To find music covers online, furthermore, free music sets online, may not be as simple as you think. Sometimes you find it, but you cannot download audio covers or they are just simply not free sets. This article will try to give you a few tips on how to locate some music sets that are either free or inexpensive, but are also high quality.Most of the times when you download music from the Internet, you tell yourself that you are only going to listen to it on your computer or your iPod, but sometimes you want to burn a CD or two and then you need to put a cover to your new burned CD. In addition, if you are printing a cover for your music disc, you should go for the original music cover, particularly if you are burning an entire album. Therefore, the first task is to identify various sites where you can find music covers.
Then you have to find out if the site allows you to download the music sets and under what circumstances you can do it. Of course, you want to find a site with open music sets and, if possible, a site with music sets downloads that are free of charge.Let us assume you have identified a site where you can find music covers.
In fact, you have found it here, on our website. Now you have to read our terms and conditions to see if you can download the music sets and utilize us for your personal advantage. You will need to create an account, which is usually a good thing, because you can keep updates with all the new free music packs we add to our site. With other sites, if they do not offer free music sets downloads, you might still get some deal for signing up.
In this manner, you will find music covers and you will be able to download them. Another good thing for creating an account with a site that offers free of charge music sets is that it usually has a part of the site dedicated to a forum or blog. Here, you have the chance to talk to other people who are looking to copy music sets and cannot find them on the site, and you might be able to help or get help in your search.Therefore, now that know where to find music covers, you also know you can download audio covers. There is just one more thing you have to do before printing them. You have to make sure they are complete; this means you have to check if they have a front cover, an inside cover and of course a back cover that can tell you the content of your CD. You can use the free of charge audio sets not only to print the album art for a new CD you burnt, but also for an original CD that you bought, but whose cover looks old.
However, if you want to sell the music covers you find and download from a site, please make sure that you have our written permission to do that or that you buy the right of selling audio covers.You have to remember that there are copyright laws and that sites such as ours, from where you can download audio covers, usually exist to help you with your personal music or movie collection, and not to help you make money. However, if you think you want to sell some of the things you copy from such a site, we want to remind you that it is illegal. You can try making some honest money by designing CD covers or DVD covers and by sending them to the appropriate places to see if they are valuable. Usually, it is not easy to get into the music industry or the movie industry, but if you are good in designing CD and DVD cover sets, you might actually get a chance to express yourself.
audio covers for any of the albums you own
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Friday, April 27, 2007
ENJOY THE GOSSIP
If you are tired of the wintertime blues and you want to do something fun, you may want to take a vacation. You may want to think about getting away from it all and doing something fun for yourself. However, it is right after Christmas and you will still have to pay those Christmas bills. What are you going to do? There is no way that you can afford to pay for a trip or plan ticket now.
There is an option for you so that you can afford and you do not have to miss any time from work as well.You can take a great getaway in your hometown. There are great places to see and things to do in your own home town that have been there forever and you just never took the time to see. You should not take these things for granted anymore and go out and have some fun. There are places to visit and things that you can do to keep you entertained and excited without leaving your own town.You should be able to take at least three days out of your busy workweek to enjoy these great sites. You can spend some time relaxing and enjoying life without spending a lot of money. You can take a great three-day vacation in your own hometown easily. If you do not have a lot of money to spend on this vacation it is ok. You can get a hotel room with a great deal of amenities so that you can do all the things that you would if you were on vacation. This is especially great if you live in an area that has snow and ice all the time.
You can take advantage of the free breakfast and get some relaxing time to yourself or with your loved one at a price you can feel good about.If you do not have any money, you can stay at home. Do not take any phone calls and stay away from your computer and work. Make this your time and do what ever you want. This is a great way to have a three-day getaway for you. Lock the doors and enjoy the quiet time. Watch your favorite movies and eat all you want. This is a great adventure for anyone. If you live in a hometown that has places for hikes and other beautiful places in nature to go, you should take advantage of it. There are great places that you can see that do not cost anything or much at all. You will love being out in nature and seeing what was always right there in front of you and you never noticed. If you have some great historical sites in your hometown, this is the perfect time to check them out. There are great things to see and learn about that you never even took the time to know before. You will feel good about this type of getaway and it is going to be a great experience that you can keep with you forever. There is little travel involved and it is a great time to do on your own or with someone that you love.Museums are another great way to get away. You can check out all that is available to you when you visit one of these hometown places. You will not have to go far and the cost is very little. You need to take this opportunity if you are taking a three-day getaway from the hustle of regular life. Parks are another great place to visit. You can take a bike ride or walking trial that is in your area. This is a great place that will give you some fresh air and allow you to get exercise on your three-day getaway. Take advantage of the free events that are available to you. You can check out your newspaper to find out what you can do on your time off. There is always something going on and you can do this in your free time. Visit the library and do the same thing. There are events happening all the time and you do not want to miss out on all the fun that you can have.
There are also great exhibits that you can take in when you are looking for something to do as well.There are great attractions that you can find within your limits of home. You can take great day trips to make you relax and have some time to yourself. There are things that you can do as well to spend time with your family too. You do not have to spend a great deal of money to have fun. You can stay at home, sleep in your own bed and stay comfortable for much less than what you would spend anywhere else. The most important thing to remember is that you are enjoying yourself without the stress of regular life.
Choose the best attractions that are going to interest you and find something fun that you will all enjoy. Three-day vacations can be a great and very relaxing time for you and your family. You will only need to use a little bit of imagination to make it a great family getaway for anyone that needs
There is an option for you so that you can afford and you do not have to miss any time from work as well.You can take a great getaway in your hometown. There are great places to see and things to do in your own home town that have been there forever and you just never took the time to see. You should not take these things for granted anymore and go out and have some fun. There are places to visit and things that you can do to keep you entertained and excited without leaving your own town.You should be able to take at least three days out of your busy workweek to enjoy these great sites. You can spend some time relaxing and enjoying life without spending a lot of money. You can take a great three-day vacation in your own hometown easily. If you do not have a lot of money to spend on this vacation it is ok. You can get a hotel room with a great deal of amenities so that you can do all the things that you would if you were on vacation. This is especially great if you live in an area that has snow and ice all the time.
You can take advantage of the free breakfast and get some relaxing time to yourself or with your loved one at a price you can feel good about.If you do not have any money, you can stay at home. Do not take any phone calls and stay away from your computer and work. Make this your time and do what ever you want. This is a great way to have a three-day getaway for you. Lock the doors and enjoy the quiet time. Watch your favorite movies and eat all you want. This is a great adventure for anyone. If you live in a hometown that has places for hikes and other beautiful places in nature to go, you should take advantage of it. There are great places that you can see that do not cost anything or much at all. You will love being out in nature and seeing what was always right there in front of you and you never noticed. If you have some great historical sites in your hometown, this is the perfect time to check them out. There are great things to see and learn about that you never even took the time to know before. You will feel good about this type of getaway and it is going to be a great experience that you can keep with you forever. There is little travel involved and it is a great time to do on your own or with someone that you love.Museums are another great way to get away. You can check out all that is available to you when you visit one of these hometown places. You will not have to go far and the cost is very little. You need to take this opportunity if you are taking a three-day getaway from the hustle of regular life. Parks are another great place to visit. You can take a bike ride or walking trial that is in your area. This is a great place that will give you some fresh air and allow you to get exercise on your three-day getaway. Take advantage of the free events that are available to you. You can check out your newspaper to find out what you can do on your time off. There is always something going on and you can do this in your free time. Visit the library and do the same thing. There are events happening all the time and you do not want to miss out on all the fun that you can have.
There are also great exhibits that you can take in when you are looking for something to do as well.There are great attractions that you can find within your limits of home. You can take great day trips to make you relax and have some time to yourself. There are things that you can do as well to spend time with your family too. You do not have to spend a great deal of money to have fun. You can stay at home, sleep in your own bed and stay comfortable for much less than what you would spend anywhere else. The most important thing to remember is that you are enjoying yourself without the stress of regular life.
Choose the best attractions that are going to interest you and find something fun that you will all enjoy. Three-day vacations can be a great and very relaxing time for you and your family. You will only need to use a little bit of imagination to make it a great family getaway for anyone that needs
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
THE REALITY OF LIFE
It's no secret that the movie "The Secret" is a phenomenal example of successful, viral marketing. This little idea-some would call it infomercial-was created for less than $3 million dollars; little money by Hollywood standards.1.5 million copies of the DVD have sold for about $34.95 and the "actors" have appeared on Larry King Live and Oprah to name just two popular shows. It doesn't get much better than that not only for the woman who conceived the idea and made it reality but for those of us who work in the field of personal development.For those of you who have not yet seen the movie, read the book, or seen any of the interviews, here is a basic overview of the premise of The Secret.
We create our lives. We do that with our thoughts and our words. We do that by focusing on things-consciously or unconsciously-- which brings them into our reality, our day to day. This focused thinking begets our reality. It's referred to as The Law of Attraction.Skeptics abound and you may be one of them.
Welcome to my world. As a former hardcore skeptic turned open student of coaching I have spent many hours studying and practicing the concepts talked about in The Secret. These concepts happen to aid clients gain insights and shift which is often why someone comes to coaching. Being open allowed me to shift my thinking in many areas and life has never been better.Note to critics, I have not given up wisdom or intuition and I do my due diligence or not at my own peril. What's different is that I don't approach things from a guilty til proven innocent point of view.Ok, back to how we create our reality. Consider this; nothing means anything til I make it mean something. Or, said another way, how I view an event, my opinion of it, formed through the filter of all that has gone into making me the person I am, is my reality. I should be clear here, it's my version of reality. Someone else will have their own version which may look or sound nothing like mine does. Reality it would seem is a personal thing. Which means there isn't ever only one reality.Bring on the critics,
I am armed and indefatigable on this point.Do me a favor? Suspend your disbelief, your critic's view of this long enough for me to wedge a possibility in.Next, one has to check one's ego at the door of transformation-when one is ready-or nothing can shift. I'm thankful I learned that early on because frankly, hearing things like, "we create our reality with our thoughts and our words," would have sent me screaming from the room a few years ago. Had I my life might not have become as rich as it is today.For those of you who are still reading let me channel Lucille Ball and do some ‘splainin'.Theory one: We create our reality; let's stop there and define the word reality as tossed at you up above. How can reality be personal when Webster defines it as: "the state or quality of being real or of existing in fact." The word fact is " a thing known to be true." Personal does not appear in either of those definitions but Lucy wants to speak.Take the recent snow we've had here on the east end. The fact is we got 2" – 3 " of snow overnight. My reality is it's beautiful, I'm happy we finally got snow. My husband's, which I know is shared by many, is "this really pisses me off, enough already, and damn I'm tired of shoveling." My reality is shaped by my not having to go out and do anything more than slog to the gym. His by the fact that his client's 500 yard long, hilly driveway must be cleared. Same fact-snow has fallen-two different realities.Theory two: This one is a bit harder to explain but here goes.
The things, people and events in our lives are a reflection of what we think about or believe consciously or unconsciously . This is known as the law of attraction. Someone who believes they are unlovable, and this is not often a conscious bit of information, will attract partners who cannot love them. Shake up the person's belief system about themselves, give them an awareness of this way of thinking and they can go about attracting someone loving. Have you ever met a person who says, "It's impossible to meet a good man, they are all taken"? Are they in a supportive, loving relationship? How about, "I'll never be able to buy a house, I'm stuck in this dead end job"? Are they looking for a new job or ways to increase their income by becoming a better employee?So what are these folks attracting? More of same no? Since this idea wants an entire column all its own let's leave it there. Books abound on the idea and The Law of Attraction, by Esther and Jerry Hicks, two stars of the original version of The Secret, is the original and one great read. Here's the bottom line, the law of attraction, like the law of gravity, is alive and well whether you like it or not, believe it or don't.Like becoming open minded rather than staying skeptical, I can attest to the difference that knowing and using the LOA can make in your life. Learn how to use this law to your advantage and you will discover power and control in your life that was before untapped. It is the secret to creating the best reality ever.
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We create our lives. We do that with our thoughts and our words. We do that by focusing on things-consciously or unconsciously-- which brings them into our reality, our day to day. This focused thinking begets our reality. It's referred to as The Law of Attraction.Skeptics abound and you may be one of them.
Welcome to my world. As a former hardcore skeptic turned open student of coaching I have spent many hours studying and practicing the concepts talked about in The Secret. These concepts happen to aid clients gain insights and shift which is often why someone comes to coaching. Being open allowed me to shift my thinking in many areas and life has never been better.Note to critics, I have not given up wisdom or intuition and I do my due diligence or not at my own peril. What's different is that I don't approach things from a guilty til proven innocent point of view.Ok, back to how we create our reality. Consider this; nothing means anything til I make it mean something. Or, said another way, how I view an event, my opinion of it, formed through the filter of all that has gone into making me the person I am, is my reality. I should be clear here, it's my version of reality. Someone else will have their own version which may look or sound nothing like mine does. Reality it would seem is a personal thing. Which means there isn't ever only one reality.Bring on the critics,
I am armed and indefatigable on this point.Do me a favor? Suspend your disbelief, your critic's view of this long enough for me to wedge a possibility in.Next, one has to check one's ego at the door of transformation-when one is ready-or nothing can shift. I'm thankful I learned that early on because frankly, hearing things like, "we create our reality with our thoughts and our words," would have sent me screaming from the room a few years ago. Had I my life might not have become as rich as it is today.For those of you who are still reading let me channel Lucille Ball and do some ‘splainin'.Theory one: We create our reality; let's stop there and define the word reality as tossed at you up above. How can reality be personal when Webster defines it as: "the state or quality of being real or of existing in fact." The word fact is " a thing known to be true." Personal does not appear in either of those definitions but Lucy wants to speak.Take the recent snow we've had here on the east end. The fact is we got 2" – 3 " of snow overnight. My reality is it's beautiful, I'm happy we finally got snow. My husband's, which I know is shared by many, is "this really pisses me off, enough already, and damn I'm tired of shoveling." My reality is shaped by my not having to go out and do anything more than slog to the gym. His by the fact that his client's 500 yard long, hilly driveway must be cleared. Same fact-snow has fallen-two different realities.Theory two: This one is a bit harder to explain but here goes.
The things, people and events in our lives are a reflection of what we think about or believe consciously or unconsciously . This is known as the law of attraction. Someone who believes they are unlovable, and this is not often a conscious bit of information, will attract partners who cannot love them. Shake up the person's belief system about themselves, give them an awareness of this way of thinking and they can go about attracting someone loving. Have you ever met a person who says, "It's impossible to meet a good man, they are all taken"? Are they in a supportive, loving relationship? How about, "I'll never be able to buy a house, I'm stuck in this dead end job"? Are they looking for a new job or ways to increase their income by becoming a better employee?So what are these folks attracting? More of same no? Since this idea wants an entire column all its own let's leave it there. Books abound on the idea and The Law of Attraction, by Esther and Jerry Hicks, two stars of the original version of The Secret, is the original and one great read. Here's the bottom line, the law of attraction, like the law of gravity, is alive and well whether you like it or not, believe it or don't.Like becoming open minded rather than staying skeptical, I can attest to the difference that knowing and using the LOA can make in your life. Learn how to use this law to your advantage and you will discover power and control in your life that was before untapped. It is the secret to creating the best reality ever.
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THE REALITY OF LIFE
It's no secret that the movie "The Secret" is a phenomenal example of successful, viral marketing. This little idea-some would call it infomercial-was created for less than $3 million dollars; little money by Hollywood standards.1.5 million copies of the DVD have sold for about $34.95 and the "actors" have appeared on Larry King Live and Oprah to name just two popular shows. It doesn't get much better than that not only for the woman who conceived the idea and made it reality but for those of us who work in the field of personal development.For those of you who have not yet seen the movie, read the book, or seen any of the interviews, here is a basic overview of the premise of The Secret.
We create our lives. We do that with our thoughts and our words. We do that by focusing on things-consciously or unconsciously-- which brings them into our reality, our day to day. This focused thinking begets our reality. It's referred to as The Law of Attraction.Skeptics abound and you may be one of them.
Welcome to my world. As a former hardcore skeptic turned open student of coaching I have spent many hours studying and practicing the concepts talked about in The Secret. These concepts happen to aid clients gain insights and shift which is often why someone comes to coaching. Being open allowed me to shift my thinking in many areas and life has never been better.Note to critics, I have not given up wisdom or intuition and I do my due diligence or not at my own peril. What's different is that I don't approach things from a guilty til proven innocent point of view.Ok, back to how we create our reality. Consider this; nothing means anything til I make it mean something. Or, said another way, how I view an event, my opinion of it, formed through the filter of all that has gone into making me the person I am, is my reality. I should be clear here, it's my version of reality. Someone else will have their own version which may look or sound nothing like mine does. Reality it would seem is a personal thing. Which means there isn't ever only one reality.Bring on the critics,
I am armed and indefatigable on this point.Do me a favor? Suspend your disbelief, your critic's view of this long enough for me to wedge a possibility in.Next, one has to check one's ego at the door of transformation-when one is ready-or nothing can shift. I'm thankful I learned that early on because frankly, hearing things like, "we create our reality with our thoughts and our words," would have sent me screaming from the room a few years ago. Had I my life might not have become as rich as it is today.For those of you who are still reading let me channel Lucille Ball and do some ‘splainin'.Theory one: We create our reality; let's stop there and define the word reality as tossed at you up above. How can reality be personal when Webster defines it as: "the state or quality of being real or of existing in fact." The word fact is " a thing known to be true." Personal does not appear in either of those definitions but Lucy wants to speak.Take the recent snow we've had here on the east end. The fact is we got 2" – 3 " of snow overnight. My reality is it's beautiful, I'm happy we finally got snow. My husband's, which I know is shared by many, is "this really pisses me off, enough already, and damn I'm tired of shoveling." My reality is shaped by my not having to go out and do anything more than slog to the gym. His by the fact that his client's 500 yard long, hilly driveway must be cleared. Same fact-snow has fallen-two different realities.Theory two: This one is a bit harder to explain but here goes.
The things, people and events in our lives are a reflection of what we think about or believe consciously or unconsciously . This is known as the law of attraction. Someone who believes they are unlovable, and this is not often a conscious bit of information, will attract partners who cannot love them. Shake up the person's belief system about themselves, give them an awareness of this way of thinking and they can go about attracting someone loving. Have you ever met a person who says, "It's impossible to meet a good man, they are all taken"? Are they in a supportive, loving relationship? How about, "I'll never be able to buy a house, I'm stuck in this dead end job"? Are they looking for a new job or ways to increase their income by becoming a better employee?So what are these folks attracting? More of same no? Since this idea wants an entire column all its own let's leave it there. Books abound on the idea and The Law of Attraction, by Esther and Jerry Hicks, two stars of the original version of The Secret, is the original and one great read. Here's the bottom line, the law of attraction, like the law of gravity, is alive and well whether you like it or not, believe it or don't.Like becoming open minded rather than staying skeptical, I can attest to the difference that knowing and using the LOA can make in your life. Learn how to use this law to your advantage and you will discover power and control in your life that was before untapped. It is the secret to creating the best reality ever.
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We create our lives. We do that with our thoughts and our words. We do that by focusing on things-consciously or unconsciously-- which brings them into our reality, our day to day. This focused thinking begets our reality. It's referred to as The Law of Attraction.Skeptics abound and you may be one of them.
Welcome to my world. As a former hardcore skeptic turned open student of coaching I have spent many hours studying and practicing the concepts talked about in The Secret. These concepts happen to aid clients gain insights and shift which is often why someone comes to coaching. Being open allowed me to shift my thinking in many areas and life has never been better.Note to critics, I have not given up wisdom or intuition and I do my due diligence or not at my own peril. What's different is that I don't approach things from a guilty til proven innocent point of view.Ok, back to how we create our reality. Consider this; nothing means anything til I make it mean something. Or, said another way, how I view an event, my opinion of it, formed through the filter of all that has gone into making me the person I am, is my reality. I should be clear here, it's my version of reality. Someone else will have their own version which may look or sound nothing like mine does. Reality it would seem is a personal thing. Which means there isn't ever only one reality.Bring on the critics,
I am armed and indefatigable on this point.Do me a favor? Suspend your disbelief, your critic's view of this long enough for me to wedge a possibility in.Next, one has to check one's ego at the door of transformation-when one is ready-or nothing can shift. I'm thankful I learned that early on because frankly, hearing things like, "we create our reality with our thoughts and our words," would have sent me screaming from the room a few years ago. Had I my life might not have become as rich as it is today.For those of you who are still reading let me channel Lucille Ball and do some ‘splainin'.Theory one: We create our reality; let's stop there and define the word reality as tossed at you up above. How can reality be personal when Webster defines it as: "the state or quality of being real or of existing in fact." The word fact is " a thing known to be true." Personal does not appear in either of those definitions but Lucy wants to speak.Take the recent snow we've had here on the east end. The fact is we got 2" – 3 " of snow overnight. My reality is it's beautiful, I'm happy we finally got snow. My husband's, which I know is shared by many, is "this really pisses me off, enough already, and damn I'm tired of shoveling." My reality is shaped by my not having to go out and do anything more than slog to the gym. His by the fact that his client's 500 yard long, hilly driveway must be cleared. Same fact-snow has fallen-two different realities.Theory two: This one is a bit harder to explain but here goes.
The things, people and events in our lives are a reflection of what we think about or believe consciously or unconsciously . This is known as the law of attraction. Someone who believes they are unlovable, and this is not often a conscious bit of information, will attract partners who cannot love them. Shake up the person's belief system about themselves, give them an awareness of this way of thinking and they can go about attracting someone loving. Have you ever met a person who says, "It's impossible to meet a good man, they are all taken"? Are they in a supportive, loving relationship? How about, "I'll never be able to buy a house, I'm stuck in this dead end job"? Are they looking for a new job or ways to increase their income by becoming a better employee?So what are these folks attracting? More of same no? Since this idea wants an entire column all its own let's leave it there. Books abound on the idea and The Law of Attraction, by Esther and Jerry Hicks, two stars of the original version of The Secret, is the original and one great read. Here's the bottom line, the law of attraction, like the law of gravity, is alive and well whether you like it or not, believe it or don't.Like becoming open minded rather than staying skeptical, I can attest to the difference that knowing and using the LOA can make in your life. Learn how to use this law to your advantage and you will discover power and control in your life that was before untapped. It is the secret to creating the best reality ever.
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THE REALITY OF LIFE
It's no secret that the movie "The Secret" is a phenomenal example of successful, viral marketing. This little idea-some would call it infomercial-was created for less than $3 million dollars; little money by Hollywood standards.1.5 million copies of the DVD have sold for about $34.95 and the "actors" have appeared on Larry King Live and Oprah to name just two popular shows. It doesn't get much better than that not only for the woman who conceived the idea and made it reality but for those of us who work in the field of personal development.For those of you who have not yet seen the movie, read the book, or seen any of the interviews, here is a basic overview of the premise of The Secret.
We create our lives. We do that with our thoughts and our words. We do that by focusing on things-consciously or unconsciously-- which brings them into our reality, our day to day. This focused thinking begets our reality. It's referred to as The Law of Attraction.Skeptics abound and you may be one of them.
Welcome to my world. As a former hardcore skeptic turned open student of coaching I have spent many hours studying and practicing the concepts talked about in The Secret. These concepts happen to aid clients gain insights and shift which is often why someone comes to coaching. Being open allowed me to shift my thinking in many areas and life has never been better.Note to critics, I have not given up wisdom or intuition and I do my due diligence or not at my own peril. What's different is that I don't approach things from a guilty til proven innocent point of view.Ok, back to how we create our reality. Consider this; nothing means anything til I make it mean something. Or, said another way, how I view an event, my opinion of it, formed through the filter of all that has gone into making me the person I am, is my reality. I should be clear here, it's my version of reality. Someone else will have their own version which may look or sound nothing like mine does. Reality it would seem is a personal thing. Which means there isn't ever only one reality.Bring on the critics,
I am armed and indefatigable on this point.Do me a favor? Suspend your disbelief, your critic's view of this long enough for me to wedge a possibility in.Next, one has to check one's ego at the door of transformation-when one is ready-or nothing can shift. I'm thankful I learned that early on because frankly, hearing things like, "we create our reality with our thoughts and our words," would have sent me screaming from the room a few years ago. Had I my life might not have become as rich as it is today.For those of you who are still reading let me channel Lucille Ball and do some ‘splainin'.Theory one: We create our reality; let's stop there and define the word reality as tossed at you up above. How can reality be personal when Webster defines it as: "the state or quality of being real or of existing in fact." The word fact is " a thing known to be true." Personal does not appear in either of those definitions but Lucy wants to speak.Take the recent snow we've had here on the east end. The fact is we got 2" – 3 " of snow overnight. My reality is it's beautiful, I'm happy we finally got snow. My husband's, which I know is shared by many, is "this really pisses me off, enough already, and damn I'm tired of shoveling." My reality is shaped by my not having to go out and do anything more than slog to the gym. His by the fact that his client's 500 yard long, hilly driveway must be cleared. Same fact-snow has fallen-two different realities.Theory two: This one is a bit harder to explain but here goes.
The things, people and events in our lives are a reflection of what we think about or believe consciously or unconsciously . This is known as the law of attraction. Someone who believes they are unlovable, and this is not often a conscious bit of information, will attract partners who cannot love them. Shake up the person's belief system about themselves, give them an awareness of this way of thinking and they can go about attracting someone loving. Have you ever met a person who says, "It's impossible to meet a good man, they are all taken"? Are they in a supportive, loving relationship? How about, "I'll never be able to buy a house, I'm stuck in this dead end job"? Are they looking for a new job or ways to increase their income by becoming a better employee?So what are these folks attracting? More of same no? Since this idea wants an entire column all its own let's leave it there. Books abound on the idea and The Law of Attraction, by Esther and Jerry Hicks, two stars of the original version of The Secret, is the original and one great read. Here's the bottom line, the law of attraction, like the law of gravity, is alive and well whether you like it or not, believe it or don't.Like becoming open minded rather than staying skeptical, I can attest to the difference that knowing and using the LOA can make in your life. Learn how to use this law to your advantage and you will discover power and control in your life that was before untapped. It is the secret to creating the best reality ever.
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We create our lives. We do that with our thoughts and our words. We do that by focusing on things-consciously or unconsciously-- which brings them into our reality, our day to day. This focused thinking begets our reality. It's referred to as The Law of Attraction.Skeptics abound and you may be one of them.
Welcome to my world. As a former hardcore skeptic turned open student of coaching I have spent many hours studying and practicing the concepts talked about in The Secret. These concepts happen to aid clients gain insights and shift which is often why someone comes to coaching. Being open allowed me to shift my thinking in many areas and life has never been better.Note to critics, I have not given up wisdom or intuition and I do my due diligence or not at my own peril. What's different is that I don't approach things from a guilty til proven innocent point of view.Ok, back to how we create our reality. Consider this; nothing means anything til I make it mean something. Or, said another way, how I view an event, my opinion of it, formed through the filter of all that has gone into making me the person I am, is my reality. I should be clear here, it's my version of reality. Someone else will have their own version which may look or sound nothing like mine does. Reality it would seem is a personal thing. Which means there isn't ever only one reality.Bring on the critics,
I am armed and indefatigable on this point.Do me a favor? Suspend your disbelief, your critic's view of this long enough for me to wedge a possibility in.Next, one has to check one's ego at the door of transformation-when one is ready-or nothing can shift. I'm thankful I learned that early on because frankly, hearing things like, "we create our reality with our thoughts and our words," would have sent me screaming from the room a few years ago. Had I my life might not have become as rich as it is today.For those of you who are still reading let me channel Lucille Ball and do some ‘splainin'.Theory one: We create our reality; let's stop there and define the word reality as tossed at you up above. How can reality be personal when Webster defines it as: "the state or quality of being real or of existing in fact." The word fact is " a thing known to be true." Personal does not appear in either of those definitions but Lucy wants to speak.Take the recent snow we've had here on the east end. The fact is we got 2" – 3 " of snow overnight. My reality is it's beautiful, I'm happy we finally got snow. My husband's, which I know is shared by many, is "this really pisses me off, enough already, and damn I'm tired of shoveling." My reality is shaped by my not having to go out and do anything more than slog to the gym. His by the fact that his client's 500 yard long, hilly driveway must be cleared. Same fact-snow has fallen-two different realities.Theory two: This one is a bit harder to explain but here goes.
The things, people and events in our lives are a reflection of what we think about or believe consciously or unconsciously . This is known as the law of attraction. Someone who believes they are unlovable, and this is not often a conscious bit of information, will attract partners who cannot love them. Shake up the person's belief system about themselves, give them an awareness of this way of thinking and they can go about attracting someone loving. Have you ever met a person who says, "It's impossible to meet a good man, they are all taken"? Are they in a supportive, loving relationship? How about, "I'll never be able to buy a house, I'm stuck in this dead end job"? Are they looking for a new job or ways to increase their income by becoming a better employee?So what are these folks attracting? More of same no? Since this idea wants an entire column all its own let's leave it there. Books abound on the idea and The Law of Attraction, by Esther and Jerry Hicks, two stars of the original version of The Secret, is the original and one great read. Here's the bottom line, the law of attraction, like the law of gravity, is alive and well whether you like it or not, believe it or don't.Like becoming open minded rather than staying skeptical, I can attest to the difference that knowing and using the LOA can make in your life. Learn how to use this law to your advantage and you will discover power and control in your life that was before untapped. It is the secret to creating the best reality ever.
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Friday, April 13, 2007
THE MARREAIGEOF WORLD'S MOST BEUTIFUL LADY ASH ON 20TH APRIL
On one side it is the son of legendary father Amitabh Bachchan and on the other side it is former Miss India as well as Miss World…Yes! We are talking about the most elegant man Abhishek Bachchan and most beautiful women Aishwarya Rai. The two famous Bollywood couples are getting married soon this year. Abhishek Bachchan, 31, and Rai, 33, has worked together in several movies.Till now the couple has exchanged their engagement rings in a small ceremony before a small group of relatives and friends. And the date of wedding has yet to finalize.However, there has been speculation for several months about the love lives of the two actors, and news of their engagement was the top story in several Indian newspapers. The Times of India newspaper reported the wedding would take place in February or March.At face value, the reporting of the engagement seems to flow innocent enthusiasm for this union between two of the industry's most glamorous stars. But at a second glance, the media's tone betrays a deep-rooted social conservatism began, and reveals much about disparities in attitudes toward men and women.Rai's age has been the focus of some discussion — the implication being that at 33 she is practically a spinster and has had extraordinary good luck in managing to persuade Bachchan, two years her junior, to pluck her from the shelf.The fact that Rai has previously been attached to other men has also not gone unnoticed, and the details of earlier relationships with two other Bollywood actors, Salman Khan and Vivek Oberoi, have been picked over at length. Most peculiar has been the amount of attention paid to Rai's inauspicious horoscope, which sets her out, according to newspaper astrologers, as a potential curse to her future husband.In recent months, Rai has joined the Bachchan family on several visits to temples to perform what the media described as "cleansing ceremonies." Even, one solution to this unlucky mismatch of star signs, astrologers advised the couple, would be for Rai to first marry a banana tree in a symbolic ceremony to ward off evil.What else…..the pandit said is still under cover. Hence, keep your eyes open and see what happened next in the life of the two sizzling Bollywood couples…REPRINT RIGHTS
Monday, April 9, 2007
Gladiator Review
Winner of five Academy Awards including Best Picture, and nominated for an additional seven, Gladiator is one of the best produced and directed films of its time. Reminiscent of Mel Gibson’s Braveheart, it creates a world so seemingly realistic, you find yourself drawn backward in time to the glory days of Rome. The musical score, colorful costumes, and intricate sets combine to create the illusion that one is actually witnessing the trials and travails of human existence in early millennial Rome.
The film opens with a sobering display of ancient warfare’s equivalent of “shock and awe” as the Roman legions advance on a band of rebels resisting the empire from the outskirts of Gaul. From the moment the legion commanders signal attack, the fury of hell is unleashed as flaming arrows and iron bars batter a unified front of rebel fighters. The scene is more comparable to Desert Storm than an ancient battlefield, and it visually illustrates the overwhelming power once embodied in the Roman legions.
The central figure of the film and leader of the opening battle is Maximus (Russell Crowe), a Roman general adored by his men and admired throughout the empire for his impeccable character. While visiting the battlefield, the aging Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) reveals to Maximus his secret plan to appoint the general caretaker of Rome upon his death, with the understanding he will restore the Senate and eliminate the dictatorial rule of the Caesars. But unbeknownst to both men, the emperor’s overly ambitious son Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) learns of the plan. He murders his father and demands the allegiance of Maximus. When the general refuses, the new emperor calls for his execution, seeking to eliminate all who stand in his way. But the plan goes awry when Maximus escapes, setting the stage for the central conflict of the film as Maximus the gladiator grows in legend and Maximus the slave challenges the authority of a Roman emperor...
Crowe is cast well in the roll of the classic hero, but it’s the supporting cast which puts Gladiator in another dimension of cinematic excellence. Joaquin Phoenix dominates the screen with his impassioned portrayal of the darkly ambitious Commodus, providing film lovers with an early glimpse of his now apparent acting genius. Richard Harris is his usual charismatic onscreen presence, while Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, and Derek Jacobi lend excellent complimentary support to the role of Maximus as their characters unveil the driving life force and internal motivations of the larger than life Roman hero. To this end, the strength of the cast creates a synergy reflected in the overall quality of this memorable film.
As a work of entertainment, Gladiator is second to none. The gladiatorial battle scenes provide endless thrills, and the dialogue between the characters is wrought with political intrigue, lust for power, and conflicting realities. Russell Crowe is superb in his role as the hero Maximus. Noble in his intentions and powerful as a leader, Maximus represents the ideal of honor and chivalry. One of those rare films which offers its audience a true emotional stake in the outcome, Gladiator is fraught with high-octane suspense and thrilling action sequences. If you liked Mel Gibson’s Braveheart or The Patriot, then you’ll simply love Gladiator…
The film opens with a sobering display of ancient warfare’s equivalent of “shock and awe” as the Roman legions advance on a band of rebels resisting the empire from the outskirts of Gaul. From the moment the legion commanders signal attack, the fury of hell is unleashed as flaming arrows and iron bars batter a unified front of rebel fighters. The scene is more comparable to Desert Storm than an ancient battlefield, and it visually illustrates the overwhelming power once embodied in the Roman legions.
The central figure of the film and leader of the opening battle is Maximus (Russell Crowe), a Roman general adored by his men and admired throughout the empire for his impeccable character. While visiting the battlefield, the aging Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) reveals to Maximus his secret plan to appoint the general caretaker of Rome upon his death, with the understanding he will restore the Senate and eliminate the dictatorial rule of the Caesars. But unbeknownst to both men, the emperor’s overly ambitious son Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) learns of the plan. He murders his father and demands the allegiance of Maximus. When the general refuses, the new emperor calls for his execution, seeking to eliminate all who stand in his way. But the plan goes awry when Maximus escapes, setting the stage for the central conflict of the film as Maximus the gladiator grows in legend and Maximus the slave challenges the authority of a Roman emperor...
Crowe is cast well in the roll of the classic hero, but it’s the supporting cast which puts Gladiator in another dimension of cinematic excellence. Joaquin Phoenix dominates the screen with his impassioned portrayal of the darkly ambitious Commodus, providing film lovers with an early glimpse of his now apparent acting genius. Richard Harris is his usual charismatic onscreen presence, while Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, and Derek Jacobi lend excellent complimentary support to the role of Maximus as their characters unveil the driving life force and internal motivations of the larger than life Roman hero. To this end, the strength of the cast creates a synergy reflected in the overall quality of this memorable film.
As a work of entertainment, Gladiator is second to none. The gladiatorial battle scenes provide endless thrills, and the dialogue between the characters is wrought with political intrigue, lust for power, and conflicting realities. Russell Crowe is superb in his role as the hero Maximus. Noble in his intentions and powerful as a leader, Maximus represents the ideal of honor and chivalry. One of those rare films which offers its audience a true emotional stake in the outcome, Gladiator is fraught with high-octane suspense and thrilling action sequences. If you liked Mel Gibson’s Braveheart or The Patriot, then you’ll simply love Gladiator…
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