July 3, 2007
You don’t have to limit gift food baskets for Christmas holiday giving. There are baskets for every holiday and occasion from New Year’s to Kwanzaa and everything in between. Gift food baskets make great gifts because nearly everyone appreciates food and there are so many different baskets available. You can even make your own gift food baskets and use your creativity to personalize them for the recipient. Here are some ideas to help you find the perfect basket to fit the holiday.
Since Christmas is the most popular time to give gift food baskets, it is fairly easy to find one online that will fit your needs. If you are sending the baskets long distance, this may be a way to simplify your giving at a busy time of year. However, if you have a little time, and you are not going to be mailing the baskets, you might want to think about putting gift food baskets together yourself. Fill a basket with a Christmas storybook, some stockings, some hot drink mix and some candles for a Christmas Eve theme. Or, you can make a “Santa” basket with a cookie plate, some cookies, a mug and some stationery for writing a note to the Big Guy.
Kwanzaa is a time to reflect on valuable principles and to be grateful for the “fruits of the earth.” Fill the gift food baskets with tasty, simple foods and some black, green, and red candles to light the kinara.
It is not uncommon to find kosher Jewish gift food baskets online to give for Hanukkah, a special Shabbat, Purim, Passover, and other Jewish holidays.
When Easter rolls around, baskets are a common sight-but they are generally for children. Give the adults their own baskets with gourmet chocolates, some wine, and fresh flowers or bulbs in a pot.
You may not think you need any more candy at Halloween, so send a basket with flashlights or glow sticks, pumpkin carving tools and maybe some popcorn or pumpkin seeds.
Independence Day is a time for barbecues. You can fill a cooler or drink tub with barbecue fixings such as sauce, tools, and even some drinks.
Be creative and give gifts for every holiday.
Eriani Doyel writes articles about Food and Gifts. For more information about gift food baskets visit foodax.com
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Many homeowners use the Internet to research their purchases ranging from household appliances to new cars. Why stop there when you can save thousands of dollars each year by researching mortgage products online?
The Internet Makes Researching Mortgage Lenders and Their Products Easy
Using the Internet to research mortgage companies allows you quickly compare loans from literally thousands of lenders and brokers. By taking the time to do your homework and learn about the mortgage industry you will be able to recognize a good deal when you see one. You can even find reviews of mortgage lenders and brokers online that will allow you to avoid the lemons. By shopping online you also minimize the pressure and stresses found by sitting in front of a loan officer.
Utilizing an online mortgage broker allows you exposure to a variety of national mortgage lenders you might not find in your local market. Utilizing an Internet mortgage broker can save you time and frustration.
When comparing mortgage products from online lenders and brokers make sure you are comparing loans of equal term lengths and use the disclosed Annual Percentage Rate (APR) when comparing loans. The term length of a mortgage is the period of time the lender gives you to pay back the loan.
Online brokers and mortgages lenders are an excellent alternative to your local bank. The mortgage industry is a very competitive market and lenders are literally falling over themselves for your business. If you are in the market for a second mortgage or wanting to refinance an existing adjustable rate mortgage you can save a lot of money utilizing the Internet to research your options.
Louie Latour has twenty years of experience in the mortgage industry as a mortgage broker. He is the owner of Mortgages for Dummies, a mortgage resource site called Mortgage Refinance Advisor, devoted to saving homeowners money with a free guidebook “Five Things You Need to Know Before Refinancing a Mortgage.” http://www.refiadvisor.com
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“My topic doesn’t fit into a how-to tips format.”
That comment shows up periodically, and did again this week.
Even when a person has written a novel, there are ways to create a tips booklet that can help market that novel plus become its own new source of revenue. THOSE are the purposes of a booklet.
A booklet is a way for the reader to test out the information of the author, to see if it’s something that leads to wanting more of what the author’s got. It’s a way to gently approach a topic that may be otherwise overwhelming or brand new. It’s one format of the material, which can then be embellished, expanded, or otherwise modified by the author.
A booklet is NOT the consummate reference on a given topic. A tips booklet, in particular, is NOT a narrative philosophical statement or observation of something. It’s a tips booklet, with how-to’s in it.
Let’s say you wrote a novel, set on a rural farm in midwest America, and you want to sell lots of copies of that novel, which common wisdom says is a challenge to do. One way to do it could be by writing a tips booklet about ways (tips!) to live a happy, fulfilling, and interesting life in rural America, or on a farm. That would certainly give the reader of your book more of a connection to what your book is about, wouldn’t it, especially when you include some specific invitation that looks something like “for more about living on a farm in midwest America, you’ll enjoy reading our book, “Life in a Corn Field.”
Or you are interested in featuring the accomplishments of some noteable people of current or historical times. Instead of a treatise about them, it could be very useful to create a tips booklet that includes guidance based on what those people did to accomplish what they accomplished, for others to mirror in their own lives.
Once in a rare while there is a topic that simply does not lend itself to a tips booklet. It’s usually something in science or math and focused on theory. It’s at that moment you’ll see a glaze come onto my face. Otherwise, let’s talk about what your tips booklet is and can be.
Paulette Ensign has sold well over a million copies of her own tips booklet, “110 Ideas for Organizing Your Business Life,” in four languages and various formats without spending a penny on advertising. From her San Diego, CA-based http://www.tipsbooklets.com, she assists individuals and groups transform their knowledge into tips booklets and other information products for marketing, motivating, and making money.
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SE QUEDÓ PARA JUGAR EL MUNDIAL DE CLUBES
Lugano admite que la oferta del Sevilla era “mareante”, pero
prefirió esperar a diciembre M. B. · Sevilla
Diego Lugano reconoció en Brasil que resultó difícil decir ‘no’
a la propuesta lanzada por el Sevilla un día antes de que se
cerrara el plazo de inscripción de jugadores. El central del Sao
Paulo, uno de los más firmes candidatos a reforzar la defensa en
diciembre, se sinceró: “No quiero ser hipócrita. Fueron dos
propuestas mareantes (el Liverpool también lo quería) pero
conversé con Juvenal (director deportivo del Sao Paulo) y decidí
quedarme”. El Sevilla deberá esperar a diciembre para contar con
la estrella del actual campeón de la Copa Libertadores. “Antes
que la parte económica está el compromiso con el Sao Paulo para
jugar el Mundial de clubes y el respeto a la afición”. La
dificultad puede estar en que el número de rivales para fichar a
Lugano puede ser mayor a final de año.
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Understanding what amortization is can be very important when you are purchasing a home for the first or the tenth time. In fact, if you do not know what you are signing on those home loan papers, you shouldn’t sign them at all. Yet, learning about this and other features of the home loan is not hard to do. It’s not a foreign language, just a language that you need to learn in order to purchase a home. The good news is that you will learn most of what you need to know about the mortgage you are about to sign right here on the web.
Amortization is the factoring of a lump sum payment over time. For example, in the home loan, you will work with a lender that will pay for your home in full to the seller. The funds are secured by the home and you must pay them back over the course of time, as defined in the terms of the loan. It is the distribution of the funds into smaller, installment payments over the course of time. When you purchase a home this will be figured out in the schedule that is provided with the home’s loan paperwork.
In an amortization style loan, the funds of the installment payments are broken into pieces that are then applied to the principle and the interest of the loan. In other types of payment systems, this is not the case. But, in such things as a home loan, the payment is broken into how much will be paid to the principle of the loan and how much will be paid on the interest that is due on the loan.
In home loans, the amortization schedule will show you how much of the loan’s monthly payment is going to the principal amount as well as how much is going to the interest that is on the loan. In home loans, this amount is broken down unevenly. In the first years of the loan, the homeowner will pay back a large amount of money each month to the interest side of the loan and a smaller to the principal. As time goes on, this will equal out and then shift to being more repayment to the principal than the interest. This is defined as to how much for each month in this schedule of payments made.
In order to determine just how this will happen over the course of time, you will want to use a mortgage calculator which can be found on the web. These are free of charge to use and have no obligation tied to them. In any case, by punching in the information to the loan that you know, such as the interest rate, the terms and the principal amount borrowed, you will learn just how much interest versus principal will be on the loan. This can also be helpful in allowing you to compare interest rates, compare the amount of monthly payments as well as compare the various terms of the loans you are applying for. Amortization is a very important factor in determining just how much you will pay for your home.
Arseniy Olevskiy is a freelance developer, specialising in finance subjects such as loans, banking, mortgages, amortization, etc. He recommends use of an amortization calculator for calculations at www.amortization-calc.com.
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To be introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2005,
the all-new BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon will be available in the
US beginning in October 2005. The BMW Sports Wagon will continue
the highly successful tradition of combining more versatile
cargo space with the performance and handling of a sports sedan.
The Sports Wagon will be powered by BMW’s new, advanced N52 3.0
liter 6-cylinder engine. This includes magnesium/aluminum
composite engine construction, and BMW’s patented Valvetronic
variable valve lift system, which replaces the conventional
throttle for more efficient engine breathing and improved
responsiveness. The 325i Sports Wagon is equipped with a new,
standard six-speed manual gearbox and a six-speed STEPTRONIC
automatic transmission is optional.
It is equally impressive in its space and roominess. Length
(+1.65″), width (+3.07″), height (+0.35″), and wheelbase
(+1.38″) are all increased compared to the previous generation
Sports Wagon, providing front and rear occupants with additional
space and comfort on the road.
Near 50-50 weight distribution, all-wheel drive, a long
wheelbase, and short body overhangs front and rear are simply
ideal for outstanding agility and driving safety under any
circumstances.
The double-pivot front suspension, newly developed for the 3
Series Sedan, offers an optimum balance of driving dynamics and
ride comfort in the Sports Wagon as well. Utilizing extensive
aluminum component, this innovative suspension design offers
superior tracking stability and low unsprung weight. The
five-link rear axle in lightweight steel, ensures precise wheel
guidance as well as excellent roll comfort, ensures
class-leading agility and dynamic handling.
Safety features include the first front-to-rear Head Protection
System to be offered in the 3 Series employs a curtain-type
system, which takes up less space in the headliner and can
remain inflated for several seconds after deployment, especially
important in case of rollover. The 3 Series is BMW’s first to
employ seat-mounted side-impact airbags, as opposed to the
door-mounted type of the predecessor and other current Series.
In their function of protecting occupants’ pelvis and thorax
regions in side impacts, the seat-mounted airbags are equal to
the door-mounted type, but offer greater freedom for the
interior designers to achieve their functional and esthetic
goals. It has a sophisticated electronic control strategy for
managing the deployment of airbags and safety belt tensioners.
This approach to optimal effectiveness of safety systems now
becomes more precise, thanks to a new sensing mat in the front
passenger seat. Called OC3, the mat is more highly sophisticated
than its predecessor; it measures the weight and analyzes the
pressure distribution of the occupant in order to distinguish
between an adult and an infant in a child safety seat. The front
passenger’s airbags will be deactivated, should the driver
install a forward-facing infant safety seat. The footrest is
designed to crush under the force of the driver’s left foot in
certain frontal impacts, so that the full impact force is not
transmitted to his or her foot and leg. The Mastervac (brake
master cylinder) is mounted so that as the front end deforms, it
rotates, and with it the brake and clutch pedals. The pedals
move forward, canceling much of the force transfer to the
driver’s feet and legs if they are on the pedals
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BORN OF BODY AND SPIRIT
We are born of the body and of the Spirit. The soul dies to one body of existence and is born unto another. Death, the illusion, carries no fear, as we die to the Holy of Holies daily, consciously and with exacting purpose. We, as Spirit-Humans, are in a perpetual state of transformation and transmutation. The Divine Self is a constant living expression of Universal wonders and ever-changing forms through evolutionary processes of the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies that ascend through eternity as a spiraling source of sacred consciousness.
In other words, we are alive and eternal through the sacred Will of G-d, The Creator; even unto death within this third dimensional reality. The Body Temple purifies unto ash and the Spirit ascends to the worlds beyond. There is no greater Truth and no higher freedom. This is, indeed, a peace that goes beyond understanding and is eternal.
Humanity’s birthright on this earth is the process and progress toward the return to our most natural state, Spirit. The soul evolves through continual renewal and the promises of G-d are made manifest through the individual and collective soul(s) of humanity. This overlighting covenant cannot be broken. It is the birthright of all humanity without prejudice, emotional attachment or struggling mental gymnastics. The veil of unconsciousness and the ‘trail of tears’ due to unrealized, unfulfilled life purpose and spiritual vision may only hide this covenant. It cannot be distroyed.
THE BRAIN AND THE MIND; IS THERE A DIFFERENCE?
The realities of human experience go far beyond the physical and yet most of the world identifies with what they see, hear, touch, smell and taste. Ask yourself as a discerning measure, “Am I a one dimensional being or a multi-dimensional being? “ Then ask yourself, “Am I greater than the sum of my body or my emotions or of my brain?” If you answered in the affirmative to these questions, then continue by asking yourself this potent question, “Do I know my Mind and is Mind something different than the physical organ we call the brain?”
First of all, humanity must recognize through spiritual and scientific knowledge that each individual human is multi-dimensional as we ‘live and breath and have our being’ while simultaneously working within and between many levels of consciousness. This is the Transcendent Mind. The Transcendent Mind Consciousness is G-d Consciousness. As Humanity penetrates what is known as the ‘cloud of knowable things’ in the Acient Wisdom Teachings, we gain the mystical understanding of life.
It is this understanding that we begin to consciously connect with the Source of all life-giving creation. We begin the cognizant journey of our birthright through a purification process as we meet the joys and challenges that arise out of the healing alignment between Spirit and matter. What a wondrous and inspiring spiritual pilgrimage as we begin to consiously understand the covenant of our birthright and the purpose of our lives on earth in this dynamic and critical time in Humanity’s evolution.
Let us seek the probabilities of distinguishing the human brain from the ever transcending and ascending Spirit-Mind. The brain is a physical organ that serves the Human Being in experiencing the mortal physical, emotional and mental levels of third dimensional life-form. The brain is a functional instrument of multiple voluntary and involuntary processes. It can be analogized to a computer. The brain stores information, calculates, objectifies, formulates responses or reactions and is the hard-drive that seeks pleasure, fears pain and discomfort as it calculates the fruition of life experiences born of the soul.
The Transcendent Mind or the “non-local mind,” is a separate yet inclusive entity known as the Creative Life Force. “Non-local mind” is pure consciousness, unqualified and full of potentiality. It works directly in conjunction with the physical processes of the brain, yet it is not the brain. The creative force, the “Transcendent Mind, is the blue-print of perfection that permeates the life-giving power of G-d, the Creator of All life and defines the omnipresent Divinity as the Light of our purest nature. This Light in all its beauty and glory is synonymous with the Mind, the Creative Source, the consciousness of G-d within Humanity.
THE MYSTERIES OF HUMAN NATURE & THE TRINITY
All of nature, which includes sanctified Human, is the reflection of the Divine Presence. As the sanctified Human, we encounter, ponder and explore through the limitless Mind. What we begin to perceive with greater clarity is illuminated Knowledge that activates Spiritual Wisdom and Purifies all illusion. Living a life full of illusions separate us from the wedded Truth that all of life is connected and all of life is One with the Creator.
Is life a mystery or is it a remembering? Is it both? Is it neither? Can these mysteries be taught or must humanity experience the mystical to actually know the sacred? Are we receiving from the Mind in full clarity or are the experiences of life, the woundedness we carry, the fear that paralyzes and the doubt that falls prey to what I call our Brain Filter, leave all humanity in chaos and confusion?
The Brain Filter responds through the conscious and unconscious self-created life experiences that seem to loom so forebodingly across our lives and yet, in truth, we create experiences to learn, to expand and to reunite with Onesness. Our Brain Filters edge out the subtle yet greater power of the Mind and we find ourselves lost in a maze of confusion, illusion and living desperate lives without direction, purpose or prayer.
We are creative consciousness utilizing the brain as a tool for the Mind as we display both the positive and negative, depending upon our direct focus, concentration and either disciplined or chaotic thoughts, feelings and actions. We are G-d Consciousness. We are the reflective Light in H/Her image. We are Co-Creators through the free-will gift of the sacred Trinity of G-d, The Creator, G-d in Man, and G–d, The Holy Spirit.
The communion experience of the Trinity is Humanity’s birthright. It is the responsibility (ability to respond) of all humanity, as we become aware, regardless of religion, spiritual practice, race, creed or colour to esteem the Trinity through the Oneness of this communion. The Triune Communion reflects the inclusiveness of G-d, Man and Spirit; the blessed fruit of ‘The Tree of Life.’ Seeking the powerful discharge of its scholarship within the hearts and minds of all beloved seekers is the method of esteem revealed.
Let us open our Spirit-Human senses to the world of regenerative life. Let us open our hearts to the profound awareness that we are more than mere flesh. ‘We are the soul…’ May we encounter consciously the mystical Mind. May we remember the covenant of the soul; the trinity of Truth that belays any and all separation that the “local mind,” even in the attempts of the brain and the brain filter to convince us through third dimensional illusion, that it is real. The “non-local mind” is the expanded cosmic mind-space where the soul knows that the dimensions of life are limitless, boundless and eternal. The soul is forever seeking, transforming and transmuting for realignment with the wholeness of G-d. It is the integration of the Human-Soul with the Holiness of Spirit that instantaneously unveils and reveals the Truth of Life in the hearts and minds of uncommon thinking humanity.
To live a lifetime without the exploration of the Mind is to live in constant fear, as the brain is limited in its capabilities and yet functionally profound. Nevertheless, to live solely. in one dimensional brain is to waste the essence of Truth of who you are. You are Divine. You are Spirit-Human. You hold undeniable spiritual purpose and fusion. You are in consecrated process and at the same time in ultimate Perfection throughout eternity. The microcosmic human demonstrates its life giving potential in h/wholeness of the macrocosmic heavenly body. Identifying singularly with the physical and not recognizing the bounty of humanity’s birthright as Divine, “human universalis,” as coined by Barbara Marx Hubbard, is dismissing the value of life. In so doing, we create a life veiled from the Truth. It is the joy-filled discipline (discipleship) and conscious free-will (knowledge in action) to either remain veiled or to remove the illusion of separateness. We achieve this with love, gentleness, patience and compassion for our Humanity.
How else are we to remember the Sacred Self and live a life fulfilled in its Perfection? Socrates has taught through the ages to “know thyself.” To deny the humanity within yourself is to deny the birthright of Spirit and to disown the very wholeness in which you strive to know. Acknowledge (act with knowledge) and “know thyself” as Spirit-Human; as eternal Mind and BeCome the BeLoved on earth as you are heavenly perfected, from above.
WHERE ARE YOU IDENTIFIED?
Are you ash upon the earth or are you conscious cosmic Mind that lives eternal? The cycle
of life awaits human awakening and transforms the most sincere atheist or doomsday fatalist into an ever budding lotus of creative Love and Inspiration; a Co-Creator with G-d. Is it the illusion of fear that we hold onto so convincingly when all the spiritual and scientific knowledge of contemporary and ancient society suggests consistently what the Holy Texts of
the World Religions and spiritual practices teach, that life is everlasting; that the temple or physical body breaks down and turns to ash, yet Spirit lives.. It is the essence of humanities evolutionary process from one century to the next, from one life to the next.
“There is no beginning and there is no end.” This is the W/Holy Truth of Eternal Life. Why is this so difficult to accept, to know and to reveal in every day life experiences? Why is this? “…to those who are given, much is expected…” Is it the responsibility that holds us back? Is it a sense of worthlessness and fear of failure?
Do we look upon higher Mind as a burdening responsibility that we fear? What is it? We cannot be in-Love and in-fear, simultaneously, therefore one or the other must be an illusion and one or the other must be Living Truth. We each must individually answer these questions as the Truth, unveiled, will be unique to our G-d given individuality, soul experience, life expression, emotional esprit de corp and mindful agility.
Free will, itself, is a responsibility so many of us try to escape living openly and consciously. It seems too easy to blame others for the choices we make. The innate power of balance or imbalance that is offered to us through this potentially benevolent treasure of free will, cannot be ignored. Denial of this tremendous freedom is to create disruption and chaos; ignorance and fear. Ultimately, there is nowhere to hide. The consequences of every thought, feeling and action perpetuate the basic nature of free will. There are always consequences to our free will. Free will and the empowered responsibility we face require courage. When we face ourselves and accept the responsibilities of our life’s creations, the seeking of our wholeness can no longer result in betrayal, no matter how hard we try. Wholeness cannot be embraced until we learn to understand and nurture the heavenly gift of free will. The bounty of spiritual empowerment received through accepting the personal freedom of free will becomes a sacred responsibility toward a renewed intimacy with all that is Holy. The Wholeness of the Universe awaits our coming. The remembrance of the Holy of Holies, recognizes Itself in the wholeness of the “All That Is.” We are that h/wholeness. Remember the Trinity.
The Christian Bible shares that faith and belief in G-d is necessary to propel h/himself into eternal life. Faith and belief are essential keys to the heavens. It is a part of the wholeness in which we urgently seek, whether consciously or unconsciously, Yet, it is only the base steps on the majestic mountain we are climbing. Faith and unquestioning belief are merely embryonic steps on the path of spiritual knowledge and should not be confused with the end-all of Christian responsibility. Do not misunderstand my words, I am not suggesting that humanity is to follow one decidedly correct religion or faith and that one separate and particular congregation of people have the singular right-knowledge of G-d. It has been the impulse of humanity’s lower nature from the genesis of the Christian Church to gain power and control with an elitist and fear-ridden agenda. Look at the breakout denominations and sects within the Christian Church and throughout all major religions. Learn to recognize man’s ego structure that denies, defies and denounces the Human Spirit.. Learn for yourself where deceit lies and with love and compassion, transform and transmute this ego driven insanity into the well of spiritual alignment.
ARE YOU CALLED TO REVELATION?
Whether you are called to the Christian Faith, Buddhist Faith, Jewish Faith, the Islamic Faith or any other religious or spiritual faith, G-d lives. Seek the knowledge within them all and discover for yourselves the fragrance of heavenly Light that weaves Truth in all Holy Texts of the World. You need not be a scholar nor do you need to study World Religions in depth, if this is not your calling.
Yet, a basic knowledge of the major religions and spiritual practices of the world will unify all people as G-d teaches the same wisdom throughout all major non-violent religious documents as well as the mystical experiences that shake up our world of conscious realities. The language may be different. The symbology may appear different, however, the essence remains consistently the same. The sum and substance of G-d speaks to Hearts and Minds without separation of race, creed or colour. We are of One race, the Human Race and it is to this remembrance that peace, compassion and eternal vitality thrives.
Reveal yourself, oh, Spirit-Human. Follow your Heart as it is aligned with consecrated Mind. Do not follow mindlessly and certainly do not follow another human, no matter how seemingly knowledgeable, competent or charismatic a presence. Meet your own powerful Presence. You will then ‘know thyself’ as knowledgeable, competent and charismatic. These are qualities of The Christ that live within you. Hone those qualities. Tune yourself to the vibrational frequencies that will lead the way toward world service. These qualities already exist. Unveil them. Develop them. Seek knowledge, wisdom and Truth within your own Holy Being and the intimacy of experiencing your blessed Self will build a foundation in which to be sanctified through Universal Christhood. Boldly go where few have tread and serve humanity with high consciousness through your beloved indwelling Spirit. The thread of Universal Spiritual Truth will be discovered when you allow for the expansion of knowledge through conscious willingness to explore, investigate, and question the grand covenant of G-d’s promise, “…ask and you shall receive.” Don’t be afraid. Challenge the sacred promises of G-d within your Mind and throughout all religious texts. Ask with conviction and expectation. As you receive each piece of the mystical and scholarly puzzle, you will discover that each question and response requires another question and then another and another. Thus, the evolution of our Mind’s awareness transcends level upon level of revelatory knowledge as we seek the h/wholeness of life within the Spirit of consecrated reality.
THE MIND IS A SACRED PLACE TO LIVE
How many religious sects throughout the world have bellowed throughout the ages of their
righteousness in holding ‘The Truth?’ How many ‘followers’ have merely become sleepy
sheep without thinking Minds of their own? Remember to be lukewarm is to be spiritu
desolate and unfulfilled. It is better to be proactively and provocatively ignorant than to live without passion for Truth, whether we are able to hold it but for a moment and live it but for an instant. Discover your passions. Re-flame your inspirations. Question life and in so doing, you are no longer milk toast, aimlessly following what you do not “know” yet have blindly accepted.
If you are bored with life, you have lost your fire. The essence of your Spirit is not openly expressing Itself. You are Spirit. Rediscover your passions and your inspirations. Let your Mind Light the way. Imagine, Create, Inspire and Serve. These are the four major keys to the expansion of the Mind; your G-d Consciousness in action.
The Mind is a sacred place to live. The journey is a fountain of inspiration. There is no burden in creative service that pulsates through life-giving Spirit. There is no oppression as we freely take ‘the yoke of The Christ’ and seek to express this wondrous union with all life. When Master Jesus urges humanity to ‘take the yoke of The Christ upon us,’ He is not asking us to take on a weighty load upon our shoulders to grudgingly carry throughout eternity. He is teaching humanity to accept a conscious union with G-d in service to the Light. Jesus teaches over and over again, “I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD. YE ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD.” This is our birthright. Know yourself as ‘the Light of the World’ and know the lightness of true freedom.
The wisdom within the teachings of Master Jesus is asking all of Humanity to recognize, remember and respond to our Divine Birthright and become the Masters of Light; the spiritual leaders of the 21st Century. We are eternal Mind. May we each take upon us the liberating yoke of Life, whatever religious faith and spiritual practice(s) we cherish as our expression to the world. We are a “…point of Light within the Mind of God…” Take up the Cross of Ascension while laying to rest the Cross of Crucifiction and be Born to the Light of your Sacred Self. Embrace your birthright and BeCome the BeLoved.
THE GREAT INVOCATION
Author Unknown
From the point of Light
within the Mind of God
Let light stream forth into
the minds of men.
Let Light descend on Earth.
From the point of Love
within the Heart of God
Let love stream forth into the hearts of men.
May Christ return to Earth.
From the centre where the Will of God is known
Let purpose guide the little wills of men–
The purpose which the Masters know and
serve.
From the centre which we
call the race of men
let the Plan of Love and Light work out.
And may it seal the door where evil dwells.
Let Light and Love
and Power
restore the Plan on Earth.
July 1999 Copyright: A. James Hillelson; All Rights Reserved
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Jim Hillelson is a Business and Leadership Coach with almost thirty years as an Executive in Hotel Management, a published author, seminar/workshop presentor and keynote speaker. He has a passion for service that brings enthusiasm and joy to those who welome him into their sphere of influence. Jim is presently offering a Free One Hour Business Consultation and/or a Free 30 Minute Coaching Session for business leaders, nationwide. If you are seeking excellence in your life with someone who will support your goals whether business or personal with enthusiasm and results then its time to contact him. Jim’s knowledge and practical expertise will co-partner with you toward a rewarding life full of success with less stress. Contact Jim & Ultimate Living Transformations by sending an email at ajh7223@juno.com . Ask for Jim’s “Welcome Packet” today!
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Cellulite is stubborn fat caught between bands of connective
tissue causing a bumpy lumpy appearance on the hips, buttocks
and thighs of most women and even some men.
Ninety percent of women have it. While hormones and age do play
a role in the developing cellulite, they are not completely
limiting factors. Cellulite can be reduced at any age.
Treatments
1. The first and most important thing you can do for cellulite
reduction is exercise. Exercise may be broken down into
Cardiovascular Exercise and Muscular Strength and Conditioning
Exercise.
- Cardiovascular Exercise will help you to burn calories and
lose some of the fat that is caught between the bands of
connective tissue. In order for cardiovascular exercise to be
effective, you must manage to fit in at least 30 minutes 3 times
per week. This 30 minute interval may be broken down into three
10 minute segments, two 15 minute segments or one 30 minute
segment. Keep in mind that your metabolism stays elevated for a
few hours after you do your cardiovascular exercise, so you
continue to burn more calories even after you are finished.
Cardiovascular exercise also helps to increase circulation which
is crucial to reducing the appearance of cellulite.
- Muscular strength and conditioning exercises will increase
muscle tone in the cellulite prone areas and result in a
smoother more attractive appearance. Picture a freshly filled
balloon. It is full of air and therefore very smooth. Now
consider the skin covering your cellulite prone areas like the
balloon. If you have lots of nice muscle tissue underneath, it
will press up on the fat that is underneath and make it appear
smoother. If you’re a women, do not fear becoming too muscular
from strength training.
2. The next treatment for cellulite reduction is diet. It’s
crucial to reduce or eliminate white sugar and white flour. This
does not meant to cut out carbohydrates. It simply means to look
for whole grain products instead of ones that are made from
white sugar. Try to include lots of fresh fruits and vegetables
in your diet everyday. Whole fruits and vegetables contain fiber
which is very important in regulating your digestive system. Try
to drink lots of water as opposed to drinking fruit juices and
soft drinks.
3. There are many types of treatments that help to reduce the
appearance of cellulite. Some of these treatments are done in
medical spas or are performed by dermatologists. The
availability of these treatments varies by location. A list of
cellulite treatments includes Endermologie, massage, body wraps
and Velasmooth. Velasmooth is the first cellulite treatment to
be approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration in the
United States). There are home devices that claim to reduce
cellulite that vary in cost and effectiveness. Many cosmetic
companies offer topical treatments that may also reduce the
appearance of cellulite. Be sure to check the ingredients for
substances that may result in an allergic reaction due to user
sensitivity.
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Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation whilst innovation can be defined as idea selection, development and commercialisation.
There are other useful definitions in this field, for example, creativity can be defined as consisting of a number of ideas, a number of diverse ideas and a number of novel ideas.
There are distinct processes that enhance problem identification and idea generation and, similarly, distinct processes that enhance idea selection, development and commercialisation. Whilst there is no sure fire route to commercial success, these processes improve the probability that good ideas will be generated and selected and that investment in developing and commercialising those ideas will not be wasted.
Small Changes, Big Effects
When innovators attempt to make radical leaps, they often try to “think big” or in terms of giant leaps. Whilst there may be value to this approach, there is also much to be said for the opposite approach, that is, deriving radical change from small steps:
a) Thinking big and jumping far ignores the fact that such steps increase the magnitude and number of practical impediments. A time machine may be a good idea, but the feasibility of it in the present state of technology is low.
b) Radical leaps require radical leaps in knowledge – it is known that the most significant changes are derived from small steps. For example, most successful innovations result from taking advantage of existing behaviours, technologies, buying patterns and uses.
c) Incremental steps help develop the minute and intangible competencies that come into play in bigger projects.
These and other topics are covered in depth in the MBA dissertation on Managing Creativity & Innovation, which can be purchased (along with a Creativity and Innovation DIY Audit, Good Idea Generator Software and Power Point Presentation) from http://www.managing-creativity.com/
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Kal Bishop, MBA
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Kal Bishop is a management consultant based in London, UK. He has consulted in the visual media and software industries and for clients such as Toshiba and Transport for London. He has led Improv, creativity and innovation workshops, exhibited artwork in San Francisco, Los Angeles and London and written a number of screenplays. He is a passionate traveller. He can be reached on http://www.managing-creativity.com/
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