Magnify You - April 2009 by Bubonic Media

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Regular Contributors Leyla Hur, Lisa Mae Brunson, Brett Baughman, Chanel Ware, Stuart Rosen, Lyonel Lumarque, Dr. Jeanine Austin, Paul Lizak, Amy Wilcox Doebler, Annie B. Lawrence, Chriss Barr, Michelle Viggiano, Shelley Smith, Bindi Shah, Primrose Williams, Crystal Dawn Morris

Additional Contributors James Mitchell, Delmondo Sorrell, J Smith, Anita Chopra, Julia Sullivan, Articles Manager, Jason Jason, Bertil Hjert, Vishnu S, Dumo Maseko, Manish Kapoor, Giovanni Paolo Migliore, Michelle Pemberton, Rick London

Magnify You is published by Leyla Hur. All editorial material, including editorial comments, opinions, and statements of fact appearing in this publication, represents the views of the respective authors and does not necessarily carry the endorsement of Leyla Hur or its officers. Information in Magnify You is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed. The publication of any advertisements is not to be construed as an endorsement of the product or service offered unless it is specifically stated in the ad that there is such approval or endorsement. Products and Services advertised may not be available at the time of publication. All submitted articles, photos, and artwork (“Submissions”) become the property of the publisher (Leyla Hur). The publisher is under no obligation to return any Submissions. The publisher has the unrestricted right to print all or any portion of submissions, to edit, print, re-print, use, alter, or disregard all or any portion of said materials at its sole discretion, in any medium now or hereafter used by the publisher in connection with its business operations. This includes, but is not limited to magazines, books, calendars, catalogues, merchandise, advertisements, video, television, and Internet applications. The text of any and all photo captions is at the Publisher’s sole discretion, and may be fictitious. All Submissions must be exclusive to the Publisher (unless otherwise negotiated with Publisher) who will provide appropriate credit to the author, photographer, or artist of published works, and will indicate if the same has been excerpted from or materially changed from original content. Other terms of usage may apply if in writing and signed by the submitting party. Send to: Leyla Hur, Publisher at Magnify You Magazine, 7904 East Chaparral Road, Suite A110-289, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 USA. The Publisher is exempt from the record keeping requirements and disclosure statements mandated by 18 U.S. Code Section 2257(a) through (c) and the pertinent Regulations, 28 C.F.R. Ch.1, part 75 since all such materials fall within the definition of exempted material set forth in Section 75.7(a) (1-3) of the pertinent Regulations.

Contents 23 The Answer 27 32 35 40 The Universal 50 by Brett Baughman

Tantra Tip of the Month Tantra, Blossoming, And Abundance

Healthy Lifestyles Begin in the Mind and into the Glass - by Paul Lizak

Weight Loss And the Law of Attraction

Why I Choose L.I.F.E by Tanya Brown

Law of Abundance by Elisabeth Fayt

Editor’s Corner – April Issue

It really is amazing how fast things manifest when we truly let ourselves go and release our EGO-based, earth-bound need for power and control. Over the years, I have had many moments of this happening. I am one who kind of “runs with it” when it happens, but I often see how others allow the ‘moment’ to fade and then return back to the exact same place they were when they started. Why do we get caught up in these spaces of lack and scarcity? And when we receive “proof” that manifestation truly does work, why do we then enjoy the experience, but later return to that same place of lack and scarcity? What I have realized is that, no matter how much we cognitively desire change and continual positive manifestations, subconsciously we may reject the idea of change. We stand in our own path to abundance and remain in the state of Scarcity. When we are locked in a cycle of abuse, whether that abuse is from an outside, detached entity, or from within; the creation of change is uncomfortable. We become afraid of change. So while the present mind desires and seeks to create a positive change of lifestyle, habit, etc., the subconscious keeps us locked into the cycle. Often, people will say, “I don’t understand this Law of Attraction and manifestation thing. It simply does not work for me.” It is not that the LOA and manifestation does not work, in fact it not only works, it is constantly and continually working; what we are attracting, and manifesting, is key. Recently, I had a conversation with someone who was overwhelmed with a stressful situation. I pointed out that there was nothing that could be presently done regarding the situation, and that focusing on the stress was keeping them locked into the area of lack and scarcity. Sometimes it is best to allow a situation to be what it is and instead, focus on the positive that surrounds us. Usually, whatever stressors we are enduring seem to work out in the end. There is a very old question whether one sees the glass as being half-full or half-empty. When we constantly focus on the glass as being half-empty, that is all that we will ever see. Life becomes a struggle and we will never have all the things we desire. We essentially deny ourselves a refreshing drink of water for fear that soon the glass will be completely empty.

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When we shift the focus to seeing the glass as being half-full, knowing that this water will never deplete but will continually

replenish, we can enjoy the satisfying, thirst quenching liquid. So, I have taken this adage and turned it into a parable; but the emphasis is not on the glass of water but rather the idea of having abundance. All around you, right now, you have things to be grateful for. There are many reasons to count your blessings. When you start to shift your focus to the things that you have, you will realize that what you already have, is all you really need. In the ‘having,’ you no longer need, and when you no longer need; you will immediately begin to receive abundance. For those who continually return to that space of nerves, fear, anxiety, and stress, I suggest that you go to a place where you can sit quiet, meditate and get comfortable. Close your eyes and relax. Count backward from 10 down to 1. With each number, allow yourself to go deeper into relaxation. When you are in this mode of relaxation, focus on the matter that is causing you stress. Where are you feeling this stress? Is it in your stomach? Your chest? Your throat? Your head? Wherever you are “feeling” these emotions, is where the emotion is being stored. Now envision a team of “mini” doctors inside of you, and send this team to the area where these emotions are occurring. Now see them going to work to eradicate this need for scarcity; this comfort zone that your subconscious mind has created in your being as a need. Once it is gone, let it go. You do not need to own this. Feel the rush of relief and know that everything you need, you already have, and that everything else, is just a wonderful bonus!

Letters to the Editor Good luck. David Corbin California, USA It is always exciting to see what you are up to. Congratulations and the best of luck!!! Laney Ray Los Angeles, CA USA Can’t wait! Grace Edwards Allentown, PA USA

Congrats with the new mag! Looking forward to it! Chris da Silva Bristol, UK I love the Logo, is very impressive! Miryam Aspinwall Iquitos, Peru Congratulations! I look forward to seeing the magazine! Ramona Werst San Angelo, TX USA If you have ever read anything of Leyla’s, you know she’s a very gifted writer with a sensibility that encourages you feel right at home with her line of thought and insight. With her vision making such a vital contribution, this will be a very interesting magazine to watch as it begins attracting attention... Jess Freher-Lyons San Diego, CA USA Happy to help launch new magazine! Bob Fordham Melbourne, Victoria Australia Bring it on; I cannot wait to see it. Great title. It is so uplifting in itself. Just think what it means to magnify? Bea Bernadette Collins Manchester, UK I’m so excited to read the first issue! It’s going to be amazing. Good luck. Rima Stavi Tel Aviv, Israel About time there is a magazine like this. Thank you! Michelle Hicks Vancouver, Canada Best of luck on the magazine launch. Doris Ng Hong Kong I love the idea of this magazine. Very Inspirational and uplifting. Robyn Taylor Leeds, UK The Universe brings all things in its proper Order, and your magazine is definitely A much needed breath of fresh air in the chaos Of these days. I am very much looking forward

To read the first issue. Congratulations. George C. Walker Cape Town, South Africa

Looking for the Silver Lining (... in a World Once Paved in Gold) by Stu Rosen There was a time when it seemed like nothing could stop us. The world was our Oyster. Everything we wanted could be attained. Even the streets seemed to be paved in gold. Then in just a few short years, that world was shaken by its very foundation. Everywhere you looked, something else was crumbling away. All the glitter turned out to be Fool’s Gold. Now despite what the news would have you believe, it’s not all Doom and Gloom out there. Though we no longer seem to have the Midas touch, there IS a silver lining. These are very real times—not that the golden years weren’t. It’s just that it was so easy to live beyond feasibility back then and we continued to grow richer in our debt. Now that the veil has dropped away, this is a really

good time to re-evaluate all that is around us, in order to build a stronger foundation. Here’s how you can find your SILVER… (S)UBSTITUTE So often, when times get tough people choose the other S’s… they Sacrifice, or Shrink, or Sell, or worse, they Suffer. Yet that just doesn’t have to be the “way it is”. While clearing out the clutter and downsizing is a good idea, now is not the time to “do without”. Instead of thinking “What can I do without?” which implies loss, SUBSTITUTE that with “What are my needs and how can I fulfill them?” If something no longer meets those needs, you can stop having it in your life. Otherwise, get creative and think of another way to get those desires met. Maybe buy canned veggies instead of Farm Fresh. Perhaps watch a rented movie instead of going to the movie theatre. Try going for a walk or run instead of buying an expensive gym membership. Whatever it is, keep the focus on fulfilling your needs (even if you have to be frugal) and you will never have to do ‘without’ again.

“Simplify” over “Sacrifice.” (I)NNOVATE Plato once said “Necessity is the Mother of Invention” and boy do our needs rise when times get tougher. Why allow ourselves to be buried by the necessity when we can use it as a stimulus to invent our way out of it? Often times the only limitations we have are our thoughts and fears. Yet all we have to do is think beyond those fears and we can raise ourselves up to even greater heights. What are you afraid of? How can you overcome this fear? Then take action. “Find a need and fill it.” (L)EVERAGE One of the worst conditions that arise during times of crisis is Isolation. Out of sight leads to out of mind which leads to even more isolation. That’s when you start to forget about all the resources that really are out there.

turn around… and they DO turn around. “It’s not beyond your reach when you stretch.” (R)EVITALIZE The greatest way to have joy in your life is to PUT joy in your life. Even before you get all your substitutions done, and your expansion plans under way, you can always dust off all the wonderful things you already have, and breathe new life into them. Cherish and renew them and they will renew you. “You get out what you put in.” The most important thing to keep in mind is that you are not your past. What’s done is done. What matters now is NOW, and where you are, and what you want to discover tomorrow. The gold may be gone for now, but there are so many other riches waiting for you to claim. Now it’s up to you to go out and get it.

Think about all the people, tools and programs that can help you achieve your goals. Utilize your resources to their greatest advantage. Leverage is very powerful and can lift you out of any rut you’re in. “There’s power in numbers... count on them.” (V)ALUE Value doesn’t come with a price tag. It’s a perception and it’s something that changes over time. What really matters is what really matters to you. During the time of ‘Plenty’ it was very easy to skew our values. Now that the illusion is gone, it’s an excellent time to look all around and re-e-VALUE-ate everything. “Take the time to cherish what you have.” (E)XPAND As mentioned earlier, people have a tendency to pull back and shrink during downturns. The real secret to getting through it is quite the opposite. “Down Times” are not the time to be down. The more you grow during the process, the bigger you will be when things

Aromatic New Beginnings By Primrose Williams

Spring symbolizes rebirth and renewal on many different levels, both mental and physical. On a mental level we undertake new beginnings by seeking a new career, relationship or a spiritual path. On a physical level, spring is the traditional season for revitalizing and cleansing our bodies to balance and harmonize as the seasonal energies change. The seasonal cycles are important to our holistic health. If we harmonize our bodies with them we can benefit tremendously. Aromatherapy can be used effectively to help renew vitality and restore balance to our bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efficiency and spring is the perfect time to do this. Detoxification is a natural and constant bodily process. The body is constantly eliminating toxins through the skin, circulatory, respiratory, digestive and urinary systems. Our bodies are designed to handle some toxins, but when overloaded with processed food, drink, sugar, parasites, air and water pollutants it can lead to fatigue, low immunity, hormone imbalances, skin problems, mood swings, depression, poor circulation, bad breath and constipation. The ideal detox treatment encourages the body to deal

effectively with toxins in a natural way, without putting the body under any strain. Effective detox treatments include exercise, fasting, skin brushing, colonic irrigation and aromatherapy using detoxifying and stimulating essential oils. Aromatherapy can be a tremendous help when used as part of a detoxification routine because some essential oils stimulate the lymphatic system and assist in the elimination of toxins. The essential oils enter the bloodstream through the pores of the skin and are carried to all parts of the body via the circulatory and lymphatic systems. Detoxifying Essential Oils Juniper berry (Juniperus communis): This powerful, detoxifying oil is a purifier, helps avert nervous tension, and reduces cellulite. Juniper essential oil is

an antiviral, antiseptic, diuretic, and can help relieve pain, the symptoms of rheumatism, and expel uric acid from the system. Emotionally, it helps to strengthen and fortify the spirit during times of low energy, anxiety, and emotional overload. The essential oil can irritate the skin, and should be avoided during pregnancy. Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum): It is used as part of a drug and alcohol detox. Helichrysum helps stimulate liver cells, thin mucous secretions, and acts as a free radical scavenger. It is non-toxic and non-irritating. Lemon (Citrus limonum): A refreshing citrus oil, lemon stimulates white blood cells to defend the body against infection. Its detoxifying and regenerating properties are beneficial for the

liver, and aid in bringing clarity to the mind and emotions. Lemon may irritate those with sensitive skin, and when used in a bath it must be used with a carrier oil. Grapefruit (Citrus paradise): Having a detoxifying effect on individuals recovering from substance abuse, grapefruit is antiviral, antiseptic, diuretic, and can aid the digestive system and skin. It refreshes the mind, relieves anxiety, is reviving, uplifting, and helps disperse negative energy. It may, however, increase photosensitivity. Laurel (Laurus nobilis): Characterized by a fresh, sweet smell, laurel contains eugenol which makes it effective in thinning mucous secretions, as an expectorant, anti-viral and antifungal. It has positive effects on the lymphatic system. It should be used in moderation and avoided during pregnancy. For detoxification, essential oils can be massaged or used in the bath. Massage offers the most benefits in an aromatherapy detox routine due to its beneficial effects on the circulatory system. Repeat this routine for a few weeks and the body will be cleansed and energized. Revitalizing and Detoxifying Massage Oil 4 drops grapefruit EO 4 drops juniper berry EO 4 drops cypress EO 6 drops laurel 2 tbsp/ 30 ml sunflower oil Mix essential oils with sunflower oil in a 30 ml bottle

Detoxifying Massage Oil 1 drops juniper berry EO 1 drop cypress EO 1 drop fennel EO 1 drop grapefruit EO 10 ml carrier oil Mix the essential oils in the carrier oil and feel the toxins melt away. Water is healing and detoxifying, and bathing is an excellent way to use essential oils, as it combines the benefits of inhalation with the powers of absorption through the skin. Detoxifying Bath Salts 10 drops grapefruit EO 10 drops juniper EO 4 drops helichrysum EO 1 cup/ 250 ml Dead Sea salts Mix essential oils with the Dead Sea salts before pouring 1/2 cup into a tub full of warm water. Detoxifying Bath 2 drops juniper berry EO 2 drops cypress EO 2 drops fennel EO 2 drops grapefruit EO 1 tsp carrier oil Combine the essential oils with the carrier oil. Add the mixture to a tub of warm water and stir into the water with your hand to disperse the oils before entering the bath. Soak for 20 minutes. Remember that these are general comments and should not be taken as a substitute for medical advice. Consult with your doctor and aromatherapist.

The Zen Of Running Long And Eating Right by Rick London

sugar molecules are called starches and they serve as the storage form of energy in plants. Branched complex carbohydrates called cellulose form the structural components that give plants their shape. Starches digest very easily, but your body doesn’t digest cellulose, which is an important component of dietary fiber.

I was not a very athletic kid growing up. So when I reached adulthood, I discovered the gym and running to make up for it. Then I went to the extreme and ran Cereals and grains all contain complex carbohydrates. several marathons. I thought I was “really something Whole grain products also contain fiber, while processed flours have had the bran and husks (thus most special”. of the fiber) removed. Fiber is important for digestive Marathon running is an educational experience. There health and can keep the tummy full for hours. Complex is a lot more to it than putting on the Nikes and “Just carbohydrates should be a major component of your Doing It”. I learned that carbohydrate loading, as they diet; about half of your daily calories should come from used to call it, was the key to not getting fatigued. And carbohydrates - mostly from grains, cereals, fruits and vegetables. Simple carbohydrates shouldn’t be used as complex carbohydrates were the type to consume. often. These healthy edibles are found in vegetables, nuts, Finishing a marathon has often been described as “Zen seeds and grain. Some examples of foods high in at its highest form” , that is, when the body, mind and starchy complex carbohydrates include bread, cereal, soul all meld. A few have described it as an “out of rice, pasta, potatoes, dry beans, carrots and corn. body experience”. I think an out of breath experience All grains contain complex carbohydrates, but whole is more of what I had. grains -- such as whole wheat pasta -- are better for you as they are higher in fiber. One of the best sources Whether its eating healthy, running, or a combination of complex carbohydrates is dried beans. They don’t of them, there is Zen involved. need to be combined with anything to give you complex carbohydrates. Dry beans do need to be combined with Rick London is a writer, cartoonist, and e-entrepreneur. He founded London Times Cartoons and numerous online gift shops grains in order to provide vegetarians and vegans with including The Rick London Collection. Click on the site and all of the forms of protein needed for good health, and scroll down to “Food, Coffee & Wine” to see the funny products. there is no need to combine these carbohydrates when Hilarious Complex Carbohydrates Cartoon Gifts http://www. cafepress.com/9500 dieting. Three or more single sugar molecules linked together to make up complex carbohydrates. Long chains of

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The Secret of European Facials

comprehensive essential oil on the neck, shoulders, dĂŠcolletĂŠ and upper arms. Rub the exfoliant gently off by Michelle Pemberton with a warm wet towel and begin extractions. Use a steamer to bring any impurities to a head so that it will What is a European Facial and why would a person be easy to extract. Remove any impurities with proper want to get one? A European facial is skin treatment tools and moisturize with a cream application when that cleans the face, rids the face of impurities, finished. exfoliates and massages the face to get a beautiful Finish with a mask that is customized for different glowing complexion. parts of the face such as the T-zone, eyes and cheeks. While the mask is hardening, perform a simple scalp, To give a proper European facial you need to know hand, arm or even foot massage. When the mask has what tools to use and how to use them. An aesthetician hardened, remove it with a warm or cold compress and should understand that not all complexions are the keep it on the skin for a few minutes then remove. same so you may need to use different products and tools for different skin types. European facials are very common and desired by many customers. Each aesthetician can personalize To start the facial, simply remove any makeup being their facials with different techniques but it should worn on the face and the neck with a make up remover. always consist of cleansing, extraction, exfoliating, and Then evaluate the skin to determine what type it is, moisturizing. Massage is also a great way to relax your such as oily, sensitive, dry, etc. To determine the skin customer throughout the process. type will help you understand the skin and what types of products it will work best with. After performing Now that you have learned about European facials, if you would a skin analysis, clean the skin with a gentle facial like to learn various facial techniques, you can visit http://www. cleanser while massaging the face and neck. videoshelf.com to get a FREE catalog and watch FREE sample video clips on their website.

After thoroughly cleansing the skin, pat dry and exfoliate. Rub the exfoliant on the face in a gentle, circular motion. You can then begin to massage a

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Point of You

with Lisa Mae

“There is no joy in living ordinary!” You become what you think about. What you resist persists. You attract every circumstance in your life. You are the creator of your own universe. Are any of these familiar? Do you know what these mean? Thanks to the success of The Secret, and The Teachings of Abraham, many of us have come to understand the Law of Attraction. Or at the very least, have grown familiar with the concept. Several of you have taken the plunge and are committed to living by the philosophy of creating your own reality. But what if you find that all the pieces don’t quite fit? What if you are frustrated with having failed to perfect the art of ‘controlling your thoughts?’ Rest assured you’re not alone. During my journey toward spiritual evolution, I’ve discovered there is no straight line to the top. The Abundance I desperately craved was not created at the snap of my fingers. Despite the warm and fuzzy idea of holding an image in my head and it suddenly magically appearing, it’s not as easy as I thought. My desires rarely manifested in a swift manner. This

sparked a round of frustration, which then led to guilt for succumbing to the frustration, which would then spark another round of frustration. Round and round I’d go until I finally grew exhausted running in circles. Inevitably I’d pick myself up, dust myself off, and visualize all over again. The power of affirmations has carried me to many lands of abundance and good cheer. Life coaching, self-empowerment courses, and motivational and spiritual books, each have provided tools I need to create my ideal life experience. Crafting the perfect support team, which includes a positive circle of friends, inspirational advisors, church members, and even intuitive healers and doctors, further expanded my evolutionary experience. Several vision boards were created out of discarded magazines and travel brochures and were then proudly displayed on the unsuspecting faces of bedroom walls. I meditated daily and visualized all the glittery desires I intended to make happen. I consciously chose the road toward perfect abundance and experienced immeasurable joy in the process. I had stepped into the world of Infinite Possibility. But every so often a whack from the Universe sends me reeling into less desirable territory. During these times it is difficult to harness the positive energy to

control my thoughts. Inevitably I’d tumble deep within a cycle of anger and frustration, and have to work myself back up to Joy again. What you resist persists. Remember, you are the creator of your Universe. These idioms clang like bells in my head, setting the perfect stage for Guilt to dance upon. What am I doing wrong? Why couldn’t I get this Law of Attraction thing right? Watching movies like The Secret, and reading motivational books provided me the idea that if I simply thought about a thing hard enough, I would have it in my experience. If I created a vision board, stared at it every single day, then somehow I would have everything my heart desired. Like having my own personal genie in a bottle—my wish is my command. Alas, my prince charming on a polka dotted horse still hasn’t shown up. What I came to understand was studying my vision board every single day only netted me a photographic memory. I can now describe the image and placement of every single magazine cutout pasted on my board. I know each catch phrase and fortune cookie paper I glued carefully to the wall. Live Your Best Life! If You Dream It, It Will Happen! But where’s my stuff?

As I worked my way through the emotional scale, I realized it was more difficult to ignore the feelings of frustration and try to move on, than it was to simply acknowledge them in the first place. It is okay to feel frustrated at a roadblock. It is okay to acknowledge that you are in a state of contrast and do not like what has been created. Allowing yourself this freedom makes it easier to move toward a more positive and agreeable feeling, and eradicates the guilt process. What does this mean? A key breakthrough for me was recognizing that each state of being I experienced was a fork in the road. Rather than to judge a thing as ‘good’ or ‘bad’, I committed myself to focusing on whether it was something that served a purpose or not. Who do I want to be? If that meant I wanted to be mad, than I allowed that to happen and then I moved forward. Rather than worry about whether this feeling would later manifest in a traffic ticket, I just accepted the freedom of making a choice. Taking action. The missing link between visualizing and creating your reality—is taking action.

That sounds familiar doesn’t it? But is it easy? Is it something we ‘get’ once and apply to our life and never have to ‘get’ again? Or do we need consistent reminders to point us toward our journey Home? We’ve all had our share of ‘Aha!’ moments, but don’t they tend to be the same ones over and over again? The phrase “beating the drum with a stick” wasn’t invented in jest. Taking action is vital if you want to live your very best life. Defining Who You Are and what you want to experience is the first step. Taking action is the second. Remember that taking No Action is still taking Action. The Universe works in mysterious ways and will respond to your requests according to how you are receiving the answers. If you ask for a Prince Charming on a polka dotted horse, then perhaps locking yourself in the house and sitting in front of your vision board everyday isn’t the best action to take. Wouldn’t joining a medieval themed club or attending a 4H event be more conducive to meeting your Prince Charming on a polka dotted horse? If you desire a better paying job, it’s not going to fall out of the sky and land in your cubicle. You’ve got to put out your feelers, send out your resume, attend job fairs, or make an effort to come out of your shell and talk to more people. You never know who can assist you. Let the Universe know you mean business and that you’re truly ready to receive your stuff.

But remember that these will not come to you through Intent alone. As powerful as this ingredient is, you will not have the recipe for the perfect life until you do the things that are congruent with your intent. Test drive that luxury car, train for that marathon race, put your feelers out for money making opportunities, stop ordering fast food and supplement your diet with proper nutrition and exercise. In time you will experience the reality of all you desire. I’ve decided not to beat myself up for not getting the Law of Attraction thing down to a “T.” I understand that it is okay to fall off the wagon when I am feeling low or experiencing things that are not altogether pleasant. I’m no longer concerned with whether I am doing something right or wrong. Mastering the art of Deliberate Creation begins with allowing each experience to be a fork in the road, and then making the choice to go left or right and then taking action. Take the steps toward your Intent. Is it easy? Perhaps not as easy as snapping your fingers or rubbing a magic lamp, but it’s certainly something we can all do to enhance our personal life experiences and live our very best life.

Do we need little reminders when we feel discouraged? Certainly! That is what makes this game of life so magical and exciting. There is no right or wrong way to live. There is no particular way we must feel. There is only our continuous commitment to Obtaining a closer relationship with God and acquiring being consciously aware of what we desire and taking Spiritual evolution, rarely happens while watching the steps necessary to make our dreams come true. horror movies. Make an effort to take time out of your day to engage in prayer, meditate or read. Go to The rest is just icing on the cake! church, a temple, or a spiritual center for fellowship, or have a conversation with God right in your own Be easy on yourself and enjoy the process of living room. discovering Who You Are and what you desire. Abundance is just around the corner. That’s taking action and allowing the right people, situations, and things to align themselves up to provide Go ahead. Take a peek! the joy you so deserve. Put yourself in the feeling place of owning that luxury sports car. Imagine winning a marathon race. Relish the feeling of more money in your bank account. Visualize a body of perfect health.

Now think about it, if a person can go online and locate your competition with a click of a button, what do you think will happen to your business? It will dissolve quickly. People are looking for the cheapest services in town. They are not spending money like they use to. What will make your clients loyal to you will be the relationships you establish and maintain along the way.

Make the Change…

Be the Change! by Chanel Ware In a time like this, when there is so much fear and uncertainty surrounding the economy, buyers and sellers seem to be overly conscious of other people’s motives in an effort to feel secure. The seller is in attack-mode, and the buyers become hyper-skeptic and more timid. It’s a wild story of predator and prey and the struggle for survival. People are more concerned with saving money and spending less. The tightening of personal budgets spurns the seller’s dreams of closing deals. People tend to turn their focus inward, wanting to appreciate what they have and seeking health and happiness. All this is contrary to the more adventurous consumer spirit of yesterday. All is not lost! There is hope for the seller to build relationships, close deals and attract new business. This could be a whole new opportunity to go back to the drawing board and evolve with the times. If people have changed, then you need to adapt to the environment and adopt new strategies that will work for you. The current economy is forcing us to change the way we do business. Technology has paved the way to accessibility, which has created an environment where there is less personal interaction. With the rise of the Internet and search engines, we are literally only a click away from being able to find whatever we want. Let’s say you are looking for a hair stylist, so you type that in, and guess what? You’ll come up with a hundred hair stylists within a 50-mile radius.

The success of any relationship is attributed to the discipline of ‘Follow Up.’ There are proven strategies and a tactical approach for using Follow Up effectively. These strategies can be flexed according to the unique circumstances surrounding who you meet, where you meet them, and how to follow up to continue the relationship based on the level which you’ve connected with that person. This new day calls for a more people-centered approach. You need to appeal to the finer qualities in a human. There is no better way to do this than to be human yourself and not an agent. Change the way you do business. Make an effort to understand the issues, to recommend a better way, to do research and get back with good news, to send a motivating note, or an email, or to listen to concerns. Be that person to follow up in a friendly informative manner! When you finally get in touch with yourself and shed the corporate mechanism, then you will enjoy real connections with real people. With this approach, you can never lose! You will be the first choice over your hardheaded competitors. This is a new humanistic approach to business, which will match you with the more sensitive, conscious, family oriented breed of consumers resulting from our threatening economy. When times get tough, people tend to let down their guard and return to the basics of being human. Take advantage of that and follow up accordingly! By doing so, you can blend right into this population and become trendsetters in your field. Chanel Ware is an expert in training business owners on the keys to financially rewarding relationships. She is a speaker, entrepreneur, certified networker, director for Business Networking International (BNI), and Author of the book, “Strategies for Success”. Contact Chanel: chanelw@magnifyyou.com

Beauty and the Business by Lyonel Lumarque It’s springtime and you’re not where you want to be in your business. Maybe you’re worried about the state of the economy and wondering what you can do to survive. How do you get people to choose your product or service? What’s the magic formula to make that happen? The answer may surprise you in its simplicity. The answer is you! You’re the secret weapon. In order to become more successful you need to become more attractive. There must be something about you or your product that is exciting. People will buy from you for two reasons: They like you or they like your product or service. But don’t worry! I’m going to share a few tips that will help you to become more attractive: Always be excited. Now I’m not talking about jumping on the couch excited. I’m talking about being genuinely excited about where you are in your life. Being excited has to do with how you feel when you get up in the morning, how you deal with things when they happen. I’m sure you realize by now that life will happen to you no matter what you do.

How do you respond? Do you get upset? Do you lash out when things don’t go your way? What do you do and how do you do it? Remember where you going and why. Stay positive and excited. Understand that all of the challenges you’re facing are like tests you must pass in order to get to the next level. When you play video games, you don’t get from one phase to the other without challenges. There is always something coming at you or trying to destroy or eat you up. To get to the next level you must pass the challenge and avoid getting defeated. The same thing applies to business and in life. You must get through whatever obstacle presents itself in order to make it the next level. Staying excited helps you do that! Stop making excuses. The most important key to being attractive is refusing to look for reasons not to do something. Many people think avoiding negative experiences is enough, but it’s actually not. Actively pursuing positives must be a daily requirement. You may have heard this before: life is 10% about what happens to you and 90% how you respond to it. It’s absolutely true. We all go through challenges. Some are small, while others are insurmountable. How you respond will determine how quickly you rise above and how attractive you remain to others.

Nothing speaks volumes about your character than how you handle a difficult situation. People admire those who rise above challenges. Make the best out of any situation and don’t make excuses. Always be Up about life. You can view life as a painful experience or you can view it as a beautiful experience—the choice is up to you. Make a decision to embrace life as a positive experience and always be up about life. No matter how bad things seem, or how horrendous the situation may look, I promise you they’re not as bad as you think. It’s up to you to look for the good. I know I make this sound easy, but I understand it’s not. It’s human nature to worry about things because we want to control our environment, but when we relinquish that control and trust the process, we realized that it’s much easier to find the good in most situations. Understand that success doesn’t come overnight. If it did, everyone would be in business. When we trust the process, we know it will come in due time. If we remain positive, the changes will come much faster.

choice but to make things work. We do whatever we must to get the job done. Treat people well. Follow the golden rule: Treat people like we’d want to be treated. This simple yet overlooked rule can make a big difference in how attractive we are to others. Whatever we want, we must be willing to give first. We must give respect to receive it. To receive patience, we must give it. Give the love, praise, cheer and good things you wish to receive. Give freely and without expectation and you will receive more than you imagined. We are all attracted to people who are giving. These simple rules, once applied, will make an incredible impact on how others see you. You will be attractive and sure to catch the perfect customers for your business! You can be unattractive and blend in like everyone else or you can be exceptional and stand out from the crowd. I choose to be exceptional, what about you?

Make a total commitment. Everyone wants to win at something. We want to win at life, family, business and everything we do. We do what we need to do to win until we get stuck, or things get tough or no longer fun, at which point we look for a reason not to do it anymore. The only reason this happens is because we never made a total commitment to accomplish what we set out to do. If you’re serious about having success, you must make a total commitment. If you’re not, you’ll only get the same results you’re getting right now. When you’re clear about what you want, you must be willing to do what it takes until you get it. Understand there’s no such thing as overnight success. Most people who are ‘overnight successes’ took several years to get where they are. To be where they are we must be willing to make a total commitment. There are no other options. Burn bridges. Why must we do that? When we have other options we never fully commit, because if things don’t work out, we can always go somewhere else. When we’re cut off from everything else, we have no

The Practice of Calm by Bindi Shah Meditation is the practice of calming the mind. It is a method by which the mind is stilled from the constant daily chatter. Most of the time the mind is not still; it is full of to-do lists and constantly focusing on past events or the future. Meditation aids in quieting the mind and focusing on the Now. By living in the present moment and not rushing to the next, we are not focusing our energies on past issues or future worries. We are totally focused and living in the Now. This stillness of the mind heightens awareness and relaxation. The heightened awareness provides clarity and focus to all aspects of life: physical, emotional and spiritual. The result is to increase emotional and spiritual well being which in turn improves physical health. Meditation can assist on a physical level by optimizing the energy flow in the body. On an emotional level it clarifies and stabilizes the mind, and on a spiritual level it nurtures the soul. The practice of meditation connects the body, mind and soul with each other, and also strengthens the connection with the greater universe.

Meditation allows a person to nurture and expand their inner being, inner belief and inner confidence. This ensures that the person is living life according to their values and not being influenced by external ideas and experiences. Choosing life experiences according to other peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expectations can easily happen when we do not know our true values and do not have the clarity and focus. Quieting the chatter of the mind brings us to a greater awareness of ourselves. Following meditative practice allows us to easily discover our inner self, and therefore, our inner beauty. With regular practice, we will project positive energy and can let go of the negative that surrounds us. The more positive energy emitted, the more positive results we receive, which result in having true abundance. Unfortunately factors around us project negativity, which many of us unknowingly absorb and hold in our mind and body. However with regular meditation we can learn to discard these external influences and stay positive. There are different ways in which a person can meditate and experience a state of calm. For some it is the art of sitting in silence; for others it

is chanting a mantra or an uplifting prayer. It can also be obtained by the act of focusing or gazing on a single object such as a flower or candle. Whichever approach feels right for the individual should be undertaken. The result should always be peace, clarity and focus of the mind. So how has this art evolved? Meditation existed in many forms in most ancient civilizations. In many cultures the techniques were taught secretly and it is only in recent times that the wisdom has been available for all to learn. It is also present in everyday religions, mostly in the form of deep contemplation or prayer. A simple meditation, which anyone can begin with, is a breath meditation. It is important to be completely comfortable. Contrary to popular belief, meditation does not have to be done seated in a lotus position. Choose whatever position is comfortable for you. This could mean sitting on a chair, on the floor, or even lying down on your back. Make sure you are warm, as the body will cool as it relaxes. Close your eyes, and for the first instance, just be still within the moment. When you are ready, start focusing

on your breath. At first just notice the way you inhale and exhale. Are you taking short, irregular breaths or long, regular ones? Then start taking deep abdominal breaths and imagine the breath coming into the whole of the body. Let both the inhalations and exhalations be through the nose and relax into the breathing. Feel the breath coming into your body. How does it feel? Is it cold going into your throat? Imagine looking at your nose and seeing the breath drawing in. There will be thoughts which enter your mind, especially if you are a beginner. It is important to allow these thoughts to come and go and bring your mind back to your breathing gently. Meditate on your breathing like this for as long as you want. Before coming out of the meditation, take some deep breaths to become more aware. Then start focusing on the body and stretch out if you need to. Finally focus on the environment around you and open your eyes. There will be a feeling of calm and a sense of well-being within you and it is this feeling which you will carry with you for the rest of the day. Have a beautiful meditation! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bindi Shah is an inspirational life coach who runs meditation courses and workshops from Saltdean, England. She has created the ‘Live The Life You Dream Of…’ programme which combines her background in Ayurveda, Life Coaching, and Meditation to help people achieve their dreams and desires whilst also enhancing their physical and emotional well-being. bindis@magnifyyou.com

Maybe You Manifested The Positive After All by Dr. Jeanine I once worked with a pre-teen girl who always seemed to identify with the dark side of life. While I did not think that was inherently a bad or dangerous thing, I was concerned that she seemed disconnected from the lighter, more sunny and carefree aspects of living.

me if I had any Halloween costumes she could borrow. I couldn’t come up with anything but then I suddenly remembered that I had some old cheerleading uniforms in my closet.

Just before Halloween *Lisa approached me and asked

But she surprised me in saying, “Jeanine, would you

“I know you wouldn’t be interested in those!” I laughed.

really, really let me borrow one? That would be so great.” I was pleased to see that she might want to embrace something different then her usual gloomy interests. Secretly, I was also chuffed with myself for having been the catalyst for her shift in preferences. I found myself smiling in the days before Halloween about having helped my little darling manifest something positive in her life. I felt effective, successful and self-satisfied. On Halloween day, I looked out my office window and saw Lisa dressed in my uniform. I couldn’t have been more delighted. Then, on closer inspection I could see that she had painted her face pale green, had ratted her blonde hair and had fake blood dripping from the corners of her mouth. She wasn’t just any cheerleader; she was dressed as a dead cheerleader. My delight in being a successful change agent evaporated into thin air. I thought about this story when contemplating the idea about manifesting seeming negatives and the shame that can accompany those manifestations. What I’ve noticed, however, is that often those “negative”

manifestations hide positive and even non-dual potentials. I know that some of the most bitterly painful manifestations in my life have also brought some of the most beautiful gifts into my life. Without the challenges (some might say negatives), I wouldn’t be half the woman I am today. Later that Halloween day it occurred to me that it wasn’t important that Lisa had chosen to be a dead cheerleader. What was important was that she came to me and I was able to share with her. We connected. That was ultimately the positive part. I could see the humor and creativity with what she had done and I laughed to myself for the rest of the day. If it feels like you have been manifesting the negative, I might challenge you to look beneath the exterior and find the hidden gifts. You might find yourself laughing for the rest of the day! *Name has been changed. Jeanine Austin,

Ph.D. Doctor of Life Coaching ~Simply Divine Solutions~

Spring is here are you planting a Love Garden? by Annie B. Lawrence Love heals all. It is the foundation that drives our existence upon this earth. Yet, we have all one time or another, felt lost in our relationship. You may have asked yourself; “Why do I keep falling into destructive habits in my relationship”, “Why does my relationship seem to be stuck in blame and toxic patterns?”, “How can I renew my relationship and create the love I want?” That is Love’s Secret. The answer lies hidden in your past as well as your learned habits. Breaking free from these patterns empowers you to heal yourself and opens new doorways to loving and fulfilling relationships. First I want to share a poem from Love’s Secret on planting a love garden then I will share some of the secrets for building a love vision to create a flourishing love garden.

Love’s Garden Relationships are like a garden; you must plant seeds of love and kindness daily and nourish it with care to keep it flourishing. Weed old beliefs, patterns, and survival skills; they create fear, anger, and guilt, and smother your ability to keep your heart open. Harvest rewards of commitment through growth and deepening your bond of love. Buried in deep fertile grounds of divine union are the keys to authentic love. That union requires a commitment to personal growth and healing. Destructive weeds of old habits will resurface to cause toxic reactions, until you learn to be present and react with love and kindness. Like a neglected garden that becomes overgrown with weeds, your mind and relationship require constant presence to make choices that support love, moment to moment. ~Annie B Lawrence Secret # One: Create a vision with your mate of what you want from your relationship. Your love relationship is the most important investment you have in your life, and well worth the time it takes to create your vision. Otherwise, you are traveling through the most important journey of your life, without a map to keep you on course.

coach to assist you in setting boundaries. Don’t get caught up, being your mate’s judge and jury! Secret # Three: Commit to Love. Remember that love is a choice, just as happiness is a choice. Often, we don’t have role models for how to live our life in love, and how to make choices that support love and happiness. In order to commit to love; you have to give up the blame game and the addiction to being right. Creating Love Habits Your partner is your mirror for what you are planting in your garden. Each day start the day by being grateful for having someone to share your life. Notice how your partner is feeling and what they are mirroring back to you. Are they focusing on your good qualities and giving you love and acceptance? Do you see love staring back at you or rejection? This is a clear indicator of the energy you are planting in your love garden. If you are feeling ignored and rejected then you need to shift your own focus. Open your heart and give love and acceptance to yourself and then share it with your mate.

Learning to be present and aware in your relationship can sometimes be work; and yet it is the most important work that you will ever do. At first, it is challenging to feel safe when you feel pain, to allow your partner to be with you, and keep your hearts Secret # Two: Clear your open to love. Tightening your body, baggage that you brought into your shutting down, and holding on to relationship. Spiritual Relationships toxic emotions become identified are a wonderful vehicle for healing as “normal” and “who you are”. your baggage from your childhood. As you replace these old out-dated In order to accomplish this and out-grown survival skills with sometimes you need a relationship new habits you will feel your love

garden flourish. Planting Love’s Seeds 

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Start each day by focusing on what you love about your partner. Remember that first kiss and how you felt on your first date. See the best in your partner and you are choosing to see the best in yourself. Giving love to your partner each day keeps your heart open and nourishes your soul. Each time you stay present, make new choices, and react from love, you are clearing the toxic hurt and trauma from the past. This is fertile ground for planting seeds to live your life in love with the love of your life.

I offer couples coaching sessions both by phone and in person in Sedona, Arizona. I welcome your questions and comments; you may contact me through Magnifyyou.com. This section is for you and your relationship issues, to make sure that I am addressing your needs I need to hear from you. Each month I will be sharing Love’s Secret to build a love foundation for your relationship. Remember that Love is all there is and everything else is based on fear. This article and following articles are excerpted from my book Love’s Secret Live Your Life In Love. © copyright March 24, 2009 Annie B Lawrence reprints only if all information is left in- tact.

The Answer By Brett Baughman “Well, in todays’s economy,” – How many conversations have you heard end with that phrase in the past year? It’s staggering how congruent the social psychology of our country, and for that matter our world has become. Everywhere you turn people are losing jobs, losing their homes and losing their belief in themselves. The latter being the most devastating, and too often, the least valued. I have been in the field of business and human development for over twelve years and I can tell you without a shadow of a doubt that YOU ARE THE ANSWER! When we take ownership for our actions, we are empowered. When we challenge ourselves to accept ‘defeat’ as part of our growth, we evovle. The time is now. Through many years of coaching and consulting, I have enjoyed the unique pleasure of observing and enhancing the lives of many. My clients have shared

with me heartache, backache and even loss. But the truth is the majority of these fears and issues arise from our habits and situations surrounding one aspect of our life: Money. Money has become the topic of almost every conversation in one way or another. The question is “what conversation are you having?” Own your situation and you can change and improve it. Right now there are more programs in place to assist you with relieving debt and creating wealth, than ever before. So how can you plug into them? Where do you start? The first step is becoming consciously aware of your financial situation. “Oh, no!” Is probably what many of you are thinking. Step back and take the time to look at how you are running your life. Yes, I said life, because your life runs like a business, or should if you plan on keeping its doors open. What are you spending your time doing? Where are you putting your money? Do you

know what your true cost of living is? I find that eighty percent of my clients do not know how much they spend monthly on their recurrent bills. I ask, “Then how do you know what you need to succeed?” By now, most of us have heard of a vision board or the power of visualization. In my book, Strategies for Success; Your Operation Manual for Excellence, Jack Canfield, New York Times Best Selling author of Chicken Soup for the Soul, wrote a chapter about the magnitude of harnessing this skill. And if you don’t focus on what you want, you aren’t going to get it. If you find yourself continually getting disappointed with your results, then you need to map out explicitly where you are and where you aspire to be. Most Americans are in debt of over $10,000. And there’s a large population that is greater than $50,000 in debt. It’s time to change our psychology and see the light. I did! My passion is to empower everyone to live the life they deserve. And living the life you deserve begins with creating financial freedom and wealth. The first thing we must do is to create the peace of mind and financial freedom to live our dreams. I realized that the most effective and powerful thing I could do, was bring integrity and information to the industries that were lacking these attributes. I could educate the people to the possibilities that are available now. That’s why I created Advanced Money Solutions. It has been built with the focus of bringing people the keys to find the answers within themselves. Whether we are assisting you with saving your home or finding a way to help you consolidate your debt; the opportunity to turn your life around and empower your perception is here. Take the first step and assess your situation. Once you have a clear picture of where you are, decide where you want to be. When you have decided your outcome and you need assistance in taking the next step, Advanced Money Solutions can be a great way to assist you in reaching your financial goals. Now you have The Answer.

Spring… Is Not Just For Planting by Shelley Smith Spring is not just a date on the calendar. Spring is when the daytime temperatures reach a constant level of 60 degrees or above. Spring is not only time for planting, but also time to fertilize and prune outdoor trees and shrubs. Depending on which climate zone you are located, time of pruning and fertilizing can vary. Each state has more than one climate zone. However, general practices apply to all zones nation-wide to U.S. The U.S. has primarily 8 different climate zones. Each zone is a range of average minimum temperatures. Zone 1: -40 degrees to –30 degrees F Zone 2: -30 degrees to –20 degrees F Zone 3: -20 degrees to –10 degrees F Zone 4: -10 degrees to – 0 degrees F Zone 5:

0 degrees to 10 degrees F

General practices on fertilizing trees and shrubs Zone 6: 10 degrees to 20 degrees F Zone 7: 20 degrees to 30 degrees F Zone 8: 30 degrees to 40 degrees F

General practices for all zones on pruning trees and shrubs Trees and shrubs that are damaged by freezing should not receive any pruning until late spring when growth starts again. First, you can more easily determine the extent of the damage. Second, by cutting into live wood, a stimulus to grow new shoots is given and this new growth can be directed to fill in a gap that has been created by winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s injury. If leaves and small twigs have been frozen and killed, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry. The loss is slight and will be made up by spring growth. If main branches have been killed, they should be cut back below all serious bark damage and the pruning cuts treated with pruning paint. Trees need special attention after frost damage, frequent irrigations, a fertilizer program using smaller amounts of nitrogen and including iron chelate, spread over several applications is useful in stimulating growth. The time to prune shrubs depends on whether the blooms form on growth produced the previous year or the same year. The blooms of spring flowering shrubs are formed on growth produced the previous year. This group of shrubs should be pruned as soon as the flowers fade in the spring. Some of the common spring flowering shrubs which should be pruned as soon as the flowers fade are: Pyracantha, Forsythia, Honeysuckle, Lilac, Holly, Cotoneaster, Texas Mountain Laurel, Jacaranda, and Primrose Jasmine. Shrubs which flower in the summer form flower buds on growth produced the same season. Some of our common summer flowering shrubs are: Abelia, Bird of Paradise, Crape Myrtle, Hibiscus, Lantana, Roses, Texas Ranger. Some shrubs require more pruning than others. Slow growing plants which have plenty of space for full development need little or no pruning other than to maintain their natural form: for example, Azalea, Eastern-Redbud, Snowball Bush, Nandina and most Junipers.

Fertilization is another important aspect of tree and shrub health care. Always read directions on package. Fertilizer is best applied in the fall or early spring, although it is not harmful to apply any time during the year. In addition to providing minor nutrients, fertilizers increase the amount of three major nutrients in the soil: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium. Nitrogen (N) is possibly the most critical of these nutrients. It is the element most responsible for maintaining the green color in leaves and the normal twig growth. Because nitrogen is rapidly depleted from the soil, it must be replenished regularly to ensure plant health. Phosphorus (P) assists in the maturation of tissues and stimulates root growth. It is particularly important in flower, fruit and seed production. Potassium (K-also known as potash) assists in the manufacture of sugar and starches, helps tissue mature properly and heightens the color of flowers. Various fertilizer mixtures contain different amounts of these and other nutrients. Soil conditions especially PH and organic matter content, vary greatly from region to region, thus the proper selection and use of fertilizer is a complex process. Consult your local garden center staff or a tree care professional for advice on application and the best blend for each of your trees. It is a wise recommendation to suggest using a soil auger or spade for placing fertilizer beyond the drip line of a large tree to insure getting the nutrients to the trees root zone if the fertilizer contains elements other than nitrogen. Pruning and fertilizing of roses and fruit trees require more specific methods and vary from other trees and shrubs. Consult your local tree care professional in your climate zone for proper maintenance and time of maintenance. Shelley Smith Arizona Certified Nursery Professional

Get Your Energy Flowing! by Chriss Barr Feng shui (pronounced fung shway) is the 5,000 year old Chinese art of creating harmony and balance in your home and office. And one of the most basic ways you can do this is by de-cluttering the space around you. Clutter impedes the flow of energy so placing feng shui activations before you’ve made room for the energy to flow won’t help you much. Just taking 5 minutes first thing each morning to get things cleaned up can make a big difference in your life and business. Spring is all about new beginings so now is a great time to get rid of the old as you’re bringing in the new. Start with something simple then work you way up to bigger areas like closets and storage rooms. For example, take a look at your counter tops, table tops and the place where you toss your keys and mail when you get home each day. Create three piles: one for items you want to throw away, one for items you need to take care of like bills or correspondence and another pile for things you want to put away. Once you’ve done this follow through by throwing away, putting away and responding within 24 hours.

You’ll also want to take a look at your attic which, in feng shui, represents your future. The fuller your attic the harder it is for you to attract new opportunities or move forward in your life. That doesn’t mean you have to keep your attic empty, just keep it less than half full unless you’re happy with the way your life is right now. Do you store things in your basement instead? Your basement represents the past so when it’s more than half full of boxes and other stored items it can keep you stuck in the past. It’s hard to live in the present or move forward in your life when you’re always looking in the rear view mirror. Don’t forget to donate any items you have that are in good shape like clothing, barely used books, or even cookware that you planned to use but still hasn’t left the box it came in. Donating items or selling them helps circulate positive qi (pronounced chee and meaning ‘energy’) to other people in your community which attracts more positive qi to you. Clearing the space around you is a wonderful gift to give yourself. Enjoy the new feeling of positive energy that de-cluttering brings you and your family!

1) Tantra embraces everything as an opportunity to increase awareness. 2) Men and women have both, masculine and feminine within them. 3) The body is energy, incorporating vibrations from dense to subtle. 4) The union of masculine and feminine energy is a doorway to the Sacred. 5) Tantra understands opposites are complimentary, not contradictory. 6) Sexual union is a healing art that can awaken humans to their Divine Nature.

Tantra is primarily a practice of awakening to your essential nature and remembering that you are Consciousness in human form. By learning to accept yourself and what is arising in each moment, without judgment, you become more present, joyful and compassionate. You learn to let go of your fears and begin to experience the universe’s support. Tantra teaches you how to accept every moment as a practice for your growth and expansion. It also helps you to recognize each human being as a mirror for seeing the Divine in yourself. Blossom Your Magnificence

Tantra Tip of the Month - Tantra, Blossoming and Abundance by Crystal Dawn Morris I am happy to be a contributor to the first issue of Magnify You. The Tantra Tip of the Month will offer insights from me and other thought-leaders in the fields of Tantra, meditation, self inquiry, sexuality, intimacy, relationship and enlightenment. Since I am not sure how many of you are familiar with Tantra, I want to give some background information on what Tantra is and how it may benefit you. What is Tantra? Tantra is a spiritual path that has its roots in ancient India. According to several sources, it’s at least 3,000 years old. It was introduced into Tibet from India. The ancient wisdom of Tantra has been kept alive in Tibet into the modern era. Tantra is not a religion, although it has been incorporated into the Hindu, Bon and Buddhist traditions. Modern Tantra was first popularized by Osho, a spiritual guru and wisdom master. In his book, The Tantra Vision, he shares these teachings about Tantra:

“There is a vitality, a life-force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and be lost.” Martha Graham Springtime is a metaphor for awakening. The sunlight returns and what was dormant stirs. Buried seeds transform into blossoming flowers. Similarly, the light of Consciousness awakens our own inner seed of awareness, allowing the magnificence of our true nature to blossom fully. Tantra recognizes each person as a divine being, in human form, here to celebrate life. The world needs everyone to wake-up. In the past, many people held back out of fear—fear of failure, fear of success, fear of being seen, fear of their own power and beauty. The tendency to hold back and play it safe no longer serves the world. You cannot wait for some imagined future to act. The future does not hold the answer. You will not be more tomorrow than you are today. Your unique gifts are needed in the world, right now. That is why the time to blossom fully and share your gifts is now. Whatever is holding you back, turn and face it. When you face your fears they quickly transform. Ask the universe for the support you need to fully manifest your gifts and talents.

Be generous. Allow the world see your true face. Decide, right now, to live for today and to share your heart and gifts with others. Your generosity and courage will inspire others to blossom as well. Recognize you are a powerful cocreator of the world around you. What would the world be like if everyone believed they were enough and were able to open their hearts and share their love and gifts freely? Can you imagine such a place? When you recognize that you are a co-creator, you begin to see the universe is full of abundance. 3 Keys to Abundance: 1) Let go of resistance. Sit quietly and see if you notice any areas of resistance in your body and mind. Are you holding onto beliefs that prevent abundance from flowing into your life? 2) Open up and feel the energy flow. Spend a few minutes doing an energy inventory. Where is your energy constricted? Relax and breathe into these areas. See if they expand, increasing the feeling of aliveness in your body. Notice any changes in the flow of abundance in your life over the next few days. 3) Practice the art of giving and receiving. Flow has two aspects: Giving and Receiving. Both actions are important to keep abundance flowing. Flow is dynamic. If you hoard out of fear, then the flow is diminished. If you aren’t open to receiving, flow is rerouted around you and someone else benefits while you stay in lack. Notice your relationship to giving and receiving. Does one seem more natural to you than the other? Practice giving and receiving today and see what you discover about yourself. When you live from abundance, you become empowered to change the world. You are able to imagine a better world—a world based on love, respect, harmony and abundance. You feel inspired to create a more peaceful planet for your children, grandchildren and all beings. Imagine living on a planet where everyone recognized his or her self, and every other person, as the Divine in human form. This new world would celebrate life, love, peace and compassion. May the offerings of Tantra inspire you to shower your own abundant Light upon this blossoming and uniquely beautiful flower called Mother Earth. Crystal Dawn Morris, a Certified Sky Dancing Tantra Teacher, lives in Sedona, AZ. She teaches Tantra workshops, offers private coaching and writes. She welcomes your questions and comments at crystalm@magnifyyou.com . You can learn more about her workshops at www.TantraForAwakening.com or read her blog at www.TantraGal.Blogspot.com .

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The Cornerstone of Green Cleaning by Michelle Viggiano You Can Be A Rebel And An Outcast And Still Come Out Shining For The Cause! Ironic isn’t it that a synthetic cloth of non-ecoresponsible fibers is one of the pillars of the green community. It just goes to show you that you can be a rebel or an outcast and still come out shining for the cause. So what is this darling of the greens, microfiber actually all about? In a nutshell, it is a polyester/polyamide cloth that can hold 7 times its weight in water, yet performs best when using little water. Just a bit of dampness is all it requires to outperform scouring pads. (Another contradiction but we will get to that later.) The woven fibers are quite thin, less than 1 denier per filament. Denier is a unit of measurement of linear density, or simply put, a measure of fiber fineness. The smaller the number, the finer the filament. A typical description of these filaments is that they are 100 times finer than human hair. Microfiber for all its seemingly wimpy characteristics – exquisite

drapability, exceptional softness, supreme thinness, and all that talk about holding its shape well, is, in fact, an insidiously fierce cleaning machine. Hospitals are its champion, as are commercial cleaners and other rough sorts. Several studies have shown that microfiber textiles clean on a nanno scale compared to conventional cloths. When it comes to surface bacteria, the ratio is quite astounding – microfiber reduces it by 99% while conventional cleaning cloths reduce bacteria by only 33%. The reason for this is the inherent quality of the woven fibers that have the capacity to create a vacuum like suction and retain the moisture it absorbs. It cleans but does not of course, disinfect, so the use of disinfectants are still necessary in some situations. The eco-friendly component of using microfiber for cleaning purposes really comes by a state of omission. It performs better with less water, it works best without cleaning fluids, it can be used 300 times before is loses its capabilities, and it doesn’t like to be dried in the dryer and so on.

other cottons (for fear of attracting lint). Don’t use fabric softener (to avoid clogging the suction like abilities), don’t use bleach (disintegrates the integrity of the weave) and don’t put them in the dryer (further avoidance of lint and static). It was obvious to me even back then, that this cloth must be something special, as he was taking better care of it than my lingerie or finer clothing when he occasionally did the laundry. So I for one was not surprised to see it rise to such glowing heights. So with all the stellar qualities that this cloth maintains, it is only fitting that a luxurious green cleaning kit should accompany such brilliance. This kit can be assembled for little money yet creates a big return on investment. It is an exquisite and healthy change from conventional cleaners and a step above the homemade green cleaning kits are normally seen. Ours will have essential oils added not only for their own antiseptic qualities but also for the luxurious scents they impart. ~ Create A Luxurious Green Cleaning Kit ~

So we understand its singular attitude, but like all stars, it has a “care should be exercised” clause. This applies when cleaning sensitive surfaces such as any high-tech coated surface or LED and plasma screens. Microfiber picks up gritty particles like lint and oils, which can then be transferred onto these non-hardy surfaces. So to minimize the risk of scratching or otherwise defacing such surfaces, use a flatter, or what they call a non-rugged microfiber cloth, as this type is less prone to attract and entrap small grains of offending material. However microfiber cloths are considered superior to use on these so-called sensitive surfaces than conventional cloths and to prove that, Canon and Nikon advise using this material to clean lenses. Ultra suede, which burst on the scene in the swinging 70’s, was the precursor to current microfiber. Microfiber had a popular run in Europe for over a decade before coming stateside. The first time I spotted microfiber was in the early 90’s. I was working overseas and everyone was using it to detail cars. My ex-husband handed me a few and asked me to wash them with explicit instructions: Don’t wash with any

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A woven or molded basket with compartments, similar to a wine or beverage basket. 2 Spray Bottles 2 Glass Jars Washing Soda or Borax – large size White Distilled Vinegar – 1 gallon Baking Soda – large box Vegetable glycerin Eco-Friendly Liquid Soap from BioKleen, Seventh Generation, etc. Tea Tree Oil Lavender, Geranium, Mint, Grapefruit or any Citrus Essential Oil Microfiber Cloths Brush Microfiber Squeeze

All-Purpose Spray Cleaner ½ teaspoon of baking soda 2 tablespoons of eco-friendly liquid soap 1 teaspoon of tea tree oil 2 cups hot water Combine the ingredients in a spray bottle Window Cleaner ½ cup vinegar ½ teaspoon of eco-friendly liquid detergent 2 cups water 1 teaspoon or more of Lavender or Geranium essential oil Combine the ingredients in a spray bottle Furniture Polish ½ teaspoon of almond oil (olive oil will go rancid) ¼ cup of vinegar or fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon of lavender essential oils Mix the ingredients in a glass jar. Use with a soft cloth and wipe very well Cream Cleanser ½ cup baking soda 1 teaspoon of vegetable glycerin 1 teaspoon of essential oil of your preference A small to medium amount of eco-friendly liquid detergent Pour into a bowl - the ratio should create a frosting like texture Store in a glass jar.

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Michelle Viggiano is an entrepreneur juggling three diverse companies spanning the luxury goods arena to the environmental services sector. Contact Michelle with your household and environment friendly questions: michellev@magnifyyou.com

Healthy Lifestyles Begin in the Mind and into the Glass by Paul Lizak It is a great honor to contribute to the introductory issue of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Magnify Youâ&#x20AC;? as an expert wine and lifestyle columnist.

My personal experience in wine is founded within the roots of our third generation horticultural business, which sprung forth from our family in 1946. Several years of education, hands-on learning, extensive travel, and tasting a plethora of wines, have enabled me to build an acute yet vast knowledge of wine and culture, heightened by my own personal spiritual growth along the way. I am a highly energetic professional who is very committed to the wine industry. With over twenty years in horticulture and ten years in the wine industry, I am fortunate to bring added insight into multiple facets of the winemaking business. My passion, commitment and true loves in life are family, wine, good friends, food and more wine! Every time we have a glass of wine or uncork a bottle, there is a new story to tell.

Wine is the conduit that allows us to create these stories, share experiences and most importantly, enjoy life with a simple pleasure in hand. As wine begins in the nutrients of a vineyard, a healthy lifestyle begins in the mind, leads to the body and feeds off everything that we consume. Like the central point from which radiates a circle is the beginning of all geometric construction no matter how complicated it becomes. From this basic polarity, light, energy and matter eventuate. For anything to manifest, there must be polarity. Therefore, the common area in which both circles overlap, within which the line exists, is the doorway through which unity becomes and balances with the many. Wine is a potion of life, and when consumed in a moderate manner, can be the most beneficial drink in the world, for our mind, body and spirit. Similar to our own body, the life of a vine is borne of the earth and creates a place for itself in nature. Strong roots dig deep to obtain nutrient sources for food from the clay and soil. A vine will develop a unique character from the affects of the surrounding environment, feeding and growing from a plentitude of sunshine and warmth. Each tiny grape

is a testament to a place, a time and a season. As humans, inherently dependent upon sun, warmth and water, we share the organic make-up of the vines that grow underfoot, and enjoy the benefits of its fine, fermented fruit juices. We reap the benefits of our harvest, and await the cycle to begin again.

The Light Goes Out… by Leyla Hur It truly is amazing how much a spirit can persevere. I am not only talking about the human spirit, but also the spirit of animals. In 2002, my husband and I adopted a beautiful 9 year old boxer from the Humane Society. At that time, she was in the isolation area with Kennel Cough, which is akin to the human flu-virus. She had been at the shelter for three months and was slated to be euthanized. We took Molly to the vet two weeks after she came home with us, as per the Humane Society requirement for any adoptees, and we were told that in addition to having Kennel Cough (which was beginning to clear up), she also had a heart murmur and possibly other serious problems. We were then told that we would be lucky if she lived through the year. At that point, we made the decision to give her all the love we had and provide her the best life possible. Things were difficult in the beginning. She would often struggle for a breath, and the mucus secretions that came out of her weren’t the most pleasant to look at.

But Molly captured our hearts. She was a part of our family and we were in it for the long haul. She went to work with us, we took long walks, and she promptly chose her place sleeping at the foot of our bed. In time, her lungs cleared up and she was fit as a fiddle. My husband and I are the type of individuals who do not simply accept a diagnosis and hold it as the absolute truth. We believe that in any and all situations there is hope, and Molly must have known that truth also, because she was a fighter through and through. After the year had lapsed, Molly was not only still with us, she was thriving and often acting like a rambunctious puppy. She seemed to have a renewed sense of life. As the years passed, my husband and I were faced with several situations which could have become detrimental, but each time we felt that we had hit “rock bottom”, we would look at Molly, and remember how she had overcome all that she did. Those lessons helped us to persevere and eventually thrive. She was our silver lining in the clouds and our reminder that ‘all is not what it seems.’

Often times, when Molly looked at me with her big brown eyes, I could almost hear her talking to me. In those eyes she revealed such incredible amounts of wisdom. And true to how Molly pulled through some of her toughest situations, so did we. She was not only a member of our family, our “furry daughter”, but she was a teacher, a comforter, a healer, a sweet angel of life, and an incredible inspiration. On Thursday, March 26th; at 4:38AM, our beloved Molly crossed over into eternal fields of glory. She was 16 years old. Both my husband and I were with her as she transitioned. I sat on the floor holding her hand and stroking her gently, while my husband stood close by. While her body is now reduced to ashes and sits in a beautiful urn, we know that our “furry daughter” is not dead. She still lives on in the hearts of my husband and I and through her memory, continues to give life and teach us many lessons. Her physical presence no longer lights up the room, but the presence she held stays with us always. After Molly passed, we donated her bed and other items to a no-kill shelter in Phoenix called Rescue. They are registered with another wonderful organization, founded by actress Jessica Biel and her dad, Jon, called Make the Difference Network. I would like to encourage you to visit www.MTDN. com and learn more about the wonderful work that they are doing, and the charities that they support. Over the years it has been said that my husband and I saved Molly’s life. While that is true, it was dear Molly who saved our lives too. Without her, we would not have known the power of inner-strength and perseverance. And for that I am eternally grateful. To help keep Molly’s light going, please visit www. MTDN.com/RESCUE and be generous in your donation.

Rich German and Robin Hoch are the brother-sister team behind the bestselling book, Living the Law of Attraction: Real Stories of People Manifesting Health, Wealth, and Happiness. Their successful partnership began in January 2007, when Robin saw the DVD, The Secret for the first time. At the same time, Rich had had a dream in which he wrote a book … only he didn’t know what he was going to write about. When he mentioned this dream to his sister, she immediately said, “I have a great idea!” Her idea was to collect stories from people who had experienced success with the Law of Attraction. Having just seen The Secret, she was eager to learn how real people had used these principles to manifest their desires. Rich loved the idea – he had already been teaching the Law of Attraction to his coaching clients for years. They immediately decided to team up and co-author the book. Since she had never written a book before, Robin asked her brother where to start. As if he were coaching one of his clients, he said, “Write down your intention and be clear about what you want.” So Robin created a Word document entitled “Wish #1” and went on to clearly describe the book she wanted to write. Her goal was to collect stories from all over the world from people who had amazing stories to share. She planned to organize these inspirational stories by category: health, money, relationships, happiness, etc. The intention was to use the power of real stories to help people understand and believe in the Law of Attraction and empower them to put it to work for themselves. Finally, this would be the first book in a series, ala “Chicken Soup for the Soul” with future books being targeted to specific groups of people. Only one year later, Robin and Rich had collected hundreds of powerful stories from all over the world. They came from 13 countries on 6 continents. And just like Robin’s wish, they involved topics including health and healing, business and career, love and relationships, and living the life of your dreams. It became clear that this book had become a Law of Attraction success story in itself. Once they had put their intention out to the

Universe, they attracted the stories that would make it Attraction is a Universal law, magic and miracles truly do happen. I was able to manifest eva reality. erything I wanted in my life—except for my perfect weight. Not only did they attract amazing stories, but they garnered the support I am one of the millions of peoof people who could help their book ple who have struggled my entire life succeed. This included some of with weight loss. I have yo-yo’d up the stars of The Secret, including and down all through my life—someBob Doyle, Marie Diamond, and times chubby, sometimes obese, and Joe Vitale. But probably the most occasionally thin. I cannot rememrewarding of all has been the response ber a time in my life, since childhood, from the readers. Almost daily, Robin when I was completely happy and satand Rich receive feedback from isfied with my weight. Every time I those who have read the stories and got near my goal, my bad eating habhave become inspired to implement its and negative thoughts would creep the powerful Law of Attraction into back in, and I would find myself fat their own lives with fantastic results. again! I now know I believed that With an entertaining and educational I didn’t deserve to be rich and thin. Introduction and 62 inspirational And I also didn’t want to give up the stories, this book is life-changing. security and other advantages that being fat gave me, at The following is an excerpt from a story in the book, least not on a deeper level. I know that now. Living the Law of Attraction: Real Stories of People Manifesting Health, Wealth, and Happiness:

Weight Loss And the Law of Attraction By Sierra Goodman

I first learned about the Law of Attraction in 1992, from an incredible woman named Marilyn Umbach. Marilyn taught me about manifesting all the things I wanted in my life by using my divine power and the Law of Attraction. And manifest I did! I created new homes, jobs, relationships, cars, boats, money, and eventually, the life of my dreams, owning oceanfront property in the rainforest of Costa Rica, surrounded by monkeys, toucans, macaws, dolphins, and whales. I created a very successful eco lodge specializing in dolphin and whale tours, and I also founded a non-profit foundation, Vida Marina, working to create a protected marine sanctuary in the area. I did it all with conscious cocreating, using the Law of Attraction.

I was always looking for the magic pill, the diet breakthrough, the one “outside” thing that would let the thin me, the real me, come out. I was starting to give up and give in to being fat for the rest of my life. I was up to over 300 pounds! I was a fat mermaid, always in a bathing suit, swimming in the ocean, hanging out with dolphins and whales, and extremely obese. We see a lot of really successful people who are still overweight. Weight loss is very different from making money and using the Law of Attraction to manifest material things. Weight loss is very personally about you and your body. It takes different and really concentrated work to get thin for good. For me, making money is easy compared to losing weight!

I know what it is like to be overweight and all the feelings of failure, embarrassment, and insecurity that come along with it. I have been there! And I finally made it to the other side, using the incredible tools we all have within ourselves and co-creating my life with God or Source Energy, whatever you call the divine power that we are all an extension of. Now I really want to share my story with others so that they, too, can I know with 100 percent certainty that the Law lose weight and live the life of their dreams. of Attraction is real and that it works. If you practice Thanks to a dangerous fall in my bathroom and the steps to manifesting your true divine path and use the divine power that we all have because the Law of hitting my face hard on the cold tile floor, I was re-

minded that I already had everything I needed inside me and that I have the divine power to have whatever I want, including my dream body. I had already used the Law of Attraction and my divine power for many years to manifest other incredible things in my life— real miracles—why not use it for my body? By applying these incredible tools of manifestation, I finally found the way to permanent and healthy weight loss. I finally applied the Law of Attraction to my body in a very conscious and concentrated way. I began my manifestation process for weight loss. Among other things, I wrote in my journal: I have the divine right to be healthy, happy, prosperous, and thin. It is my birthright and within my divine power to have everything I desire. I am thin, I am happy, I am healthy! I am! I am! I am! You see, Marilyn taught me that it is more than just the Universal Law of Attraction that everyone is talking about right now. The Law of Attraction works because it is your divine right to live the life of your dreams. God created the Universal Law of Attraction to give you the power within yourself to manifest that life. You are attracting things to you because they are already yours by divine right. You are just saying yes to them! When you are on your divine path, your vibration matches the vibration of those things that are yours, and they come to you in the most miraculous and mysterious ways! Using visualizations, affirmations, manifestation wheels (now known as “vision boards”), and thought training games that I made up to keep my thoughts and feelings positive and happy, I shed 170 pounds in a little over a year without surgery, pills, or excessive exercise, and have now kept it off for more than a year… The rest of Sierra’s story and 61 others can be found in the book Living the Law of Attraction: Real Stories of People Manifesting Health, Wealth, and Happiness. It is the first book of its kind, full of powerful, real-life Law of Attraction success stories. About the Authors: Rich German is the Founder and Creative Director of True Wealth Unlimited (www.richgerman.com). He is one of the top business and life coaches in North America. Since 1999, he has conducted over 16,000

individual coaching calls and has led numerous trainings and seminars. He is also certified as a meditation teacher and leads weekly classes. Rich has been applying and teaching the principles of the Law of Attraction in his business, life, and spiritual coaching for many years. He lives in Laguna Beach, California. Robin Hoch graduated from the University of Michigan. She spent ten years with IBM, then left to start her own printing, publishing, and graphic design business. Robin lives in the Orlando, Florida, area with her husband and two daughters.

Dubai Attractions – They Never End by Anita Chopra

Dubai has now become the world’s number one hot spot tourist destination. People from all over the globe travel to the Middle East to enjoy the luxury that is offered with a western blend; There are uncountable things to do and see of which a few are explained below. It is no wonder the greatest tourist destination in the world. One popular activity involved in the Dubai attractions is riding the Dunes. For those that have ridden a Dune buggy in the hearts of a desert before, they will pretty much have a better idea of what awaits them. Replace the dune buggy for an SUV which is driven by a specially trained dessert driver and you will be on the verge of a life time experience, one which has never been felt before. The ride is simple bashing up and down sand dunes at ridiculous speeds for several hours. They are not safe for children therefore are not allowed to take children under the age of 12 with you. The ride usually begins during the day or late afternoon and in the end is accompanied by a beautiful dinner set in the dessert. They offer a traditional BBQ menu with a classy bottle of wine and a belly dancer to top it all of. It is the perfect way to combine adventure and romance together. Another major popular Dubai attraction is skiing. Many ask skiing in a desert! Who has ever heard of that? Well Dubai is the first city to be in the centre of a desert, yet still be able to facilitate a proper functional ski resort indoors. The mall of Emirates is the shopping mall which is said to have the largest ski centre. They provide all the rent out equipment needed. Its achievement of keeping it -4 degrees Celsius in the ski arena is remarkable and enough for preventing the snow to melt. If one wasn’t enough, we are now awaiting the even bigger opening of the snow resort in Dubai land. A beautiful contrast from snow to sand; after enjoying your chilly afternoons in the ski resort, why not then divert your attention to the Dubai attraction extravaganza. The sandy beaches and clear blue water are an unbelievable sight. With power boating, paragliding and many other water sports available to try out, it is an experience that should never be missed. It is important to use sunscreen during your time on the beach as the temperature is known to get to some serious high levels.

If beaches are not what you are after then maybe the Dubai cruise is a place for you. The Dubai cruise offers the most spectacular cruises that one could ever imagine. With both casual and romantic cruises available, you also have the luxurious choice of having over night cruises that cross over into Egypt. On the way, you can expect to see many historical sites of Dubai and enjoy the luxury of dinner at dance in the heart of the ocean. For more information on Dubai attractions and tourist visa, visit Dubaitouristvisaonline.com.

Salem Basheer is author of this article on Dubai Visa. Find more information about UAE Visa here. Article Source: http://www.ezarticles.info

field, a life force that we can learn to draw out with a little bit of practice. In an aura reading, a psychic or a medium reads the information from your aura. The aura is believed to be a storehouse of information about your character traits, your strengths and weakness, how you communicate, what your gifts and talents are, as well as information about temporary and chronic illness. The aura may look like different things to different people, but there is always some similarity in all auras. Saints in ancient times are depicted with yellow halos around their heads and something of this sort was seen in the gods of the Egyptians, Buddhists, and Hindus. The aura is believed to be an egg-shaped layer of energy manifested as a fibrous yellow-white light. Most psychics can see up to the third layers of energy, since these are the layers closest to the body. The outer layers are tied to the soul and the spirit while the rest are linked to the mind, emotions, and health.

How aura readings are done It is possible to perceive your aura using a few simple steps. The most important thing that you must remember before beginning this exercise is to be relaxed. Most experts suggest doing this exercise on your bed, or in any other place where you can feel most at ease, preferably in a place that is not too bright or too dark. An aura reading is best done in a place lit by a candle or the light from another room that seeps under your door.

Aura Readings: An Introduction by Giovanni Paolo Migliore

Aura readings involve the gathering of information about a person by reading his or her aura. Reading auras is popular even in today’s society, and there are even techniques that can help you see your aura or develop the ability to see others auras. In simple terms, an aura refers to the atmosphere around the body, a light around a person’s head, or a clear sense of a person’s mood. An aura is an energy

Lying on your bed, hold your hands out in front of you. Stare softly at your hands. Fix your attention on your hands while looking at the wall in front of you at the same time. This will make your hands look out of focus, but this is normal. Slowly bring your fingertips slowly toward each other, slowly but not touching. You can see your aura as fine blue and red lines at the ends of your fingertips. Bring your hands together and then slowly bring them apart, repeating this process as you see the streams of light connecting your fingertips together pulsate and grow brighter with your energy. Be patient, as you cannot see these lights during the first couple of tries. Also, rest when you get tired, as an aura reading is futile if you are tried or frustrated.

Benefits of learning about aura readings There are many benefits that can come from the ability to read other people’s auras. For one, you can easily tell the mood of a person based on his or her aura. The aura is also a good indicator of the person’s honesty or truthfulness. Knowing the aura of a person is very useful in making new friends, hiring new employees, joining a new group in school, and even choosing a leader, a mentor, or a priest. You can also identify various minor illnesses long before the disease manifests itself. You can also learn to heal yourself with the help of these aura reading techniques.

Giovanni Paolo Migliore writes for various psychic publications online and in print. He is also the author of several articles dealing with spirituality, communication with the spirits, and aura readings. Article Source: http://www.ezarticles.info

Crocs Shoes: Odd yet Cute and Comfortable Choice for your Feet by Articles Manager

Crocs Shoes are master piece in themselves in tongue in cheek manner. They are comfortable, non slipper and odorless and cool with the “wacky” look. Wearing them is both fun and comfort. Buy yourself one online. In July 2002 when three friends namely George Boedecker, Scott Seamans and Duke Hanson decided to confront the world with their innovative idea of comfortable shoe lines, targeting the water loving men, hardly did they imagined that this idea of theirs will take a completely different tide! Crocs Shoes were created and marketed keeping in mind the requirements of boaters and outsiders. But with time it became a craze among common men in and around the US and the reason was utterly simple! Croslite™

a proprietary Closed Cell Resin (PCCR), which is neither plastic nor rubber, made the shoes water proof, non slip able, odor free and anti bacterial and completely non toxic. Crocs shoes have innumerable other features that contribute highly towards ever growing list of loyal customers! Why should you attach yourself to the long list of customers? Crocs Shoes know just how to woo its customers to total body comfort and excellence of performance. Crocs Shoes initially was designed for boaters, so had small holes along its sides to drain out the entering water. Along with it these holes also helped in air ventilation and the feet remained dried. The shoe matter was so soft and flexible that it used to take the shape of the feet. And the colours were extraordinarily bright and attractive, forcing people to turn their gaze towards your shoes in total amazement and admiration. Soon it was fun to have a pair of crocs shoes for many and they started making common rounds in streets, hospitals, gardens and excursions! These beach shoes took their firm places in office too! It became a fashion statement for many along with total comfort of wearing these shoes. So more and more people started getting attracted towards it, though initially of its out-of-the-place look, but later on due to the comfort- it provides to the feet in particular and body as a whole. Where can you buy one? Crocs Shoe faced so many demands from its fans worldwide that it was forced to start supplying the shoes online as well! Yes, there are many online shoe stores who cater your online Crocs Shoes requests. All you have to do is visit the online shoe agent’s website and watch the colours and designs of your choice and place an order. Within days you will be seen happily hooping around the street with your Crocs Shoes! The internet is flooded with the websites of shoe suppliers. Simply browse through the net to book online.

Planet Shoes is providing comfortable and stylish shoes like a Croc Shoes which are suitable for the outdoor enthusiast and athletes. It is the best place for EMU Boots that gives your feet extra comfort. Article Source: http://www.ezarticles.info

Why I Choose L.I.F.E by Tanya Brown My story began in the summer of 1994. On the night of June 12th, my sister, Nicole Brown Simpson, was murdered. My pain was indescribable and insurmountable. Because of the notoriety, it was difficult for me to go through the normal grieving process. I suppressed my emotions and remained quiet. I became a master at concealing my feelings. Over the next 10 years, my life was fairly steady. I had a stable and reliable job working in Corporate America, but I knew this was not my place. Having the distinct passion to help others, I grew depressed being in such a stringent environment. Despite being financially comfortable, things were not working out the way I had hoped. I wanted to go out and speak on Domestic Violence and change the world, but I guess God wanted me to heal myself first. I had not known this at the time, but I came to realize that not only did I lose my sister; I had lost myself. This was confirmed in 2004. I was to be married and shortly before the ‘Big Day,’ my ex-fiancé cancelled the wedding. I was so clinically depressed that it was impossible to even get out of bed. There were nights my mother stayed up with me until the wee hours of the night consoling me. She tried tempting me with my favorite foods, but I just could not eat. It was as though every nerve in my body was exposed and the wind was constantly blowing on me. It was the most excruciating pain I had ever felt in my life. I felt paralyzed. Spiritually, mentally and physically paralyzed. Little did I know that this would be the catalyst toward my new life. All of the locked emotions from Nicole’s death came pouring out. I didn’t realize it at the time, but this was exactly the trigger I needed in order for me to grieve

properly and to finally face the pain. For one month I was self-destructive. I drank alcohol, took an excessive number of Klonopin for anxiety and was horribly angry. I never knew I could carry so much anger. Anger was such a foreign experience. I was a happy girl who lifted people out of despair. How could I ever possibly feel anger? But now I was in that negative and unhealthy space and I had no idea what to do. Then on October 9, 2004 all of the “STUFF” I had suppressed for 10 years exploded. During a family gathering, I verbally lashed out at my loved ones and devastated some of the most important people in my life. It was surreal. In fact, my sister once commented that if this had been the Academy Awards I would have won an Oscar for my performance. I found myself alone in my bedroom holding pills in my hand. I wanted the pain to end. But there was a part of me that wanted something more. I knew I was here for a greater good. I knew there was love surrounding me. I realized these amazing truths just as I lifted my hand filled with pills to my mouth. I didn’t want to die. I wanted to live. At that very moment my sister entered the room. I dropped the pills. It took all the strength I had inside to plead with her. “Get me away from here!” I even threatened to drive under the influence if she did not comply. She took me to a friend’s house where I could rest and sober up. The next morning my sister called and asked, “Are you ready?” I knew exactly what she was referring to. “Yes. I am ready.” I was ready to take the next step toward healing. Standing in this space of anger and negative emotions, I was a danger to myself and to others. I needed to free myself. Within a few hours I was in the care of South Coast

Medical Center’s Behavioral Health in Laguna Beach, California.

It was the first place where I felt safe after my sister’s death. It was a place to cry and divulge the secret anger and pain that festered inside me.

Their inpatient program saved my life. I chose to be a student of the program than to be a patient or victim of circumstance. I attended all of the classes, listened and took action on every suggestion provided, and completed all the assignments. This was The University of Life, and I was not going to miss a single class! I learned valuable cognitive tools necessary to regain life skills and coping strategies to live a productive life. Journaling was one of these coping skills, and it became my lifeline. I would journal my thoughts and feelings every day; filling two journals by the time I left the program. I needed to purge all of the emotions locked inside for the last ten years. With an ocean front room, no phone, no make-up and no one to impress, it provided a peaceful environment for me to collect and process my thoughts. I would sit on the bed looking out at the ocean, meditating on what beauty there was. At first, it was the most difficult thing to do. But, I committed myself to exploring what I felt about the things I saw. Watching the waves lick the sand on the beach was inspiring. Hearing the laughter of children at play was incredible. Feeling the heat of the sun’s rays on my back was amazing. There was beauty all around and I was learning to be thankful. After 10 days of being an inpatient student, I graduated to Outpatient care. This is where I was able to fine-tune the skills I learned and apply them to the real world. I was like a newborn child thrust into the world of the unexpected and I was terrified leaving the safe and cozy environment I had created. Would I be able to survive out there? In the graduate program I made friends of all ages who were just like me. Although we had our own personal experiences, we understood each other. We created a safe home where even the outside world couldn’t touch us. We were protected.

The Outpatient program was my Survival Kit for the next two months. Step by step brought me closer to my goal of returning to myself. One day I would challenge myself to get out of bed, then the next to make the bed. On a ‘good day’ I’d wear a bit of makeup, and on a ‘great day’ I’d drive myself to the program. The return to Self was a process, and each accomplishment provided me joy. I also learned cognitive restructuring tools that woul allow me to deal with difficult people and situations in a healthy and productive manner. In other words, I was provided the tools to create a safer and more balanced life! By the end of the program, I was well on my way to being the best Me I can possibly be! I am human. I relapse on some days. But I have the tools, skills and strategies to help me get through the contrast of life. I have an inner strength that can get me through anything! I learned that it is our response that determines our outcome. Every moment in life is a defining one. Who do you want to be? So, I have learned to pause, digest, respond and not react. This experience catapulted me into living my very best life and going after my dreams. I continued my education and am in the process of obtaining my Masters in Psychology. Armed with the valuable tools and knowledge I’ve regained, I’ve created a successful speaking and life coaching business which allows me to do what I’ve always wanted to do: Inspire people to choose L.I.F.E! It is my passion to educate, inspire, motivate and create a comfortable forum for others to share so they don’t remain in the space of anger and despair. Everyone can go after their dreams and live the life they’ve always imagined. Because… Life Is For Everyone!

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Understanding Yoga and Its Health Benefits by Bertil Hjert

Yoga has gained tremendous popularity in the last few decades. The different types of postures of yoga have helped many people to promote healthy mind, body, and soul. Understanding yoga is not easy. In fact, anything that had been in existence for more than about thousands of years is not easy. The origins of this unique form of physical act or exercise are not very clear. However, experts feel that the origins of yoga were found either in ancient Egypt or ancient India. As we all know, yoga has gained tremendous popularity since last few decades. The different types of postures of yoga have helped many people to promote healthy mind, body, and soul. It has been proved as an excellent means of relaxation, which proffers a sense of inner peace and balance. These days, the art of yoga has become a never ending rage among youngsters, children and the old. With celebrities like Madonna embracing yoga for health benefits, the craze for this unique form of exercise is here to stay.

A) What is yoga? Yoga involves a series of different postures in conjunction with stretches. This is practiced within a holistic mindset and deep concentration that results in emotional, spiritual mental, physical and health benefits. Most people who have been practicing yoga for a long time have understood yoga as a form of meditation. The more one tends to practice this art, the more one feels enlightened and experience transforming effects. Yoga works towards gifting and developing an individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inner as well as outer personality. It also helps in transforming one into a good human. B) Yoga as a way of life Yoga can be understood as a lifestyle or a way of life. It is an art of righteous living. Experts would like to refer it as an effective system to benefit the body mind and inner spirit. This unique are was originated ancient years back.

You can find some excellent references to yoga in ‘Puranas’ and ‘Upanishads’. These were beautifully composed by Indian Aryans in the later vedic and post vedic period. The principles of yoga were described in full fledged eight fold yogic discipline. This is explained by Patanjali in his ‘yoga sutra’. It was composed almost two thousand years ago! The eight important stages of yoga recommended by Patanjali are as follows: These are the stages of yoga discipline: a) Yamas - Restrains and abstentions b) Asanas - Physical exercises or postures. c) Pranayama - Total control over vital energy or breathing pattern. d) Niyamas - Observances such as contentment, study, austerities, purity and surrender of the ego. e) Dhyana - Meditation f) Partyahara - Withdrawal of the senses. g) Samadhi - Attainment of the super conscious state h) Dharana - Contemplation or concentration of the mind. C) Superb health benefits of yoga There are several health benefits of practicing yoga. a) Weight loss and Weight control b) Enhances immune system and blood circulation in the body c) Control over anxiety d) Relief from asthma, multiple sclerosis, headaches, blood pressure and carpal tunnel syndrome. e) Reduces arthritis pain, depression, stress, heart disease, chronic fatigue and back pain. f) Helps in removing toxins from the body. g) Heals several diseases and body ailments h) Enhances concentration power and creativity; Reduces stress and tension i) Allows better thinking, enhances flexibility and balance. j) Leads to spiritual fulfillment.

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Being A Vegetarian While Pregnant by Julia Sullivan

Now that you’re pregnant, you’re wondering if your decision to become vegetarian can still be carried out successfully during your pregnancy. And while it is possible for you to obtain all the nutrients your body will need during pregnancy through a well-planned, nutrientdense vegetarian diet, careful planning and observation will be crucial to your overall success transitioning to vegetarianism during your pregnancy. In other words: take it slow and be smart!

A good vegetarian diet has a wide variety of fresh

fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, lentils, and nuts and some eggs and dairy or their equivalent if you so choose. Fast food, highly processed junk foods, and canned fruits and vegetables are eaten rarely if at all. It’s imperative that you make wise food choices at this crucial time, since a pregnant woman only needs approximately 300 more calories per day and about 10-16 extra grams of protein; however, the body’s need for certain nutrients increases significantly. Every bite you take is important when you’re pregnant. While the RDAs (recommended daily allowances) for almost all nutrients increase, especially important are folic acid, iron, zinc, and vitamin B-12. Attention to adequate amounts of vitamin B-12 is crucial for vegetarians who choose not to eat eggs and dairy. Work closely with your healthcare professional during this transition. The changeover from a meat-eating to a vegetarian diet can be rough on your body as it actually goes through a detoxification process during the transition. So, you want to ensure your baby is getting all the nutrients it needs at this time, and is growing and developing at a healthy rate. Start very slowly; perhaps only one or two days per week eating a vegetarian diet. Gradually work in soy- and plant-based proteins into your diet, and little by little use them to replace proteins obtained from eating meat products. Be sure to adequately supplement your diet with a quality prenatal supplement, and get adequate amounts of exercise and exposure to sunlight to promote your body to naturally produce vitamin D. With careful planning, observation, and your healthcare professional’s guidance, the transition to vegetarianism during your pregnancy can be a cleansing and healthy start for both you and your baby to a lifetime of optimal health. To read about first signs of pregnancy and bleeding during pregnancy, visit http://www.pregnancy-facts.net/ Article Source: http://www.ezarticles.info

Get the Cheapest International Flights by J. Smith Looking for the cheapest international flights for any exotic destination requires a matter of good research, and Internet is one of the best sources of research to find information about lowest airfares. If you’ve been shopping for cheap international flights online, you must have undoubtedly come across several of sites selling airline tickets. Internet has several types of websites ranging from various travel search engines, tourist guides, to trip planners and tourist boards.

Looking for the cheapest international flights for any exotic destination requires a matter of good research, and Internet is one of the best sources of research to find information about lowest airfares. If you’ve been shopping for cheap international flights online, you must have undoubtedly come across several of sites selling airline tickets. Internet has several types of websites ranging from various travel search engines, tourist guides, to trip planners and tourist boards. Combination of all such several types of websites can conveniently help the travelers to get the cheapest international flights possible for flying in their desired dream destinations. The most important step a travelers needs to do for their cheap and convenient journey is, without wasting a single moment one should book their airline seats as soon as their flying date and time is confirmed. It is well advised to broaden their search for finding

low airfares for domestic destinations, choosing right kind of lowest airfares deals from the Internet is very convenient and less troublesome for the travelers. Well, there are many ways to come across cheap international airline tickets and Comparison-shopping is the best way of all. Browse and compare several air flight prices for the lowest airfare by researching their desired destination, this comparison of lowest airfare depending upon destination will most of the time will give you information about the peak season of travel.

various methods and ways of getting convenient air fares deals, so one should never restrict their search for lowest airfares to one particular travel website. There are significant benefits while browsing and comparing several travel sites, therefore before making a decision of booking an international flight tickets from a one particular travel website, it is advisable to compare various air flight prices while browsing few more different travel websites. Air flight search engine provides a traveler with lots of valuable information about cheap tickets, discount airlines and last minute deals. With a confirmed airline tickets booked well in advance, enjoy your holiday trip within your budget. Many airlines come up with attractive offers on advance bookings, therefore whichever destination you desired to go, you will find tickets for international flights flexible enough to accommodate all of your travel requirements. By giving yourself plenty of advance time to book your flight seats, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also have time to do extensive comparison shopping on the best airline. Most of the Airlines sell their flight seats through many travel agencies and it is advisable for the travelers to look out for their direct offers. Get the cheapest international flights while booking your airline tickets via travel agents; travel agents play a great role in advising their customers, to book on air flights with cheap airfare. Booking your airline tickets early will usually get you the most affordable fare. Online travel websites offers ample of choices with

According to research, airfares for any international airline seats get reduce during off peak season. During off peak seasons most of the travelers tend to fly less therefore the airlines come up with such attracted offers to fill up their seats. Flying on weekdays, that are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, instead of the weekends are also wise decisions for money saving. A person with ability for doing Comparison-shopping has always saved his wallet from spending extra cash while booking their airline tickets. The best air flight prices can always be found, as the research work is done from various sites. Various offers compete among themselves to gain attention from customers, but the customers should be flexible while making a decision and do several researches on these special offers. It has been seen, booking your international airline tickets from any of the travel sites is fare cheaper and convenient then booking your tickets from a travel agent. Sometimes online sites does not provide information about the additional fees like booking, airport taxes or any other travel related fees, so please look out for such information while you make your decision of booking airline tickets from a particular site. Keep yourself update with various upcoming travel deals, various offers are made to senior citizens, children, students and many others. Auctions and several search engines have also provide tickets with low cost international flights.

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The Cilantro Craze by Amy Doebler

When I walk into the vendor’s space at the farmers market I stop and inhale many exotic flavors. My senses go wild and I start imagining the different herbs I want to go with my basket of treasures. Is it basil, thyme, dill, sage or lemongrass? Or maybe I want lemon verbena, mint of many flavors, tarragon, spicy arugula, or cilantro… It is so difficult to pick just a few. I just want to buy one of everything. Last Saturday I did. I got lemon verbena and made wonderful caramel. Thyme, spicy arugula, and a bunch of different salad mixes. But I did one rather silly thing; I ended up with a bunch of cilantro. I mean it was a “what was I thinking” amount of cilantro. I of course, did not realize this until I got home and unloaded all of my treasures. I used up everything I purchased to make a dessert, various salads and tea. But I still had massive amounts of cilantro and one bunch of Italian parsley sitting there. My boys and I were not really craving Mexican food and I so dislike throwing out food. Dry it? Yuck! Why bother?

Cilantro Pesto 3 ounces cilantro 2 ounces Italian parsley ½ cup of pecans, toasted ½ cup grated parmesan cheese zest of 1 lime 2 cloves garlic, peeled ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup of olive oil

Place all of the ingredients except the oil, in the food processor and puree until smooth. Pour the olive oil in and process again until you get a loose consistence. You may need more or less oil depending on how thick you like your pesto. Taste and add additional salt if needed. This freezes nicely. Now on to the next step, “What do I do with it?” I was thinking the same thing. I made tacos and stirred it with the meat. I made enchiladas and added some to the filling for the tortillas and to the red sauce. I added more oil to the mixture and made a nice dressing for my taco salad. I stirred it into a pot of steamed green beans and topped it with toasted pecans… The list goes on! As you add it to your cooking, I would love to hear how you use this fabulous pesto!

I then remembered about the basil pesto I used to make and thought, “Why not make pesto?” I went to the kitchen and with a grind of this and a handful of that, I ended up with the most amazing, earthy, fullbodied, make your tongue shiver with excitement, cilantro pesto. Oh my! After my excitement waned a bit, I thought, “I must write this recipe down and share it with my readers.”

Amy Wilcox Doebler is the owner of Mia Cucina, a unique facility that house & lease five health department approved kitchens. Inspired by her mother’s great cooking skills and her father’s passion for food, this self-taught chef has over 10 years of professional experience as a personal chef, recipe developer, writer, and teacher. Send your food and recipe questions to Amy via email: amywd@ magnifyyou.com; your question may be chosen to be answered in an upcoming issue.

Luxury Chocolates – The Perfect Chocolate Gift by vishnu s

With Mothers day round the corner the perfect gift that would encompass all you long to say to the lady who gave you life is a box of luxury chocolates. Chocolate has many beneficial factors both mental and physical. The physical element of chocolate in particular dark chocolate holds many a health benefit such as reducing cholesterol and heart disease, obviously in appropriate portions as too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Chocolate is said to be one of the main causes of obesity as per the addictive products held within them. Moderation is the key to all things in life! The mental side of things is that producing a chocolate gift to any individual will always help make virtually any situation better, there is always a good time to hand somebody a box of chocolates whether it be to say “I’m sorry”, “congratulations”, “thank you”, “well done”, “good luck”, even “deepest sympathy”. Never underestimate the power of chocolate. Anyway back to the topic of mother’s day and why chocolates are the ultimate and perfect gift for the loveliest of ladies!! The correct name for Mothers Day in the UK is Mothering Sunday.

In olden times it was considered important for people to return to their home or “mother” church at least once a year. So each year in the middle of Lent, everyone would visit their “mother” church. As the return to the “mother” church became an occasion for family reunions when children who were working away from home returned. (It was quite common in those days for children to leave home to work in service from ten years of age.) The majority of historians think that it was this return to the “Mother” church which led to the tradition of children, particularly those working as domestic servants, or as apprentices, being given the day off to visit their mother and family. This special day has now become a time when people give thanks to their mothers and offers an opportunity to express both love and thanks for the work that they do. This is a day when children give presents, flowers, and cards to their mothers. And there is simply no other way to show your mum how much she is loved by presenting her with the perfect chocolate gift, a box of luxury chocolates!

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Mother’s Day was created as a day for each family to honour their mother, celebrated on various days in many places around the world. It complements Father’s Day, the celebration honouring fathers. It is a relatively modern concept, not to be confused with the 16th century celebration of Mothering Sunday which is also known as Mother’s Day in the UK. Most Sundays in the year churchgoers would worship at their nearest parish or “daughter church”. In Victorian times, it was a day when children, mainly daughters, who had gone to work as domestic servants were given a day off to visit their mother and family.

shows is a great fun and time pass. One of my favorite jokes show is “Laughter Challenge” which is a great comedy show telecast on Star One. The jokes that contestant crack on this show are really funny and hilarious that gives you hearty belly laugh.

Laugh at Funny Sayings to Keep the Heart Attack Away by Manish Kapoor

Laughter is strong zest for life. Just as food is crucial to keep you fit physically, Laughter is important to keep you fit spiritually. At the time we laugh, we forgot all the routine worry of our life and when it comes to keep your heart attack at bay, laughter proves to be preeminent medicine. Recent studies conducted at a university in Baltimore shows that the people who laugh a lot throughout the day are less likely to have heart attack. Furthermore, they concluded that people with heart diseases are 40% less likely to laugh in a variety of situations compared to those without heart diseases. So, laugh and laugh and some more laugh to keep your heart fit. Laughing is also known as best work out that massages all the organs of our body. It is best work out for brain because it supplies oxygen to your brain and makes it healthy. Laughter reduces the level of stress hormones that makes immune system stronger. Laughter exercise is especially good for those of who don’t have time to go to fitness clubs and gyms because of their busy schedule. They can do laughing exercise anytime, anywhere throughout the day. Laughter also helps us improve our confidence level and makes us better communicator. Now, you have got to know all the benefits of laughter. So, start laughing now to keep the heart attack away. Here are few ways to make you laugh: Funny TV Shows - This is one of the easiest way to get a ton of laugh. Just switch on your TV and tune into some funny TV shows. out there. Watching these

Conversation with friends - Friends are light of our life. Life without friends is no life at all. No one can make you laugh quite the way your friends can because they know you better. They know which kind of person of you are and what makes you laugh. Being with your friends definitely makes you laugh. Funny Sayings and Jokes - Everyone loves jokes and funny sayings as well the person who crack these jokes. This is a popular way to spread the humor. There are so many good sites available on World Wide Web that provides good funny sayings and jokes which you can read and share them with your mates to make them laugh and helps keep heart diseases away. Funny You Tube Videos - You tube is a popular video sharing website where everyone can upload his videos and share it with the whole world. There are bunch of funny videos available at you tube. Whenever I do feel sad, I just turn on my laptop and start browsing some funny videos that makes me laugh. There are so much funny stuff available at you tube. Check it out now and I bet you can’t stop yourself from laughing viewing these videos. Do some pagalpanti (Madness) - Ellen Caddy said that live and work but do not forget to play, to have fun in life and really enjoy it. He is absolutely right. Do some funny thing in life that makes you happy. Do some Pagalpanti because Pagalpanti bhi zaroori hai guys. Make some videos of yourself doing funny things and upload them to youtube. Do something different and enjoy life. I am sure all the above methods are enough to give you a belly laugh. Laughter makes you happy and keeps your heart fit and healthy forever.

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Have the Best Voicemail and See Your Costumer Base Grow by Jason Jason

Many companies these days have central voicemail. But the need for a personal voicemail is getting stronger and stronger. Many business phones have the option to run these applications but at a very limited amount. The message is always the same, and there is very little you can utilize with this built-in phone voicemail for. In today’s costumer appreciation market you will soon find that the old fashion way of answering your phones just does not work anymore. Even worse yet, you might loose or already have lost costumers to the old voicemail machines. People want to feel special and important in today’s world. How many messages have you lost using an old school machine? It is time to secure your client base, and to make sure that they will stick around even when your not there to help them right at that moment. Telecommunications has come a long way in the last years and so has the voicemail option. At one point in time your voicemail was set with one message and one language. Now you can make this completely variable. This simply means that with our voicemail, your system will read the caller id and answer in the language of that country. This will not only make a great impact in your valued costumer’s minds, but it will also help built trust in your company. But what if you are away for a week on business, and you don’t want to keep calling your office line for messages?

Well simply have our great voicemail reroute the message to your email. This innovative system will save you a great deal of time and costs. So the next time you need a new office phone be sure to look at our ip voicemail phones. But there is more to the story. What if you have a small business with let’s say 21 phone lines? You need a personal message and extension number for all 21 phones, and you really want to do it while not having to spend tons of money on extra lines and so on. We can provide you with a complete office infrastructure that will cover all your needs. You can even think about letting your tech that normally handles your phone system go, this is how good our system works. We provide systems that will handle from 2 phones to 360 extensions. So from small home office needs to midsized custom tailored solutions, we are the people to come and see. Calling VOiP is the new way to go, so out with the old and in with the new much more cost effective IP solutions. And in today’s times of economical crisis’s this is a welcome change. Once you take a closer look at our products you will soon find yourself thinking how did I ever do without. So now you know who to contact for your next order of business phones. We are ready and waiting for your call.

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Abundance is a state of mind, but know that abundance in itself is neither good nor bad. If we constantly focus on the challenges of life, we will have an abundance of challenges! Abundance in itself means a large supply of something, an overflowing amount of something. It is neither good nor bad as you can see. We will attract to ourselves an abundance of whatever it is we are focusing on, either perceptively good or bad. The greater passion we put into our thought, the greater the abundance we create. If it is clear to you that you want financial wealth, the Universe will open up channels for more money to flow to you, as soon as you begin thinking and feeling that your needs are always met~that financial abundance is already yours!

The Universal Law of Abundance by Elisabeth Fayt n this first of our two part series, Author and International speaker Elisabeth Fayt explains how we are living in an abundant Universe and that what we need and desire, is readily available to us. She explains how the Universal Law works and teaches us how to identify what we want and apply the Universal Law into our daily lives.

We live in an abundant Universe. Everything we want and need is readily available to us, when we are open to give and receive. What is Abundance? It can mean many things. To some, it can mean financial wealth, to others, love, and yet to others, personal and spiritual fulfillment.

What does it mean to you? If I said to you, right now at this moment that you would be given abundance, what would that look likeâ&#x20AC;Śfor you? We need to become clear on what it is that we want. The Universe can only supply our needs, when we send out a clear message of what those needs are.

If it is clear to you that you want an abundance of love in your life, then the universe will open up the channels of love to flow to you, as soon as you begin resonating love, giving and receiving love openly and freely~feeling that love is already yours.

If it is peace, inner fulfillment, spiritual abundance that you seek, the Universe will open the doors of wisdom to you, as soon as you agree to focus your thoughts in the direction peace, wisdom and The Universe itself is Abundant. purpose. Universal Law does not run by the age-old business law of supply The Universe is waiting for YOUR and demand. In the western command. world, business acumen teaches that when you increase demand, Abundance is not one thing. It supply decreases. But in the laws is many things. In order to live of the universe, when you increase a balanced life, we must have demand, more is created! It is that abundance in each of these areas. simple. So letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work on all three: financial

stability, love and personal/ spiritual fulfillment. Make yourself clear to the universe right now what you want to create in these areas. Financially, what kind of abundance do you want? What kind of abundance in this area would make you feel more balanced? Take some time with this. What does an abundance of love look like to you? How much love do you want and need in your life to be balanced? Again, take some time to really get clear. Spiritually & personally, what kind of life do you want to live? How much do you want peace, wisdom and to live on purpose? Abundance is attracted to us based on how we feel. There is a misconception that feelings are a result of circumstance. We seem to think that financial troubles cause a feeling of struggle. We think that relationship problems cause feelings of loneliness~that chaotic circumstances mean we must then feel scattered as a result. On the contrary. It is not the circumstances that cause the feeling. It is our thoughts that create the feeling. When we think a certain way, we will feel a certain way. When we focus our thoughts on what is, we create more of what is. But when we focus our thoughts on what could be, we open up our hearts and minds to the amazing possibilities of what we can create. We have sabotaged ourselves in the past by sending out opposing messages to the Universe. There

is no such thing as exclusion in the Law of Attraction. If we say “I want financial success, I’m tired of the struggle” we are focusing more on the struggle. The Universe doesn’t hear what you “don’t want”. It creates based on your feeling. You cancel out your creation when you send out mixed messages in this way. Over the years, we have been conditioned to think in a certain way. We began our conditioning at a very young age. Our parents’ beliefs became our beliefs. If our parents said “We can’t afford it” then we grew up saying “We can’t afford it!” And the Universe has responded to our command. How does it feel when you say you can’t afford something? It doesn’t create a good feeling. We attract based on how we feel. We feel based on how we think. If you want to feel abundant, you must change your thought!

The goal is to feel financially free now. Here are five simple ways to feel wealthy right away. Keep lots of money in your wallet. Every time you open your wallet you will feel rich! It doesn’t mean you will necessarily spend more, but you will feel like you can. How you feel is what attracts. Whenever possible, pay with cash not credit. If a credit card is merely a method of convenience for you, then fine, but if paying on credit causes a silent stress within you due to the thought that you must pay this amount in the future, then you create a feeling of resistance. That feeling of stress that nags at you, takes you in the opposite direction of feeling financially free. Smile when you pay your bills. Feel grateful for the service or product you received. Be happy for the opportunity to pay for the value of that service, knowing that you always have enough money to pay your bills. Just as you wish your clients to be grateful for the products they receive from you, in the same way, feel grateful for theirs.

All it takes is one thought, one powerful thought, to take us from feeling low, to a feeling of Joy. But we must take initiative and start with that one thought, then work that thought (without contradiction!) until it becomes a string of continuous thoughts that When you receive your bills, pay them immediately, even if it means create the feeling we desire. writing the cheque, sealing the Even in the midst of an economic envelope and waiting a month to downturn, we can choose a thought mail it. In your mind, it’s done and that takes us in the direction of the energy surrounding it creates a financial abundance. Even in the feeling that your bills are paid and midst of a potential divorce, we it feels good! Your good feeling can choose to understand the other attracts abundance to you. person, which brings us together. We can choose to be peaceful, even Lastly and most importantly, watch in the midst of chaos. Peace inside, your verbiage~your inner and outer has nothing to do with chaos on the dialogue. Drop any limiting words and phrases from your vocabulary. outside.

Replace them with positive prepaves! A positive pre-pave raises your vibration immediately and begins creating what you want. What was your dominant thought about money last year or in the last six months? Was it that you have more than enough? Or that your finances are a constant struggle? Whatever your dominant thought has been, you have created this scenario in your life. You must feel wealthy in order to attract wealth. What if I told you that I knew for certain that in one year you would be financially free. How would that make you feel? You must feel that now in order to attract this kind of abundance. All you must do now is take one step in the direction of abundance and keep going forward, without looking back. Turn your negatively conditioned thoughts of the past into positive pre-paves—positive commands that you will now send out into the Universe, giving new instructions as to what you want. Smile and relax as you pre-pave inwardly or outwardly, knowing that as you turn your mind to the positive, you are already opening yourself up to receive the greatest abundance the Universe has to give you. (In next month’s issue, Elisabeth will present the Pre-paves to attract abundance in our financial, love, personal, and spiritual lives.) Elisabeth Fayt is a featured speaker in the new movie The Opus, the next step after “The Secret”. She has invested close to two decades studying with the Masters of India and global business leaders. A voracious teacher of the Laws of the Universe, she translates the “wisdom of the ages” into powerful workshops on the

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The Happening Honolulu Hawaii Restaurants and Microbrewery by Shawn Shelton

Hawaii Honolulu is popular because of many reasons. People from various countries love to visit these places, because of the culture, and the sports and the happening lives of the people who live here.

awaii Honolulu is popular because of many reasons. People from various countries love to visit these places, because of the culture, and the sports and the happening lives of the people who live here. The best part of these places are the night life of these places, the more deep is the night, the more lively these places become. The people here party all the night, and there party usually ends up in the morning. People, who come to

visit these places from other parts of the world, feel mesmerized with the rich and colourful cultures of Hawaii and Honolulu. Today, Hawaii Honolulu is considered as one of the happening places amongst the world, and with this opportunity different bars and restaurants are trying their luck in this place every day. The travellers, the party lovers, the food lovers everyone love to visit this place, because it has everything which can attract them. The best attraction is the Honolulu Hawaii Restaurant Microbrewery Hawaii. Here the customer can drink, eat and party all at the same time. The interiors of these places never fail to attract the visitors, and if you visit once you will visit again for sure. Because, Honolulu Hawaii is famous for its night life, you can find happy hour sports bar Honolulu Microbrewery Hawaii. If you think it’s just another dining and drinking place, then you are guessing it wrong big time. In different Hawaii Bars and Restaurants Microbrewery and Hawaii Happy Hour Sports Bar Microbrewery you can find a wide range of delicious food, and attractive range of drinks. In these restaurants, weekend is usually the most crowded time. It may sometimes take a lot of time from your schedule, but in the end when you will taste the food, all complains will be gone for sure. And no matter how long you need to, you may end up reserving a lunch or dinner table for the next day, because you know this variety and quality of foods can deserve another visit of yours. Here you can get, Hawaiian Barbecue Chicken, Blackened Ahi and Shrimp, shrimp and Egg Pad Thai, Furikake Crusted Fresh

Island fish along with a delicious dessert menu that includes with tiramisu, cheesecake and Banana bread pudding. But if you feel these are enough, then hold on, because the star attractions of these places are the handcrafted designer beer which will surely attract you. If you are a first timer, you can find small sample glasses for your help, so that you can choose the best for you.

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You may not be aware, but in the United States, we are using bags all of the time! There are the bags we get at the grocery store, the ones we pack lunches in, the ones other retail items come in and everything that is packaged by the manufacturer. Inevitibly we could all end up, literally, buried under the pile of bags that we collect in a life time.

And what a waste that would be! The good news is that most of those bags come from recycled products and with any luck, in the recycle process, will return to the start and be recycled into bags that we will use again and again. You should become aware of what we use and how such items can be reused. No matter where you shop or what purchases you make, if, at the end of the day you’re surrounded by plastic bags, there’s always a way to get more use out of them. Outdoor play time & recycling The best place to play is somewhere that you don’t need to fly to, take a train to, or drive to. Yeah, your own backyard is a good place but not everyone is fortunate enough to live near a national park. There are bike paths to find and trails to hike that can be found all over the place, and can be new journeys of adventure with very little effort. Check with your town or city hall, they may have little treasures all over your community that you go past everyday and are not aware that there is a walking path tucked in somewhere because you don’t take the time to walk in and explore. Making choices to help our great outdoors is not difficult, but there is some thought involved and don’t we owe it to the planet to take the time necessary to make the choices that will benefit it, in the long run. To get more reviews on manufacturing and personal care manufacturing visit: Manufacturing industry information. Article Source: http://www.ezarticles.info