Here is a great resolution to make for 2011. Think about it, here we are on the verge of a new year, meaning one ends so a new one can begin, right? So think of it as a new you, here you are embarking on a new year so why not revise and renew yourself as well? Everywhere you look today, there are problems. Turn on your TV or computer, pick up a magazine or paper, and what do you see? Problems. When you talk to your spouse, co-workers, family members or friends, and within minutes someone will bring up a problem...or two or three.
In an unforgettable way, Michael McMillan teaches us in his mini movie that many problems aren't problems at all - only opportunities for unseen solutions waiting to be formed! The movie is approxmately five minutes, give or take a few seconds. Check it out and why not apply some of this informative info into a New Years resolution. I bet you will be surprised. Click here to check out the movie. It's called Pink Bat.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Perserverance.
If you looked for a word to describe success, it would have to be perseverance. There have been a lot of potholes and detours along the road to success, but perseverance always makes a way! So stay on track if you need a little "shot of inspiration," you've come to the right place. Here's to perserverance! Click here to view the short movie.
Love and light to all.
Love and light to all.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.
For many companies and individuals, 2010 has been a difficult year. But if you look at success in the long term, the difference in our success or failure is not chance, but choice. Because when adversity strikes, it's not what happens that will determine our destiny; it's how we react to what happens.
As we head into the last quarter of this year, we don't think there is a person or a business out there that wouldn't want to finish strong in 2010. But, we must understand that finish strong is more than a statement...it's an attitude. It's an attitude of believing you can do something, and it's having the courage and determination to see it through. And of course, you can apply this "finish strong attitude" to your business or your life!
Vince Lombardi said, "The will to win...the will to achieve...goes dry without continuous reinforcement." So if your goal is to finish strong in 2010, then stay motivated and keep your thoughts positive so that "shot of inspiration" comes to you and sticks with you when you need it most. And believe me...you will need it. In a perfect world, we hear something once, record it in our brain, and never need to hear it again. Well, our world is far from perfect. We all occasionally have doubts, fears, and disappointments in life. During those times we need to reinforce, encourage, and motivate ourselves to keep moving forward towards goals.
So here's a Finish Strong in 2010 inspirational movie to help you stay on track. Click here to view it.
Brightest blessings to all!
As we head into the last quarter of this year, we don't think there is a person or a business out there that wouldn't want to finish strong in 2010. But, we must understand that finish strong is more than a statement...it's an attitude. It's an attitude of believing you can do something, and it's having the courage and determination to see it through. And of course, you can apply this "finish strong attitude" to your business or your life!
Vince Lombardi said, "The will to win...the will to achieve...goes dry without continuous reinforcement." So if your goal is to finish strong in 2010, then stay motivated and keep your thoughts positive so that "shot of inspiration" comes to you and sticks with you when you need it most. And believe me...you will need it. In a perfect world, we hear something once, record it in our brain, and never need to hear it again. Well, our world is far from perfect. We all occasionally have doubts, fears, and disappointments in life. During those times we need to reinforce, encourage, and motivate ourselves to keep moving forward towards goals.
So here's a Finish Strong in 2010 inspirational movie to help you stay on track. Click here to view it.
Brightest blessings to all!
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Muslims in the US are now being recognized.
Here is an article I came across written by Rachel Zoll of the Associated Press on how United States Muslims are now being targeted by advertising markets. Since there is a high percentage of Muslims, it's due time to start relating to their needs, dietary laws, etc. There was once a time when the Jewish community went through the same thing and struggled to have their needs met with Kosher foods and Judaism.
US Muslims-a new consumer niche by Rachel Zoll.
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – In the ballroom of an upscale hotel a short train ride from New York, advertisers, food industry executives and market researchers mingled — the men in dark suits, the women in headscarves and Western dress. Chocolates made according to Islamic dietary laws were placed at each table.
The setting was the American Muslim Consumer Conference, which aimed to promote Muslims as a new market segment for U.S. companies. While corporations have long catered to Muslim communities in Europe, businesses have only tentatively started to follow suit in the U.S. — and they are doing so at a time of intensified anti-Muslim feeling that companies worry could hurt them, too. American Muslims seeking more acknowledgment in the marketplace argue that businesses have more to gain than lose by reaching out to the community.
"We are not saying, `Support us,'" said Faisal Masood, a graduate of the University of Illinois, Chicago, and management consultant. "But we want them to understand what our values are."
There are signs the industry is stirring: Masood, a Wall Street executive who organized the gathering, had attracted only 200 or so attendees when he started the event last year. This year, he had to close registration at 400 to keep from going over capacity.
The worldwide market for Islamically permitted goods, called halal, has grown to more than half a billion dollars annually. Ritually slaughtered meat is a mainstay, but the halal industry is much broader, including foods and seasoning that omit alcohol, pork products and other forbidden ingredients, along with cosmetics, finance and clothing. Corporations have been courting immigrant Muslim communities in Europe for several years. Nestle, for example, has about 20 factories in Europe with halal-certified production lines and advertises to Western Muslims through its marketing campaign called "Taste of Home." Nestle plans to increase its ethnic and halal offerings in Europe in coming years.
In the United States, iconic American companies such as McDonald's (which already has a popular halal menu overseas) and Wal-Mart have entered the halal arena. In August, the natural grocery giant Whole Foods began selling its first nationally distributed halal food product — frozen Indian entrees called Saffron Road.
Along with new customers, however, the companies draw critics and can become targets in the ideological battle over Islam and terrorism.
Abdalhamid Evans, project director with the World Halal Forum Europe, which works with the global halal industry, said a recent backlash has prompted some mainstream businesses in Europe to keep a lower profile about their halal products or scale back their offerings.
In the U.K., after Kentucky Fried Chicken rolled out halal menu options in several dozen stores, the restaurant chain pulled the items in a few locations in the face of protests. Critics dubbed the menu "terror chicken."
To read the article in full, please visit the link below: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101227/ap_on_bi_ge/us_the_muslim_consumer
US Muslims-a new consumer niche by Rachel Zoll.
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – In the ballroom of an upscale hotel a short train ride from New York, advertisers, food industry executives and market researchers mingled — the men in dark suits, the women in headscarves and Western dress. Chocolates made according to Islamic dietary laws were placed at each table.
The setting was the American Muslim Consumer Conference, which aimed to promote Muslims as a new market segment for U.S. companies. While corporations have long catered to Muslim communities in Europe, businesses have only tentatively started to follow suit in the U.S. — and they are doing so at a time of intensified anti-Muslim feeling that companies worry could hurt them, too. American Muslims seeking more acknowledgment in the marketplace argue that businesses have more to gain than lose by reaching out to the community.
"We are not saying, `Support us,'" said Faisal Masood, a graduate of the University of Illinois, Chicago, and management consultant. "But we want them to understand what our values are."
There are signs the industry is stirring: Masood, a Wall Street executive who organized the gathering, had attracted only 200 or so attendees when he started the event last year. This year, he had to close registration at 400 to keep from going over capacity.
The worldwide market for Islamically permitted goods, called halal, has grown to more than half a billion dollars annually. Ritually slaughtered meat is a mainstay, but the halal industry is much broader, including foods and seasoning that omit alcohol, pork products and other forbidden ingredients, along with cosmetics, finance and clothing. Corporations have been courting immigrant Muslim communities in Europe for several years. Nestle, for example, has about 20 factories in Europe with halal-certified production lines and advertises to Western Muslims through its marketing campaign called "Taste of Home." Nestle plans to increase its ethnic and halal offerings in Europe in coming years.
In the United States, iconic American companies such as McDonald's (which already has a popular halal menu overseas) and Wal-Mart have entered the halal arena. In August, the natural grocery giant Whole Foods began selling its first nationally distributed halal food product — frozen Indian entrees called Saffron Road.
Along with new customers, however, the companies draw critics and can become targets in the ideological battle over Islam and terrorism.
Abdalhamid Evans, project director with the World Halal Forum Europe, which works with the global halal industry, said a recent backlash has prompted some mainstream businesses in Europe to keep a lower profile about their halal products or scale back their offerings.
In the U.K., after Kentucky Fried Chicken rolled out halal menu options in several dozen stores, the restaurant chain pulled the items in a few locations in the face of protests. Critics dubbed the menu "terror chicken."
To read the article in full, please visit the link below: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101227/ap_on_bi_ge/us_the_muslim_consumer
Monday, December 27, 2010
Six cancer fighting super foods.
Here is an article I came across written by Leslie Barrie. Today, so many people are much more 'heart' conscious and into exercise routines and watching their diets. It's long been said to incorporate fruits and veggies into your daily routine of meals. Enjoy the article, it's worth the read.
Six cancer fighting superfoods - by Leslie Barrie
To reduce your risk of cancer, look no further than your fridge. "All the studies on cancer and nutrition point to eating plant-based foods for their phytonutrients and other special compounds," says Richard Béliveau, PhD, chair in the prevention and treatment of cancer at the University of Québec at Montreal and author of Foods to Fight Cancer.
Aim for five to nine daily servings of all kinds of fruits and vegetables—especially these six superstars.
Broccoli
All cruciferous veggies (think cauliflower, cabbage, kale) contain cancer-fighting properties, but broccoli is the only one with a sizable amount of sulforaphane, a particularly potent compound that boosts the body's protective enzymes and flushes out cancer-causing chemicals, says Jed Fahey, ScD. A recent University of Michigan study on mice found that sulforaphane also targets cancer stem cells—those that aid in tumor growth. The more broccoli, the better, research suggests—so add it wherever you can, from salads to omelets to the top of your pizza.
Helps fight: breast, liver, lung, prostate, skin, stomach, and bladder cancers
Berries
All berries are packed with cancer-fighting phytonutrients. But black raspberries, in particular, contain very high concentrations of phytochemicals called anthocyanins, which slow down the growth of premalignant cells and keep new blood vessels from forming (and potentially feeding a cancerous tumor), according to Gary D. Stoner, PhD, a professor of internal medicine at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. (Stoner uses a concentrated berry powder in his studies but says a half-cup serving of berries a day may help your health, too).
Helps fight: colon, esophageal, oral, and skin cancers
Tomatoes
This juicy fruit is the best dietary source of lycopene, a carotenoid that gives tomatoes their red hue, Béliveau says. And that's good news, because lycopene was found to stop endometrial cancer cell growth in a study in Nutrition and Cancer. Endometrial cancer causes nearly 8,000 deaths a year. The biggest benefits come from cooked tomatoes (think pasta sauce!), since the heating process increases the amount of lycopene your body is able to absorb.
Helps fight: endometrial, lung, prostate, and stomach cancers
To read the full article, please click on the link below: http://shine.yahoo.com/event/vitality/6-cancer-fighting-superfoods-2428408/
Six cancer fighting superfoods - by Leslie Barrie
To reduce your risk of cancer, look no further than your fridge. "All the studies on cancer and nutrition point to eating plant-based foods for their phytonutrients and other special compounds," says Richard Béliveau, PhD, chair in the prevention and treatment of cancer at the University of Québec at Montreal and author of Foods to Fight Cancer.
Aim for five to nine daily servings of all kinds of fruits and vegetables—especially these six superstars.
Broccoli
All cruciferous veggies (think cauliflower, cabbage, kale) contain cancer-fighting properties, but broccoli is the only one with a sizable amount of sulforaphane, a particularly potent compound that boosts the body's protective enzymes and flushes out cancer-causing chemicals, says Jed Fahey, ScD. A recent University of Michigan study on mice found that sulforaphane also targets cancer stem cells—those that aid in tumor growth. The more broccoli, the better, research suggests—so add it wherever you can, from salads to omelets to the top of your pizza.
Helps fight: breast, liver, lung, prostate, skin, stomach, and bladder cancers
Berries
All berries are packed with cancer-fighting phytonutrients. But black raspberries, in particular, contain very high concentrations of phytochemicals called anthocyanins, which slow down the growth of premalignant cells and keep new blood vessels from forming (and potentially feeding a cancerous tumor), according to Gary D. Stoner, PhD, a professor of internal medicine at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. (Stoner uses a concentrated berry powder in his studies but says a half-cup serving of berries a day may help your health, too).
Helps fight: colon, esophageal, oral, and skin cancers
Tomatoes
This juicy fruit is the best dietary source of lycopene, a carotenoid that gives tomatoes their red hue, Béliveau says. And that's good news, because lycopene was found to stop endometrial cancer cell growth in a study in Nutrition and Cancer. Endometrial cancer causes nearly 8,000 deaths a year. The biggest benefits come from cooked tomatoes (think pasta sauce!), since the heating process increases the amount of lycopene your body is able to absorb.
Helps fight: endometrial, lung, prostate, and stomach cancers
To read the full article, please click on the link below: http://shine.yahoo.com/event/vitality/6-cancer-fighting-superfoods-2428408/
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Some great quotes....by great leaders.
Ah, I don't know about you, but I am ready to say good bye to 2010 and hello to 2011. This has been a pretty good year for me, it has been tough - don't get me wrong, it has been tough, but I've had many eye openers and have really broadened myself and learned alot. I have met some great teachers, read some amazing books and helped many thru my line of work. I did quite a lot of traveling this year, met all types of people from a variety of backgrounds, experienced new opportunities and sampled different types of foods.
Yet as the year comes to it's closing, I decided to dig a bit and found this video. I have high hopes for 2011 and by viewing this video, I received inspiration and excitement. There are real truths to these words and I have really reached a turning point this year. I continue to apply the lessons I have learned and I accept that every day that I open my eyes in the morning, it's a present. I am free to renew and revise. What didn't work yesterday, can be revised and tried out again today. It's a learning process. I still have energy, I still have breath, therefore, I can still create, still dream and think. So, too, can you.
Enjoy the video and let me know what you think.
http://www.greatquotesmovie.com/miami?cm_mmc=MIAMI-_-NL-_-06.17.2010-_-GQGLmov
Yet as the year comes to it's closing, I decided to dig a bit and found this video. I have high hopes for 2011 and by viewing this video, I received inspiration and excitement. There are real truths to these words and I have really reached a turning point this year. I continue to apply the lessons I have learned and I accept that every day that I open my eyes in the morning, it's a present. I am free to renew and revise. What didn't work yesterday, can be revised and tried out again today. It's a learning process. I still have energy, I still have breath, therefore, I can still create, still dream and think. So, too, can you.
Enjoy the video and let me know what you think.
http://www.greatquotesmovie.com/miami?cm_mmc=MIAMI-_-NL-_-06.17.2010-_-GQGLmov
Monday, December 20, 2010
Lessons of success.
Greetings everyone. As 2010 comes to a close, and with Mercury being retrograde, it's a good time to take a few minutes of quiet time and go over what has happened this year. Not only to you, but look at the world around you. Where do you see yourself? How did you get to this place? What do you see for yourself in 2011? Where will you be in two years? In five years?
As you ponder this year's events and how they have impacted you, it's also a good idea to reflect on your lessons. How many times have you found yourself in the same predictament this year? Examples, failed relationships, failed communication, loss of job/jobs. Are your children applying common sense or are they making poor choices which causes friction? Do you take time to enjoy or have fun with your family and friends? Are you shut out from the world?
Take some time and ponder your choices and take a few minutes to check out this short video. It's about three minutes long. You just might find some helpful information there.
http://www.lessonsonsuccessmovie.com/?utm_source=MO&utm_medium=12-01-2010&utm_campaign=LOSC
As you ponder this year's events and how they have impacted you, it's also a good idea to reflect on your lessons. How many times have you found yourself in the same predictament this year? Examples, failed relationships, failed communication, loss of job/jobs. Are your children applying common sense or are they making poor choices which causes friction? Do you take time to enjoy or have fun with your family and friends? Are you shut out from the world?
Take some time and ponder your choices and take a few minutes to check out this short video. It's about three minutes long. You just might find some helpful information there.
http://www.lessonsonsuccessmovie.com/?utm_source=MO&utm_medium=12-01-2010&utm_campaign=LOSC
Sunday, December 19, 2010
A beautiful video - Oil for Your Lamp
To all the women out there and for all that you do....for your loved ones, for your friends, for co-workers...this is for you. Love, light and blessings.
http://www.oilyourlamp.com/miami?utm_source=MO&utm_medium=12-18-2010&utm_campaign=OFYL
http://www.oilyourlamp.com/miami?utm_source=MO&utm_medium=12-18-2010&utm_campaign=OFYL
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Discovering Hypnonis
Have you ever thought about hypnosis? Have you seen scenes in movies or on tv where someone is hypnotized into doing something? Have you ever tried it to stop a bad habit, like biting nails or smoking? Now, let me ask you this, if you say no to being hypnotized, think about what it means to be hypnotized. Are subliminal messages the same as being hypnotized? Have your friends or family ever hypnotized you? You might be surprised.
This is a mini documentary that I came across by HypnoTranquility. Check it out and let me know what you think.
http://www.hypnotranquility.com/special/discover-hypnosis/self-hypnosis
This is a mini documentary that I came across by HypnoTranquility. Check it out and let me know what you think.
http://www.hypnotranquility.com/special/discover-hypnosis/self-hypnosis
Friday, December 17, 2010
Visualization....does it work?
Here are a few things to consider. Remember the mind is like a computer, computers crash, idle, sleep and need to be updated and reprogrammed. Without a check up here and there, they can get virus's and crash. Without upgrades, they become obsolete. So what am I saying? You must do the same with your mind and body.
So does visualization work? Why is it so important? Without visualization, you stagnante. Do you find that you occasionally daydream, wish you had something that you don't, see yourself in a better place? That is visualization. Here is a quick video about things to consider on visualizing. John Seeley stars in it (for those who are familiar with his work and teachings).
http://www.mindmovies.com/promo/johnseeley.php/?14197
So does visualization work? Why is it so important? Without visualization, you stagnante. Do you find that you occasionally daydream, wish you had something that you don't, see yourself in a better place? That is visualization. Here is a quick video about things to consider on visualizing. John Seeley stars in it (for those who are familiar with his work and teachings).
http://www.mindmovies.com/promo/johnseeley.php/?14197
Monday, December 6, 2010
Inspiration - grow and show, live and love.
This is a very special three minute mini movie about joy, kindness, gratitude and love. Kate Nowak woke one day and was inspired to create this beautiful video. I hope you will take three minutes to view it. It is truly wonderful.
http://www.blessyoumovie.com/miami/?cm_mmc=MIAMI-_-NL-_-03.17.2010-_-MYBBmov
http://www.blessyoumovie.com/miami/?cm_mmc=MIAMI-_-NL-_-03.17.2010-_-MYBBmov
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Fun gifts to make and give for next to nothing.
Citrus Splash/Body Spray
Ingredients: 2 cups distilled water, 3 tablespoons vodka, 1 tablespoon of each - orange and lemon peel (finely chopped)5 drops lemon verbena essential oil, 10 drops mandarin essential oil, 10 drops orange essential oil.
Directions: Combine the fruit peels with the vodka in a jar, cover and let stand for 1 week. Strain the liquid, add the essential oils and water to the liquid. Let stand for 2 weeks shaking jar once a day. Keep in a dark bottle or keep in a cool dark area.
Soothing & Refreshing Body Spray
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon witch hazel, 1 teaspoon lemon extract, 1 teaspoon cucumber extract, 1 cup water.
Suggestions: Make an after shower spray by combining all the ingredients and putting in a pump spray bottle. You'll love it.
**There are laws about vodka so if you are considering giving away to people in different states/countries or selling the product, consider substituting the vodka with rubbing alcohol or witch hazel.**
Experiment using different types of flowers and herbs. You're sure to find something that you'll love. I like making rose water and spraying it on my linens. I also like using olive oil to make certain oil sprays that I can use after bath/shower to make skin soft and silky. Have fun and don't forget to PAMPER yourself.
Soul Mates
Lately, I have been really getting lots of questions about soul mates. Must be the time of year. Holidays are a time where you spend quality time with family and friends, meaning loved ones and people that you adore. There are many people who are single and now feel the pangs of wanting a special someone to spend time with, more so then usual. This is also a heavy time, many people get depressed.
So let's touch on a few things about soul mates since most people do not know it's true meaning. A soul mate is one who is previously set up before coming into incarnation. Your cycle of life will take many twists and turns and when the timing is right, a soul mate will enter your life to teach you (in a strong way) about yourself. Many would like to think they are married with or to a soul mate, but not as many (as would like to be) are living this relationship. It is a special meeting and one that will most likely alter your life. This could be positive or negative, depending on where you stand in self.
A soul mate in this lifetime, could be different than in another lifetime. There are instances when one travels in several life times together. What you must remember and understand is that your soul family is quite large - and for purposes of learning, at times, you may work or set up a connection with a soul mate from another soul family. So in that instance, they would be also be considered your soul mate.
Also, a soul mate could be the exact gender (or opposite), depending on what you came to experience. Often at times, a romantic relationship is not in the life plan, because everything at this level is about clearing up with self. We have spent some lives in soul mate relationships, while others are meant for the souls study and advancement. So I help that helps to explain things and give you the real meaning of a soul mate.
Now, if you are wanting to meet that special person or want to bring into your life a person to help you learn more about yourself, here is a simple meditation that you can try. My friend, Tana, was reading my mind and just happened to send me an email concerning this exact issue. Obviously, many of us advisors are faced with the same questions and concerns from our clients. So in love and light from Tana (and myself), give it a try.
Sit comfortably, and close your eyes. Take a few deep breaths, and then imagine the type of person you would like to be with. Feel what this person is like, and feel what it feels like being with this person. Imagine this person standing beside you, talking to you, holding your hand, hugging you, or even kissing you. BUT, do not put a face on this person. Only imagine the person having the qualities you are looking for! After doing this for about 10 minutes, release it out into the universe. Send it out into the ethers, so that the universe can start drawing that person to you!
Try it, it is very powerful!
Namaste!
So let's touch on a few things about soul mates since most people do not know it's true meaning. A soul mate is one who is previously set up before coming into incarnation. Your cycle of life will take many twists and turns and when the timing is right, a soul mate will enter your life to teach you (in a strong way) about yourself. Many would like to think they are married with or to a soul mate, but not as many (as would like to be) are living this relationship. It is a special meeting and one that will most likely alter your life. This could be positive or negative, depending on where you stand in self.
A soul mate in this lifetime, could be different than in another lifetime. There are instances when one travels in several life times together. What you must remember and understand is that your soul family is quite large - and for purposes of learning, at times, you may work or set up a connection with a soul mate from another soul family. So in that instance, they would be also be considered your soul mate.
Also, a soul mate could be the exact gender (or opposite), depending on what you came to experience. Often at times, a romantic relationship is not in the life plan, because everything at this level is about clearing up with self. We have spent some lives in soul mate relationships, while others are meant for the souls study and advancement. So I help that helps to explain things and give you the real meaning of a soul mate.
Now, if you are wanting to meet that special person or want to bring into your life a person to help you learn more about yourself, here is a simple meditation that you can try. My friend, Tana, was reading my mind and just happened to send me an email concerning this exact issue. Obviously, many of us advisors are faced with the same questions and concerns from our clients. So in love and light from Tana (and myself), give it a try.
Sit comfortably, and close your eyes. Take a few deep breaths, and then imagine the type of person you would like to be with. Feel what this person is like, and feel what it feels like being with this person. Imagine this person standing beside you, talking to you, holding your hand, hugging you, or even kissing you. BUT, do not put a face on this person. Only imagine the person having the qualities you are looking for! After doing this for about 10 minutes, release it out into the universe. Send it out into the ethers, so that the universe can start drawing that person to you!
Try it, it is very powerful!
Namaste!
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