Death is coming

The closer death creeps up upon me the less I am able to understand the reasons for life or living.

Yes I have experienced a close family member dying and unlike television it takes decades to handle such a thing. To think I am going to put my family through such a thing when I finally leave is more horrific to me than the thought of death itself.

My life was and is still a learning experience but when all said and done what am I to do with all this accumulated learning over my lifetime if I just die. There is no logic or reason to this.

Long ago I became aware that the God story that is sold to the majority is just a nice story to give mankind with a message of a basic layout of how nice life could be if everyone followed these ideas. Not many in life do and if one thinks about it the good and evil structures actually depend on each other. The good that can be experienced in life is only understood as good when there is it's opposite to compare it to. This is not rocket science only common sense in reality. I am not saying we need to experience bad but understanding in it is needed to appreciate the great things many of us can have in our lives. From birth to death there are many ways mankind helps his fellow man. How many ways can you help?


Thursday, July 9, 2009

Is It The Right Time To End Your Relationship?

By Ricardo d Argence

If you are thinking that it may be time to end your relationship, it's important to know how to end a relationship properly and whether you should be ending a relationship. Not every relationship that has problems needs to end, and not every relationship that has ended needs to stay that way. The trick is having the knowledge to make the right decision.

Unfortunately there comes a time when certain relationships do need to end. These are serious instances like mental, physical, or verbal abuse where someone is being hurt in some way shape or form. Maybe you're having trouble controlling your own temper, which usually means it's time to walk the other way before something bad happens.

However, these are obvious reasons and not something you should consider in other situations. For instance, there may come a time when you just don't want the same things out of the relationship. Maybe one of you wants marriage and the other doesn't. Maybe someone's cheating, but whatever the case may be, these two scenarios are good reasons.

Ending a relationship shouldn't follow a big fight. This is how good relationships end up being broken apart when there's no reason they had to. When considering breaking it off with the other person, you need to have a clear head about the entire relationship.

Keep in mind you need to make it happen as soon as possible. Don't let it linger because things will only get worse. Just follow these guidelines and when your relationship ends, you'll be able to have a clean break.

The first thing to consider is keeping from playing games with one another. There is nothing worse then making the other person feel horrible, because you being immature about the situation. Granted its human nature to make the other person feel the way you do, but it only hurts the ending.

It's basically a trap. The easiest way for everyone to end their relationship is by being direct, honest, and proactive. If you treat the other person with respect, then it will keep either of you from feeling miserable.

Do it in person. Breaking up is a very painful experience for both parties. It is very tempting to bring the relationship to the end by email or phone or, these days, text message. That way, you don't have to see the look on their face or if you leave a message, without even talking to him.

But obviously, this is no way to end a relationship. If you do not interact with the other person will breaking up, you won't have any kind of closure. This defeats the entire point of making a clean break. Do both of you a favor and break up in person in a relatively private place.

And please, be honest. You need to tell the other person exactly why you are ending the relationship. This isn't easy, because they will have tendency to try and talk you out of it, but the truth is that lying to them about the reasons doesn't help either of you. Be honest, even if they don't want to hear it.

These three tips may not be huge, but they are definitely the most important points. Obviously you want things to go as smooth as possible, so make sure you end your relationship the right way. Then again, you may not need to end it at all. It all depends on the situation.

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Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Use The Power of Mind To Create A New Life!

By John H Wood

In the '80s, the United Negro College Fund ran a series of television and radio spots with the slogan 'A mind is a terrible thing to waste.' That slogan goes beyond getting minorities into colleges, and on to every day life. Your mind is the most powerful tool you have to create the life you want.

Everyone in the reach of Western Media has, by now, heard of The Secret, or The Law of Attraction. In a nutshell, whatever you positively visualize in your life, you'll achieve. Even if you don't consciously direct it, your perceptions of the world will alter how the world happens to you. People with negative attitudes draw negative events to them, and people with positive attitudes draw good fortune to them.

In scientific studies, this is sometimes called the observer effect, or the Placebo Effect. More plausibly, it's that keeping a good mental attitude and a solid set of goals in mind keeps you mentally prepared to take advantage of opportunities you'd've overlooked before. Opportunism is one of the great defining characteristics of successful people; though this is also the reason why hypochondriacs get sick more often as well. What you believe will alter how you interact with the world, and how you see your own 'personal karma'.

More proof, think about when you have gotten up in the morning thinking this was going to be a bad day, or 'one of those days.' Is it not remarkable that you will then have one of those days? It is not coincidence, if there is one thing that you should know by now everything happens for a reason. The reason is your mind.

There has actually been a lot of hard scientific evidence to back this up. Quantum mechanics explains that at the subatomic level there is no such thing as matter; it is just energy. Experiments have shown that incredibly this 'energy' only exists because it is being observed. That means that it only exists because of the mind of the observer; this the real power of the mind!

What a lot of scientists on the fringes of paranormal investigation are thinking is that the Law of Attraction may be in line with other 'paranormal' events, like ESP, remote viewing and clairvoyant phenomena. This doesn't negate the world as we know it; the world isn't made up of our thoughts; but how we interact with the world comes from how we think about it.

Although you may not even have considered it before; learning how to use the power of your mind is vitally important to having a great life! Obviously it is better to have your assets working for you instead of working against you. Let's take a closer look at how to use the power of your mind to achieve what you want.

Start with a goal. Visualize it clearly in your mind. Make it a goal with boundaries; for example, if you're thinking about money, don't think of the goal in the context of 'A lot of money'. Put a dollar figure on it. Make it a real goal, with precision. Once the goal is set, focus your mental actions on achieving that goal. Keep the effort constant; don't do it in bursts and lags.

There are people though who understand the power of their mind. They work each and every moment very steadily towards what it is they want to achieve. They direct every action and every thought in that direction. This means that the full power of the mind is focused on the goal. With the mind being the ruling power, and these people making sure that all of their other forces are directed at goal attainment, the goal becomes a reality. It may be difficult to get a grasp on what I am saying. Not because it is difficult, but because it seems so easy.

Imagine completely altering your life by actively taking part in the influence your mind has on your reality. Say that you wanted a new house. You want that new house so much that it almost becomes an obsession. You think about it all the time, you have even planned the landscape and the color of the master bathroom. Everything you do has to do with getting that house. It could be improving your performance at work, clocking the commute from that new house to your job, looking at paint at the local Home Depot, reading up on how to get a good mortgage. You might even start buying a few small things for that new house.

And eventually, if you follow through, you will get everything you want. You'll have a base of knowledge that you can use to further your career, and a foundation in how to learn independently to make your future endeavors more efficient. On top of that, you'll have ample evidence that a positive attitude and setting goals can get you anywhere in life. All of your energy focused through the Law of Attraction can be quite potent.

It's up to you to make your life. You can either sit passively by and let life happen to you, or you can grab it and direct it using the power of your mind. Work on small goals and build up to larger ones the same way small rocks can lead to a sturdy platform to see the world from. Don't let anyone or anything stand in the way of the power of your mind with the Law of Attraction.

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The Incredible Power Of The Mind

By John H Wood

The power of the human mind is undisputed; it goes back to the teachings of Aristotle, and is one of the fundamental images of humanity; the person with the plan solving the problem, getting play in myths from Theseus to Batman. It's also a power you can harness to create the life you want.

Touching on this is the power of The Secret. Millions have bought the book, more than that have watched the movie, and by now, the Internet is flooded with people trying to get you to believe in the Law of Attraction, which is that principle laid bare. Whatever you think about in your attitudes will manifest itself in your life, and that includes what happens when you aren't paying attention to your attitude, too. It works whether you want it to or not.

In the medical world, this is known as the Placebo Effect; people who are told they're taking a medicine will get the benefits of that medicine even if they're given a sugar pill. This happens about 40% of the time and is something clinical trials have to correct for. Similarly, the adage of 'Mind Over Matter' holds some credence as well. This is how you've seen people think themselves sick, or think themselves well.

More proof, think about when you have gotten up in the morning thinking this was going to be a bad day, or 'one of those days.' Is it not remarkable that you will then have one of those days? It is not coincidence, if there is one thing that you should know by now everything happens for a reason. The reason is your mind.

Quantum mechanics talks about the 'observer effect' and how information in the system alters the outcomes. While the link between quantum mechanics and The Secret is tenuous, the same guiding principle applies to the Law of Attraction. Your ability to observe the universe alters it.

Some of the more fringe scientific studies are trying to link this observer effect to thinks like remote viewing, telepathy, and other 'supernatural' powers. An even greater extension is that everything we see, feel and hear; all of our sensory inputs, may well be something 'stitched together' into a narrative by our minds. On the extreme end, this leads to solipsism, the belief that nothing is real until you observe it, and the question of 'If a tree falls in the woods, and nobody's around, does it make any sound?'

And that opens up doors. Learning how to use the power of your mind can change your life, by giving you focus, by making a lot of your goals attainable. It's better to keep your mind open to opportunities, to let the Law of Attraction work for you, than to let negative impressions derail your life.

First you need to have a clear goal in mind. Make it a very clear goal, very precise. Don't just make the goal having a lot of money, give that money an amount. Once you have that in mind you need to direct every mental action towards achieving the goal. Most importantly that direction needs to be constant, not occasional. This is difficult when you consider the fact that in any given amount of time you have 30 different thoughts racing through your head.

Some people are aware of the power of their mind; they focus on tasks, they set goals, they make lists, and they follow through them. You can see them; they're the ones who always seem to have a plan and who always focus on what's around them. Everything they do is aimed at furthering that goal, and with their mind and will ruling their passions, they have a palpable air of success. This success isn't difficult to emulate; it's very simple. It just requires clarity of purpose and focus.

Touching back on the slogan of the United Negro College Fund, imagine the opportunities that can open to you if you spend the time to get a proper education. You want to get the degree that will open doors for you. You take the time to get into your employer's tuition reimbursement program and you work on your class work. You focus on walking down that aisle with a degree in hand. Everything becomes secondary to getting that education and opening those doors to future prosperity. This is an example of the Law of Attraction in action.

Then all of a sudden that dream house is for sale. Not only for sale, but you qualify for the mortgage. Even better the owners accept the offer you made, you close the deal and you are able to move into your new house in 30 days. Everything you had been doing, all of the energy, all of the thoughts were towards getting that house and you got it.

It's up to you to make your life. You can either sit passively by and let life happen to you, or you can grab it and direct it using the power of your mind. Work on small goals and build up to larger ones the same way small rocks can lead to a sturdy platform to see the world from. Don't let anyone or anything stand in the way of the power of your mind with the Law of Attraction.

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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Top Tips Of Bipolar Medication

By Anne Durrell

Bipolar medication is needed on a frequently basis and is generally part of a lifelong therapy of the disorder. Medication is the best chance for keeping symptoms at bay since there is no cure for bipolar.

Bipolar Medication is important

A person with the disorder can be helped by bipolar medication to elevate symptoms so they can live a normal life. To provide an overall therapy of the disorder, medication is usually combined with therapy.

When the disorder stops taking their medicine, it will be likely that symptoms will return quickly. Therefore, that people with disorder should never go off their med without talking with their doctor.

The types of Medication Used

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder. It is characterized by the mood swings from extreme highs to extreme lows. The most common medication used it Lithium.

Occasionally, anti seizures and anti depressants medications are used, but generally, though, moos stabilizers are the very first thing and tried before other therapy.

It can take as long as two weeks for the mood stabilizing med to start working. So that it is very important for doctor to explain that the medication may take some time to work.

Lithium

Since lithium is the most commonly used drug, and the oldest drug used, there is a lot known about how it works. It is generally very safe and any issues with the medication are caught quickly.

The common side effects from lithium include:

* Weariness

* Bad Diarrhea

* Nausea

* Frequent urination

* Shivers

* Weight gain

The bipolar medication used will be chosen based on the individual patient. In some people bipolar does not cause major mood swings, but rather the episodes are severe.

In those people, the depressive attacks are generally most serious and that is when a patient would be treated with an anti depressant. Occasionally, though, a doctor will check the patient's mood changes to determine what the best bipolar med for them would be.

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The Basic Facts Of ADHD Medicine

By Anne Durrell

Now that we have a larger variety of ADHD Medicine options. Formerly the only real option was if you wanted name brand Ritalin or generic, however today there are different types of meds that you can compare to get the right treatment. Certainly, this also causes the necessity to be more knowledgeable about ADHD Medicine choices.

Options

Now there are meds, which have to be taken once a day instead of twice a day. This gives an advantage for school-aged children where getting in that middle of the day dosage could be a problem.

The chance of finding an effective medication will be more available with more options come. It is common for a doctor to do ADHD test and try out. Since there are more options or alternatives to try so there are more of chances to find the right medication.

Making Decision on the First Medication

In deciding on the first medication, it is necessary to know about the types of ADHD. The first question you may ask is "what is ADHD?" To figure out what medication to try first you may likely work with your doctor. By considering your child's ability to swallows pills and their daily schedule, you can immediately rule out some medications. Before a prescription is written out, you should work with the doctor and voice any concerns that you have. To find the right ADHD Medicine the first time out should become the main goal after all.

However, Adderall XR is one delayed release pill that can be changed. This is something to really think about because it can be a problem in giving your child a medication whereas also being able to make sure that it works with your child's and your daily schedules.

ADHD medicine, no matter what medication is chosen to be tried first, is started at low doses and that is increased if needed. Generally, increasing the dosage will be tried, unless there are major side effects, before switching to another type of medication. Your child's comfort and health are why you want to try to find the right medication the first time and why such care should be taken in choosing that first ADHD Medicine.

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Monday, July 6, 2009

Get Back With Your Ex, Two Big Mistakes That Can Kill Your Chances to Do it

By Ricardo d Argence

Why is it so hard to get back with an ex? You may have tried everything you can think of to win them over and get them back by your side, only to have each and every strategy fail you - and now you're frustrated, confused and desperate to get them back.

There are actually two reasons why it's so hard to win back an ex. First, when you're still in love with someone who has called the relationship off, the balance of power is entirely in their favor.

The second point is that most people have no real idea what to do to successfully get back with someone they love and end up spending a great deal of time racing around doing all the wrong things.

Since your ex has the upper hand in this situation, it's a mistake to try to chase after them; the power is entirely in their hands. They know it - and so do you if you're being honest with yourself. An ex who knows you've been trying to get them back will often make you suffer for it, whether or not they're actually willing to consider being with you again.

If you really want to win back an ex, there is one thing which has been proven time and again to be more effective than any other method. It's also the hardest: keep your distance and your cool.

If you think that your partner is about to call things off, then prepare yourself for this eventuality and when the time comes, be calm and let go easily, no matter how much you want them to stay.

Following the breakup, keep yourself busy and try to occupy your mind with things other than your ex. At this early stage, it's not going to help you to obsess about the breakup and trying to get back with your ex.

You need to stay away from your ex right now. Don't spend time with them and stay out of the picture as much as you possibly can. If they call, be polite but keep it brief; you need to get across the idea that you have other places to be and people to talk to.

Here's a warning for you! Many people faced with trying to distance themselves from their exs simply can't do it! They mistakenly believe that if they run around doing favors for their exs that their ex will see them as someone they need. They think they will be able to prove and show their exs how much they love them by being there for them!

This is entirely the wrong approach to take. The ex will either become sick of you being around all the time or see you as someone who they can take advantage of. What won't happen is that they'll take you back - this is a trap, so avoid it!

Keep your distance and what will begin to happen is that you will feel the power naturally swing your way and you will be in a far better position to win back ex.

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How To Get Over A Fear Of Funerals

By Sarah A. Mediv

When I was a kid my mom used to have to drag me kicking and screaming to funerals. I would cry looking at the dead body. I would cry looking at the priest. The whole funeral process just creeped me out. It wasnt until I was in high school and was looking for a summer job that my mom told me she had a friend who needed some help and he would put some money in my pocket over the summer to do a few chores. I said great, What kind of business does he run? She told me he ran a funeral home.

The owner running the funeral home had been a friend of my parents and I for many years. I never imagined I would ever be employed at the funeral home. Knowing I was looking for work, however, and the home needing someone to work at a low rate, I went over to speak with the owner about working at the home.

I peddled my bike over to the funeral home the following day. Looking at the architecture of the building, I thought to myself, this could be somebodys home or a mini-church. There was nothing threatening about it. I stepped inside. My palms were sweating but I told myself to relax, there was nothing to fear. I walked around and noticed there were two parlors, each had a casket with a dead body in it. I walked into each parlor. I heard music in the background but I was the only one there. There was a lot of light coming through the opened windows and a nice breeze coming through. I said, I can do this. The funeral director stepped in, and I introduced myself.

The funeral director told me my job would consist of regular duties such as vacuuming the carpets, the placement of pray cards before visitors arrived, proper chair arrangement, along with various washing duties. He also told me I would have special projects. He said he would discuss special projects later but my regular duties were a top priority.

I pretty much had to run the vacuum at least three times a day. Usually once in the morning, once again around mid-afternoon after flower deliveries, and again after visitors and mourners left. The funeral director was very adamant that he didnt want to see a speck of dirt on the carpets. The vacuuming was very easy. But vacuuming near a dead body at 9:30 in the morning took a little getting used to.

In addition to keeping the funeral home itself clean, I also had to maintain the various cars owned by the home. These included the hearse that transported the casket with the deceased, the family cars in which the family and friends of the deceased rode to the cemetery and delivery vans. These all needed to be kept clean inside and out after each use. To this day I have vivid memories of cleaning the interior and vacuuming the hearse.

Probably the hardest part of my job was dealing with casket delivery. Caskets could arrive at any hour depending on when a family placed an order. They usually were delivered through the back of the funeral home, but sometimes a service was in session and we would have to bring them downstairs. Caskets are very heavy and I always needed assistance in picking them up and moving them. Plus you need to be careful that you dont bang the casket into a wall while you are transporting it. Nobody wants to see their loved one in a banged up casket.

Probably the hardest part was when families came to make arrangements. I had to be quiet and remain out of site. The same thing was true for when we had afternoon visitation hours. Respect for the families came first. This is when I usually washed the cars or did other outdoor chores.

After about two weeks of working in the funeral home, all of my fears had dissipated. I didnt blink when vacuuming next to a dead body. I could climb into the back of hearse with no problem; it was just another car that had to be cleaned. I really started to enjoy my job and the extra money I earned really came in handy later on as I was preparing for college. The experience of working in a funeral parlor actually helped me later on in life in coping with family tragedies; while its never easy, I think it made me stronger.

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