On My Own Steam

By Gary Vaughn

 When you have been in the “wild” for a number of days without a bath or a shave, how do you feel? Pretty raunchy, right? You’re totally ready to wash all that gunk off of you and start to resemble a normal human being again. Well, the same is true for your dog, up to a certain point.

Yes, it’s true that dogs don’t have a system of logic going on in their brains that tells them that they smell bad. Neither do you. Yours is a learned behavior. Early man stunk, folks. He was ripe all the time and everyone just accepted this. It was a part of the daily routine. Just like your dog. Man is the only species that does not react simply out of instinct or habit alone. He can reason. That’s what makes us the highest species. Believe it or not, dogs can reason too, especially after a grooming.

Tony Roettger, of Spaniel Journal, says that if a thing can be trained, such as a dog, it can reason. Maybe the reasoning is on a lower level than humans but it can reason and the more it is forced to reason, the better it gets and the more frequently it uses reasoning to make decisions, the more evident it becomes. Reasoning is a form of conditioning, is it not and vice versa. Conditioning is a form of reasoning.

With that said, let us do some reasoning of our own. When a person takes their dog to the groomer’s shop and the dog is given the full treatment, including bath,haircut, nails trimmed appropriately, nails polished, ribbons in the hair (in some cases) and a doggie perfume or cologne placed on them, they probably hate the entire affair because they don’t have the capability to reason the reason for what they’re going through; however, what is your reaction when you pick them up from the groomers? You’re usually very excited, you talk to the dog and tell them how good they look, your voice conveys approval and happiness. So, what do you think the dog may be reasoning here?

Our guess is that the animal, after being groomed and receiving your obvious gratuities and love begins to understand that this grooming process, which he hates, brings accolades and love from his owner so how bad can it really be? He knows that he’s not going to be harmed so he begins to associate the grooming process with your love and attention. Hey, even men do this type of reasoning, right?

So, the question is not so much, “do they know they’re being groomed,” but rather, “do they associate the grooming with good feelings and do they feel good about themselves once they are groomed?”

The truth is, your dog may not actually “like” the grooming process but they accept it. They probably associate your attention with the process although they don’t have any idea why you’re happy. They just know you are and if you’re happy, that’s ok with them because they love you, unconditionally.

So, don’t hesitate to get your dog groomed frequently from a reputable and highly touted groomer. They make you feel good about your dog and the dog can feel that because…he reasons it out. And you want him to feel good because you love him, right?

Gary Vaughn is a Master RN with many valuable years of experience. Marketing health care and dieting products is one of his specialties. He also has an interest in pets and dog training. His website is located at

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By Mercedes Oestermann van Essen

 If you have been told, or worse still, firmly hold the belief that making money has to do with talent and outside circumstances, you are betting on the wrong horse. What’s more, your failure in the world of making money is almost certainly guaranteed, particularly in today’s tough environment. The pre-suppositions of talent, luck and the like are old wife’s tales and hold no truth what so ever. In fact, scientific evidence points into a very different direction.

Recent scientific studies show clear evidence that only around 20percent of our so called talents are inherited. Environmental factors, such as geopathic stress and EMR, electro magnetic radiation, may play a much larger role in your ability to make money and further success in other areas of your life too.

Quantum physics explains how particles of an observed object change with the observer. And there are the famous water experiments by Masaru Emoto that show that water molecules change with our emotions.

It is beyond the scope of this article to go into all these findings in detail, suffice it to say though that there is abundant evidence that our thoughts literally make our world. Success in life is not directly dictated by outside circumstances, as many of us believe, but your outside circumstances are attracted to you through your thinking.

In other words: You will always get what you focus on and how you focus dictates the results you are getting in your life. This simple statement is naturally true of your financial situation as well.

Successful people have always known about the number one of manifestation principles and know how to apply their mind to get what they want.

It has never been more important than today to learn and understand these principles and practice them each day to become a master at using them. This is your guarantee that will see you through an extended bear market which is likely to run for several years yet.

So, where do you start? In order to focus on a desired outcome you need to be able to notice how your mind works. The technique of witnessing your thoughts and feelings is also referred to as witnessing. When you learn to become the witness of your thoughts and actions you are beginning to expand your cognitive awareness. Expanding your cognitive awareness is the key to focusing correctly. After all you can only change something if you are aware of it. And, you need to learn when to recognise when you are not focusing correctly.

There are many techniques that can help you to learn disciplined mind focus. Mediation is a great tool, alas many of us do not have the time for extended meditation practice. The next best thing are mental energy techniques which are combined with meridian stimulation. Micro EFT is such a technique and possibly one of the easiest to use and incorporate seamlessly into your daily routine. It only takes seconds to use and, provided it is used regularly, it is incredibly powerful and effective.

If you are familiar with energy techniques, you may have already heard of EFT, Emotional Freedom Technique. Micro EFT is an adaptation of EFT and uses regular micro stimulus to create macro results, similar to homeopathy. Instead of taking drops of some essence several times a day, you use mental stimulus several times during the day to train your mind and release unwanted thought patterns. Neutralising unwanted emotions clears the mind and lets you see how you are doing things that stop you from realising your goals.

I cannot stress enough, in times when the world is changing and the old ways we took for granted have stop working, we must grow and learn new ways of adjusting to these changes in order to survive. True changes always comes from within, it is never out there. So, work on yourself and learn to direct your mind correctly and unleash the many talents you have.

Mercedes Oestermann van Essen is a human development coach, energy therapist and author. She has created the

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By Stanley Popovich

 It can be tough for business people with OCD to have to experience obsessive thoughts that are intrusive, scary, and difficult to manage. As a result, here is a short list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their obsessive and fearful thoughts.

The first thing a person must do is not to dwell or focus on the fear provoking thought when it comes. The more a person tries to reason out the thought or focus on the fear behind the thought, the stronger the thought becomes. The next time you encounter an obsessive thought, get into the practice of not dwelling on it.

From my interviews with various professionals, I’ve learned that usually it is the fear behind the thoughts that gets us worked up. Ignore the fear behind these obsessive thoughts, regardless how the strong the fear may be. If you ignore the fear behind these thoughts, then the thoughts become easier to manage.

A person should visualize a red stop sign in their mind when they encounter a fear provoking thought. When the negative thought comes, a person should think of a red stop sign that serves as a reminder to stop focusing on that thought and to think of something else. A person can then try to think of something positive to replace the negative thought.

Sometimes, a person may encounter a lot of scary thoughts coming at them all at once. Instead of getting upset, remember that these thoughts are exaggerated and are not based on reality. Even if your fearful thoughts tell you otherwise, the fact is that there are circumstances and factors in every situation that can not be anticipated. We may be ninety-nine percent in predicting the future but all it takes is for that one percent to make the biggest difference.

Although I am a Layman and not a professional, I have interviewed many counselors and I learned that there are many ways to deal with these kinds of thoughts. There are ways to deal with your obsessive thoughts and with the proper treatment, you can live a productive life.

Stan Popovich is the author of “A Layman’s Guide to Managing Fear” an easy to read book that presents a overview of techniques that are effective in managing persistent fears and anxieties. For additional information go to: http://www.managingfear.com

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By Clint Jhonson

 Recent statistics have shown more and more relationships to be affected by one of the partners being excessively jealous. The situation is even worse in couples who are both jealous. Imagination or not, jalousi is a serious problem, one that should not be treated lightly. There are many solutions out there, including hypnose and hypnotherapy.

Being jealous can come from having a rich imagination. You may even spend important amounts of time building up all sorts of scenarios in your mind, thinking that you are being cheated on. Jalousi is sometimes normal but it can also reach a point where it becomes unreasonable. The moment you start worrying constantly about your spouse working too much, that is the moment when you might be more than jealous. Obsession is never a good thing and it can even destroy a marriage.

There is a thin line between regular jalousi and obsession. Couples are advised to seek out counseling to improve their communication, thus reducing the possibility of jealousy to appear. Hypnose is also a good idea, allowing one to understand the reasons behind such behaviors and discover ways to improve ones relationship. The therapist can help you feel the opposite of helpless, opening all communication lines with your wife/husband.

Dont think if you are going to be the first person that turns to hypnose in order to be cured of jalousi. There are hundreds of people out there who have considered the same methods. They discovered hypnosis to be a healthy method to cope with feelings of jealousy. It is quite wonderful to be able to trust your partner, without becoming anxious at the very thought that he or she might be late. The therapist knows the best ways to get to the root cause of your jealousy and return you to a state of confidence, of complete trust.

One should never be afraid to face those feelings of jalousi. On the contrary, hypnosis is a very good idea as it can help the person deal with those feelings. Through hypnose, you choose willingly to resolve your jealousy-related problems in a healthy manner. The therapist can teach you all about visualization techniques but also guide you through your emotions. Reaching your subconscious, the hypnotherapist can eliminate negative thoughts and those of distrust.

Hypnose is today recommended as an alternative treatment for excessive jealousy. It is highly efficient, building the confidence and self-esteem a jealous person lacks completely. After several sessions of hypnosis, a person is filled with positive thoughts and jealous feelings slowly disappear. One is at complete liberty to focus on things that are more important, improving the relationship with the spouse and discovering new things in life. All insecurities are left behind and one no longer finds reasons to be jealous.

Jealousy might have made you feel uncertain about your partner. There may have been times in your life when you felt like you had no choice but to keep track of everything your spouse does. Hypnosis is not just a way to relax and let all those feelings out, but to cope with strong emotions and resolve any problems. You are capable of overcoming jealousy and protect your relationship, especially if you try hypnosis!

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By Mark Kintan

Admit it or not, we have always been annoyed or bombarded with questions on penis size for a long time. Who or what else is there to blame? Movies and TV series like “The Sweetest Thing” and Sex and the City” all show women characters who leave their men because of one obvious reason– a small penis. Even drug company* and health and medical retail outlets are continuously introducing sexual enhancers and penis enlargement tools to help men with their penis size troubles. But naturally, men who avail or are still thinking of getting these products also wonder: does the size of the penis really matter to women?

Let’s view two points involving the penis size issue from the female position. One side, in particular, includes those who detest size queens, people who care or “pretend” to care about penis size, and those who do not believe that penis size matters. For these women, size queens only “pretend” to care about the penis size issue to feel dominant; since women feel secondary to men, some feminists take advantage of this penis issue to experience a sort of power over men. Furthermore, some women view the penis size issue as that of a male obsession because of the scientific fact that the women’s most sensitive sexual nerves are located around the vagina’s opening so there is really no need for a longer penis when the pleasure nerves are just around the opening area. Others, in the meantime, simply say that penis size isn’t a factor that affects men’s personalities.

Logically speaking, a longer penis is more capable to have an erection than a shorter one. If the penis is not capable to erect during intercourse, then dissatisfaction would definitely arise, which can lead to further complications in the sexual relationship. Another related notion is that having a longer penis usually means having a desirable girth, which means more friction and pleasure for the women during sex.

But aside from the needs of women for their partners to have larger penises, some women truly have their own opinions based on the behavior and view of men. Most also experience the necessity to believe a penis enlargement process. Even today, men consider long and large penises as trophies worth bragging by and adulating over. In such case, necessarily, someone who’s not as well-endowed as the others frequently feels insecure and inferior. Arguably, the big penis ideal has become part of male culture because it adds up to their masculinity. There are many men, both young and old, who often think that they lose sense of masculinity if their penises don’t measure above the average or as expected by their peers and sexual partners.

Since of the increasing number of people who think that having a larger penis is worth all the effort, several companies have been coming up with different ways on however to help those who are not so gifted down there. For instance, penis enlargement tools are rampant in the market today, including penis pumps. Some men even undergo surgical procedures such as phalloplasty, a male organ enlargement surgery, just so that the size of their penis get the approval of many, including their women.

But for those who are not yet positive to go all out and take drastic procedures for the penis enlargement desires, supplements that are made of natural ingredients are also available. For many men and women, going for the alternative option of supplements is deemed safer and less risky, and thus, is much more appealing.

Most women recommend those with safe and herbal contents such as VigRX Plus, which is a supplement that improves the sexual performance of men. According to Dr. Michael Carter, male enhancement products like VigRX Plus often contain natural ingredients such as herbs from China, South America, and Europe. These herbs usually include the Hawthorn Berry, a strong antioxidant that smooths out blood circulation, the Catuaba Bark Extract, which helps relieve stress and stimulates the nervous system, and the Asian Red Ginseng, which helps cure erectile dysfunction.

Apart from the fact that they reinforce the impression that bigger is better and that they are safe, supplements like VigRX Plus are medically proven for their natural methods of enhancing penis size, increasing libido, and improving erection. Once a patient encounters any problem such as erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation, he may take these supplements, aside from consulting with the doctor, so that he does not have to deal with further complications in his reproductive system. Still medical professionals and doctors take these supplements for their own penis size problems. Luke Adams, for one, discovered the positive effects of VigRX after using it for two weeks; according to him, his penis has become bigger and stronger every time it erects since he took the supplements.

Much have been said about women’s thoughts about size, but what ultimately matters most is what the method can do for the body and how it can change the individual’s sex life. So, whether men believe that women care about penis size or not, they still have to take care of their body and at the same time, make themselves happy and satisfied.

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By Robert Kokoska

 Man is always attracted towards everything that is metaphysical and psychological; leading psychologists have always believed in the matter of mind, which is capable of performing stupendous things for self growth and development. On the flip side, they are also worried by a mind that is out of control, with many manifestations of disease and illness as the final result. It is always believed that human beings could achieve anything and everything under the sun, provided they possess a mind that is tough and intelligent.

As a corollary, they also believed that people who have achieved a high degree of personal success, always showed an elevated level of positive thoughts and beliefs. Positive thoughts are known to assist a person in achieving those goals and targets, which can not be achieved by a person with a negative mindset.

Understanding positive thought requires considerable amount of intelligence and wisdom. Positive thoughts are so surreal and mysterious; man has always been baffled by the fact that some people are more endowed with a high level of self belief and positive thoughts, while many people lack this natural gift, due to unknown reasons. Positive thoughts seem to originate from the mind, and its flow is always controlled by the person. Though most of us have positive thoughts deep in our mind, we may never experience it in its full potential or may experience only during some time in our life. Is it possible to control the flow of positive thoughts at a uniform rate?

It is possible to develop positive thoughts and feelings by adjusting the way in which we think and behave. There are several innovative methods prescribed by many leading experts and often these methods do help us in developing a positive us. However the basic methodology is almost similar in all techniques. If you want to develop a positive personality, you will also need to consider driving away all negative thoughts; it is probably like two opposite faces of a coin. Positive and negative minds are dual in nature. When one of them shows its dominance, other will be in its dormancy. This perceptible shift in alternating domination and dormancy state of mind is the ultimate factor that makes us either positive in nature or negative in behavior.

Is it possible to retain positive thoughts as our dominating entity in our mind? Conversely, can we suppress the negative part of our personality by using some methods? Theoretically both are distinct possibilities, provided we have some genuine methods to follow. Though it is almost impossible to drive away our negative aspect of personality, it is also possible to mask such negative part of the personality with fresh, continuous positive thoughts.

It is just like filling in fresh, crystal clear water slowly, inch by inch, to replace a mass of water that is dirty and stained. Another analogy is to fill in a glass of water with crystal clear water and add black ink, so that the whole glass of water becomes dark and negative. Now when you add fresh water slowly, drop by drop, and replace the whole glass full of dark water, the resulting water mass is all crystal clear and pure. Our mind actually works in a similar manner.

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By Dave Southern

 When you are not sure of what you want to say or how to say it, there are myriads of pre-created text messages to help express what is inside your heart especially during times of special holidays. Examples of these are collections of Christmas and Easter pre-fab SMS.

Following part ones Inspiring Practical Humor collections and part twos Creative Emotions, the third installment to the four-part Collection of SMS presents you with the various collections for special occasions.

Holidays are perfect times to remember the love and support of family and friends. Marking special milestones in your personal lives is great knowing you have the stalwart supporters rooting for you. Read on and be inspired to pass on the good cheers.

Thanksgiving Collection of SMS. Serious or funny, whatever youre in the mood for, Thanksgiving is a season to remember all the blessings received the past year. Its a season of gratitude and hope. Express your gratitude with a thoughtful message that serves as a gentle reminder of your presence.

Christmas Collection of SMS. What better time to be joyful than Christmas? Its the time of the year the world awaits with much anticipation. The cold, crisp night air, the sound of happy voices singing Christmas carols and the quaint look of flashing colorful lights are but tangible elements that make Christmas a very joyous season.

Christmas transcends culture and race and the world is generally bustling with warm greetings. Jump in and tell your family, friends, and everyone else how you feel about them in this season of joy. Its an excellent time to remember even those who caused you pain. Because the joy of the Christmas season springs from the gift of forgiveness and acceptance, have a merry texting Christmas!

Lent Collection of SMS. Lent reminds the Christian world of the ultimate sacrifice and the gift of perfect love. This season has a sober air of recollection and repentance. It makes for a great collection of passages and messages about the passion of Christ, the wisdom of sages and the healing, calming effect of forgiveness and reconciliation. So when you feel the need to rebuild bridges previously burned, the daunting task can begin with one small heartfelt text.

Easter Collection of SMS. A fun time to spend with family and loved ones, the season of Easter is another joyous moment. Invite friends to an egg hunt or to a backyard barbecue. Creative ways of commemorating the Risen Lord can be a spontaneous whim. And what better way to send out invites than through the rapid-fire speed of bulk text messaging? Plan, coordinate, and enjoy your Easter celebration in one weekend. Use the text power to your advantage and spread Easter joy the techie way.

For all other special occasions not mentioned, you can be sure theres a collection of SMS for you. Be it Valentines Day, wedding anniversary, graduation day or your engagement, theres a thoughtful text to express a heartfelt message.

Even if you prefer to say it in your own words, these collections can be your source of inspiration.

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By Melani Ward

 There’s an old story that goes something like this.

There was a man who had been imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit. He was determined to get out so he attempts to dig his way to freedom with a spoon. (Think ancient Shawshank Redemption).

Anyway, he digs day and night and after years of bone-wearying struggle, his hands all calloused and bloody, he finally realizes his efforts are worthless and he gives up. With a face full of tears and constriction in his throat as he imagines living out his days in prison, he leans back on the door of his cell, only to discover it was unlocked all along.

I swear I still get chills whenever I hear that story.

Okay so maybe there never was a guy who tried to dig out of prison with a spoon but the point is clear - the prison that you imagine constrains you doesn’t really exist.

You see the only thing that creates a feeling of imprisonment is our own minds. Our minds are capable of enormous flights of fancy but here’s the truth: the one who tries with everything in their power to escape the prison is actually the prison itself.

Why does this topic matter today?

Well it seems very timely considering where everyone’s minds seem to be taking them these days. I hear clients, friends and family changing their language and changing their thinking based on what they hear in the news or read in the papers on a daily basis.

More than ever I hear “I can’t do this because….”. “What if I do this or that and such and such happens?” “I have to get out of this situation or I’m going to…”

Those are phrases that create prisons.

The reality is that we cannot have an idea unless we also have the capacity to realize it present at the same time.

That’s true freedom.

The only limitations we put on ourselves or on our life come from within. They come from the thoughts we have and the stories we tell ourselves about the thoughts we’re having. But when you really become aware of what your mind is doing, while you are still going to have certain thoughts that create some unpleasant emotions, the difference is that now you are not going to believe the story your mind generates to accompany the sensations you’re having to be you or to be true.

Most people operate at an unconscious level as though their thoughts choose them…as though they “can’t help how they think” but this is actually not true. Thoughts may pop into your head that aren’t that “great” according to you but YOU get to decide what you will do with that thought, just as you get to decide how you will react to everything you experience in your life. Remember, you aren’t the thinker.

Your thoughts, and more importantly the stories you tell yourself about them, have the ability to impose profound limitations as well as infinite freedom.

Which do you choose?

I’ll leave you with this quick poem from Rumi, the Persian mystic poet.

I have lived on the lip

of insanity, wanting to know reasons,

knocking on a door. It opens.

I’ve been knocking from the inside!

What freedom can you open yourself up to today?

Find out what storyteller might be keeping you stuck at http://www.changingyourstoryblog.com. Melani Ward is a multi-passionate entrepreneur: numerologist, marketer, lifestyle coach, writer, and athlete! She helps women entrepreneurs attract ideal clients and a lot of money doing work they LOVE.

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By Hans Thorn

 Imagine yourself wakening up every morning full of energy and ready for the challenges of the day. Lots of exciting things are happening and you manage them with success. You turn around the negative to the positive and with the positive you create balance and success within all areas. Would not this be wonderful?

This scenario could be yours, but the question is: Does your life look like this? Most likely most people would like to have a life like this, but the reality for many people is not as positive as the scenario above. A lot of people struggle with bad finances, bad health and bad relationships. How come?

No-one is born with a negative approach or negative thoughts of herself. However, when the years pass by, a lot of people create a negative pattern of thoughts that leads to negative feelings, which always leads to poor results. There is nothing wrong with that and it is pure naturally if you understand the law of cause and effect, where every effect has a cause and every cause has an effect.

The reason for that we think positively or negatively about ourselves and what we can accomplish is to a large extent shaped of what we have seen, experienced and heard as a child. If you have grown up surrounded by harmony, the chances that you have life balance are greater than what you would have had if you had grown up under tougher circumstances. Maybe it sounds unfair, and maybe it is, but you cannot change the past.

However, you can change what you think and feel about yourself now. What has been programmed in your past can be replaced with a new program where you get positive results, all according to the law of cause and effect.

How is this done? The first thing we need to do is to let go of the emotional connection to what causes poor results. To let go of everything that is negative and forgive those who might have done this. Not so much for their sake as for you to be able to be free from the strong bounds that creates your unwished results.

When you then feel free and released from the negative, it is time to program your brain with your dream scenario with assistance of new messages, for example:

1. I love myself

2. I am running a successful business

3. I have many excellent relationships

Read your sentences 10 times each morning and evening during three weeks and continue thereafter with new positive sentences that you want to experience. This will become you new cause and the results will be positive and totally different from your previous results.

Hans Thorn has over 20 years of experience in personal development. He has helped hundreds of clients with success in areas like economy, health and relationships. Get his Personal

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