Using Astrology for Meet, Dating, and Seducing Single Women

Posted November 19th, 2008 by
Categories: New Age Center

Most women are interested in astrology and you can use this to your advantage. I have used this method very successfully in meeting single women to get a woman to leave a nightclub with me to go over to my place to do her horoscope. This can work for you and it’s so very simple.

You may be saying to yourself, “I don’t know anything about astrology.” Well don’t panic, because all you’re going to need is one book to get you started. The book is called, “Heaven Knows What” by Grant Lewi and may be available at your local metaphysical or regular book store. It’s out of print, but you can get some used copies cheap at www.amazon.com. This book will enable you to cast a detailed horoscope in ten to fifteen minutes without the slightest study or knowledge of astrology beforehand. All you need to do is follow the simple directions carefully, step-by-step, and you just can’t go wrong.

The chief use of the horoscope is it’s aid in self-discovery or in discovering what makes your friends tick, not to mention the women you do a horoscope on. The horoscope tells the basic underlying psychological and emotional drives of the individual. If you desire to pursue astrology further after using this book, there are many excellent books on the market. I’ve been studying astrology for over twenty years and believe me, you can never learn enough about astrology. If you don’t believe in astrology, investigate the subject and you will find there’s a lot of truth to it.

Now, here’s how this method is used to pick up and meet single women in nightclubs. Of course, you can use this method in any setting or situation. The best time to use this method is after you have made initial contact with a woman and towards the end of the evening. You can’t just walk up to a woman and ask her if she would like to have his horoscope done and then leave and go to your place. OK, let’s say you have met a woman and you have had a few drinks and a few dances and you’re hitting it off pretty good. It’s getting late and it’s time to make a move. Ask her, “What sign are you?” Then follow up with, “Are you interested in astrology?” Then ask her, “Would you like to have your have your horoscope done?” Assuming she says yes, then follow up with, “Why don’t we leave and go over to my place and I’ll calculate your horoscope and let you read about yourself?” If she declines your offer for that particular night, set it up for another night. If you don’t get her over to your place the first night, at least you’ll get her over at a later date. Of course, you can always go over to her place instead.

You have the option of making the main objective of getting a woman to your place to have her horoscope done is to seduce her. I’ll leave this up to you. After doing her horoscope you can proceed with your seduction routine (dim lighting, soft music, a few drinks, kissing, stroking, etc.).

In conclusion, you’re going to run into some women who don’t want any part of astrology. You’ll just have to try and convince them to try it before knocking it. If this fails, you’ll just have to resort to other methods to get a woman to your place. At least give it a try and see how it works for you. You have nothing to lose and a hell of a lot to gain. This method sure did work for me. Just buy the book and learn how to calculate a horoscope and you will be on your way to meeting more single women.

This article written by Don Diebel (Americas #1 Singles
Expert). If you would like more free dating tips on how to
successfully meet, date, attract, and become intimate with
women, please visit his website at: http://www.getgirls.com.

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5 Ways to Soothe Mind, Body, and Spirit

Posted November 18th, 2008 by
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Self improvement (or self help) tools come in many shapes and sizes; sometimes it’s physical in nature (a self help book, having a massage, painting with water colors), or spiritual in nature (flower essences, Reiki, meditation which is both physical and spiritual, etc).

Five of the best self help options that I’ve used successfully to help soothe my own mind, body and spirit, are:

1. Meditation techniques - a fabulous self help tool which greatly benefits overall health and wellbeing. There are many techniques to choose from such as:

**Visually guided meditations;

**Candle meditation;

**Breathing meditation;

**Crystal meditation;

**Writing meditation (alternate by using dominant and non-dominant hand);

**Walking meditation;

**Body scanning; and

**A self healing meditation using either color; breathe work; aromatherapy; etc.

2. Painting with water colors, pastels or oil paints - express your uniqueness through art. This is a wonderful self help tool to employ for inner healing, letting go and for creating something new (a masterpiece for your lounge room wall).

3. Vibrational essences. Part of ancient wisdom, vibrational essences are used in healing to assist with the removal of emotional blocks and patterns, as well as resolving issues from past lives.

Essences are generally in liquid form and can also be used in creams, ointments and oils (I sometimes combine mine with an aromatherapy oil blend).

Vibrational substances are derived from light (sun, moon etc), healing energy (universal or spiritual energy, prana, Reiki etc), plants (flowers, stems, leaf etc), mineral (crystals, gold etc), environmental (sacred places), or animal.

Some examples of essences available (there are many) to explore further as a self help tool are:

**Flower, Gem, Angel, Shell, Coral, Sea, Goddess, and Chakra essences

4. Journal writing is a fabulous self help healing tool connecting you with your true essence, your spiritual self.

Find yourself a special journal/diary to write in; something special to write with (can be brightly colored inks or the more traditional black, blue or reds) and make a date with yourself to do some journal writing every morning at the same time (before rising out of bed).

I’ve practiced journal writing as a self help tool for many years and still find it, to this day, one of the greatest self help and self improvement tools around - and it costs nothing!

Write out your worries, sadness, loneliness, or whatever is playing on your mind. When you’ve done that write in your journal the excitement, enthusiasm and passion you intend to experience for the day ahead, the projects you’re working on, friends you’ll catch up with, food you’ll eat, possible miracles that might happen, shopping to be done, your work day etc.

5. Have a massage. Treat yourself to some bodywork like a Swedish massage. Swedish is a more traditional or western soft tissue type of massage, however if you’re after something a little more unique for healing mind, body, and spirit you could choose:

Aromatherapy massage - there’s nothing quite like this one using essential oils for body, mind and spirit.

Ka Huna, LomiLomi - gentle, relaxing, soothing and stretching massage (even watching this massage is relaxing);

Reflexology - therapeutic hand and foot massage;

Reiki - hands on energy healing (aligns Chakras etc)

Vichy Shower - warm water is directed over your body, gently massaging it (this is heavenly, especially after a salt scrub).

Acupressure - form of bodywork based on Chinese Meridian theory

Ayurvedic - part of a traditional detoxification and rejuvenation program of India called Panchakarma - vigorious massage with warm oils and herbs to remove toxins, is calming and balancing, and facilitates profound inner peace.

Hot stone massage - warm smooth stones are applied to the body and employed by the therapist’s hands.

A massage not listed that I experienced while ago was a form of Swedish massage. I was given small smooth rocks to hold in either hand, at the end of the massage the therapist held my feet and ‘tuned’ me, which sounded like a clarinet going up and down the scales. To say I felt relaxed and energised at the same time is an understatement. It was amazing.

I’ve road tested many self help tools over the years; it’s been an amazing journey with the most profound assistance coming from spirit. Sometimes good comes from being blinded by the light.

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Meditation Basics: Counting Breaths is Not Like Counting Sheep

Posted November 17th, 2008 by
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“Just close your eyes and count your breaths,” they say. How simple can it be? “Don’t think about anything else though. Just concentrate on your breathing.” Well, anyone who has tried this “simple” meditation knows that it just isn’t that easy.

There are many obstacles to this seemingly effortless task. Our minds tend to wander naturally. If we try to completely focus on anything for more than a few seconds, random thoughts take over. And breathing is boring; let’s face it. How can you concentrate on something so mundane when there are much more interesting things racing around in your head?

A typical session might go like this: I close my eyes, sit comfortably, and begin counting. Inhale one, inhale two, inhale… “Am I doing this right? I guess so, I’m already on… oh three.” Inhale four… “Now, am I supposed to start over at one or just keep going?” Inhale one, inhale two, inhale three, inhale four. “Wow, I’m really getting the hang of this. Oops.” Inhale one, inhale two… “Did I remember to pay the phone bill? I’m sure I did. I’m really good at staying on top of my bills. Not like Susan, she’s always… Darn, I did it again.” Inhale one, inhale two…

The good news is it does get better with practice. The bad news is it can still be a struggle for experienced meditators, especially during busy or turbulent periods in one’s life. Luckily, there is more good news. There are some specific things you can do to help you focus and reduce the frustration in your meditation practice. In this article, I would like to offer three tips to help you with your practice. They are: Observe don’t control, be compassionate, and enjoy yourself.

First, don’t force or try to control your breathing. This is a mistake that a lot of beginners make. Many inexperienced meditators consciously or unconsciously alter their breathing in an effort to focus on it. What results is an exaggerated and often irregular breathing pattern. This can actually inhibit your meditation rather than help it.

What you want to do is just “watch” your breathing. You don’t have to exert any additional effort at all. If you just wait and observe, you will breathe. Then, you can count. Of course, we all know this but many people still find themselves forcing it. If you catch yourself controlling your breaths, just gently remind yourself that it’s not necessary and then wait for the next breath to come naturally.

This brings me to the next tip, compassion. In this case I mean for yourself in your meditation practice. As we’ve been discussing, it’s not an easy thing to do to concentrate on one’s breath. It’s very important not to scold yourself when your mind wanders or you catch yourself controlling your breathing. If you think about it, the time you would spend reprimanding yourself for breaking your focus is just more time away from your meditation. It is best to softly bring yourself back to your practice as soon as you notice you’re wavering. Don’t get down on yourself and start thinking, “I can’t do this. This is never going to work for me.” These negative thoughts do nothing to help your practice and waste valuable time. Be compassionate. Just brush it off and return to your meditation.

Another way to look at these wanderings is to realize that they are an important part of your progression. Meditation is a skill. And like most skills, it requires practice. A baseball player doesn’t step into the batter’s box for the first time and start hitting homeruns. He makes mistakes and corrections, and improves over time. He can then gauge his progress by the reduction of errors. Even after he is an experienced batsman, he will still strike out more often than he would like. But his hits should increase as well.

In your meditation practice, your mind will likely wander more in the beginning. But don’t give up. It will get better. Just like the baseball player, you will realize fewer mistakes over time and you will learn to recover from them more quickly. Sure, you will still have challenges and even slumps from time to time but you will also have more successes.

The final tip I would like to offer is to find enjoyment in your practice. Even though it may be tough at times, daily meditation can greatly enhance your life. Don’t rate yourself and expect to progress or improve to a particular degree or within a particular timeframe. Unlike baseball, mediation is a life-long experience. Remember, this is your time. Let it be your oasis not a chore. No matter what else is going on in your life, your meditation time can be your escape. As a Zen master once said, “It’s just you and your breath and then it’s just your breath.” Breathe in, breathe out, and forget about the world around you. Even when you’re busy or preoccupied with some problem, even if you can only find ten or fifteen minutes to be alone with your breath, enjoy it.

I hope these tips will help you to enhance your meditation experience. They have certainly proved to be invaluable in my own practice over the years. Of course I still struggle from time to time with the very same issues we’ve discussed here. But through observing rather than controlling, being compassionate to myself when I falter, and enjoying my special time alone; I have made my life fuller and happier.

Mike Suzuki is freelance writer and software developer who is dedicated to promoting calm, relaxation, and peace. To support this cause, he has developed the ImCalmer(tm) Personal Mediation Timer (for Palm OS devices) and the ImCalmer.com website (http://www.imcalmer.com). You can reach Mike for questions or comments at MikeS@ImCalmer.com

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Mindfulness and Eating: Divine Desk Dining

Posted November 15th, 2008 by
Categories: New Age Center

Are you stuck eating lunch at your desk again?

Lucky you.

You see, staying put can be surprisingly soothing compared to making a mad dash to the cafe for a sandwich and running back to your office, all the while worried that you’ll miss an important call.

If you feel chained to your desk, try viewing it instead as a powerful anchor that keeps you from drifting mindlessly.

Desk dining can be the epitome of mindlessnessor a remarkable opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy a delicious moment or two. You can choose a chug-and-chew cubicle lunch or settle in for a session of mindful mastication.

Mom always told us to slow down and chew our food properly. She was more worried about choking, indigestion and bad manners than she was about the possibility that we would grow up to be disconnected from our experience of dining.

As usual, Mom made good sense. New research indicates that becoming more mindful of every mouthful is a powerful way to reduce our food intake, increase our meal satisfaction, and savor more than just the taste of our veggie on rye.

Jean L. Kristeller, Ph.D., is professor of psychology and director of the Center for the Study of Health, Religion and Spirituality at Indiana State University. Over the last ten years, she has been working on ways to help overweight individuals develop greater awareness of their eating triggers using mindfulness meditation. Her program is being applied in a number of different settings, and the results have been quite promising.

There’s even a fancy term for her technique of paying attention to what you put into your mouthMindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training, or MB-EAT for short. It’s not rocket sciencejust a simple way to assess your needs and attend to the process of eating slowly.

Even if you don’t have an eating disorder, chances are you’ve had more than a few meals on the go. Perhaps you are a practiced drive-and-diner, grabbing your order from the drive-thru window and perfecting your food balancing technique. More likely, you’ve eaten an entire lunch while simultaneously answering phones and typing out email messagesand not really tasting a single bite.

Don’t curse your go-go lifestyle. Instead, choose to savor a slow-slow momenteven if it’s just a two-minute yogurt break.

Your divine desk dining experience starts with a couple of deep breaths and a commitment to focusing for twocount ‘em, TWOminutes. Feel your belly, and pay attention to any hunger pangs. Check in to see if you are eating now because it’s lunch time, because you are ravenous, or because you know you won’t get a chance to eat for several more hours. Take note.

Then, take a bite. Put down your fork, spoon or sandwich, and simply chew your food slowly, relishing the flavors and textures, just like Mom taught you. Do this for one minute, and then pause. Feeling better now? Sometimes the simple act of chewing mindfully for just a moment can help us slow down enough to recognize that we’re not that hungry.

Savor another minute of mindful mastication without getting wrapped up in thoughts of work or anything else. Come back to “just this bite” until your two minutes are up. After that, feel free to eat at your normal pace, and even if you get caught up in the type-and-swallow routine, simply note it.

We spend a lot of time and energy bemoaning our busy lives. Instead, spend two minutes tasting mindfulness right there at your desk.

It’s simply divine.

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Maya Talisman Frost is a mind masseuse in Portland, Oregon. Through her company, Real-World Mindfulness Training, she teaches playful and powerful eyes-wide-open ways to get calm, clear and creative. To read her free special report, “The Dirty Little Secret About Meditation” visit http://www.MayaFrost.com.

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Meditate to Unlock Your Hidden Potential - Part 2

Posted November 14th, 2008 by
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You can be the creator of your own manifest destiny. Through daily meditation practice and focus on changing your life for the better. In fact, you have the ability to redefine yourself in any direction you desire. The power that you can cultivate is limited only by your own imagination.

As I have mentioned earlier, this will change the lives of people who you come into frequent contact with. Therefore, you must always be kind, trustworthy, and considerate to others. You should make a change in that direction at this very moment.

Why the sudden need for character improvement? It goes hand-in-hand with using power and influence wisely. Remember Lord Acton’s saying: “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” The power of your mind has the ability to alter reality. Therefore, this is a power that must be controlled.

How is this possible? Here is an example: If you had two identical twin boys, who haven’t eaten for two days, and you put an apple in front of them; what would they do?

Most likely, they would fight over it, and the winner would eat, most or, all of it. You and I know they should divide it equally, but each of them has really felt starvation, and that is a reality you and I do not feel at the moment. So we are not talking about imagination, but three legitimate points of view, that each becomes our own reality.

Meditation will allow your mind to see multiple points of view, without judgment. If you can see only one point of view, you haven’t meditated long enough. The best leaders, negotiators, and diplomats, know that you have to understand the opposing viewpoint, to move forward, on any issue. There is always justification, on both sides, in any conflict, but true compromise is meeting the opposition in a different reality, than you both started from.

If you had the ability to travel in the space shuttle, your view of earth, from within your space vehicle, would be much different from the person living in poverty, within a refugee camp. You could not see, or feel, that person’s pain, and each of you would have a vivid picture of life on earth.

You can meditate from a mountain top, but once you have seen the full picture, you have an obligation to help mankind, with acts of kindness. Once you have discovered how easy it is to help others, you are no longer struggling with; “who is right and who is wrong.”

Your new reality becomes, “how can I help?”

Paul Jerard, is a co-owner and the director of Yoga teacher training at: Aura Wellness Center, in North Providence, RI. He has been a certified Master Yoga teacher since 1995. He is a master instructor of martial arts, with multiple Black Belts, four martial arts teaching credentials, and was recently inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. He teaches Yoga, martial arts, and fitness to children, adults, and seniors in the greater Providence area. Recently he wrote: Is Running a Yoga Business Right for You? For Yoga students, who may be considering a new career as a Yoga teacher.

www.yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html

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Fragments

Posted November 14th, 2008 by
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“Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted” (John 6:12b).

God is particular about our fragments, our bits and pieces and what we do with them: fragments of time and opportunity, thoughts and actions. Jesus asked His disciples to gather the broken pieces that represent what is left over from His bounty. When God feeds us, He feasts us! He is able to do exceeding abundantly above that which we ask, even. But He does not want us to waste the fragments from His abundance.

Gathering fragments does not mean to stockpile. When the Israelites were in the desert, they were told not to gather manna on the seventh day (Exodus 16:26). They were to trust in their God that He would furnish their needs for that day, also; that there was no need to hoard provisions when God had promised to provide their daily bread.

With God little things assume great importance. He gives us all things to enjoy, but He also is concerned about the cup of cold water that we give in His name; He owns the cattle on a thousand hills, but He takes notice when a sparrow falls. We think nothing of killing time, that precious substance that makes up life, only to wish it back when the seconds, minutes, hours, weeks, months and years have suddenly gone and we are old and sorry for the wasted times and words.

But the saddest waste of all is the wasted life which is epidemic today. God surely weeps as He watches humankind destroy itself with drugs and pornography and violence. Some of the most grievous words in God’s Word are, “…The younger son…squandered his wealth in wild living” (Luke 15:13). The parent who has buried a child wasted from riotous living knows well how the little things make or break us. “Let nothing be wasted,” especially one for whom our beloved Jesus died!

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Give A Smile-Get A Smile

Posted November 10th, 2008 by
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In today’s world of technology we do not have ample opportunity to get personal. Life is fast-paced and everyone seems to be in a rush. We dial the phone and we talk to machines. We spend long hours on the computer playing games, emailing one another or working with our web pages. Even in the office environment, we email the person in the cubicle 3 feet away instead of walking over to hand them a task list.

Don’t get me wrong. I love technology. I cannot imagine ever being without my computer and am guilty of spending a large part of my day working on line. The computer and Internet afford many opportunities. Now at no charge outside of my Internet connection I can communicate with persons all over the world. If screened carefully young people have a world of education available at their fingertips. I could continue to expound on the many benefits that technology has brought into our lives. However, that is not the gist of this article.

As a result of the technological age of today’s world, our personal touch with one another is decreasing. We need to take full advantage of the opportunity to be personal. Humans are becoming strangers to one another. People are in a hurry to get on with the business of living and walk past each other on the street without even a nod.

Have you wondered why there is so much clinical depression in the world today? Ask yourself why our young people are so distressed. Why so many of them attempt suicide or worse the murder of their classmates or families. Do you conclude as I do that we need more of a personal touch?

Have you taken notice to how you felt when you were standing in line at a bank and someone turned and smiled at you. Prior to that smile you were feeling very anxious, possibly tapping your foot in impatience. You weren’t very happy to be there waiting in a long line. You had things to get done and you were getting more frustrated by the minute. It was one of the mundane drudgeries we all have to go through. Then comes this smile from the person in the line next to you and suddenly you feel much better. You are compelled to smile back. You do so without giving it thought, as though it is a natural inclination to reciprocate the smile.

Think about it, don’t you feel compelled to smile back when someone smiles at you? Doesn’t if lift your mood, and bring you out of a frustrated frame of mind? But that smile does so much more than that. It makes you feel accepted and liked. Somebody cares, and shares the things you go through. It makes you part of a group, a integral part of the human race. If you do not think that our society, do research into why our young people join gangs. The kids will tell you they are seeking to belong, to be a part of something. The gang becomes an extension of the family.

There is power in the smile, you see. It’s as though that instant someone waved a wand and all the drudgery disappeared. You suddenly feel warm and responsive and the person who offered you a smile has just gone from a stranger to be wary of to a kindred spirit. Sometimes a conversation is started and now the mundane drudgery has actually become an enjoyable experience. You no longer feel frustrated and rushed and in spite of yourself and enjoying yourself. The world is now warm and fuzzy instead of cold, fearful and bitter.

I do not mean to imply that giving and receiving a smile is the solution to the world’s problems, but it is a very good place to start. We all need to feel that sense of belonging. We are after all members of the same human family. We should feel moved to embrace each other in our hearts and minds.

So go ahead and smile. I dare you. But be careful. You might find the world a friendlier place to live. You might find that people are warm and kind and appreciative. Your smile might just make their day.

Doran Roggio, writer and entrepreneur provides resources for success in life and business at personalsuccess.healing-truths.com and self-improvement.healing-truths.com

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Live For Today, Not Tomorrow!

Posted November 10th, 2008 by
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How many times have you heard this? If you paid a nickel for every time you have heard this, you would probably be in bankruptcy court by now. I am referring to people who speak as if they will live forever. Well to quote the pastor of my church, “The results are in and experts have concluded that 10 out of every 10 people will eventually die.” It’s common knowledge that many of us think that we are invincible and will live forever. We like to think it’s someone else that will pass prematurely.

Our journey begins as an infant crawling onto the road of life. Of course, we never know how many miles there are on the road. We have a journey to follow but don’t know what path we will take or where it will lead us. The only thing that we know about our journey is that it will eventually come to an end. I personally believe that we are living on “borrowed time.” To further elaborate, how many times have you heard someone refer to their retirement? They boldly state, “When I retire in 20 years, I will do this or that” How do they even know they will live long enough to retire? They get so wrapped up in their future plans that they forget to live today.

I don’t think about retiring or what I will do in 10 years. I try to live my life today and do everything I can to enjoy my life. Now don’t get me wrong, I am not saying to forego a retirement account or a college fund. Those are financial preparations for the future. If you are financially able to build a retirement account or a college fund, they will be available to your children or spouse in the future if you prematurely pass on. We are unable to prepare our “life” for the future since we don’t know when it will actually end.

I am more concerned about what I will do in the next 20 minutes than what I may do 20 years from today. Take a look at your local newspaper and you will read about someone passing away in their early years. Most of us just shake our head and think that they were too young. We are never too young to leave this Earth. We hear people say “live for the day” but does anyone actually implement this into their life? I would like to share some personal thoughts on how to “live for the day”. These suggestions are for daily use.

• Never be afraid to tell family or friends that you love them. Whether you call or use email, don’t be afraid to let people know.

• Give thanks to your boss or employer. You may not have the best job or the best boss, but at least you are employed and are being provided a means of financial support. Think about the people who would like to have your job and your salary.

• Never go to bed angry at anyone. If someone chooses to be angry with you, it’s their issue, not yours.

• Thank a co-worker. If they have helped you, remember to give thanks to them. If they were having a bad day, your kindness could mean a lot to them.

• Give your dog or cat a hug or pet them before you go to bed. They need love too!

• Parents with children at home: Stop in and check in on them while they sleep, even if they are pretending to be asleep!

• Don’t ever take anyone for granted. They (or you) may not be around later to take for granted!

Feel free to share this article with anyone and everyone. You can also print a copy and attach it to your refrigerator or keep it in your wallet as a daily reminder.

About the author: M. Hoov holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. He operates a website that markets unique home décor items, gifts and collectibles. Please stop by for a visit at http://www.augustlake.com.

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Jesus Is Coming!

Posted November 9th, 2008 by
Categories: New Age Center

So far in my life, I have traveled to many places and no matter what country it is I have visited, someone somewhere says ‘Behold! Jesus is coming!’ I think to myself and why not? I feel it is about time that someone comes to make a huge difference in our lives because as we know, the state of our planet these days is not exactly the most desirable of states to exist in.

Each day of our lives, one way or another and whether we see it or not, we are reminded that every event which takes place in our world is a test of our faith and our understanding of the Universe. We seem to have forgotten the essence of our being here and are in dire need of someone, whom in a few words can change our lives for the better. Many people are praying for a Messiah to come along and provide us with the answers we need to help the many Souls who lost and disconnected from the real essence of their being here in the first place.

The reality is that Messiah or not, we have many teachers, guides and inspirational people of whom share their own truths to help us in our journey of life every day, yet do we really listen? Do we really appreciate the answers that we are already hearing? I am not sure that we do.

Many of us are praying for a Messiah but are you able to specify exactly what it is you want and need from a Messiah? Have you asked yourself to define your expectations of a Messiah? If Jesus Christ came along tomorrow do you think you would be ready to accept his presence in your life, let alone handle what he had to say?

If the Soul of Jesus Christ were to reincarnate into our world again at this time, do you think he would show up in old robes and sandals? I don’t think so, as with any other Soul, he would have to come in a form that was appropriate to blend into our society at this day and age.

This time around the Soul of Jesus Christ could possibly choose to reincarnate into our world as a woman called Jennifer for example. Do you think you could accept that woman Jennifer as your Messiah? Also, Jennifer could be just 21 years old, yet extremely wise, knowledgeable and enlightened in terms of Universal Awareness, could you handle that young woman being more are than you are, or might that be a problem for many is us here?

I feel that yes, this would be a difficult situation for many of us to accept because at the present time many of our societies, women are still considered to be inferior of the sexes, meaning their words and opinions are of no value to many of the men in those societies. And now, what are we going to do because Jesus is coming, yet no-one knows the form he or she will take?

Is Jesus Christ already back in this world living as your next door neighbor waiting for his/her time to speak up and do the work that he/she was destined to do in this world? Or is Jesus Christ already a world leader, somewhere in our world? How can we ever know?

Is Jesus Christ already here in a position of power as we would expect him to be, not a simple young woman? Perhaps he is here in the form of one of our world leaders, although I doubt that very much as many of our world leaders these days are corrupt and their interests lie not in the people but the companies who helped bring them to their leadership role. Most people know that! We also know that Jesus Christ would never fit amongst those people because his intentions are pure.

So who or what do you expect Jesus to be? I mean it is time to be prepared because we keep hearing that Jesus is coming, but we have no idea of his role? Is he coming to help and support one ethnic group over another? Is Jesus interested in war? Is Jesus coming to tell us where we can find some more oil in order that we survive in this planet up to the standards we have come so accustomed to living in on this planet? Will he come this way to help us maintain our level of comfort and at the same time help a few oil companies to profit; I mean seriously I would like to know?

Have you ever considered what country Jesus would be born in, or wondered what religion that Soul might choose to belong to this time around? Is Jesus coming for only one group of people, or is he coming to help the masses in all races and religions? Have you even stopped to consider what the real point of his coming would be anyway, and are we really in a state of mind that is ready and willing to handle the change that such a presence would create in our lives. Will you accept Jesus Christ this time around in the body, race or religion that this Soul decided to incarnate as?

We live in a world where power is the messiah and profit is that messiah’s bible and this is the ‘religion’ that most people eagerly follow. For the masses, life is not about right or wrong, it is about who gets what, when, how and why, regardless of who gets hurt down the way. I am sorry, but that is the truth as I see it. Unfortunately, our world is going nowhere and the majority of people are programmed not to see truth, hear truth, feel truth or even sense or speak truth, they are only programmed to listen to what they are being told by other people who are in positions of power because when this ‘power’ speaks, then that is the only truth for them.

When the Soul of Jesus Christ returns then he/she is coming to free you from the illusion of this world and to help you listen and begin seeing, feeling and sensing that there is another way of being, a way that can take away all fear, pain, doubt and misery in our lives because we could then sense, hear and see the world from clear eyes and with a liberated sense and hear for a change and use your common sense, without being so nave about the world you live in.

Jesus your messiah is already here. Are you aware of that? The essence of Jesus Christ is in every human heart on this plane. We are all from the same essence, and we find the same divine spark in all beings, whether it is a poor man, homeless women, a bad or wicked person to a rich and powerful person. We are all from one Source, yet how much do we acknowledge and pay attention to that? Viewing one another no matter who we are and what we do makes all the difference and this is what it means to view life through compassionate eyes.

Our God source and the Universe have been, and will continue to send us many people as divine messengers to tell us a story or two to help us change our life, yet is anyone getting the message? There are so many speakers, authors and movie script writers who are bringing us many different inspiring tools to help us improve the condition of our life but not most people is getting the message and quite often, those who do hear the messages take them all for granted.

The only time we think about Jesus, or any other Messiah is when we feel that our life is hopeless and without purpose, other than that we tend to just get on with day to day life and take it all for granted, until we are hit with a problem of dilemma, it is then we call for divine intervention. We only ask for enlightenment when we have issues that are beyond our control and that is one problem of humanity, we wait until it is all out of control before we seek ways to improve our life situation. There are others among us who are walking through life day after day, wondering what the point of life is after all, but are not really willing to seek ways of finding out, they would rather stay in their comfort zone until someone else comes along and gives them all the answers, well, unfortunately that is not what life is all about!

We all have a purpose here, yet how many of us are really aware of that? Believe me, if you have no idea of your purpose, or that you even had one, you are not the only one in this dilemma. We all have a purpose that influences our growth spiritually, emotionally, mentally and intellectually. When you have awareness that you have a purpose and what it is, trust me when you put your head down to sleep at night you will feel completely at peace with your life, who you are the creative Source manifesting in every breath of life you take. When you become aware of your purpose and your own Soul, you begin to appreciate every moment of your life and its value, regardless of any difficulties or traumatic experiences you have passed through.

We always believe that we need things to be big and dramatic in order for them to have purpose and meaning in our lives, but I do not feel that is true. I believe that the aspects of life that bring the most sense of purpose is the moment you wake up every day, feeling the air running through your nostrils and feeling blessed with the opportunity of living another day. The air we breathe is another thing we take for granted, breathing is a purpose so necessary, yet so unnoticed but imagine if that air supply just stopped, can you imagine? We would all die! It is time for us to appreciate life for what it is, appreciate the air we breathe and the bodies that we live within and just learn to be happy! How hard can that be as your life purpose, to simply acknowledge and appreciate the life that flows in and out of you at every moment? If you do not understand the importance of breathing try Yoga and it will make sense to you! So all in all, does life have to be more dramatic to make sense to you? Think about it!

We are all guilty of taking our life for granted at one point or another and very few actually do learn the real lessons that life is trying to teach us. We never learn from the messages we receive on a daily basis, they seem to just pass us by without any acknowledgement. We complain and keep complaining. We are never happy about ourselves, our job, our mates, our faiths and beliefs and we always seek for answers from external sources, and rely on other perfectly accomplished Souls to come along and help save us from our ignorance and push us to get up and take life seriously, less for granted and to appreciate every moment we have life while we are still alive. It is time now for us all to make some serious life changing decisions and make up our minds to state exactly what we want. Do we want to bask in our misery, fear and confusion and feel pain, or do are we ready to get up and work toward finding a way toward truth and light among all this darkness and negativity we exist in?

If you are not ready or willing to changes then what are you complaining for? What is it that you complain about anyway? Is it your job? Then take the initiative and change your job. Is it your husband or wife? Then start making an effort to improve your relationship by communicating with each other for a change and tell your mate what you want out of your life. You cannot expect your mate to fulfill something in you if you yourself have no idea what it is you need to fulfill.

We are always so quick to blame other people and situations for our misfortune, but please could you just be a bit more open up for a second and consider what you have or haven’t done to improve the things you complain about on a daily basis. It is time to be really honest with yourself. The only one who will save you is only YOU because you are the only one who knows what you can do about your life and your past that is still haunting you.

I am telling you now even if Jesus Christ did come today and he or she told you things you need to do to move you from your comfort and limitation and all the things that you do not like to hear, but need to hear to help you move from your stagnation then would listen or would you turn your back on Jesus because your pride and ego were hurt? Regardless if Jesus or any other Messiah came down here to save us all, it is still up to us to do something with that information we are taught and nobody can save you from your life except YOU.

YOU are responsible for your choices, actions and decisions in life and that goes for whether they are choices which move you forward or keep you in stagnation. It is time to define what it is you want in your life instead of complaining and dwelling on your past. That is of course unless you prefer to remain as a victim who needs other people’s approval and sympathy to give your life some meaning and comfort. Victims are dependant on everyone else except themselves and that is a huge limitation. In the end, there are no excuses anymore, it is time to change or stop complaining. You are the only Messiah of your life! So please accept that, accept your power and learn to be happy. I believe you can do it. I believe in the essence of Jesus which resides in your heart and everyone else’s, calling you to move forward, let go of fear and remember your divinity, so follow your heart and do it!

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Joseph Ghabi is an author, lecturer, and healer. Joseph provides Intuitive Numerology Consultation, Healing Childhood Experiences Consultation and PhD Candidate living in Montreal Canada.

At the age of eight Joseph discovered his clairvoyance.
Joseph is natural medium. Joseph started the ‘Free Spirit Centre’ website. A community centre devoted to personal growth, self help, soul growth, eating disorders, relationships, healing and human issues. You can find over 1100 articles on the site.

Joseph task is in bringing Souls back to realization of their own personal power and into alignment with their own soul purpose and path of evolution.

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An Old Man Telling Me Something?

Posted November 9th, 2008 by
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Today I got the chance to listen an old man’s views. He is running a small cycle repair shop. He told me that he live in Pakistan before partition of India and Pakistan. He told me that at that time every thing is very cheap. He was able to buy almonds for three rupees. He eats 250 to 500 gm of almonds at a time. He was showing apprehensions that now the wheat floor is costing eleven rupees.

He is telling how the new generation can be healthy if the things remain so expensive. He was cursing the government for not controlling the prices. He also told me that I must not be eating the proper food otherwise I must not be wearing the glasses. He told me that by taking the proper diet I can improve my eye sights. He also told me to boil one liter water in the evening and drink it in the morning. He told that this is very good cleanser of body and I can avoid many illnesses by doing it.

He is quite old man must be in mid eighties. The thing which amazed me about him is his quality of work. He was doing his work with full dedication. He told me also to do the same. He told me to provide the full quality to the customers otherwise there is no fun of doing all this. The fifteen minutes spent with him will always be a good lesson for me.
I always remember his advice and try to put them in my life.

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