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I happen to live near the one of the tragic “school shootings” of the recent past, and I’ve seen how the grief, anger, heartache and turmoil have impacted our community. It has brought home that a general abhorrence of violence is not enough. While I’m sure others will have different, and perhaps wiser, suggestions about how to reduce violence, here are my Top 10 Ways to Reduce Violence. If you can improve them, I welcome your feedback, but I suspect it may be more important and more useful if you write a letter to your local newspaper or school board. Together, we can reduce and perhaps eliminate violence.

1. Disconnect anger from violence. I am convinced that human beings get angry, and that anger at injustice is often justified. There is healthy anger that insists, “There has to be a better way!” I shutter when I hear parents tell children, “You shouldn’t be angry.” Tell them instead, “You’re feelings are OK, you can be angry, but you may not hit or hurt others.”

2. See the connection between the love of violence and violence itself. Fascination with brutality, guns and bombs, war and evil must increase the chances for violent behavior. I can’t prove that, it just seems likely to me.

3. See the connection between all levels of violence. Insults and taunting, humiliation and shaming are forms of violence. When we treat people badly, it should not surprise us when they seek a way to “get even.”

4. Take all violence seriously. Playground bullies and sibling rivalries do not have to be accepted as part of life, at least not when children are getting hurt. Kids squabbling over “my toy” is one thing; hitting or pulling hair or knocking each other down is something else. We do not have to accept it as normal behavior.

5. Take troubled, angry people seriously. We talk about needing more early intervention with troubled kids, and I agree. But people of all ages get trapped in situations they can’t handle, with emotions they don’t know how to express. Domestic violence, violence among co-workers and among children should always be treated as a serious matter. Hitting and hurting, and threatening to hurt, are not OK.

6. Deal with the availability of guns. Knives, cars, and a thousand other things also kill people, but guns have a unique place in the American imagination. Of course, they also have a place in the rich tradition of hunting and target shooting. I don’t have all the answers, but hunting seems different than having military-style weapons available in millions of homes across the country. There must be a better system.

7. Acknowledge the connection between violent images and violent behavior. I abhor censorship, so this is a tough one. But if 30-second images can sell us lipstick and Buicks, and change the way we vote, it seems likely that hours and hours of explosions, shootings, fights and mayhem may also influence behavior. To be blunt, I am particularly troubled by the violence in video games and the number of violent “action adventure” movies we support as a culture. Something strange is going on!

8. Acknowledge the connection between sports and violent behavior. Again, sports is a sacred icon in American culture, but it seems that sports have been separated from athletics. Instead of every child participating in gym class and competing in intramural sports, we have a culture of super-hero super-stars who are virtually above the law. Hockey, basketball, football and other sports all tolerate behavior that would result in arrest for assault outside the sports arena. Competition and fitness are valuable; organized violence is not acceptable!

9. Acknowledge the connection between language and violence. Business uses the language of the battlefield, and sports is full of encouragement to “get out there and kill”, “massacre them”, and “beat their brains out”. Our legal system is based on the idea of lawyer’s doing battle. While hiring a representative to fight with words instead of clubs was a huge step forward in the middle ages, perhaps our society is ready for an even higher level of conflict resolution.

10. See the violence in ourselves. Sometimes I find myself so angry I “daydream” about violence, or “really showing them”. I hear jokes that use the phrase, “Just shoot the bastards!” I know if “looks could kill” or if cutting statements actually drew blood, I’d be in deep trouble. Violence is not just someone else’s problem. I must work for peace, love and improved conflict resolution in my own life. How about you?

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Let’s admit it. Long distance relationships are far from easy. It is a sacrifice. You have to be able to transcend the loneliness caused by the distance and the paranioa caused by knowing he’s so far away. And you should bear with the things that compose long distance relationships. Once you have decided to get into it, and decided to never let go of each other despite the distance between you and your partner, then congratulate yourself as it takes a great amount of maturity to be able to face this “struggle”.

Long distance relationships are full of twists and turns. You have to be patient in waiting for the time when you and your partner will meet again. You will spend most of your time missing him or her, wondering what he or she’s been doing right that very moment. Spend memorable events in your lives without him or her beside you, thinking and worrying about the never ending “what ifs”. As I have said, Long distance relationships are never easy. But mind you, if both of you gets through the blocks, then it is all worth it. Once the moment came when you will see each other again, the pains are just distant memory. But once again, the pain of saying bye-bye time is still there.

In most cases where lovers stick to long distance relationships, the sweetness of each moments being shared are amazing. Some of the people I knew that have been to long distance relationships are now blissfully living together. One of them got married just a few weeks from now. The girl spent her college days in Michigan, and her fianc©e is working in New Jersey. So they only have the chance to be in each other’s arms during occasions like Christmas, Thanksgiving, Spring breaks, and summer. Yet, look at them now. They are now married, working together in the same city and now planning to have a baby.

There are important factors in maintaining healthy long distance relationships:
First and foremost, both partners involved in long distance relationships should have mutual feelings to each other. That’s the very basic. Because long distance relationships won’t work if the two of you are not greatly inlove, you will just be fooling yourselves.

And of course, love comes together with commitment. Both of you should be committed with each other, that you will be bonded by the love you have disregarding the distance between you and your partner and whatever the struggles may come.

Trust and faith also comes together as the third factor and also the most important. Distance between each other may cause you to worry so much. It brought unhealthy and depressing thoughts about your partner. But once you have trust and faith, long distance relationships will never be wasted.

Lastly, both of you should be mature enough to handle long distance relationships. Long distance relationships won’t work with people who are childish. It will just drive your partner crazy.

Albeit long distance relationships are as good as dreams, people who have gone through it have their own interesting stories to share. And most of them have succeeded the hardships of being involved in long distance relationships. It only proves that if they can do it, why can’t you? You will discover that long distance relationships are even more advantageous and exciting than the usual relationship where you get to see your partner any time you want. Remember the saying, absence makes the heart go fonder? It is true indeed for people who get involved in long distance relationships. Just bear in mind the factors that both of you should possess, and everything will be all right.

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Recently, I came across a book written in 1918 by Arthur Conan Doyle called “The New Revelation”. It was his first book concerning his views on spiritualism and psychic phenomena. I found it fascinating to read, as much of the “proof” that he gathered and retold regarding “life” in the afterlife is still the same as what our psychics, mediums, and other metaphysical researchers of today tell us.

The fact is, we’ve been receiving proof of an afterlife for centuries. People throughout time have talked about angels, visitations from spirits, ghost entities, poltergeists, and communications from beyond. Stories of reincarnation continue to flood in, many from young children who wouldn’t have had access, nor the understanding, to imagine and produce some of the tales they tell. With our modern medicine and life-saving medical equipment, the occurrences of near death experiences are being brought into the open more and more often. Really, how much more “proof” do we need?

And yet…skeptics still abound. What’s more interesting is that various polls and statistics indicate that approximately 80% of the world’s population believes in: life after death, that we have a soul and that it continues to exist after our “physical” deaths, that there is a Heaven, and that there is some sort of creator who watches over us. Out of the 20% left, about half are sitting on the fence and haven’t made up their minds on what to believe. That leaves just 10% of human beings that we need to “convince and show proof too.” In which case I need to ask this question… Why do we need to prove anything to this very small minority of people?

As I mentioned at the beginning, I had just finished reading Doyle’s “The New Revelation” (you can read the entire book online at our website). While reading, I came across a very interesting statement that he made and one in which we should all think about:

“…we have reached a point where further proof is superfluous, and where the weight of disproof lies upon those who deny. The very people who clamour for proofs have, as a rule, never taken the trouble to examine the copious proofs which already exist…”

Isn’t that an interesting remark made by someone almost a century ago? “…where the weight of disproof lies upon those who deny…” The proof has been all around us forever and most of us know this. And yet, here we are in the twenty-first century STILL trying to provide proof that there really is a spiritual realm. How about we put the burden of proof on the disbelievers and have them DISPROVE the existence of an afterlife? The reality is that they can’t – there’s too much evidence that indicates that there is more to the existence of “life” than our physcial senses can comprehend. Think about it. Has anyone shown you absolute proof that once you die, that’s it, game over, nothing more exists? Yet, skeptics constantly spout this theory. Well, if this is true, where’s the documented research and proof?

Is there life after death? The thousands upon thousands of thoroughly investigated and documented metaphysical cases point to the fact that there is definitely something beyond the material experiences of our physical realm. The believers in a spiritual afterlife really have nothing left to prove. It’s time we turned the tables and required that the disbelievers prove to the majority of the world that life ends with our physical death.

Oh, by the way, good luck with that.

(c)2005. Rose Smith is the owner of New Age Wisdom, a website which explores such areas as energy healing, creating abundance, spiritual inner-growth, and occult topics. Check out our growing library of free online ebooks on metaphyscial topics at www.new-age-wisdom.com/ebooks-metaphysical.shtml

Purchasing and placing lands on a public sale can be effortless and advantageous for both parties. Finding auctions although is not trouble-free process. Particulars in relation to the land for sale on a public auction can be found in the local or national newspapers, or on UK property site. House agencies often have information of home to be sold on auctions too. Nonetheless the easiest method of locating public auctions is to pay attention of the numbers of any “Auction Sale” signs.

There’s regularly a cost to be on the auctioneers emailing list and for receiving a catalogue with pictures and information concerning the properties. Free of charge directories are regularly worthless.

You’ve merely got one month to understand what’s coming on by auction, so action is required as quickly as possible. Overseas property experts online have a large range of properties for sale in America.

The sort of house largely auctioned are the one-offs that can be tricky to appraise or to sell, although they possess expansion potential.

Public auctions are also remarkable for the repossession houses offered for auction by banks, which regularly are cheaper and have little reserve prices. In preparation for the public auction pay a quick visit and hold a glimpse at the house. Make enquiries the quarter and, vital, coordinate with your solicitor to carry out the essential exploration – like an official examination and a professional estimation.

It’s very prudent to put your budget, and very central, make plans for the money to cover a deposit, in general 10 percent on the sale day, and the remaining 90 % in the following 28 days afterwards. If you are victorious, you will put down the ten % to the auctioneer the same day and the seller’s agent will guarantee the Memorandum of Agreement. Fines for failure to protect the settled figure are harsh.

Consider that if you are outbid you will lose part of the cash you have invested on the inspection plus the legal costs, but it is worth informing the agent of the cost you will be equipped to invest for the special estate that has been withdrawn; who knows, in a number of cases the vendor may be willing to say yes your offer.

The auction pact is the same to exchange of agreements in the everyday sale by restricted accord. This also denotes that the purchaser cannot be gazumped and the trader does not have to be troubled of last-minute cost renegotiations.

If you are reading this article, however you found it; I know something about you. You have an interest in your own improvement, or the improvement of those you lead. You have a desire, perhaps even a burning one, to assimilate new information in hopes that the new information will improve your results.

If you are reading this you are a learner, and you want to get better.

How do I know that?

It’s easy. Most people don’t take the time to find material like this. Most people show, through their actions that they are complacent – happy with their skills and results. Sadly, most people don’t read.

So congratulations! You meet a criterion important for unleashing your potential, because you search for ideas, approaches, techniques, tips and tools.

Now that I have congratulated you, let me tell you a secret.

It isn’t enough.

There is a big difference between knowing of a tool, owning it and using it.

Owning a hammer doesn’t get the nail through the board.

Knowing how to drive the nail straight doesn’t get that new picture hung.

There is a big difference between seeing how an idea will work, being inspired to make it work, and doing it.

The difference, of course, is action.

If we want to make progress, if we want to get better, if we want to unleash our enormous potential, we must take action.

I know that there can be a lot in our way – pressing business matters, an already overflowing plate of work, issues and challenges away from work. I’m sure you are like me – you have ideas from the last workshop you attended, five notes from the article you read last week and two ideas spawned from the book you finished last month. And they just sit there.

At some point they move from being a motivating thing, to a negative one – ideas sitting there, growing stale, weighing on our mind because we aren’t getting them done.

Guess what?

You can’t take action on all of those ideas today or tomorrow.

But most of us stop there, somewhat stymied by the list, immobilized by not knowing where to start.

If you want to change that, read on.

What’s Next?

Don’t read the rest of this unless you are ready to invest five minutes after you finish reading it. If you don’t invest that time, this article and the ideas it spawns will just add to the list.

Seriously.

Commit to yourself that you will spend five minutes taking action on the advice provided below before you do anything else.

Five Things in the Next Five Minutes

1. Tell yourself you can’t do everything you want. You can’t. But don’t let this fact stop you. Because while you can’t do everything, you can do anything. You must choose.

2. Make a quick list. List the ideas, tools, techniques or approaches that you have been thinking about wanting to do something with. Maybe it is an idea you recently read, maybe it is a workshop you want to attend, or a project you want to try – whatever those things are, write them down on a quick list. It doesn’t have to be pretty or complete, just get your ideas down. Now.

3. Pick one. One thing on the list will stand out to you. One will be calling your name. One will be exceptionally motivating. Pick it.

4. Determine a first action. Decide what the first thing is that you need to do to put this idea, approach or tool into action. This first step isn’t huge. It should be something you can do today, regardless of how busy your schedule is. If the step seems too big, break it down some more.
5. Do it. Today. (Now is even better).

After you have done these five things (you have now, right?) there are two more things to do, and these two can be done in a flash – far less than the five minutes you just invested.

6. Decide a next action.

7. Commit to completing the next action.

These seven steps will change your life if you DO them. That is the point of this article after all. In the end, it isn’t about knowledge, ideas or inspiration. It is about action.

Kevin Eikenberry is a leadership expert and the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group (KevinEikenberry.com), a learning consulting company. To receive a free Special Report on leadership that includes resources, ideas, and advice go to www.kevineikenberry.com/leadership.asp or call us at (317) 387-1424 or 888.LEARNER.

If you are in the market for a home in the Fort Worth area, you will want to make sure you employ an ethical, qualified, and certified Fort Worth home inspector. The goal of a Fort Worth home inspection from TexInspec is piece of mind by letting you know the condition of your new home. TexInspec not only offers Fort Worth home inspections, but Dallas home inspections and inspections in all surrounding areas. They also offer a 200% guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your home inspection from TexInspec, not only will they refund your money, they will pay for the inspector of your choice to go back out and inspect the property. Contact TexInspec for all of your home inspection needs.

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With infidelity reaching epidemic proportions, every woman should learn how to recognize the telltale signs of infidelity. The future of your relationship could depend on your ability to spot the telltale signs of an affair in time. In view of the rapidly rising divorce rates, and current statistics showing that 50% to 70% of men cheat on their mates, if your husband is cheating, you can’t afford to be the “last one to know.”

Every woman’s personal library should contain a relationship reference book with detailed information on how to recognize the warning signs of infidelity. “Is He Cheating On You? – 829 Telltale Signs” is a comprehensive guide which documents practically every known cheating sign. The 800+ signs of infidelity in Is He Cheating on You? are divided into 21 categories so you can easily locate the signs that apply to your mate. What’s unique about the warning signs listed here is that once you know what to look for, all the signs can be easily found using only your eyes and ears, your personal knowledge of your husband, and the information provided in the book. No special skills or equipment are required.

Each of the 21 categories is explained below along with the number of telltale signs listed under that category. While some women make it a point to check each of the 21 categories, others will only check the particular categories that seem to apply to their marriage or their mate. To insure that no one overlooks an important telltale sign, about a dozen of the signs are listed in more than one category.

For example:

“He always calls a certain female to share the special events in his life.”

This sign is listed under Telephone Tip-Offs and again under His Behavior Around Other Women.

“He starts showering you with gifts or buying you flowers for no special reason”

This sign is listed under How He Relates to You and also under Gifts.

“You find deposit slips in his possession for someone else’s bank account.”

This sign is listed under Financial Affairs as well as under Physical Evidence.

Despite the title, “Is He Cheating On You? – 829 Telltale Signs” actually contains 950 telltale signs. Additional signs were added before the final version was printed. Readers continue to send in signs they have personally discovered which did not appear in the book. These signs have been added to the e-book version of Is He Cheating on You? which is sold by Booklocker.com Details on the 21 major categories of telltale signs appear below. For additional information on signs of infidelity visit http://www.Is-He-Cheating-On-You.com Remember: you can’t afford to be the last one to know. Find out before it’s too late.

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE – 76 telltale signs

A man having an affair (or even thinking about having one) will want to make himself more attractive. He will begin to enhance his appearance in some way. Be alert for changes in his wardrobe, his grooming, his body, and his personal hygiene. These are usually the most visible signs of infidelity. If he embarks on a drastic self-induced makeover, it’s probably not for you. More than likely he’s trying to attract or impress someone else.

HOW HE RELATES TO YOU – 70 telltale signs

The way your husband relates to you can provide many telltale signs. His involvement with another woman will cause him to treat you differently — even on a subconscious level. This is one of those areas where a wife can pick up signs of infidelity that a private investigator might otherwise overlook.

CONVERSATIONAL CLUES – 70 telltale signs

What your husband chooses or refuses to talk about can alert you to his involvement in an extramarital affair. He may mention new people, places and things, while the people, places and things he normally talks about are no longer a part of his conversation. Even his tone of voice can be an important telltale sign.

WORK HABITS – 39 telltale signs

Work is commonly used as an excuse to account for large blocks of time away from home. Men often use their jobs as a cover for their extramarital affairs. Your husband’s work habits will undoubtedly change as his affair unfolds. Be on the lookout work-related telltale signs.

DAY-TO-DAY BEHAVIOR – 92 telltale signs

We are all creatures of habit. We all have a routine that we usually follow each day. A man who is cheating will display changes of some kind in his normal patterns of behavior. Pay close attention to any deviations in your husband’s daily routine. These deviations are telltale signs.

FINANCIAL AFFAIRS – 52 telltale signs

Affairs cost money. If your husband has a lover, he’ll want to wine her, dine her, entertain her and buy her occasional gifts. No matter how carefully he tries to cover his tracks, sooner or later this will be reflected in the family finances. Stay alert for financial signs of infidelity.

TRAVEL – 27 telltale signs

Your husband may not always be traveling for legitimate reasons. Even if he is, he may decide to combine business with a little pleasure. Travel affords a cheating unfaithful husband a unique opportunity to cheat away from prying eyes.

PERSONALITY OR BEHAVIORAL CHANGES – 36 telltale signs

Be alert for changes in your husband’s attitude, personality or behavior. Whether they are drastic or subtle, changes of this type are often an indication of infidelity.

ABSENCES – 39 telltale signs

Affairs generally require a considerable amount of time. Since there are only 24 hours in a day, your husband’s absences will become increasingly more frequent as he tries to steal time from other activities so he can be with his lover.

TELEPHONE TIP-OFFS – 76 telltale signs

Illicit affairs depend on repeated contact; many of which take place by phone. These telltale signs of infidelity are relatively easy to find. Many men take the risk of calling their lovers from home or having their lovers call them at home. Many wives (like me) discover their husband’s infidelity either directly or indirectly by the telephone.

CAR CLUES – 40 telltale signs

Your husband’s (or the family) car can be a rich source of telltale signs. The glove compartment, car seats (underneath and between), the tire well, the underside of the visor, the ashtray, the side pockets or compartments, under the floor mats and other nooks and crannies can reveal a wealth of information.

SEX – 37 telltale signs

Be alert for any type of changes in the frequency or the quality of your sex life together. Most important of all: If you suspect your husband of having an affair, take steps to protect yourself. Do not put yourself at risk for HIV/AIDS, herpes or e other sexually transmitted diseases.

EATING HABITS – 31 telltale signs

This is an area that wives usually overlook when checking for telltale signs. But your husband’s eating habits can be influenced or affected by his lover. Without even realizing it, he may develop a preference for the type of food she eats, the way she likes her food prepared or the kind of restaurants in which she likes to eat. These are the types of telltale signs it would never occur to him to conceal.

SMELLS AND TASTES – 21 telltale signs

Each person has his or her own unique smell or taste. You may be oblivious to it until it becomes replaced with something else. Pay close attention if your husband smells or tastes “different,” or if something in your home or car just doesn’t smell “right.” It may warrant closer investigation.

INVASION OF YOUR HOME – 22 telltale signs

It’s not uncommon for a man who’s cheating to invite his lover to his home. When this happens, it’s not unheard of for lovers to leave personal items behind–sometimes deliberately, for an unsuspecting wife to find. You will usually find evidence in your bedroom or bathroom if another woman has been in your home while you were away. But telltale signs of infidelity may turn up in other areas of your home, as well.

GIFTS – 19 telltale signs

Be especially vigilant around the times of the year when gifts are usually exchanged. During the holidays and various other times throughout the year, you may find gifts or cards hidden around your home or in the car. Receipts or credit card bills for gifts may turn up shortly before or after Christmas and Valentine’s Day.

COMPUTER USE – 30 telltale signs

It’s common these days for a cheating husband to use e-mail to communicate with his lover. Some of the telltale signs in this category may also be an indication of his involvement in an online or cyber affair. Don’t take this lightly. These affairs can be as harmful to your marriage as the real thing. Though they may not involve sexual contact, the emotional attachment can be extremely strong, and can quickly progress from cyberspace to physical reality.

CELL PHONES AND PAGERS/BEEPERS – 28 telltale signs

Today’s technological advances make it easier for a husband to cheat on his wife. But it’s also easier for a husband to get caught while trying to make contact or stay in touch with his lover.

PHYSICAL EVIDENCE – 32 telltale signs

Many times there’s physical evidence just waiting to be found. Check your husband’s wallet, his pants or jacket pockets, his desk or dresser drawers, the wastepaper basket, his closet shelves, the floor in the back of his closet, the garage, his study, filing cabinets, his workshop, his toolbox or any place else you can think of. Keep your eyes open. You’ll be surprised at the kinds of physical evidence of infidelity you can find.

HIS BEHAVIOR AROUND OTHER WOMEN – 71 telltale signs

Studies show that a man is most likely to have an affair with someone he already knowssomeone he comes in contact with on a regular basis – a neighbor, a coworker, a family friend or business associate. If you’re observant, you may be able to determine the identity of your husband’s lover by the way he behaves in her presence, or by how she behaves around him.

ACCIDENTAL SLIPS-UPS OR DISCLOSURES – 57 telltale signs

Sometimes you get lucky and find out what your husband has been up to by accident, or through some strange quirk of fate. An accidental slip-up on his part or on the part of someone else can clue you in to what’s been happening behind your back.

Excerpts taken from “Is He Cheating on You? – 829 Telltale Signs.”
© 2004 Ruth Houston All rights reserved.

NOTE: You’re welcome to reprint this article in your newsletter or on your website as long as you print the entire article, unchanged with the author’s byline, copyright and the resource box containing the “About the Author” information and links. Please e-mail me at CheatingSigns@aol.com to let me know where and when your reprint will appear.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Ruth Houston is the author of “Is He Cheating on You?-829 Telltale Signs.” For more information about the book, cheating husbands or signs of infidelity visit
http://www.Is-He-Cheating-On-You.com To receive a FREE Infidelity Report which includes 29 Telltale Signs, send an e-mail to CheatingSigns@aol.com with “Infidelity Report” in the subject line.

It’s the correct moment to acquire some West End theatre show tickets. The West-End of London is the core of entertainment! The Theatre area of the City is one of the most favoured tourist places of London. Subsequently, it’s no surprise that hundreds of foreign tourists line-up for many hours at the ticket stand without even a small grimace on their faces to obtain markdown West End theatre show tickets For the countless people who object waiting in line, the World Wide Web or the phone are always at hand to reserve show tickets.

It’s feasible to book London theatre tickets at a reduced rate. You can see terrific West End theatre shows for instance “Lion King,” “Mamma Mia,” & other renowned shows without costing too much. In addition to these shows, the other London shows showing at present comprise of “Chicago,” “Wicked,” “Sound of Music,” “Les Miserables,” & “Phantom of the Opera.” The Leicester Square Box Office offers great savings on all top West End musical.

Subsequently, if you are on a summer vacation to the City, you’re going to have the most excellent time of your entire life! Do not forget to take account of the West End in your places to see. The Capital is the core of the theatre world. It has more than thirty five first-rate productions screening at any exact point. and this is not every single one. You can have access to ticketing services that are specialists in providing you with the top seats in the house. They are capable of making your theatrical experience a truly cherished one.

In addition to using the theatre ticketing services, you can reserve London theatre tickets from the Leicester Square Box Office (more normally known as LSBO) which is located in Leicester Square, & from the ticket agents. The box offices are more often than not open from 10 in the morning. They close about half an hour after the start of the evening show. If you select the ticket office at Leicester Square, you can get concessions on theatre shows for the existing day’s performance. The box is open from ten o’clock in the morning to 7 in the evening on the weekdays & weekend. Yet, on Sundays, it is generally open from twelve o’clock to 3 in the day. This is the solitary certified box in London. It’s managed by the Society of London Theatre. While you perhaps will not obtain tickets for every performance, you can without doubt get show tickets for the well-known hits. You can even explore the helpful website for further theatre information.

Need more self-esteem? – I thought so.

Just about all of us would like to see some degree of improvement in the way we perceive ourselves. If only there was a magic pill that would make us feel bold, smart, rich, beautiful, and cute all at the same time. Yet, this priceless treasure called self-esteem seems to be elusive and volatile.

To make matters worse, everybody else seems to have it in abundance – so why can’t I just grab a big junk of it and hold on to it, at least until I have secured this great job/lover/win?

Well, there is a reason for this: self-esteem is not a single, solid “thing” one can chase down, obtain and possess. It is rather a fluid quality that evolves naturally, when the obstructions that keep it from expanding are dissolved. These obstructions could be: traumatic (childhood) memories, bad habits, fears/phobias, performance anxiety, or a poor body image. In other words, it is usually not a single negative event or circumstance that does the damage: It’s the long-lasting, underlying, often hidden issues that erode our self-worth, often without our awareness.

O.K., there really is no magic pill to get rid of all these problems in a very short time, but there is something that comes pretty close: It is called EFT, and it is designed to take on everything that stands in the way of high self-esteem.

So, what is EFT?

EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), developed by Gary Craig, is an emotional form of acupressure. You tap with your fingertips to stimulate certain meridian energy points on your body while you are “tuned in” to your problem. The cause of every negative emotion lies in the disruption of the body’s energy system. EFT is usually rapid, long-lasting and gentle. No need for drugs or equipment. It is easily learned by anyone, children included.

Let’s say you had a father who told you that you were a failure and that you would never amount to anything. In this case, you could first tune into the pain and the anger surrounding this relationship and tap on these feelings. Most likely, memories will come up. Was there a specific situation when he put you down? What did you feel? Go through every memory and feeling. Often, the emotional intensity decreases immediately.

Another example: You have low self-esteem, because you are overweight. There are several approaches possible. Do you have any cravings? Tap on each and every one of them. Do you dislike your body? Tap on your specific feeling. Emotional pain? Get specific and tap on it.

Sometimes, especially with complex problems, it is more effective to do the tapping under the guidance of an EFT practitioner. However, any tapping on a specific issue and the pain, anger, or sadness that surrounds it, helps. Dissolve the negative emotions that control your life, and high self-esteem emerges – naturally.

Carna Zacharias-Miller, EFT-CC, EFT-ADV, is a practitioner in Central Florida who uses Gary Craig’s original method. She offers live and telephone EFT sessions. To get more information, participate in a Forum, and to download the Basic EFT Tapping Sequence, visit her web site http://www.taptoheal.com

Periodically re-check and refine (or redefine) your goals

It’s no use struggling to meet a goal that, by the time you get there, no longer fits in with your life. During obvious stopping spots along the way (say, every 10 lbs on a weight loss goal, or when you’ve saved enough for a down payment as part of a house-ownership goal), take a few days to sit back and really feel how you are reacting to reaching this milestone. Are you excited, chomping at the bit – or nervous, with slight overtones of dread or entrapment?

Some nervousness is to be expected if you’re reaching out in a totally new direction in life, and it’s only fair to expect that not all feelings you have will be cheery and rosy, even if you truly want the goal you’re heading for. There is, at the very least, some mourning to go through for the loss of your old ways and your old life. But take time to make sure that you aren’t ignoring obvious signals that are screaming, “Run away! Run away!” for good reasons. Wedding jitters, for example, are perfectly normal; however, trepidation about abusive behavior, which doesn’t seem to be declining (despite promises to the contrary), is another ball game altogether. Make sure that the goal you reach is the goal you want.

(c) Soni Pitts

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Soni Pitts is the Chief Visionary Butt-Kicker of SoniPitts.Com. She specializes in helping others reclaim “soul proprietorship” in their lives and to begin living the life their Creator always intended for them.

She is the author of the free e-book “50 Ways To Reach Your Goals” and over 100 self-help and inspirational articles, as well as other products and resources designed to facilitate this process of personal growth and spiritual development.