transforming a less evolv. . .

How to Identify Unconscious Beliefs

Know thyself. These words were inscribed in the vestibule of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. For centuries, petitioners seeking advice from the oracle at Delphi would view the inscription. Philosophers throughout the ages offered this same advice to their students. These words are as valuable today as they were almost three thousand years earlier. Part of knowing yourself is understanding y. . .

Does the Fear of Rejection Control Your Life?

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Does the Fear of Rejection Control Your Life? Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2005 by Margaret Paul URL: http. . .

Controlling Behavior – How Do You Attempt to Control?

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Controlling Behavior – How Do You Attempt to Control? Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2005 by Margaret Paul U. . .

What does it REALLY take to be making 6-Figures as a serviceprofessional?

Over the past 30 years, I've read so much on how to make money that I know I can write a series of books on the topic, books that would cut through the junk and you don't have to buy 101 things for each area. Most of the information repeats itself -- same author, different title and packaging or different author repeating someone else’s list. All the how-this and how-that was driving me crazy . . .

Are You Content?

Are You Content? by Sue Dyson If you're content, totally content with who you are, with being a mom, you want nothing more out of life, that niggling "is this it?" question is nonexistent for you - well, scroll to the end of this article. If you've spent any part of any day feeling empty inside even though you are very, very busy, listen up. Motherhood can be a thankless job at times. If we be. . .

Are You Addicted to Negative Thinking?

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Are You Addicted to Negative Thinking? Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2005 by Margaret Paul URL: http://www.i. . .

Judaism and Reincarnation

How prevalent is the Jewish belief in reincarnation today? How does it differ from the Asian belief? What do the Rabbis think of it? The root of the word " Torah" is the verb "to instruct". Torah's primary function is to teach us how to live Jewishly, in harmony with G-d's will. As such, the basic levels of scriptural interpretation lead to a practical understanding of mitzvot and related Jewi. . .

Relationships: Giving to Get

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Relationships: Giving to Get Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2005 by Margaret Paul URL: http://www.innerbondin. . .

Understanding And Eliminating Hemorrhoids Naturally

Annoying, uncomfortable and many time embarrassing, hemorrhoids are a common and fortunately not serious health concern. A hemorrhoid is identified as any abnormally swollen veins in the anus or rectum. There are two different types of hemorrhoids: internal and external. Internal hemorrhoids don’t hurt or itch. They can’t be felt because they form deep inside the rectum. External hemorrhoi. . .

ANYONE AWAKE OUT THERE?

As we reel from the news of the recent bombings in London, England, it is incumbent upon all of us to examine, seriously, why such attacks by Islamic Extremists are occurring. We cannot combat what we do not understand, let alone try to wage an effective war against such an insidious enemy. First of all, it must be pointed out that this terrorist war against the West is not simply the random. . .

Write For Yourself First

Please feel free to publish this article in your Newsletter, ezine or on your Website (with Resource Box included) Write For Yourself First It would be very selfless or noble of me to tell you that I have created my web site only to help you and the rest of humanity. The reason for me spending so much time and energy into my writing and this site is selfish. And I must rem. . .

The Power In A Gathering Of Women

Forget "fight or flight" as the only duo of responses in the face of stress. For women, there's a third response: "befriend". A landmark UCLA study turned five decades of stress research on its head with the revelation that a cascade of brain chemicals gives women a larger behavioral repertoire when confronted with stress. The hormone oxytocin is released as part of the stress response in wome. . .

Laundry Dilemma, Three Simple Questions to Save Your Sanity

Our laundry was a disaster and if answering three questions were going to help us we would have been thanking anyone for any advice. So I decided that it would be a goal of mine to be on top of the laundry so whoever showed up whenever they showed up at our house laundry would not be an obstacle on the way to the kitchen. First I need to go back a little ways. My wife of twenty seven years an. . .

7 Secrets to Finding Joy

To pursue happiness is an inalienable right. To experience happiness is not. No one owes you happiness. No one can ensure your happiness. Happiness is a choice—your choice. The key to experiencing happiness is to put joy on your life agenda along with completing tasks and goals. Joy is a direct result of intention. Your intention determines how you experience each moment of your day, each aspec. . .

The Power Of Personal Environments

I’ve got to admit, I’m a big fan of comfort. I like it when things in my world are stable and reliable. For example, my home is my sanctuary. I live here, and I work here. I like it to reflect peace, order and beauty, so when a messy remodeling project was underway - like the recent replacement of a water-damaged bathroom ceiling - it affected me. I was stressed and cranky. My husband might no. . .

Survival Guide for the Holidays

How to Have the Most Fun Possible with Your Family! Does your father act like an attorney, interrogating you as if you were a defendant on the witness stand? Is your mother-in-law the master of the subtle put down? Are you the roasted turkey they carved up for dinner? You love your family—yet dread the holidays because you know that, following the usual holiday debacle, the main thing you’ll b. . .

Rich Still Getting Richer

Here is an original article from Vern Anderson, one of my subscribers, with my response following: Six years ago when I first hooked up to the internet, I was as mixed up about what to do as any newbie is today. I was looking for information that would help me on what to do. I read every bit of information I could find. I remember even back then reading that the internet had created a level pl. . .

Methodical Backwards Marketing

Backwards, I say, because you first start where you want the customer to take action. You have to ask yourself how you want the customer to respond and work backwards from there. For maximum effectiveness, do not mix methods. In most cases, include only ONE of the following in your advertising, online and off: Your website address. Your toll-free phone number and/or home phone. Your email a. . .

What Do You Have To Lose?

What Are YOU Making It Mean? Helaine Iris © 2002 “You and I do not see things as they are. We see things as WE are” -Herb Cohen It all started with a perfectly innocent question from my husband. “Honey, can we compare our calendars, I have some things I want to schedule and I’d like your input?” Happily I agreed and pulled my chair up to engage in the conversation. After looking at the fullnes. . .

How a Simple Kitchen Timer Gave Me Back My Life!

All kinds of stuff was piling up—on my desk, in the kitchen—in fact, in every room in the house. Then I discovered the power of . . . the timer! Now my motto is: Set it and forget it! (Where have I heard that before?) It really seemed too simple a solution to solve what had become an overwhelming problem: how to fit all the work I have to do, need to do, must do, and wish to do into one twenty-. . .