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Community after Tragedy

unity after Tragedy by: Dan Britt One Friday in November, I began a journey from New Jersey to downtown New York City to visit old work friends. It was my first visit since the tragic September 11th attack. Although I've traveled this same ...

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October in the Flower Garden – Preparing for Winter

A very busy time begins in the garden as the summer and autumn flowers fade. Although much depends upon the weather, the time is approaching quickly when we must put everything in order for the winter. In my part of the country, Halloween, at the end...

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How to choose the foundation for your log cabin

How to choose the foundation for your log cabinFull foundation sounds easier to build than a slab. The onlycatch is that you'll probably have to do a lot more digging.This is especially true if you live in the northern part of ourcountry. A litt...

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30 Minutes That Could Save Your Dream

If you’ve got a dream you’re intent on pursuing, chances are you’re going to bog down at some point. That’s just the way dreams are. In fact, there’s a little known rule about this called the Second Rule of Thermodynamics, which states that...

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How To Gain Rapport

Are you really listening?While speaking with others or listening to the radio or television, do you pay attention to the words and phrases people use? Try that. Try to identify their dominant modes. By modes, I mean visual, audio, or kinesthetic. Do ...

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Yin Yang Relationships - How to Find YOUR Perfect Partner

Yin Yang is the ancient, Chinese symbol for balance. It depicts the strong attraction and complementary nature of opposites. Just as magnate and metal attract, while oil and water repel, we too are subject to these laws of nature in our relationships...

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The Dialogue of Dreams - Part II

Dreaming (D-state or D-activity) is associated with a special movement of the eyes, under the closed eyelids, called Rapid Eye Movement (REM). It is also associated with changes in the pattern of electrical activity of the brain (EEG). A dreaming per...

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The Power of Mind-Imagery

Today I feel inspired that I should speak more to the framework of a successful mindset. We've already discussed how to ignore negative thoughts and encourage positive thoughts by monitoring what we allow to dwell in our minds. We've also t...

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Crazy Talk or Clear Communication

Kevin apologized to Melissa after he missed an appointment. It was a simple misunderstanding, so Melissa said she wasn't really upset, just frustrated and disappointed. But Kevin sensed there was more to it. Melissa's smile seemed forced, a...

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Five Steps to Meeting New People

Whether you’re moving to a new city, a new job, or just want to expand your social circle, these five tips can help you meet new people wherever you go. 1.Talk to Everyone – after years of watching a friend meet people easily everywhere he went, ...

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