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“To wish you were someone else is to waste the person you are.”

~~~ Anonymous

Does anyone remember that song, “My Sweet Embraceable You”, or am I entering a generation gap with the readers here? I don’t remember all the verses, but the chorus went like this…

Embrace me,
My sweet embraceable you.
Embrace me,
You irreplaceable you.
Just one look at you — my heart grew tipsy in me;
You and you alone bring out the gypsy in me.
I love all
The many charms about you;
Above all
I want my arms about you.
Don’t be a naughty baby,
Come to papa — come to papa — do!
My sweet embraceable you.

After the article on the 29th, (I’m even using the same picture today) I feel some need to keep writing about all those things that can make us feel good about ourselves. And, remember, how you feel has a lot to do with how you’ll think — and how you think and feel will have a lot to do with how your life will go.

How often do you complain about yourself? How often do you catch yourself putting yourself down? Do you forget that you are unique? You are one of a kind, you know. As the song says, you are irreplaceable. There is no one else like you in the entire universe. You are magnificent — and you should acknowledge that in yourself. One way to do this is to NOT compare yourself with other people.

It’s our nature to want to see how we measure up to others. However, have you noticed that when you’re making those comparisons that it’s usually with someone you think is better than you — or who has more of something you would like to have? What a waste of time that is, don’t you think? There is no one like you and that makes you incomparable.

Why do we do that?

“Why compare yourself with others? No one in the entire world can do a better job of being you than you.”

~~~ Anonymous

I think we do that because it’s easier than taking responsibility for how we’re living up to our own standards. Each of us has special gifts. We are all here in this life for specific reasons — reasons that are unique to us. My reason for being here is different than yours. I’m here to learn certain lessons so that I can fulfill my life’s purpose — as are you — only your lessons aren’t precisely the same as mine. When you truly think about that, you come to realize that comparing yourself to anyone else isn’t too wise, since you don’t have any idea what they’re here to learn or what purpose in life they need to fulfill. All that worrying about how you’re matching up is a huge waste of your energy.

Instead, why not accept who you are? Why not learn to appreciate those special attributes and talents that are unique to you? Once you can learn to realize that every single person is “on their own unique trip” — that their “trip” is different from your “trip” — you’re a lot less likely to be focusing so much on what other people are doing. Take a good look and realize that your uniqueness is of great value. When you value yourself, you will bring out the best of yourself.

When you bring out the best of yourself, you’ll feel good — you’ll think good thoughts — and you’ll attract more of the same to yourself.

“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.”

~~~ Buddha

Shanti … (A sanscrit word meaning, “Let there be Peace. Peace, beautiful Peace. Peace within, Peace without. Peace in this world. Peace for all beings.”)

~~~ DBL-R
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Dear Friends,

On January 23, 2007, I had the good fortune to be on a phone conversation with Neale Donald Walsch. What an inspiring interview this was with this best-selling author of the “Conversations With God” series of books. Maybe you’ve heard about him or his books. I’ll bet many of you have.

Neale Donald Walsch never wanted his life story to become a movie — but now it has — and it will be the featured film in the February 2007 DVD for the members of the Spiritual Cinema Circle, of which I am one. I encourage you to join me and become a member today so that you can have this wonderful film to keep and to share with your family and friends — CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD.

(Today is the last day of January, so be sure to join during the month of February so you can have this wonderful movie to enjoy and share. And, the first month of your membership is free — postage only! So, do it today!)

Neale Donald Walsch didn’t “ask” to write a book, let alone have a movie made about his life. He certainly had no intention of writing 22 books, or becoming the New York Times best-selling author of the “Conversations with God” series. Neale Donald Walsch was just a man down on his luck, out of answers, and in desperate need of help, who cried out to God.

And God answered.

In what became a series of late night “conversations,” God revealed himself to Neale in an utterly earth shattering way. Walsch posed an endless stream of questions about life’s mysteries and uncertainties, and just like that, God illuminated the answers, one by one, to all of Walsch’s desperate cries. Walsch filled dozens and dozens of legal pads recording these conversations, and their messages became the basis for an internationally acclaimed book series that has sold over 7 million copies and been translated into 34 languages, and now –— a major feature film — CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD.

CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD is an original production of The Spiritual Cinema Circle, a DVD club that delivers inspiring and uplifting films – features, shorts, and documentaries – directly to your door. The Circle finds fascinating films from festivals around the world…films that will open your heart, stir your soul, and expand your mind.

Now, members of The Circle are receiving CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD. as part of the February 2007 DVD which also includes three outstanding short films. For a limited time, new subscribers to The Circle can receive a free trial membership (you pay a minimal shipping fee) by visiting: http://www.spiritualcinemacircle.com/.

If there ever was a great time to do this, it’s today.

Shanti,

Ron

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You all know that I practice meditation every day. When I do so, I use, what I truly believe, is the most powerful personal growth and mind development tool on earth. It’s the The Holosync Solution. I knew that meditation was a vital element to nurturing my soul — and this tool has allowed me to achieve and receive the benefits of deep, long-term meditation — and to achieve it much more quickly. If you’re having trouble “getting meditation to work for you” – then the The Holosync Solution is what you’re looking for.

Regular, daily meditation can give you …

(1) Increased intelligence and creativity.
(2) Lower stress levels — and with that — increased ability to handle whatever the world tosses your way.
(3) New levels of self-awareness and inner peace.
(4) The healing of emotional issues at the deepest levels —

— it’s definitely worth taking the time for this powerful practice every day.

With a One-Year 100% Iron-Clad Guarantee, you can now do so with no risk whatsoever —

— The Holosync Solution

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P.S. Here’s another website I thought you would be interested in seeing. Learn more about your inner wisdom by using the 90-Day Manifesting Program. You can get your copy of this program — and any of the other guided manifesting meditations at my Enlightened Beings E-Store.

Click on this banner to learn more …

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“Hugs are part of everyday life for me. I’ll hug all sorts of people- I don’t worry about it looking unmanly or whatever. I think physical human contact is one of the things that makes living worthwhile.”

~~~ AJ McLean

There is a topic that I think about so much these past few weeks, and that is how the energy of our thoughts and feelings can influence what we bring into our lives. The topic of today’s article may seem to be about something entirely different, but it’s still about the energy of our feelings, and what happens to us as a result of those feelings.

All you have to do is ask yourself how you feel when you’re hugging someone.

There is so much energy that happens when we are involved in an embrace. What’s interesting about hugs is that we all need them — we’ve needed them since the very beginning of our lives. We started out in the warm embrace of our mother’s womb and since we came into the world we have always sought that same physical contact.

Yes — it’s true — as we grow we feel much more independent — yet, when trouble strikes – or when something great happens in our lives — it’s not at all uncommon to want to be hugged — or want to hug someone.

The wonderful aspect of hugging is that it takes two to make it happen (unless it’s a “group hug”) and both people involved get to enjoy the pleasurable experience. When you wrap your arms around another person your energy and that person’s energy have a way of blending together. Even after you let the person go — the feelings you both experienced have a way of lingering for just a little longer. Such a beautiful example of the energy of feelings, isn’t it?

“A hug is the perfect gift; one size fits all, and nobody minds if you exchange it.”

~~~ Anonymous

When I was doing the research for this article I learned an interesting fact — and that is there is such a thing as a “heart hug”. I know that normally when I hug someone, I usually put my right arm arm around the person’s shoulder and my left arm around their waist. However, if you reverse that — put your left arm over their shoulder and your right arm around their waist — it aligns your heart with theirs. Accordingly, the energy of the feelings generated with a “heart hug” are more loving, comforting — and your souls will be filled with feelings of love, caring and compassion.

There was a news item a couple of months ago about a guy in New York who went to a busy area in Manhattan with a big sign that said, “Free Hugs”. When he first started out people would go out of their way to avoid him — you can imagine what they were thinking, right? Then one person saw it for something good and went up to him and hugged him. The next thing you know, more and more people got over their misgivings and took him up on his offer. They all discovered what they already knew — that a hug is a fantastic way to share your feelings with someone. They saw that a hug is good — that it’s a positive way to be with another.

Here’s a suggestion for you — the next time you have the opportunity to hug or be hugged — put all your loving energy into the embrace. Do a “heart hug”. Feel what’s happening. Think about your connection with the person — not only the physical connection of the hug — but also the spiritual connection that is being manifested by the mingling of your souls — the evidence that you are both a part of the oneness of the universe.

This last quote for today says it all ….

“A Hug Is Two Hearts Wrapped In Arms”

~~~ Anonymous

Shanti … (A sanscrit word meaning, “Let there be Peace. Peace, beautiful Peace. Peace within, Peace without. Peace in this world. Peace for all beings.”)

~~~ DBL-R
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Dear Friends,

On January 23, 2007, I had the good fortune to be on a phone conversation with Neale Donald Walsch. What an inspiring interview this was with this best-selling author of the “Conversations With God” series of books. Maybe you’ve heard about him or his books. I’ll bet many of you have.

Neale Donald Walsch never wanted his life story to become a movie — but now it has — and it will be the featured film in the February 2007 DVD for the members of the Spiritual Cinema Circle, of which I am one. I encourage you to join me and become a member today so that you can have this wonderful film to keep and to share with your family and friends — CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD.

Neale Donald Walsch didn’t “ask” to write a book, let alone have a movie made about his life. He certainly had no intention of writing 22 books, or becoming the New York Times best-selling author of the “Conversations with God” series. Neale Donald Walsch was just a man down on his luck, out of answers, and in desperate need of help, who cried out to God.

And God answered.

In what became a series of late night “conversations,” God revealed himself to Neale in an utterly earth shattering way. Walsch posed an endless stream of questions about life’s mysteries and uncertainties, and just like that, God illuminated the answers, one by one, to all of Walsch’s desperate cries. Walsch filled dozens and dozens of legal pads recording these conversations, and their messages became the basis for an internationally acclaimed book series that has sold over 7 million copies and been translated into 34 languages, and now –— a major feature film — CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD.

CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD is an original production of The Spiritual Cinema Circle, a DVD club that delivers inspiring and uplifting films – features, shorts, and documentaries – directly to your door. The Circle finds fascinating films from festivals around the world…films that will open your heart, stir your soul, and expand your mind.

Now, members of The Circle are receiving CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD. as part of the February 2007 DVD which also includes three outstanding short films. For a limited time, new subscribers to The Circle can receive a free trial membership (you pay a minimal shipping fee) by visiting: http://www.spiritualcinemacircle.com/.

If there ever was a great time to do this, it’s today.

Shanti,

Ron

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You all know that I practice meditation every day. I have found the most powerful personal growth and mind development tool on earth. It’s the The Holosync Solution. I knew that meditation was a vital element to nurturing my soul — and this tool has allowed me to achieve and receive the benefits of deep, long-term meditation — and to achieve it much more quickly. If you’re having trouble “getting meditation to work for you” – then the The Holosync Solution is what you’re looking for.

Regular, daily meditation can give you …

(1) Increased intelligence and creativity.
(2) Lower stress levels — and with that — increased ability to handle whatever the world tosses your way.
(3) New levels of self-awareness and inner peace.
(4) The healing of emotional issues at the deepest levels —

— it’s definitely worth taking the time for this powerful practice every day.

With a One-Year 100% Iron-Clad Guarantee, you can now do so with no risk whatsoever —

— The Holosync Solution

===================================================================

===========================================================
P.S. Here’s another website I thought you would be interested in seeing. Learn more about your inner wisdom by using the 90-Day Manifesting Program. You can get your copy of this program — and any of the other guided manifesting meditations at my Enlightened Beings E-Store.

Click on this banner to learn more …

============================================================
I know that it’s possible that many of my readers may themselves be writers. If you are looking to publish any of your own works, I can highly recommend the Author House for this. Check it out by clicking on the banner below.

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“Prayer is when you talk to God; meditation is when you listen to God.”

~~~ Diana Robinson

With so much talk in the news and on the internet about a possible increase in the number of young men and women being sent into dangerous situations, my thoughts of peace are at an all-time high today. Meditations with a focus on peace are happening around the world. There will be a multitude of people in Washington D.C. tomorrow (January 27, 2007) to make a statement for peace.

There is another symbol of peacefulness that isn’t as prevalent here in America as it is in eastern countries — and that is Tibetan Prayer Flags. You can see them flying at temples, gardens and homes in many places around the world. You can see rows of these bright, colorful flags spreading their waves of blessings to their neighbors every time the wind blows. Several of my friends in Vermont had these flying at their homes.

These beautiful flags are such a gift to everyone who sees them. When they are hung where they will catch the breeze, the wind can carry your blessings, your prayers for peace, health, happiness and enlightenment to others. They are the blessings and prayers of the heart sent to move with the wind.

“Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul. It is daily admission of one’s weakness. It is better in prayer to have a heart without words than words without a heart.”

~~~ Mahatma Gandhi

Tibetan Buddhists for centuries have planted these flags outside their homes and places of spiritual practice for the wind to carry the vibrations of the blessings across the countryside. Prayer flags are said to bring peace, happiness, long life and prosperity to the flag planter and to those in the vicinity where the breezes flow.

Traditionally, they are fastened to eaves or sewn onto ropes to be displayed horizontally or they are fastened to wooden poles for vertical display. They are usually hung in groups of five. The color of the flags have meanings as well — and should be placed in this order — yellow for earth — green for water — red for fire — white for wind, air or cloud — and blue is for space or sky. If the flags are displayed vertically, the yellow flag is at the bottom and the blue is at the top. Horizontal displays can be hung with the order going from either the left or the right.

Prayer flags typically come on ropes to be hung in horizontal displays or printed on long narrow strips of cloth that are tied on vertical poles. They can range in height from about 3 ft to 40 ft or more. Pole flags often have colored streamers or “tongues” that are imprinted with special increasing mantras meant to increase the power of the prayers written on the body of the flag.

Placing prayer flags in and around one’s home or business imparts a feeling of
harmony, increases the spiritual atmosphere and brings to mind the teachings of
peace and enlightenment. By placing prayer flags outdoors their sacred mantras are imprinted on the wind, generating peace and good wishes.

When raising prayer flags proper motivation is important. If they are put up with the attitude of, “I will benefit from doing this” -– that is an ego-centered motivation and the benefits will be small and narrow. If the attitude is, “May all beings everywhere receive benefit and find peace and happiness,” the virtue generated by such motivation greatly increases the power of the prayers.

Tibetan tradition considers prayer flags to be holy. Because they contain
sacred texts and symbols they should be treated respectfully. They should not be
placed on the ground or put in the trash. When disposing of old prayer flags the
traditional way is to burn them so that the smoke may carry their blessings to the heavens.

Prayer flags can be a wonderful gift for yourself or a friend, especially during times of need. Hang a strip of Tibetan prayer flags and, every time the wind blows, you’ll be sharing your prayers, your blessings, and your intentions for peace with the world. I know that I’m going to look around outside and see if there’s a good place to raise some flags here and help to send the prayers of our hearts for peace, health, happiness and enlightenment to our neighbors.

It may be possible to find these flags locally — check the Internet or your business directories. There are also several places where you can purchase these on the Internet. Here are a few links that I found for you:

http://www.prayerflags.com/

http://dharmashop.com/

http://www.westwindcollection.com/

“For today and its blessings, I owe the world an attitude of gratitude.”

~~~ Anonymous

Shanti … (A sanscrit word meaning, “Let there be Peace. Peace, beautiful Peace. Peace within, Peace without. Peace in this world. Peace for all beings.”)

~~~ DBL-R
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Dear Friends,

Recently, I had the good fortune to be on a phone conversation with Neale Donald Walsch. What an inspiring interview this was with this best-selling author of the “Conversations With God” series of books. Maybe you’ve heard about him or his books. I’ll bet many of you have.

Neale Donald Walsch never wanted his life story to become a movie — but now it has — and it will be the featured film in the February 2007 DVD for the members of the Spiritual Cinema Circle, of which I am one. I encourage you to join me and become a member today so that you can have this wonderful film to keep and to share with your family and friends — CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD.

Neale Donald Walsch didn’t “ask” to write a book, let alone have a movie made about his life. He certainly had no intention of writing 22 books, or becoming the New York Times best-selling author of the “Conversations with God” series. Neale Donald Walsch was just a man down on his luck, out of answers, and in desperate need of help, who cried out to God.

And God answered.

In what became a series of late night “conversations,” God revealed himself to Neale in an utterly earth shattering way. Walsch posed an endless stream of questions about life’s mysteries and uncertainties, and just like that, God illuminated the answers, one by one, to all of Walsch’s desperate cries. Walsch filled dozens and dozens of legal pads recording these conversations, and their messages became the basis for an internationally acclaimed book series that has sold over 7 million copies and been translated into 34 languages, and now –— a major feature film — CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD.

CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD is an original production of The Spiritual Cinema Circle, a DVD club that delivers inspiring and uplifting films – features, shorts, and documentaries – directly to your door. The Circle finds fascinating films from festivals around the world…films that will open your heart, stir your soul, and expand your mind.

Now, members of The Circle are receiving CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD. as part of the February 2007 DVD which also includes three outstanding short films. For a limited time, new subscribers to The Circle can receive a free trial membership (you pay a minimal shipping fee) by visiting: http://www.spiritualcinemacircle.com/.

If there ever was a great time to do this, it’s today.

Shanti,

Ron

==================================================================
I have found the most powerful personal growth and mind development tool on earth. It’s the The Holosync Solution. I knew that meditation was a vital element to nurturing my soul — and this tool has allowed me to achieve and receive the benefits of deep, long-term meditation — and to achieve it much more quickly. If you’re having trouble “getting meditation to work for you” – then the The Holosync Solution is what you’re looking for.

Regular, daily meditation can give you …

(1) Increased intelligence and creativity.
(2) Lower stress levels — and with that — increased ability to handle whatever the world tosses your way.
(3) New levels of self-awareness and inner peace.
(4) The healing of emotional issues at the deepest levels —

— it is definitely worth taking the time for this powerful practice every day.

With a One-Year 100% Iron-Clad Guarantee, you can do so with no risk whatsoever —

— The Holosync Solution

===================================================================

===========================================================
P.S. Here’s another website I thought you would be interested in seeing. Learn more about your inner wisdom by using the 90-Day Manifesting Program. You can get your copy of this program — and any of the other guided manifesting meditations at my Enlightened Beings E-Store.

Click on this banner to learn more …

============================================================
I know that it’s possible that many of my readers may themselves be writers. If you are looking to publish any of your own works, I can highly recommend the Author House for this. Check it out by clicking on the banner below.

===========================================================
[tags]peace, inner self, dreams, spiritual energy, inner balance, enlightenment, destiny, manifestation, meditation, patience, gratitude, tolerance, acceptance, body balance, life cycle, beginnings, endings, positive thinking, ego, silence, consciousness, staying grounded, cycle of life[/tags]