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Aren’t They Wonderful?
** Neither teenagers nor cats turn their heads when you call them by name. ** No matter what you do for them, it is not enough. Indeed, all humane efforts are barely adequate to compensate for the privilege of waiting on them hand and foot. ** You rarely see a cat...
Continuous Learning
Throughout the developed world, we have moved from an era of manpower to an era of mind power. We have moved from the use of physical muscles to the use of mental muscles. Today the chief sources of value in our society are knowledge and the ability to apply that...
Creating a Peace Sanctuary – How to Make Your Home a Haven of Peace
A Safe Haven Many people feel the world is in chaos now. Looking at newspaper headlines, CNN, the covers of magazines at the checkout counter, and the Internet news , almost anyone would agree. Globally, it seems we are in intense stress. As Americans, we are...
Does the Bible Predict a Bush Victory This November?
A canyon cuts across our culture. Deep and wide, it separates one group of Americans from another. It does not separate blacks from whites; it does not separate rich from poor, or men from women. It does, however, separate those who consider the Bible to be a still...
Echinacea — Is It All It’s Cracked Up to Be?
Thousands of consumers around the world believe that echinacea mobilizes infection-fighting white blood cells in the body and strengthens immune defenses, and therefore helps prevent the common cold and relieve its symptoms. Sales of echinacea account for 10 percent...
Evaluating Your Associations (Part II)
In Part I we took a look at the power of influence in our lives and how it is possible to be nudged off course a little at a time until finally, we find ourselves asking, "How did I get here?" We then asked three key questions: 1) "Who am I around?"...
Goals vs Effort
I'm so mad at myself!" she said as we began our coaching call. "I made a goal to get ten new clients last week and I only got three," she lamented. The frustration in her voice was something I used to experience as well - until I came to a...
Good Timing, Bad Timing, No Timing–Sometimes Getting Free Publicity is Beyond Your Control
Early in 1991, when I was working for KMOL TV in San Antonio, I had lined up a feature story about a captivating, 90-year-old gentleman who had literally fought in the trenches in World War I. Despite a hip replacement, he was still very active, and participated in a...
How to Create Your Perfect Client Experience Everyday
Your attitude sets the stage for you being in the 3% that control the wealth of the world rather than the other 97%. The biggest difference is that the 3% are willing to do what the other 97% aren't to have what that majority will never have. Note: You will never be...
Jewels
Several years ago we lived in Woodstock, NY. One of our favorite pastimes was to visit a store that had a very eclectic bent, as did its owner. His name is Alan and the store's name is, "Just Alan." Alan is a sweet, bearded man who has a passion for quality items. We...
Marriage & ‘The Treatment’
Does your marriage need a little spice? Are you looking for something to liven up the old relationship? Believe it or not, a nationally recognized cosmetics company has an interesting solution. It is called, simply enough, "The Treatment." My wife, Mell, who...
Mutating Virus in America
Dr. Discusses Ways to Protect Yourself
Almost everyone's been sick over the last few months. Most of us have no idea what we have, but we do know it's been lasting way too long. Dr. Cass Ingram, a nationally known nutritional physician, and author of "The Cure is in the Cupboard", is concerned over eerie...
Prosperity with Your Life Partner
Living a well-rounded, prosperous life includes learning how to interact with our significant other in a meaningful way that enhances the prosperity objectives of both. Part of the karmic connection most of us have with our life partners incorporates the goal of...
The Brand Called You
Every company has a reputation. Everyone you meet will form an opinion about your company, even if they have not done business with you yet. The challenge is to manage your reputation so that the opinion that people have of you is positive. This is what creates a...
The Enchantress Within Each of Us Returns – Making Potholders, One Stitch at a Time!
When I was little I was very busy--as I imagine most little girls are. At six years of age I had my toys, my fire station with a real bell, my fire trucks and other cars, my paper dolls, my coloring books and large box of Crayola assorted crayons, my picture books and...
