Corporate Transformation

By Liz Thompson

For 25 years, Patricia Aburdene has been tracking how change impacts business. As one of the leading social forecasters in the world, she's helped both organizations and individuals optimize the social change happening around us.

Patricia is the co-author of the publishing phenomenon, Megatrends 2000, and she has a new book out called Megatrends 2010: The Rise of Conscious Capitalism. The book is a guide to the economic, spiritual and social trends that will shaping free enterprise, as well as how we live, work and invest.

Patricia has a simple definition for the term 'conscious capitalism': a view of business in which all players are invested in restoring transcendent human values, including ethics and accountability, to heal capitalism's greed and excess. A megatrend in its own right, conscious capitalism has become a movement with individuals organizing to restore accountability, ethics and soul into business.

In Patricia's newest book there is a chapter titled "Leading from the Middle." When we think of authority in business, we often think of the power of CEOs and company presidents. However, she reminds us of a kind of authority that is more spiritually based.

According to Patricia, this can be called 'moral authority', and in business it has as much value as traditional types of authority. How does one lead from the middle? A very important way is to live and breathe your gifts when you're at work. The influence you can wield this way is powerful, and that makes this a recognized style of leadership.

Far from being powerless, we as consumers have a great deal of power over the companies and organizations we disagree with. When we go shopping, we need to take our values with us and vote at the cash register for those products that reflect our values and against those products that don't.

Patricia calls those who want to invest in a socially responsible way values-driven investors. While earning a return is important, they won't do it at the expense of their values. The United States has seen the growth of this movement since the '70s.

Patricia believes that in the next five years or so, conscious capitalism will hit the mainstream. As we align our investments and products with our deepest values, we'll bring the power of prosperity to the marketplace.

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Are You One Of The Thousands Who Suffers From Anxiety Disorders?

By Tiara Hazel

Many people in our society are realizing that they may be dealing with anxiety disorders and that they do not even know about. In fact this has become such a huge problem among young adults who are in their early 20's and 30's. However statistics show that this problem is beginning to show up in younger children as well.

One of the main reasons that so many people find themselves dealing with this growing problem is because we seem to have so much stress today. We all know that stress is one of the main reasons that we can suffer from different types of health related problems and if we do not properly take care of our bodies then it is going to rebel against us.

Many people do not realize that you are experiencing an anxiety disorder or if they are suffering from panic attacks; if you are suffering from these conditions then it is time that you begin taking the necessary steps to get rid of them.

People may have told you that there is nothing that you can do to get rid of this problem. However the truth is that as long as you are willing to continue living with panic attacks your life will be out of your control. We all know that these panic attacks can occur at any minute during the day or night.

If you are one of the thousands of people who are suffering from this problem need to realize that you can get help. Do you tend to believe that if you just ignore it your anxiety disorders will go away on their own?

People tend to hide from this problem because they believe that if people find out that they are dealing with anxiety disorders they will consider them weird. However this health related issue should not be taken lightly.

You can easily visit our site below and find a valuable resource that has helped thousands of people get rid of their anxiety disorders. The best part is that no one will even know that you are dealing with this problem unless you tell them.

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Off-Page Search Engine Optimisation Simplified

By Jason Kendall

Previously we discussed SEO basics and on-page optimisation. In this article, we're looking at the more crucial Off-Page optimisation. Think of it as appointing votes. If another site places a link to your site then that site has given you a vote of confidence. They're saying, "Look at them - they've got something interesting to say..."

There are 2 main bits to the link. First, the actual URL or web address of the page they are pointing to. Then secondly the keyword phrase. This will be highlighted on the web page. That page can then be seen as receiving one 'vote'. In other words one 'vote' to push the website up the natural listings.

It always works in this way. There's an irrevocable connection between the page pointed to and the anchor text. Or the process can't happen. The Search Engines use the anchor text as an explanation of what the page is all about. It's ESSENTIAL to understand this - Your site will only come up in searches it has anchor texts for.

Can you see therefore why a 'Click Here' link serves no SEO purpose? The phrase 'CLICK Here' is what we've voted for! Who would choose to search for Click Here? No-one of course.

And that's exactly why you must consider your anchor text carefully. It signifies the keyword phrases that you want to rank for. (While we're on the subject - a search for CLICK HERE will always show Adobe Reader download in position one). Do Adobe think 'CLICK HERE' is an important term? No way! It's just that millions of websites have a link using those words to download Adobe Reader.

So to count a 'vote' for a web page, the Search Engines always go to the anchor text. It is the logical thing to do. Google wants to emulate what a real human being is looking for and would like to find. In several ways it doesn't matter what your page is about. The Search Engine 'knows' your page is about 'green buses' if that's your highlighted anchor text. It's undeniable!

Obviously, a few other things come into it - Because the SE's also use the page title and wording of the page being pointed at to correlate the results. And many more factors too. (To give you an idea, the spread of the sites linking to yours, and their relevancy to your site).

However, let's be quite clear - the most important thing by far for SEO is a stuff-load of back links! Plus the back-links have to have the right anchor text phrases and be from many different and varied sites. How much 'clout' a donor site has is very relevant also - Back links that come from well-rated websites carry a lot more weight than links from less established sites.

Picking the keyword phrases that you want to rate for is an art in itself. (And you should perform a lot of keyword and competitor research before putting any strategy into place.) The key really though is - What does an enquirer search for when they're looking for your products and services? Because that's it! The answers give you your exact keyword phrases.

However, you can't just use your 'best guesses! Quite often, the phrases you'd expect to see don't rate very highly. We all have different ways of expressing ourselves. You may think to Google "quality mattresses" if you're hoping to sleep better. A different person though may choose to write the words 'I need to sleep better'.

Successful on-line marketing is about more than trusting vague hunches. We can't over-stress the need to TEST and MEASURE all the phrases you're considering using. The number of people visiting your site will be in direct proportion to the work you do in this area. An analogy could be drawn with a listing in the Business Yellow Pages. You're not going to get any enquiries for Car Repairs if you're indexed as a Hairdresser! It is just as crucial to get your keyword analysis correct. Then everyone who's looking for what you do will easily find you.

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Ericksonian Hypnosis Method

By Christopher Cohen

Neuro Linguistic Programming and Ericksonian Hypnosis are the primary backbones behind the power of conversational hypnosis. It is encouraging to see two schools of thought merging at their pinnacle. This phenomena exhibits that there is certainly legitimacy and validity behind the power of conversational hypnosis. It has been rumored that even Barack Obama has dabbled in a bit of conversational hypnosis. His ability to captivate audiences is unsurpassed by his predecessor. The subtle indirect usage of suggestion is what Neuro Linguistic Programming is all about.

Even wonder if you can get more out of your life? Using NLP or Neuro Linguistic Programming you can unlock the hidden potential you have within your inner self. NLP uses suggestions that tap into your subconsciousness to help resolve and clear up and inner conflicts. The power of conversational hypnosis employs NLP techniques with Ericksonian Hypnosis to enhance and improve your life.

With dedication and commitment, you will gradually transform your life into what you've always wanted and deserved. The power of conversational hypnosis works by bringing the person to be hypnotized into a state of deep relaxation. During a state of deep relaxation, the mind is able to tap into the unconscious realm which is filled with a lifetime of experiences. These experiences are stored in our unconscious minds in a dormant state so to speak.

Indirect embedded suggestion is how Neuro Linguistic Programming relates to the power of conversational hypnosis. Instead of a medical office environment, these techniques can be employed wherever and whenever. You may even find it fun and enjoyable to engage in conversation with just about anyone. The world will open up to you in ways that you never would have imagined. Every encounter will be an opportunity with the power of conversational hypnosis by your side.

One of the key things to remember is that the person you are speaking to must be relaxed. The more relaxed the person is that more they will be open to indirect embedded suggestion. For example, you can ask someone about their family, since family is typically personal and dear to them. However, if they seem to be agitated simply move to a another topic and shift your focus to that.

As you practice the power of conversational hypnosis, your skills in Ericksonian Hypnosis will become more natural and will become even more seamless as you induce the person into a state of relaxation. Once you've achieved this state of relaxation, you are now ready to embed indirect suggestions on the person. Neuro Linguistic Programming is now ready to be applied to the person in a deep state of relaxation.

Imagine you are carrying a tray of glasses filled to the brim with iced tea. On your way from the kitchen to the patio, you are focused and concentrating on maintaining your balance so as not to spill your drinks. All of the sudden someone yells out, "Don't spill that!" Now, what may seem a nice enough gesture to ensure that you don't spill the ice tea has actually put into motion conditions that will increase your likelihood of spilling the tray of drinks. The reason for this is that the subconscious mind cannot discern between negations and affirmations. Simply speaking, your unconscious mind processes "Spill that!" and ignores the negation "Don't"

Here is another example. Sit comfortably or lie down, whichever is more comfortable for you. Now, do NOT focus on your breath for 15 seconds. Now, take a 15 second break and come back when you're done. I'm gonna take a wild guess here and say that you thought about your breath for the whole 15 seconds. This is a basic example of how the unconscious mind cannot discern what a negation is.

Through NLP, you will be able to transform your life and improve your wellness. The power of conversational hypnosis will also enable you to make real changes in other people lives as well. Casual conversations will be more exciting and rewarding through engaging their subconsciousness. You should give the power of NLP and conversational hypnosis a try and see the difference it makes.

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Mending A Broken Heart

By Anne Torres

Feeling terrible, ineffectual, angry, disbelief, down, and abandoned. Describe just a few of the rotten hollow feelings of having a broken heart. When you commit your greatest commodity of giving your unconditional love to someone, it feels like you have split your heart in two and you are watching it breath and feel and move about.

You know what I mean because to truly have a broken heart you granted yourself to truly love someone.

Do you recognize any of these?

Leaving the radio off because each song makes you cry. Loss of appetite. Binge eating for soothe. Calling your ex several times a day. Text messaging and emailing constantly. (Text Message Terrorism). Constantly watching your email and voice mail to see if he or she called Not going out because you are scared to miss a call. Thinking non-stop about why they in truth left you. Feeling massively depressed. Feeling presses to spy on them. Endlessly practicing what you should have said. Endlessly practicing what you will say if you encounter them.

Yeah I realized you might, I'm willing to bet we all have did most or all of the above at least once in our lives, nothing wrong with doing them either as long as you learn from your mistakes. Healing a broken heart does not occur because of someone or something else. The cure comes from within!

No matter what anyone else does for you will not make anything better until you give the OK. Being at your lowest point and reading this probably seems like rubbish to you but it is true; you allowed yourself to love and yes you can allow your broken heart to heal as soon as you realize you have the power and no one else does.

To grant your heart to heal you must allow a relationship to break. Your lover, wife, husband, girlfriend, boyfriend has said they are done; you guys are over, you know what, that is fine, I'm not saying it is right in your heart but I am saying it is alright, you are breathing and you will go forward too.

What Is The Fastest Way To Get An Ex Back?

By Lilliana Haley

When you are trying to get an ex back you have to think of it as a race. However there are some differences and the biggest one is the time you do not want to go too fast.

If you have come to the internet in search of the fastest way to get an ex back is to ensure that you are trying to take things slowly and avoid showing signs of desperation. While the relationship may have just ended and both of you are not talking; the truth is that you have to give each other some time apart if you want to even have a chance at getting back together.

One of the main reasons that you want to distance yourself from your ex is to give each other time to miss one another. So avoid spending too much time driving yourself crazy because you are not together. Instead of sitting at home mourning why not begin keeping yourself busy by engaging yourself in different types of activities that you have always wanted to do.

Since you do not want to be alone; have some friends do some of the activities with you. You can find time to go camping or hiking you will discover that you enjoy spending your time out in nature since you have most likely neglected it when you where in your relationship.

Exercise has also been linked to one of the best therapies for breakups and can be the fastest way to get an ex back. When you begin exercising and staying active your body will release some chemicals that are known to help you lift your mood. You will also begin to notice the physical difference in your appearance that you ex will begin to notice as well.

Our site below is filled with tips and advice that can be considered the fastest way to get an ex back. You will also find a great resource that has been guaranteed to help people get back together even when they thought that there was no hope at all.

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Body Building Tips, How Alcohol Will Make You Fail

By Ricardo d Argence

In the next few lines ai am going to tell you why alcohol affects the muscle growth process.

Too much alcohol will almost definitely have a significant negative impact on your muscle-building results. Alcohol is far more harmful than most people think, and it's very important that you understand how this drug is affecting your progress.

It negatively affects protein synthesis. Protein synthesis is the process where amino acids are joined together to form complete proteins. Excessive alcohol consumption slows this process down by up to 20%, and since your muscles are made up of protein, you can see how this is a problem.

It is able to lower testosterone levels and increase your estrogen. Testosterone is the most important muscle-building hormone in your body. Among the factors that can limit the capacity for muscle building is the person's level of available testosterone. You will want to get all the free testosterone levels you can if you are serious about building muscle.

Alcohol causes dehydration. The body can quickly become dehydrated because the kidneys have to use so much water to be able to process the alcohol. A minimal amount of dehydration can be critical to body builders due to the fact that water is crucial to the muscle-building process. Our body's muscles are made up of 70% water.

Significant vitamins such as A, C, B, Calcium and several others are depleted quickly when you drink alcohol. Natural supplements keep your bodies running correctly and much of this is related to muscular development and maintaining such.

Alcohol can be surprisingly fattening because of the 7 empty calories per gram. One key process in burning fat, the Kreb's Cycle, is influenced negatively by alcohol consumption.

If you consume alcohol close to bedtime it could have an effect on your quality of sleep. Another important step in the process of building muscle is getting the sleep you need. If you do not get the right amount of rest and let your body take time to recover, you will not notice the same benefits.

While it is vital to enjoy things in life, excesses may result in trouble. For attaining substantial results in muscle-building, one's alcohol consumption must be checked and if need be, brought down moderate levels, and this is imperative if you are serious in your intentions.

Don't be afraid to go out and have a good time once in a while, just make sure to keep your drinking nights infrequent and properly nourish yourself to lessen its effects.

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Personal Shopper "Philadelphias Best Kept Secret Boutiques

By Erika Chloe

Victoria has had a secret for years that has yet to be revealed in her lingerie and loungewear. Well move over Victorias Secret because Philadelphia has a few of their own. For years, Philadelphia has been struggling to make a statement in the world of fashion with its versatility and bold style. With street trends that range from urban punk rock to simply chic, Philadelphia offers a variety of boutiques for every shoppers dream.

Colorful garments fill the stores window displays from downtowns Center City to the suburban Main Line neighborhoods. Walnut Street in Rittenhouse Square is home to many big name retailers like Coach, Colehaan, Zara, and Burberry. Additionally, the sidewalks on Walnut Street are buzzing with daytime shoppers looking to find the perfect outfit or accessory. Companies like Club Monaco and Urban Outfitters corner the market on the latest trends while Joan Shepp and Boyds cater to the more sophisticated shopper. The selections are limited and you could easily wind up buying the same merchandise as the person in front of you in the checkout line! Theres nothing more embarrassing then walking down the street or showing up at an event wearing the same outfit or dress someone else is wearing.

In order to find an original outfit you have to be creative. Try to style your garment to cater to your individual personality with the use of accessories or a stylish jacket. Wearing something straight off the rack almost guarantees you will have a run in with someone else wearing the same thing. Philadelphia is a small town; it is bound to happen. Spend a day walking around town and dare to be adventurous! Sometimes Philadelphias best kept secrets are down the road less traveled.

Being a fashion and style insider, I have the inside scoop on Philadelphias best kept secret boutiques. The greatest thing about Philadelphia shopping are the local small boutiques. Not only do they dress some of Philadelphias elite, but they also cater to the everyday customer. These boutiques have original designs and custom pieces per request that are guaranteed to make you stand out in the crowd. Finding a garment that compliments your shape may be challenging. This is where your Philadelphia personal shopper can help! When buying a garment for a special local event, you want an outfit that will compliment your figure in all the right places. Finding a balance between what looks good and what is affordable can be a tough call make to make. Let your personal shopper help you decide by proving affordable clothing solutions for you special event!

Retail sales are commissioned based so remember the following tips: -Dont be a pushover. When it comes to commission, sales people tend to promote the most expensive garments. These may be beautiful pieces, but they may not flatter your body structure -Hire a personal shopper or fashion consultant to help you find the right clothing style for your body structure -Avoid trendy styles that are in today and out tomorrow -If you find a garment you like but still want to shop around, ask the sales person to hold your item. When you come back it could be gone! -Make sure you try different styles on! Things look a lot different when you try them on. Have fun and be adventurous by trying on different styles!

Remember that having a personal shopper or image consultant go with you is the best way to shop. Now you have your tips and are ready to hit the boutiques! These are some of Philadelphias best kept secret boutiques: -Lost & Found " Fashionable T-shirts, and vintage inspired casual wear -Charlies " Jeans in every style -Sevilla Smith - Stylish and contemporary dresses, skirts, pants. They also carry an adorable toddler line -Tony " Trendy garments for women who like international fashion -Adresse " Upscale contemporary fashion -Petulias Foley " Stylish and current trends for women -Suzanne Roberts " Contemporary clothing and accessories

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Panic Attack Symptoms Don't Let Them Ruin Your Life

By Deborah Shevaun

Many people have absolutely no idea how symptoms of panic attacks can take a toll on their personal lives; in fact many people do not understand this situation unless they have personally suffered from this condition.

First of all panic attacks tend to affect at least 70% of our population and most people who are living with this problem tend to feel like a prisoner in their own home. They are scared to leave it because they understand that these attacks can occur at any time of the day or night.

We decided to write this article in hopes of providing you with some great tips on how to avoid letting panic attack symptoms ruining your life. Everyone who suffers from this condition needs to realize that you can begin taking some steps to avoid future attacks from ruining your life.

In fact chances are you may be suffering from some panic attack symptoms and may not even realize it. Most people who suffer from panic attacks tend to feel fearful that these attacks will occur at any time of day or night.

It is important to learn how to overcome panic attacks because it will make your life easier. Whenever someone is experiencing a panic attack it is not uncommon to feel as though they can't breathe or talk because of the panic that is taking control of your body.

It is easy for people to begin taking the necessary steps to avoid future anxiety attacks and learn how to deal with symptoms of panic attacks. Even though we are not medical physicians you should visit our site below to find some great natural methods for getting rid of you panic attacks today.

In fact if you are one of the thousands of people in our society who are trying to hide from this problem and you tend to believe that it will go away on its own; now is the time that you should realize that you have to do something about it. You will only break free from your panic attacks if you are willing to confront the situation.

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Staph Infection - Staphylococcus Bacteria And What It Does?

By Stephen Turitz

Staphylococcus, or more kindly known as staph infection is a group of different bacteria, of a similar type which is able to cause a whole lot of different illnesses. It affects different parts of the body in different ways, and these illnesses can range from mild: with no or very little treatment required, to very serious illnesses which require intensive treatment and can be potentially life threatening.

As with much medical terminology, Staphylococcus is a word whose source lies in Greek, Staphyle and Kokkos; the former being a bunch of grapes and the latter; berries. It is so named because this is what these bacteria look like under microscopic scrutiny.

For those of you with a more scientific bent, it is gram-positive, facultative anaerobic unencapsulated cocci. Don't try to say that when you have had a few drinks. To understand these a little better we don't need to know the scientific stuff.

Essentially there are more than thirty different Staphylococci (the plural of Staphylococcus) which are able to cause infections in the human body. However most of these are of the "aureus" variety.

They are found naturally in areas of the body such as the nose and on the skin, and can also be found elsewhere but this is less common. 20 - 30% of healthy adults walk around with these little boogers hitching a ride. More often than not they do not cause any illness. The problem is that when an injury is incurred, the bacteria can overcome the body's natural resistance to them.

Much like any other illness some people are more prone to these infections than others. Staph infections are a danger to newborn babies, feeding mothers, people with illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer and lung disease and people who make use of intravenous drugs, for recreational or other purposes.

People with compromised immune systems, who have undergone surgery, are intravenous drug users are all at risk. But anyone is able to develop a staph infection.

It can cause food poisoning, mastitis, sepsis, toxic shock syndrome, and many other serious illnesses. But essentially it is just a little, bunch of grape shaped booger, that many of us walk around with naturally and hardly harms us at all.

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How to Reduce Cold

By Musarrat Maryam

People take different kinds measures to ensure that they do not get colds but end up getting them anyway. Antibiotics have been so far unable to treat viruses completely but one can use other available methods to reduce the symptoms of a cold.

Among the different means of treating colds is use of Echinacea although it is not the favored herb anymore for treating colds. Echinacea can be used to reduce symptoms of the conditions if taken when at the colds onset.

Latest findings in research do not prove that vitamin C, if taken in very large quantities can stem a cold. However if the patient takes in supplements of Vitamin C the colds duration will be reduced.

Patients should be advised not to take vitamin C in very large quantities in the hope that it will reduce their cold; it will just wash down their system. Among the best means of curbing colds is the use of elderberries which have been around for generations. The berries can stop influenza from growing as well.

Chicken soup has been a well known cold reliever for many years and it is advisable for patients to take it as soon as they get cold symptoms. When making chicken soup one should include leek, celery, onions and garlic.

Latest research has it that garlic can have a hand in the reduction of pain as well. The chicken soups should always be kept on hand to be used anytime by freezing it once it has been made.

Andrographis provides another means for reducing the symptoms associated with colds. Patients immunity can be stimulated by Andrographis as well. The ability of reducing fever with no stomach upsets is among the qualities that are unique to this agent.

Astragalus also offers another option and the the Chinese have been using it for many years. The herb is known to contain immunity building and pathogen fighting abilities. The patient can take the herd on a daily basis or as soon as they experience any symptoms.

If one wants to reduce a cold they can take supplements with then ability to stop virus growth when there is a cold outbreak. One should take supplements like Zinc of 50 to 100mg, L-lysine of 500 to1000mg (an amino acid) as well as antioxidants vitamins.

One should also not have stress and try to get the needed rest. Healthy eating also comes in handy when counteracting a cold.

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How To Easily Experience An Amazingly Vivid Lucid Dream!

By Colleen Rikke

If you are not yet familiar with the phrase, Lucid Dreaming is a relatively simple concept. A Lucid Dream is a dream where you are aware that you are dreaming, even while in the middle of it. The degree of lucidity depends on a few things - how much control you can exert over events in the dream, how much of the dream you can remember upon waking and how stable the dream is.

Having control over the dream is the most important part of a Lucid Dream. It's an amazing thing to be in a dream yet to know that it is in fact a dream. You are in the driver's seat of your dream and you can experience anything you have ever wanted to.

Just imagine that for an instant. It looks feels and sounds exactly the same as 'normal' reality, except that you know that it isn't. You know that you are perfectly safe; you cannot die or get injured in a Lucid Dream. There are no normal rules and regulations about what you get up to! It is truly your own 'Individual Virtual Reality', with a depth of realism far beyond the most sophisticated computer imitation.

A growing number of people are mastering Lucid Dreaming and trying it for themselves. While most of us have an experience with Lucid Dreaming at some point in our lives, just imagine how great it would be to have a Lucid Dram any time you choose!

A Lucid Dream can be a doorway to some amazing experiences! Meeting and interacting with your favorite celebrity, having untamed erotic fantasies, taking a trip to distant planets, visiting fantasy worlds and touring them, conversing with a lost loved one, in fact anything at all; there are no limits to your imagination!

Having regular Lucid Dreaming experiences is something which until recently could take an extremely long time to achieve. People would spend as long as a year in training to have their first Lucid Dream - and it remained out of reach for some people no matter how long they tried.

So are there any simple ways of experiencing a Lucid Dream?

Some people report that certain foods can encourage Lucid Dreaming if consumed shortly before sleeping - Mustard, Orange Juice and dairy products among them.

Also recommended by some are ice cream, popcorn, pickles and fish. Some people say that these foods are ideal for preparing your mind for Lucid Dreaming - but of course, many of these are high in salt and fat, which isn't very conducive to a good night's sleep.

Can Technology Assist You?

As technology improves, so does the chance to get assistance with your Lucidity. There are now modern devices that you can use to stimulate and induce lucid dreams. There are innovative devices like masks and eyeshades that notice faster eye movement and blink a red diode when you begin to doze. This red beam is integrated into the dream, and reminds the person who is asleep that they are dreaming. The person can then start to control the dream once they realize that it actually is a dream!

One of the most exciting developments in Lucid Dreaming comes to us from the world of audio technology. Audio researchers have discovered a process called binaural beats, in which different frequencies are played into each ear.

Binaural frequencies help to synchronize the hemispheres of your brain - listening to them helps the brain to reach REM sleep, which is the necessary state for Lucid Dreaming.

If you have always wanted to experience Lucid Dreaming for yourself, binaural sound presents the quickest and easiest way to begin.

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Why Natural Bodybuilding Is Your Best Option To Build Muscle

By Ricardo d Argence

There's probably going to be some point in time that you want to get a better body, and you want to improve your overall health. If you find yourself in this situation then it's probably a good idea to get into some natural Bodybuilding. This is basically a way of losing fat, getting more muscle, and having a much healthier existence without needing to use steroids.

If you take steroids then you are exposing your body to something that it really shouldn't be exposed to, and you're risking both your life and your well being. Natural Bodybuilding really is a great alternative to these things, and it will help you to make real progress.

Natural bodybuilding may be thought of as a method to put something basic back into your bodies that should have been there in the first place. Steroids or HGH aren't something that belongs because we don't need them in nature. Muscles were developed simply because we required them, and things that we eat can help us to develop the muscles that we need once again.

With that in mind, it is easy to see why Natural Bodybuilding is so good for you. You are taking things at a pace that your body can process and you are also in a place where you can make sure that your body is going to be able to move forward and really keep the shape that you get it into.

Remember that Natural Bodybuilding is something that takes a holistic approach towards the work that you are doing. Because of this, considering your diet is essential. You;ll find that whole grains, fresh vegetables, and lean meats all top the list of things that you should eat.

You need to make sure that you are monitoring what you are eating and how it is affecting you. For Natural Bodybuilding, you'll find that for the most part, your foods will break down into 30% protein, 20% healthy oils and 50% natural carbohydrates.

Another thing that you are bound to notice is that you 'll stay away from things that have too much sugar, or are processed. Consuming too much of these foods will give you more fat than muscle, which is contrary to what you are trying to accomplish with natural bodybuilding.

Instead, concentrate on proteins and what they can do for you. Natural protein is literally the only way that you can heal up the torn muscle fiber that results when you work out a lot.

If you are thinking about Natural Bodybuilding, you'll find that there are no short-cuts. Instead, what you get is a program that will help you effect great and natural change in your life.

It will be real progress that you are making, rather than something that is going to go away the minute that you break a cycle. This is strength that is being created in a healthy way, rather than in a way that will leave your body angry or wounded, and this is something worth considering.

If you want to have a better body and healthier life, then you need to start thinking about it now. There are a lot of ways to get where you want to go, an Natural Bodybuilding is likely the best choice. You will be utterly amazed at all of the things that it is capable of doing for you, and you'll probably recommend it to all of your friends.

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Irvine Chiropractic - Don't Stress Over Muscle Pain Any Longer

By Ben Pate

The reasons why people seek out an Irvine Chiropractic Care will vary, but the care that they will receive will be outstanding. The professionals of the area are highly skilled at treating everything from the common headache to a stiff neck that just won't loosen up.

The chiropractors of Irvine specialize in caring for many different health care needs. Their main focus is on the neck, extremities, and lower back region with additional care given to joints and muscles.

The fine professionals of the area will implement a combination of diet, physical therapy, and environmental modification to increase the overall well being of their patients as well as using heat therapy applied for those with muscle injuries.

There are many conditions, illnesses, and injuries that can be effectively treated by good chiropractic care. Some of them would include sports injuries, neck pain, muscle spasms, tendonitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Many people have found a great deal of relief from their pain and symptoms by getting regular treatment from a chiropractor.

Finding a good chiropractor

Anyone who has had to take pain medications repeatedly can find what they need from seeking out the help of a chiropractor. Irvine offers a wide variety of chiropractic options for anyone who needs alleviation from painful symptoms. It is easy to find a good doctor as long as you take care in choosing and understand what you need to look for. There are many factors that should weight into your decision. Ask them about Irvine Chiropractic Clinics.

Check for references: It is likely that your family and friends have had some experience with one of the doctor's that you are considering. It is amazing how much word of mouth can spread around. Some things that you may want to ask would be about the friendliness of the staff as well as the effectiveness of the treatment that was received. This is a great way to find out information before ever making an appointment.

Set up an initial meeting: Chiropractic care is a very intimate form of medicine and it is doubtful that you would want to receive care from someone who you are not comfortable with. Set up a meeting with your potential doctor so that you will know if you feel comfortable and relaxed in their presence. Another thing that you want to take note of is if their office is clean and pleasant. You will be glad that you took this step in choosing a chiropractic care professional.

Care and treatments: Once you have found a clinic that interests you then find out what type of treatments and care they provide to their patients. Almost all chiropractors provide the same basic type of care, but it is likely that each one will have different specializations included in that care. Make sure that they can care for your needs.

The fees and insurance acceptance: It is a great idea to find out what the cost of each procedure is before ever deciding on a specific one. Like any business the fees will vary among locations. The clinic should have some set guidelines for each treatment and would probably provide it to you upon asking.

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Wealth, Self Improvement and How To Make Money Online

By Thomas Farayra

If you want to make money on the internet with as little risk as possible, you have to become educated about the many software programs that exist that can help you consistently. It is only after you have obtained such know how that you would be prepared to select the program that will help you to make money while reducing your risk of lost.

The web has become the great leveling field , giving self improvement opportunity to those that want it the most. Many businesses are moving online every day. The longer they stays off-line the sooner they come face to face with the day of their demise, for doing business on the net is here to stay.

How do Anyone Begin to Make Money On The Internet?

The quickest and simplest method to make money net is to become an affiliate and advertise other people products . You are then paid a commission from every sale that is made. The sweet thing about being an affiliate marketer is that you do not have to get anxious about building your own product . You do not have to worry about inventory . All you have to do is send eager buyers to the vendor's product that you are promoting and take your fat payment checks to the bank.

Insight Behind Being Wealthy and Making Money On The Web!

Accomplishing anything of value requires effort, and this holds true for making money in affiliate marketing. You gain satisfaction in your enterprise after you have expended worthwhile effort. Some would suggest that this is easier said than done. But who wouldn't want to work and accomplish their dreams that bring a wonderful measure of worthiness.

The law of attraction controls everything . Its beneficial workings in our lives are influenced by our state of being. Our state of being is programed by our feeling of self-worth. Thus it seems that acquiring this feeling of self-worth is most important, and interestingly this feeling cannot be stolen, bought or borrowed , it has to be earned, and it is more valuable than money. People become poor or well off as a result of this feeling of self-worth, which magnetizes and bring into their lives poverty or lots of money.

Wealth is a state of mind ; it is a condition that exists within our heart the core of our being. Joe Vitale shows us how anyone can willfully use the law of attraction and acquire spectacular self improvement in their lives. Coming to the understanding of Who and What we are and Why we are here in the first place will put the "Why we have to make money in order to live" in a starkly new perspective.

Nurturing and living via an inclusive philosophy is useful to keep you grounded and centered around those things that are the most necessary in your life; such as loved ones and the preserving of what is good in human nature. Books such as "The Little Money Bible" and "Human Operations Manual" is packed full of guidance on being wealthy, life , nature of love, nature of money and relationships , all of which leads to greater self-empowerment and helps you to uncover your true potential for good .

Do Everyone Need To Use Joe Vitale's Law Of Attraction To Make Money On The Web?

Anyone can be successful at making money on the internet . It is straight forward, especially when you use the law of attraction. Joe Vitale demonstrates how we can energize and bring into our lives whatsoever our heart desires . You don't need to go to college to receive the inner workings of the law of attraction, because they can't show you the finer points that really matter. When you apply the know how of the law attraction to affiliate marketing, there is no limit as to how much money you can make . The method is so easy that you can now create winning campaigns that can make you money even while you spend your time on something else.

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Massage Chairs Help With Your Health And Wellbeing

By Brett Nixon

Get some help with your health with a massage chair. Many people are using massage chairs to help relieve tension and for relaxation time. This is a great way to add to your diet and exercise routine. Frequent massage therapy helps to increase the vitality of the body. It helps you recuperate faster from exercise and helps increase your flexibility. Massage chairs make it easy to integrate into your normal daily routine.

Massage chair therapy provides a natural method in which to treat your body. Massage has been used for centuries for pain relief, relaxation and recuperation. In fact, many distinct types of massage techniques have been developed in many different parts of the world.

Many Americans are turning to massage chairs to provide relaxation and relieve tension. Our schedules are very busy and it is sometimes hard to allocate enough time to meet our health goals. Massage chairs provide a practical way to integrate massage therapy into your daily routine.

Our bodies require us to relax in order for it to recuperate and heal. If our minds are constantly ruminating on problems, then this puts more tension on the body. Massage chairs are a perfect way to relieve stress as it occurs. This is important to provide relaxation time to counteract the build up of stress.

We need to consciously build relaxation time into our busy schedule. A massage chair is a perfect reminder that we should do so. All you have to do is sit down for a few minutes and let it began to relieve your tensions.

To receive the main benefits of massage therapy, massage treatment must be received frequently. Having one massage is not enough to relieve tension. Tension must be relieved as it occurs.

Massage chairs are able to provide a full body massage much faster than a massage therapist. A massage therapist will massage one part of the body at a time. A massage chair is able to provide massages to many different areas all in parallel. The total time for an equal massage is much less with a massage chair.

Massage chair therapy has many positive benefits. It helps to relieve aches, pains and discomfort in the body. It helps to enhance the blood and circulatory systems. Massage therapy must be obtained on a regular basis to help maintain the vitality of the body.

Stress can start to build up at any time. This is where a massage chair is one of your best assets. When you start to come under stress, take a few minutes of relaxation time to get a thorough and invigorating massage from your massage recliner.

You can manage your pain naturally with a massage chair. Massage chairs provide a ride the of different massage techniques. This can help you target specific muscles for relief. Focus the massage and a particular area until it is thoroughly relieve.

Reestablish a healthy balance by getting your stress and check. A massage chair provides you with the perfect counterbalance to relieving the build up of stress when it happens. Simply select the massage program that will best take care of your current needs.

Massage chairs provide you with many health benefits when used on a frequent basis. Massage chairs help you save time while delivering effective massage therapy. Take your health program to the next level with a massage chair.

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The Power Of Chakra Sound During Chakra Meditation

By Nisal Karuiyaratna

The chakra is a Sanskrit word that literally means a spinning wheel or vortex. Its other meaning are the seven chakras found in the human body which corresponds to the glandular systems of the body. Each chakra is a center of spinning energy where the first chakra is found at the base of the spine while the seventh, at the crown.

Everything moving causes vibrations, and since chakras are centers of spinning energy, there is vibration here. This vibration brings about sound, which is the reason why different body parts vibrate with different frequencies at the different chakras.

Seven different chakra sounds come from the seven chakras. Colors also vibrate with the sound at different frequencies. There are different colors associated with the different chakras and it is the combination of the chakra sound and color that restores balance in chakras. This in turn improves health.

It is easy to turn to sound healing, with the help of chakra sounds. You only need your voice to feel better, calmer and clearer in a matter of minutes. These chakra sounds should be said softly and gently for not longer than five minutes.

1. Sound healing starts with the deepest sound you can make, UH. This is to be done with eyes closed and attention concentrated on the base chakra of your spinal base. With this sound, you have to note the sound resonance in the body in the chakra, and not from your throat. This chakra sound can be visualized with red color and should be said for a minute or two.

2. The next chakra sound has to come from the second chakra found three inches below the naval. You have to chant OOO while complimenting the chakra sound with orange. You have to chant with eyes closed to experience the balancing of the chakra with other chakras for one or two minutes.

3. The third chakra sound "OH has to come from the navel chakra, found at the navel area. The color for complimenting visualization here is yellow. This chakra sound has to start very softly and gently, but higher than the last sound.

4. The heart chakra is found in the middle of the chest, and its chakra sound is AH. This is the sound that is emitted when in love, and this is why the heart chakra is usually related to love. This chakra sound can be complimented with the color green and should be started with a gentle and soft sound, that is however of a higher pitch than the last chakra sound.

5. The chakra sound for the throat chakra is EYE which is complemented by the color blue and is to be chanted at a higher pitch than previous sounds.

6. AYE is the chakra sound for the third chakra found a bit higher than the two eyes, and in the forehead. The chakra sound is associated with indigo and has to be started with a soft and gentle tone, but should be of a higher pitch than previous sounds.

7. The crown chakra situated at the top of the head is where you chant the highest sound possible, EEE. This chakra sound is complemented with the color purple that starts with the highest sound you can make, EEE. Like other chakra sounds, this chakra sound also starts softly and gently.

You have to close your eyes when chanting all the chakra sounds while concentrating on different chakras. When you focus on the different chakras, you find chakra sounds projecting from the respective chakras. And with the resonance of the sound chakras, each chakra starts balancing and aligning with other chakras.

After the exercise, you are sure to feel light headed. It is better to relax or meditate after this to process your experience and realize the actual benefits you gain through chakra sounds.

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Why Successful People Use Cosmic Ordering

By Anne-Marie Laureaut

Everyone today is looking for ways to improve their lives. What they want is to live a fulfilled life, one in which they can get what they want and be able to enjoy what they already have. There are many options that will help you in realizing this dream but the best one is cosmic ordering.

This is actually a practice that is essentially spiritual, but not quite in the religious sense. The core of this method is that you must have the innate belief in yourself that the universe is capable of providing you with whatever you desire from life. You request for something and you shall receive it. This is not essentially a rather saintly process; you need not be enviably pure in order to receive the good things in life! However, being virtuous is a benefit in all walks of life.

Cosmic ordering, very simply is the spiritual manifestation of your dreams and desires. You can ask for anything from the universe. A change in your life or perhaps a change in situation, which will help you to attain your desired objective.

Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. Wayne Dyer opine that to place an order in the universe you must be in an invisible energy field which they call the 'field of intent'. This field is where our spirit connects with the universe and returns conscious desires.

This is actually not a fresh concept, in fact most of us have done so sometime or the other without registering it formally in our minds. There must have been times when your requirements were fulfilled once you had voiced your wants to the cosmos. This cannot be termed as a mere coincidence! It was indeed a spiritual design.

For cosmic ordering to work, you must have the power of intention, that is, you must really believe that what you are asking for is what you deserve.

Merely saying that you want a new car or that you want a promotion is not enough. You must believe deep down in your heart that you deserve them. If you don't believe or don't put in any effort, in all likelihood you will not be getting them.

Cosmic ordering is really not hard, it is one the easiest processes you can do to change your life. Is there a down side to this? Well, as with anything in life, there are always pluses and minuses to how it is used. Thinking about and believing negative things will also cause those negative things to manifest.

So if you walk around thinking about and believing that you are going to get fired, then you are going to get fired. Make sure that you are only focusing on the positive things, focus on the good things that you really want.

Most people spend so many years in an unhappy state of mind that it is difficult for them to believe that they deserve good things and a change of circumstance.

Sometimes, it is your subconscious that works against you and tries to convince you that you do not deserve a change in your life.

For real success at cosmic ordering your subconscious mind needs to be prepared beforehand to accept that it is okay for you to change your life and receive everything you want.

Communicating with the subconscious mind is not that difficult. It can be done through simple affirmations, meditation and self hypnosis. Changes have occurred in the lives of many people by using cosmic ordering.

People have completely changed their lives using cosmic ordering. Isn't it time that you lived the life that you really want? Here is your chance, using cosmic ordering to enjoy a truly fulfilled life.

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Choosing And Paying For An Online Education

By Michael Fleischner

With so many individuals continuing their education, schools have evolved to accommodate individuals returning to school to finish a degree or to develop the skills necessary for retraining. In fact, more adults than ever are considering online education. Online degrees are popular because of the flexibility they provide.

When exploring online learning options, there are a number of things to think about. One of the most important is to have a clear idea of what you wish to accomplish. Many individuals look to get their degree online in an effort to acquire the necessary skills for employment.

Give considerable thought to the type of online program that can help you get a job upon graduation. Begin by calling schools you may be interested in and talk with counselors. One way to do this effectively is to speak with counselors at both traditional and online colleges or universities. These counselors can give you a sense of what their programs will do for you and what you can expect when it comes time to get a job.

With a slowing economy and few jobs, selecting the right degree can mean the difference between success and failure. Before choosing an online school or program, think about the sectors that are doing well even in trying times. You obviously want to align your education with those industries that are creating jobs not eliminating them.

Once you have decided on the type of online program that will work best for you, consider your ability to complete such a program. Are you disciplined enough to meet all of the requirements without attending a physical classroom? Are you organized enough to meet deadlines and submit required work? Are you comfortable enough with a computer to engage in online chats, respond to emails, and complete necessary assignments online?

Once you have learned about the requirements for getting into a particular online program, make sure you understand what it will take to graduate. Are their prerequisite course you need? How many credits must you acquire before you can graduate? With the answers to these questions, you can assess how long it will take for you to get that degree and at what cost. Does the job you are training for command a salary that makes this education a good investment?

There are many ways to fund your online education. With the help of government programs, schools aid, and private loans, the options are many. Work with your school counselors to determine the most economical way to pay for your online education. Accredited schools and colleges have access to government funding programs that charge a low rate and make school affordable.

After graduation there are many ways that you can begin to pay down your debt. One of the best ways to eliminate debt is to find a job as quickly as possible and begin making payments toward your debt. This is why it is so important to obtain a degree that's in high demand. Without a job, paying your debt will not be possible.

After graduation and once you begin repayment of your loans, consider consolidating your student loans via loan consolidation. The practice of loan consolidation is where you work with a single lender to aggregate your loans and consolidate them into a single loan. This results in a single payment with one vendor usually at a lower interest rate.

Before you enroll in an online program or school you can ask the financial aid counselor about your loan repayment options associated with student loans. Loan consolidation should be option for you once you graduate. Sometime there is a short waiting period before you can consolidate.

Earning a degree online is a great way to make the most of a down economy. Before jumping right in you should ask a lot of questions about what you want to accomplish and what it will take to get your degree. Most importantly, think about how you are going to pay for that treasured education.

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Renovating The Garage Is Well Worth The Effort

By Wendy Racklave

Are you desiring to improve your home and garages but are not easy with your budget? Home improvements need not be pricey. What follows are five great tips to achieve both functionality and style in your home without the necessary hefty price on the price tag.

First, you do not necessarily need to build extensions. If you want more space in a particular are of your house, you can convert infrequently used rooms to accommodate stuffs that you do not often use. For instance, if you desire to widen your kitchen space and have an adjacent room you do not use, you can turn that room into storage for your food supplies or kitchen wares. This would give you more space in your existing kitchen area and allows you to move around more comfortably.

Second, repair only that which needs repair. If your kitchen countertop looks ugly because some of the tiles have chipped off, you do not need to change the whole thing. You can replace only that particular area where the damage is apparent.

Thirdly, consider about applying new coat of paint to the area you want to improve. Painting your garage, for instance, can make it appear cleaner and more presentable. There is a wide variation of colours to choose from. Choosing the perfect colour could set a nice mood in the area. It is also something you can do yourself so you can cut on labour costs.

Fourthly, use ornaments to add style to your space. The ornaments can be something you can create yourself or purchased at a cheap price. For instance, you can have a simple kitchen garden for most common herbs. The herbs will give your kitchen area a nice smell and chic look. Plus you get the chance to have fresh herbs anytime you want.

Fifth, consider a thorough cleaning of your space. Un-organized area is not pleasing to the sight and cleaning the area can match the pleasure one gets just by looking at a new piece of furniture.

As it is more often considered as an extended part f the house, the garage is often forgotten for regular maintenance. It then can be shocking to look at it after long period of not cleaning it. Cleaning your garage can maximize the space plus, it takes away all the visibly annoying stuffs that you can throw off right into the basket.

Home is very important place for us as it is our constant refuge from the harsh world outside. It is our private space where we hope to feel comfortable after a long day at work. Improving it is definitely a huge investment as it is beneficial for wellness. One can do it for free, low cost or huge costs as it depends on the amount and extent of changes the owner wishes to make.

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C Programming Study In The UK Considered

By Jason Kendall

When choosing any course in IT it is vital that the qualification it leads to is one that is current with the working world. Additionally, you should make sure that the subject is a match for you, your abilities and your personality. Should you be considering becoming more IT literate, perhaps with some Microsoft Office skills, or even becoming an IT professional, you can choose from many training options.

With a great variety of low cost, simple to follow training and support, it's easy to find something that will get you into the commercial world.

If you're like many of the students we talk to then you're quite practically minded - the 'hands-on' type. Typically, the unfortunate chore of reading reference guides is something you'll force on yourself if you absolutely have to, but you'd hate it. So look for on-screen interactive learning packages if you'd really rather not use books. Research has constantly demonstrated that getting into our studies physically, will more likely produce memories that are deeper and longer-lasting.

Study programs now come on CD and DVD discs, so everything is learned directly from your own PC. Using video-streaming, you can sit back and watch the teachers showing you precisely how something is done, followed by your chance to practice - in an interactive lab. You'll definitely want a look at some courseware examples from your training provider. The materials should incorporate slide-shows, instructor-led videos and fully interactive skills-lab's.

It's folly to go for purely on-line training. Due to the variable nature of connection quality from all internet service providers, you should always obtain disc based courseware (On CD or DVD).

Beginning with the understanding that we have to choose the employment that excites us first and foremost, before we're even able to consider which development program ticks the right boxes, how are we supposed to find the right path? Consequently, if you have no know-how of IT in the workplace, how are you equipped to know what a particular IT employee fills their day with? Let alone arrive at what training route would be most appropriate for a successful result. Ultimately, the right resolution really only appears via a systematic investigation of many changing areas:

* The kind of individual you think yourself to be - which things you enjoy, plus of course - what makes you unhappy.

* Is it your desire to achieve an important objective - for example, being your own boss someday?

* Where is the salary on a scale of importance - is an increase your main motivator, or is day-to-day enjoyment higher up on the priority-scale?

* With so many ways to train in Information Technology - it's wise to gain a basic understanding of what separates them.

* Having a good look at how much time and effort that you're going to put into it.

For most of us, considering so much data will require meeting with an advisor who knows what they're talking about. And we're not only talking about the accreditations - you also need to understand the commercial requirements and expectations of industry too.

How long has it been since you considered your job security? For most people, this isn't an issue until something goes wrong. Unfortunately, the lesson often learned too late is that job security doesn't really exist anymore, for nearly everyone now. Security only exists now through a quickly increasing marketplace, driven forward by a shortfall of trained staff. This shortage creates just the right environment for a secure market - a more attractive situation all round.

Taking the Information Technology (IT) sector as an example, the last e-Skills survey brought to light a national skills shortage in the country of over 26 percent. Therefore, for every 4 jobs existing across IT, businesses can only find certified professionals for three of the four. This one idea alone highlights why the country desperately needs so many more new trainees to get into the IT sector. Undoubtedly, it really is such a perfect time to train for IT.

Often, people don't comprehend what information technology means. It's stimulating, innovative, and means you're doing your bit in the gigantic wave of technology that will impact the whole world for generations to come. We've only just begun to scrape the surface of how technology will define our world. Computers and the Internet will massively alter how we see and interact with the world around us over the years to come.

If earning a good living is around the top on your wish list, you'll be pleasantly surprised to hear that the regular income of IT employees in general is a lot better than with other market sectors. It's evident that we have a significant nationwide demand for certified IT specialists. Also, as growth in the industry shows little sign of contracting, it looks like there will be for the significant future.

Full support is of the utmost importance - look for a package that includes 24x7 access, as anything else will annoy you and definitely hold up your pace and restrict your intake. Avoid, like the plague, any organisations that use messaging services 'out-of-hours' - with your call-back scheduled for office hours. It's no use when you're stuck on a problem and need an answer now.

We recommend that you search for study programmes that have multiple support offices across multiple time-zones. Every one of them needs to be seamlessly combined to provide a single interface and also access round-the-clock, when you want it, with no fuss. Look for a training provider that gives this level of learning support. Because only live 24x7 round-the-clock support delivers what is required.

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Yoga Music For Meditation Series - 12 Tips To Attain An Incredible Meditation Practice

By Hans Havasi

a) What Is Meditation

1. First of all understand what meditation is! Meditation consists of the continual flow of thought on one thing. It is the keeping up of one idea alone and resembles the continual flow of oil. This process is called "Dhyana" by Yogis and adoration by Bhaktas.

Concentration fixes the mind on a point or object, either inside the body or outside the body as any outside object or image. Meditation naturally follows concentration. In the process of Dhyana all the normal thoughts are shut off from the mind and replaced with Divine thoughts and Divine presence.

(b) Finding The Place

2. Have a meditation room which you can lock off. Don't allow anyone to enter this room to keep it holy. Burn incense in the mornings and evenings. Keep an icon of God or your Guru. Put your chair in front of this icon. Also it is good to keep spiritual books there such as the Yoga Sutras and other spiritual scriptures.

When you are in deep meditation the powerful vibrations produced will be lodged in the ether of the room. In six months time you will feel a lot of peace and purity within the atmosphere of the room. Whenever your mind is disturbed by worldly events, sit in the room and repeat a Mantra for half an hour; you will find that a change will take place within your mind immediately.

By practising this you will feel the calming spiritual influence it has on you. Nothing can compare to a spiritual practice and it will create a holy place in your home.

3. Solitude and intense meditation are two important requirements for Self-realization. A place of pilgrimage, a Himalayan scenery, a lovely flower-garden, a sacred temple, these are the places which elevate the mind for concentration and meditation. Use them when necessary.

4. A cool place with a mild climate is a must for concentrating the mind. As salt will melt in water, the pure mind melts in the silence brought in through meditating upon the Absolute.

(c) The Time

5. Get up at 4 in the morning (the hour of Brahmamuhurta). It is very favourable for spiritual contemplation and devotional practices. Early in the morning the mind is calm, pure and quite refreshed after sleep. The mind is like a blank sheet of paper and comparatively free from worldly Samskaras (mental impressions).

The mind is easily moulded at this hour as the atmosphere is filled with light and purity. If you do not feel to take a bath or shower you can wash your hands, feet and your face with cold water. This suffices.

6. Choose the part of the night or day where your mind is clear and when you will not be disturbed. The mind is more calm and malleable in these times.

7. You can enjoy the results of a good meditation on Sundays because this is a holiday, and the mind feels free. Therefore you should do some vigorous meditations on Sundays. Meditation results will also improve when you live on milk and fruits alone or when you fast. Use common sense and try to obtain the best results in meditation.

(d) Where To Focus

8. Keep your attention fixed in the area of the heart or in the middle of the forehead and keep your eyes shut.

9. The mind is placed in Ajna Chakra in Trikuti. The mind is easily tamed by focusing on Trikuti. Devotional types (Bhaktas) should focus in the heart area and yogis should concentrate on Ajna Chakra.

10. At the top of the head there is an energy center called Sahasrara which is another great place to concentrate. Vedantins focus in this point. Some yogis focus on their nose tips (Nasikagra Drishti). Tenaciously stick to one place of focus for the quickest results.

If you concentrate on heart, stick to it. Never change it. Your guru will select the center your should concentrate on, if you are a student of the faith. If you are a man who likes to be self-reliant, you can select it for yourself.

(e) Pure Diet

11. Keep a pure light diet. Over filling the stomach with bread, rice and vegetables will make you sleepy and interferes with your spiritual practice. Solely dieting on milk will make the body feel light and pure.

By following these guidelines you will find yourself being able to sit at ease in yoga positions for long periods of time, up til hours. If you feel weak though, you can take some milk and rice. Those with an intense program of keeping lectures and other spiritual activities should have a solid diet though.

(f) Yoga Positions

12. The body is stabilized through the practice of yoga positions (Asanas). The mind is strengthened through inner attitudes (Mudra) and contractions (Bandhas). The body will feel lighter after the practising breathing exercises (Pranayama). Once you can do these things with ease your mind can fix itself upon the Absolute and you will attain states of uplifted bliss and euphoria.

It is highly recommended to practice the lotus pose (Padmasana) or Siddhasana for the attainment of meditation and concentration. For health it is good for you to be sexually continent. This can be attained through Paschimottanasana, Matsyasana, Brahmacharyasana, Sarvangasana and Shirshasana (amongst many other Asanas).

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Are You Feeling That You Can't Get Your Ex Back?

By Lilliana Haley

Relationship troubles are not fun and when we find ourselves going through these types of issues then most of us tend to feel that they can't get your ex back no matter what we do. We know that one of the first places that people come looking for information and advice is the internet.

It is important that you stop believing that you can't get your ex back; because the truth is that yes you can learn how to repair your broken relationship. It is vital that before you begin taking the necessary steps that it is going to take to repair your broken relationship you may want to take the time to find out what is causing you to want to win an ex back?

As humans we feel as though we have to constantly have someone in our lives otherwise we do not feel adequate. In fact most of us hate being alone and that may be the reason that you are trying to win your ex back. We always tell people that they can stop staying that they can't get an ex back; because the truth is that you can.

Before you begin taking action you want to know why you are desperate to get them back. No one will ever tell you that you should not get them back; however you have to find out why you want to save the relationship?

There is absolutely nothing wrong with trying to fix a relationship where you both thought that it would be better to end it because you believe that you can do better. In fact most people tend to realize that the "grass is not greener" on the other side when it is too late.

Abusive relationships should never try to be repaired. If he was abusive to you then the best thing that you can do is spend some time alone. It may feel as though you may not be able to find someone; however the truth is that once you are ready to get back into a relationship you will discover that one person who will treat you the way that you want to be treated.

If you still feel as though you can't get your ex back; then be sure to visit the site below. You will find one of the best resources that people everywhere have used to get win their ex back. It guarantees that you will be able get your ex to fall in love with you all over again.

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Tips On Dating For The First Time

By Dell DeMarco

First dates? Well, it has to be unforgettable. Going out with someone for the very first time is overly exciting. For the most part, a first date is always remembered especially if the person you went out with is truly special. Just the mere thought of spending some time alone with him or her already excites the senses.

Since it is your first time together, make sure it will be an affair to remember. How will you do just that? Take the cue from these first time dating tips. Read on and add more excitement to your first date experience.

So, What's The Plan?

If you happen to be the one planning for the date, then you have the advantage, although some may not think otherwise. Yes, it is a tough task but when you come to think of it, planning for a date takes a little creativity. Now, isn't this exciting?

First and foremost, you have to keep in mind the comfort of both parties. Think not only of yourself but of course, of your date as well. Come up with a plan which you know benefits the two of you; something in which you are both comfortable in. One good advise is to keep it low-key. Anyways, if the first date ends up well, then you can have more lavish follow-up dates afterward.

Leave no room for unexpected surprises that can possibly ruin everything. That is why you have to keep your first date low key. This is to thwart off any traces of uneasiness and for both parties to get to know each other better without the complexities that come along with grand settings.

You may pick out a simple and cozy restaurant. With this choice, neither of you will have to be pressured of getting things right, like using the proper utensils or pronouncing extravagant menu. In comparison to this, a laid back and relaxed ambience is much preferred.

Apart from cozy eatery, comedy bars, concerts or sports events are favorable suggestions as well. Any event that lightens and relaxes the mood is preferable. Incorporate humor and laughter to your activity and your date is sure to be a fun one, leaving no room for boredom and tension to linger in.

But then, it does not end there. As you pick out the perfect place, you also have to pay attention to your attire. Certainly, you have no intention of dressing inappropriately for the affair.

It is easier for you to discern what clothes to wear if you do all the planning. But if not, you can at least ask to have an idea on what to wear.

You Are Your Best Company

Always remember to be just yourself all throughout your date. Your talks are important, as they are the best means to get to know each other even more. As you engage in conversations, later on you will realize whether you have a common ground or not or are completely different from each other.

However, keep in mind that you are just starting out. Take things slowly. Do not expect to know your date well already during your first time out. Knowing a person takes time, even a lifetime. Therefore, do not be too eager to know too much about her. The same can be said for you. Do not divulge your whole life yet. There are certain things that are better left unsaid for the moment. Do not argue or debate about small stuffs.

First date is supposed to be memorable, remember? It is ought to be fun. Hence, hurtful and negative stories must stay aside temporarily. Instead, stick to happy moments and marvelous stories. Stay positive no matter what because by doing so, you become more attractive.

Dating does not really have to be a disaster even if on its course you realize you are not compatible or do not like the person you are dating. Just enjoy it, be honest and be yourself. Acquiesce to these first date tips and soon enough, you will be reminiscing your own memorable first date.

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Angel Tattoo Designs and Definition

By Anne Torres

Angel tattoos are very spiritual and symbolic. They are important in many religions, such as the Christian, Jewish and Islamic faiths. They are believed to be messengers of god, and protective, such as guardian angels. It is believed that the word Angel comes from the Greek language meaning "messenger".

Angel tattoos are popular with both women and men. On women, angel tattoos are seen to represent peace and calmness within, while on men an angel tattoo represents a connection with the higher self.

Popular Angel Tattoo Designs

Most Angel tattoo designs are of a beautiful winged figure, floating, sometimes sitting on a cloud or with clouds around, holding a harp, or trumpet. Angels are protective, so it is common for the angel to be hovering, representing their protective nature.

Another popular design is angel wings. These can be any size and placed just about anywhere.

Angels tattoo designs are also a popular way to pay tribute to a lost loved one. A person's face can be drawn into an angel design, so the wearer can keep their memory alive. Angel tattoo designs can also represent love and a connection with a loved one, especially if a love heart is linked with the angel. A common tattoo design nowadays, is for angels to be represented in the image of cupid.

The meaning of Angel Tattoo Designs

The most common meanings of Angel tattoos are spirituality, love and protection. Many tattoo designs are of angels hovering above to offer protection to something or someone. Angels are seen as messengers that connect the spiritual realm with the material realm, and do the work of God. Another common theme is the perennial struggle between good and evil in which Archangels are shown in battle. Angel tattoos can also just represent a connection with something higher than oneself.

Angel Tattoo Design sources

The key thing to consider when getting an Angel tattoo design (or any design for that matter) is to make sure you are completely happy with the design. The best approach is to check out as many designs as you can to get ideas, and develop your own tattoo. It is not recommended to choose a free tattoo off the internet because they are accessible to so many people.

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Is Instant Lucid Dreaming Really Possible?

By Trevor Albitt

Lucid Dreaming, also known as conscious dreaming is the practice of remaining aware of oneself as well as the fact that one is dreaming while dreaming. While in a dream, you are conscious of the fact that the things you see and experience are only a dream. You can have some control over your dreams once you are able to practice lucid dreaming, unlike in ordinary dreams.

The power of having complete control over the direction of your dreams is something straight out of metaphysical existence. Suddenly, all the limitations you ever felt in life just cease to exist.

But is it as simple as it looks like? Can everyone experience lucid dreaming and bring to life what otherwise seems difficult or impossible in this reality?

As it happens, lucid dreaming is not all that difficult. If you really want to use this technique to tap into the power of your mind, you can do so. There are proven ways to get you to your goal.

Foremost, you must be absolutely clear about your objective in trying to master the art of lucid dreaming. Do you just want to have your own private playground in the form of lucid dreams, or there is some specific reason for developing this skill? Whatever may be the reason, it should be crystal clear in your mind.

Next you have to learn the actual techniques of lucid dreaming. The first step is to learn the process of Dream Recall, which is exactly what it sounds like. You need to begin practicing remembering your dreams in detail. This is a step on the road towards lucid dreaming.

This isn't going to happen overnight (if you'll forgive the pun). Many find it helpful to keep a dream recall register, which is a sort of dream diary. Here you'll write down each detail of your dreams which you can remember. Do this each day. You'll find it easier the more you practice. Also, start trying to become aware of your dreaming, to get your mind trained to be alert in your dreams.

Many people have found that hypnosis can drastically reduce the time needed to prepare your subconscious mind to experience lucid dreaming. Often just one of two hypnosis sessions will allow you to consistently remember all of your dreams. Once this occurs your mind is then conditioned for lucid dreaming.

While in a lucid dream, it may happen that suddenly, you are wide-awake. However, with the power that you have attained so far, you'll be easily able to recollect all the important details of the dream. Now, just try to relax and sleep again, while continuing the dream with the desired directions. When you wake up, you'll realize the real power of conscious dreaming you just experienced the night before.

Lucid dreaming can also be accomplished by waking up early, then going back to sleep for a few hours. These dreams are the easiest to turn into lucid dreams. You may wonder if you were really dreaming, or just lying in bed thinking! You can simply set an alarm to wake you a few hours earlier than usual, then reset your alarm and go back to sleep; and lucid dreaming.

When trying to have lucid dreams, it is helpful to become familiar with your sleeping habits so as to be aware of the best times to try for lucid dreaming.

Lucid dreaming can be a helpful practice for those with sleeping troubles such as insomnia. When you are having a hard time getting to sleep, remind yourself that sleep means lucid dreaming; and your subconscious mind will make sure that you get to sleep quickly.

Lucid dreaming used to be something which took a very long time to learn. Recent technological advances, particularly in the field of audio technology have made lucid dreaming something which anyone can easily accomplish.

Many people are finding that the most reliable and certainly quickest way, of having a lucid dream is by listening to binaural beats audios.

These work by playing slightly different frequencies in each ear and have the result of deeply relaxing the listener and bringing their brain waves to the correct frequency for lucid dreaming to occur.

Before this technology was available the only sure way to be able to lucid dream to order was by the way of meditation techniques which often took years to learn and the perseverance and determination required was too much of a struggle for most people.

By listening to binaural sound waves, particular when combined with hypnosis to prepare the subconscious mind, it is possible for you to experience lucid dreaming very soon after your first attempt.

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