Soulmate Connection
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Posted:Sep 23, 2007 11:40 am
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We know there are magical signs once we meet our soulmates face to face. Expect it to be not ordinary. Imagine a fairy-tale coming alive. Most certainly, there would be sparks flying, butterflies in the stomach, stuttered sentences, ease of communication, physical attractions, love-at-first-sights, answered prayers, love remembered from dreams; in other words, a soulmate connection.
At first, the connection may be quite dream-like and a little too overwhelming until it turns into a vague familiarity. It may also be intense there may be no words to describe it perfectly. Details of soulmate connections can every so often overpower love itself. It's spirit-lifting. It's addictive. It's without doubt a "connection" between two hearts. It's beyond anything you have experienced.
Meeting your soulmate at this time and age is a rare gift, one who's interested needs to plumb the depths of all possibilities, if not, just wait for it to happen. But for some, waiting can be as dreadful as searching without finding the "right one".
So might as well go for it and enjoy every second of your "finding your soulmate expedition". At least, you will not tell yourself you did not try. Romance novels and studies on "finding your soulmate" have it all- the unbelievable peaks and lows people go through just to meet their soulmates. And their stories have all one thing to say- once they have met their soulmates, it was as if they have known and loved each other before. And they can't wait to spend their lives with each other forever. With all these far-fetched concepts about soulmate connection, who then do you think wouldn't do anything for love? If it's that heavenly perfect, anyone will surely risk anything just to experience it.
How about you? How far would you go for love? It's every girl's dream for sure - to meet her soulmate and experience a soulmate connection. Because if the feeling is euphoric, why not? If meeting your soulmate is all you think of and soulmate connection has captured your creative imagination and loving heart, it becomes hard-wired into your brain. It's all you're going to think of and focus on. The best thing about finding your soulmate is that you will love with a pure heart and with the cleanest intention to give your all to that one special person.
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Soulmates
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Posted:Sep 23, 2007 11:23 am
Last Updated:Sep 23, 2007 11:24 am 3298 Views
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When one is alone
One feels that there is something missing
One longs for something that is not there
Something to fulfill oneself
When one is alone
One tries to answer one’s questions
But at times one cannot find the answer
One, once again, longs for something
When one is alone
One then figures out what one needs
One searches for another
Another that he’s been longing for
On the other side of the earth
The other feels similarly
The other undergoes similar experiences
Soon the other does the same
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Teaching for The with Story
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Posted:Sep 19, 2007 4:04 am
Last Updated:Sep 19, 2007 4:07 am 3662 Views
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Teaching is not an easy task. And yet, it is one of the most important responsibilities you hold as parents. It cannot and must not be delegated to others. But then, you may feel loss, inadequate or ill prepared to teach. Looking at the countless programs and methods available in the education market, you may feel like you need a PhD in this area if you are to succeed. Then there are the other excuses too like "I have to work and don't have the time," or "I don't have the patience." Well, here is your wake up call.
Teaching can be simple, effective and doable. Reading to your and using stories to teach is a technique that is within the capabilities of everyone.
When we read to our , we do not confine them to academic excellence but also extend into their emotional and behavioral learning. The following are 5 reasons why using stories to teach is effective:
1.The doesn't feel threatened. It's not another lecture. When we read to our , we are able to address a situation in a non-threatening way. What do I mean by threatening? Let's take a look at some examples of habitual phrases we tend to use when "teaching our lesson": "You shouldn't lie." "You are so messy." "You shouldn't be scared. You are just being silly." "You are not listening to me." Usually this is done in a blaming or angry tone of voice. When we finger point and use the word "you", hear negative and the situation becomes tense. Some may even become defensive. Put yourselves in their shoes. If someone were to start attacking you with words, would you be in a teachable mood? I would think not. Rather than focusing on the solutions to the problems, are focusing on their feelings of anger, hurt, fear etc... That they are experiencing at that moment. Using stories to teach, we take out the blame and place less emphasis on the problem. We talk and discuss solutions and speak positively. So instead of a lecture, we now have a healthy discussion.
2. Working on "prevention" and "cure". When we use stories to teach, we can help our work through situations they are currently experiencing. It also allows us to mentally prepare them for situations that may arise. gain experience vicariously through the stories we read. are able to learn from vicarious experience just as well as they learn from real ones. The only difference is that this kind of learning takes place in the safety of your home. For example, you could use a book about being bullied to teach your what to do if and when they face such a situation.
3. The has a model to follow. They identify with the characters in the book. make connections with the characters of the stories you relate. You can help them further by asking questions such as: Is there anyone in the book who reminds you of yourself? How is that character like you? Which character would you like to be? Why would you want to be that character? Relate the lesson to their own lives and experiences: Like the little pig who build a house of bricks (in the story of the Three Little Pigs), what would you do make your house strong? After reading the story of The Little Engine That Could, my began to identify herself with the Little Blue Engine who said "I think I can, I think I can, I think I can." It served to be a good model for her to follow at times when she felt inadequate.
4. remember stories better than they remember reprimands. It's a good way to catch their attention. In Making Connections: Teaching and the Human Brain (Addison-Wesley, 1994), Renate and Geoffrey Caine states, "There is strong reason to believe that organization of information in story form is a natural brain process... In a nutshell, neuroscience is discovering that the brain is wired to organize, retain and access information through story. If that is true, then teaching through story means that students will be able to remember what is taught, access that information, and apply it more readily." Maybe this is why can rattle off dialogs from their favorite shows but can't remember what mom said about picking up their toys.
5. Allows for critical thinking. Stories are a safe way for to explore emotions and behaviors. A book like Jane Simmons' Come Along, Daisy encourages to think about the importance of keeping close to parents when out and about. Use thought provoking questions that will lead them to identify problems and feelings such as "How did Daisy get separated from her mother?" and "What was Daisy feeling when she found her mother missing?" The best kind of teaching you can employ is to teach our to be authors of solutions. Ask leading questions that will underscore the point of the story such as "How can Daisy avoid getting lost in the future?" What a boost it will be to your to know they can come up with such genius solutions.
Reading and sharing stories with your can help you become a better parent. It opens the channel of communication and strengthens the parent- bond. The magic of stories can be a powerful influence for good. Does that magic exist in your home? Start reading to your today.
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HERBS - It's Magic !
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Posted:Sep 19, 2007 3:12 am
Last Updated:May 13, 2024 2:42 pm 3668 Views
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When you think of herbs, you probably think of seasonings. These precious little gems can add taste to any dish, add to its enticing aroma, and even change an entire recipe. Herbs offer much more than this. They can be used as decorative plants in your garden. They make great room decorations, scented sachets, wonderful as dyes, and create exceptional home-brewed teas.
Herbs are versatile in many ways. You can plant the tiny seeds in containers and place them on your windowsill or deck. They make very creative borders for your flower or vegetable gardens, and they even fill in as ground covers. Even when they are dried, you can make wreaths that will give a delightful aroma to anyone who comes to your door! Many people strongly believe in their medicinal qualities such as herbal teas for many ailments, hot wraps, and digestion enhancers. If you grow herbs indoors, it may surprise you that they never get very large. While dinner is being prepared, a snip here and a snip there will add that very special flavor to your meal. It will also keep the plant small but always producing their flavor for you to enjoy. They definitely add zest to any culinary endeavor as well as fill your home with the aromatic treat of appetizing smells. Herbs grown outside also offer a lot of advantages to the gardener. They mingle with your other plants adding to the fragrance in the air. Some herbs grow in the shade, such as mint and chervil, while others enjoy full sunshine. Herbs make great garden success stories. They need very little tending, except for weeding. Your usual gardening practices of watering, cultivating, and fertilizing suits them just fine. They are even cold-hardy, such as rosemary and thyme, that can withstand very low temperatures. Whatever spices you have been buying to add to your favorite dishes, try growing them yourself. You will always have a fresh supply, they can be dried which gives them even more potency, and they add eye appeal to your decor, not to mention the room freshening scents they offer for free. When you are making your gardening plans this year, try herbs. You won’t be sorry and you will find yourself discovering new places to tuck in a plant or two around your garden. There is one caution: They do become habit forming because they are such garden success stories. So, the solution - share with family and friends.
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Way to Weight Loss
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Posted:Sep 19, 2007 3:08 am
Last Updated:May 13, 2024 2:42 pm 3653 Views
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Like millions of men and women, I started resolving to exercise more and lose the weight for good.
Studies in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that people with action plans were more likely to perform goal-driven behavior, in my case, exercise. But you must know, this isn't as easy as just writing down "Lose weight and exercise more."
It’s a process you must go through; really think about what you want. Using the following questions, you can create your own exercise action plan.
What Are My GOALS?
There are five specific things you should keep in mind when writing down all of your goals.
1. Make your goals specific, and don't say you need to say you will. For example: "I will lose 10 pounds."
2. Make them measurable. Take a before picture. Post it on your fridge and every time you go for a midnight snack you are staring yourself in the face! Trust me, this helps.
3. Set short term and long term goals. Be sure to write those down. Write down 5 goals for each long and short term goal.
4. Set deadlines. You cannot lose 50 pounds in 50 days. Set realistic timelines so they can keep you from getting discouraged. Give yourself a week to lose 1 to 2 pounds.
5. Write down your emotional reason for staying on track. Find out what makes you tick. Is the thought of wearing what you want, or is it feeling great and looking good? Find out and write it down.
Figure out "How often can I work out and how much time can I spend?"
If you want to stick to your plan be realistic about the amount of time you can spend. Even if it is only 20 minutes, so be it. Make those 20 minutes count as best you can. Devote yourself to that time.
What do I have available to me?
Ask yourself if you are going to attend a gym or if you have aerobic videos collecting dust. Maybe invest in some dumbbells to use with those videos. Do whatever you have to do to be successful.
Apply these guidelines and you will be on your way to weight loss success. So get started!
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Diet Pills Effects
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Posted:Sep 19, 2007 3:00 am
Last Updated:May 13, 2024 2:42 pm 3564 Views
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When it comes to our weight and the appearance of our bodies (especially woman), most of us are concerned about one thing or another. We have a hard time fitting into our clothes and we want to do something about it. Hard work and dedication usually work the best, but somehow we are fascinated by the easy way out.
Dieting is not supposed to be easy, but many of us will do what we can to make it easy on ourselves. There are more diet plans than ever before, each one promising more results with less work. You’ll see from diet pill infomercials that these pills work for anyone wanting to lose weight and get slim.
There are some diet pills that work better than others, but there are also some things to be concerned about. Your weight loss goals are the most important factor in considering diet pills. People that are in the obese range should stay away from over-the-counter diet drugs. The first step is getting together with a health care professional to discuss more conventional diets. If pills are prescribed, it is important that they are used under the supervision of a doctor. Lifestyle changes may be necessary to lose the weight and keep it off.
If you are looking to drop just a few pounds, take careful though in buying diet pills. There are a couple of basic functions that weight loss and diet pills attempt to accomplish. They attempt to suppress the appetite, and to make the digestive process more efficient.
The major problem with diet pills is that most of them are unregulated. Physician prescribed pills are monitored by your doctor and the FDA. The monitoring doesn’t make the perfect, but makes reporting easier to control. Statistics are evaluated and the drugs are tested to maintain safe standards.
The dangers associated with dieting pills are many. This is not to say that all pills will bring about dangerous side effects, each person will react differently. Side effects can include a feeling of nervousness, increased heart rate, higher blood pressure, and even shakiness. The effects may have a lot to do with the amount of food in your stomach and brain activity.
Some diet pills work by changing the activity in the brain, while others work on the stomach. Your individual case may vary, but the simple recommendations work the same:
•Use common sense. Some advertisements sound too good to be true, and probably are.
•Do the pills follow your weight loss goals? Do they make promises for the long term?
•Do you know anybody who has tried them? Can you find other research on the pills?
•Re there other methods for losing weight and controlling your diet?
•Follow directions and usage amounts very carefully. Don’t take more than suggested. Even all-natural and herbal diet supplements can have bad reactions on the body.
Whatever you decide largely depends on the weight loss goals you have in mind. Just be careful to cover all of the bases in your decision making process. Gather all the information you can to make sure you are making the right decision. Not all pills work the same for all people. Common sense is the best method of finding the best solution for your needs.
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Making Time for Your Marriage
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Posted:Sep 15, 2007 2:44 pm
Last Updated:May 13, 2024 2:42 pm 3490 Views
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It's easy to lose track of the important things when you are raising a family. It's hard enough to pay enough attention to your marriage when you have ; if you add working from home to the mix, it can become nearly impossible. Yet a strong marriage is one of the greatest gifts you can give your .
There are some simple ways to make sure your spouse knows how much he or she means to you, however. These tips won't solve all your problems, but they will help you to remember how much your spouse means to you.
1. Say "I love you" often. My wife and I say these three little words every day. We start the day with them, and the day ends with them. It means so much to hear the words, even when you know your spouse loves you.
2. Be honest with each other about your needs. If your spouse is not doing something you wish he or she would do, say so, whether it's helping with housework or cuddling. Don't be confrontational, of course.
3. Show appreciation for the things your spouse does. Not only is saying "thank you" a good example to set for your , it's one of those small things that makes a huge difference in how people feel about what they've done.
4. Take time to listen. Make sure you know what is going on in your spouse's life. Emotional support is utterly vital in a good marriage.
5. Get time away from the together. It doesn't matter if it's for an hour or a few days, just do it. You need to remind yourselves what you mean to each other, and to just relax in each other's company. No need for fancy plans, dinner and a movie or even just a walk will do. Try for at least once a month, better yet, once a week.
6. If you work from home, don't let your job or business run your entire life. Keep a schedule, just as you would at a traditional job. It's easy to let these things get out of hand, but remember why you're working from home in the first place and keep your priorities straight.
A good marriage is one of the best things in life. Don't take it for granted. You'll be giving yourself and your family a gift that lasts a lifetime.
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Spice Up Your Marriage
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Posted:Sep 15, 2007 2:40 pm
Last Updated:May 13, 2024 2:42 pm 3705 Views
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One of the best benefits of marriage is that you have a permanent dating partner. Don't let the fun end after the honeymoon. Here are some ideas for fun dates.
1. Spend an afternoon at the opera. These aren't as expensive as you might think. Check out a local college for possible discounts on campus performances. If you go, be sure to check out the plot of the story beforehand.
2. Sample a variety of cafes. Instead of just staying at one restaurant, have dinner at one place and dessert at another. Try to find places within walking distance, this way you can enjoy the scenery.
3. Head to the zoo. The zoo can be quite a fascinating place. Check out everything from penguins to gorillas. If you're more of an aquatic fan, check out your nearest aquarium.
4. Up for peanuts! A summer ball game is always fun, whether it's major league or little league.
5. Hit the outdoors. Pack a lunch and head to the nearest trails or even learn to kayak.
6. Check out the museums. Whatever your interests, you're sure to find a museum that matches your tastes. The next time you're out on a dinner date. Stop in at a museum before-hand.
7. Picnics are always a pleasure. Pack a lunch and a blanket and head to your nearest park.
Are you more of an adventurous type? Check out some of these ideas.
* Design a card board box car and order your favorite meals at a fast food restaurant.
* Get together with friends and make your own movie. You could also film a scavenger hunt. These are a blast to film and to watch.
Are you a married couple looking for some cheap dating ideas? You could:
- Sketch your dream-house floor plan and talk about the possibilities of each room.
- Attend an art festival.
- Walk in the rain.
- Build a fire, turn out the lights and talk for hours.
- Go swimming in the middle of the night.
- Build a snowman together.
- Take a bike ride.
- Have a candlelight picnic in the backyard.
- Share a milkshake with two straws.
- Go to a coffee shop.
- Raid the ’s room and fly a kite.
Hope these ideas help to put a little quirky fun into your marriage.
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6 Facts Marriage Mistakes
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Posted:Sep 15, 2007 2:36 pm
Last Updated:May 13, 2024 2:42 pm 3379 Views
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Every marriage starts with a lot of hope and dream
about life long association filled with love and
togetherness. But very few marriages fulfill the hopes of the participants in totality.
There are various reasons for this but here we single out 6 of those. Every young person who is planning marriage should be aware of these most common pitfalls.
1. Marrying for the sake of love without first checking the depth of love.
No denying that all relationships start with a sense of love and mutual liking. Committing to a long term relationship like marriage solely on the basis of that feeling of love is a mistake. Because most of the time this kind of feeling is superficial and can not pass the test of time. Romantic feeling dies as time passes and far more important issues like 'family background', 'values', 'religious faith', 'financial stability' raise their head, and these issues are of real importance which almost every body with feeling of mutual love ignore.
2. Marrying someone who does not share an nterest or hobby.
While marriage with a person who does not share an
interest or hobby does not itself make the marriage unstable, presence of such an interest or hobby can make life more enjoyable for both the partners. And this can make a real difference so while selecting life partner this aspect must be taken into account.
But for some reason or other this aspect is often
overlooked before marriage. And efforts start after marriage to adapt the partner to one's own interest or develop a new common interest. While that is not an impossible task, the process of adapting may become unpalatable and may lead to unstable marriage.
3. Not knowing what questions to ask for checking
compatibility.
As discussed earlier that marriage decision based on initial sense of love may be counter productive. To make a marriage successful one should do some simple homework. Knowledge of future partner's background and certain other things can play a crucial role here. But many young persons either do not try to know all these
important facts or do not know what are important
aspects s/he must know to make their marriage
successful.
4. Thinking proper and careful quarries may offend
her/him.
One may think that too much investigation about future partner's back ground may not be a good idea. As the other partner may find it is tasteful. This kind of thought process keeps many young man and woman from asking the right questions before marriage.
5. Depending too much on a friend or relatives
recommendation.
A sizable number of young man and woman often get
married on the recommendation of relatives or friends.
While generally relatives and friends are regarded as well wishers, marrying on their recommendation is not a good idea. As their knowledge of a person can never equal to the knowledge the person has about herself or
himself. So the person to be married is in a much
better position to select compatible life partner. Best way out is acting on their recommendation only after successful completion of compatibility check.
6. Getting married to make somebody else happy.
Sometimes people get married to make someone else
happy. It may be parents or it may be relatives. There is no problem in making someone happy if that does not jeopardize one's own marriage. But most of time in such cases marriages occur without exercising enough caution. As a result one may end up marrying someone not compatible.
If you are really serious to make your marriage an
exciting, loving and enriching experience you need to be careful about the above things before your marriage. OK. Good Luck!
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Coffee & Meat in Your Sex Health
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Posted:Sep 9, 2007 2:49 pm
Last Updated:May 13, 2024 2:42 pm 3481 Views
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Our sex health and relationship with our partner is one of our priorities especially in marriage. In maintaining a good relationship, there are, however, many things, which we should consider. One of the vital factors that contribute to the stability and deepening of a relationship is sex.
Sex health is essential in a relationship. It's not only enough to be responsible in terms of love and commitment but we should also seek satisfy them in terms of our sexual health. That's why there are a lot of issues raised regarding sexual capacity and performance such as foreplay, penis size, libido, orgasm, etc. Apparently, many times, a lot of relationships and marriages fail because of lack of satisfaction and unsolved problems in lovemaking. The role of sex in a relationship is not solely confined to physical pleasure. The performance especially of a man in sex also is a manifestation of his affection for his partner and his concern for the relationship. A man, who desires the happiness of his woman, should strive to be a good partner in bed then.
Today, there are a lot of information and products out in the market, which help men to enhance their sexual relationships like pills that enlarge the penis size or medicines that increase the libido. There are also natural methods for those who are reluctant to take the medicines. Good and healthy diet plays an important role for both man and woman in the process of lovemaking.
This information provided by science is actually just a rediscovery of a tradition that is traced back to history. Even during the ancient civilization, men already discovered and started using aphrodisiacs for arousal and in order heighten their sexual activity. Among these sexually stimulating food and beverage are coffee and meat. While there is weak evidence established regarding their connection of the with penis enlargement, coffee and meat have been known to produce strong stimulating effects for couples in sex health. Both the coffee and the meat have components that irritate the mucous membrane of the digestive system. The mucous membrane of the digestive tract is similar to that of the genital organ. If coffee and meat then irritate the digestive tract, they likewise cause the same effect to the genital organs of people. This chemical process inside the body is what leads to the increase of sexual excitement. No wonder why there are couples who pay attention to the details of food intake before sex since they seek to achieve a good sex through aphrodisiacs.
After all, there is no good sex without a strong sexual excitement between the couple during the entire lovemaking sex health. Although, it has been stated that coffee and meat are effective sexual stimulants, one must learn to control the use of these. High diet in caffeine and protein may lead to several health disorders and diseases.
Moreover, in sex, too much intake of these may result to over stimulation of the genital organs and uncontrolled excitement thus leading to early orgasm in the sexual activity. In this case, the couple will have already reached orgasm even before they start to enjoy their love making session. Moderate use of these aphrodisiacs must be observed then. As they say, too much of the same thing is unhealthy.
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