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Stephen Richards Explains How Cosmic Ordering is Closing You from Negativity

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BLOCK THE PSYCHIC VAMPIRES FROM DRAINING YOU.

Have you ever noticed how some people wear you out or how tired you feel in the presence of someone’s company? ‘Psychic vampires’, as they are known, and other people or entities may drain energy from an unshielded individual. And quite often it is cost effective in terms of time spent to project full-scale protective shields for a very rare occurrence, small protective measures are often very effective in hindering such infringements. If you were to do this technique after meeting all the psychic vampires out there then you would end up with obsessive-compulsive disorder. With banishing rituals, the key is to find one that is relatively simple and to practice it regularly, although learning some more advanced rituals for more selective use is always practical. Most banishing rituals boost natural psychic shielding. Magical shields can be learned to the point where they can be erected easily[spin], usually through visualization, or|or[spin] can be established more permanently.

Protective amulets can also be constructed with relative ease, and more complex and powerful protections and wards can be placed around homes or into charms and recharged on a regular basis, if that suits the practitioner’s needs better. Any of these techniquescan greatly increase both the magical efficacy and clarity of mind. The boundaries established by banishing and protective ‘magic’ can be of great help by providing clarity and focus, and keeping unwanted influences away.

A FAST WAY TO USE VISULISATION TO GET RID OF BAD VIBES.

Visualise your crown chakra emitting a powerful light of white energy. Imagine this white light flowing from your crown chakra all around you and right down to your feet. Visualise the white light cleansing you of these bad vibes. Use this method before going in for a job interview or before using cosmic ordering, it really does work.

USING CREATIVE VISUALISATION.

Creative visualisationis the ability to use the imagination, see images in our minds and make them come true. If we add concentration and feelings, it becomes a great creative power that makes things happen. Used in the right way, visualisation can bring changes into our lives. The thought is the matrix or blueprint; the feelings provide the energy, the ‘electricity’. This is the nearest thing to Cosmic Ordering that can alter our environment and circumstances, cause events to happen, attract money, possessions, work and love, change habits and improve the health.

By visualising an event, a situation, or an object, such as a car, a house, furniture etc, we attract it to us. We see in our imagination what we want and it happens. It is like daydreaming. It resembles magic, though actually there is no magic here. It is the natural process of the power of the thoughts.

Some people use this power in an unconscious manner. They are not aware that they are using some sort of power. They visualise their goals in a positive way and attain success. All successful people in all fields use it consciously or unconsciously.

How does it work and why? Thought is a power and has its effect on the material world. Thoughts, if powerful enough, travel from one mind to another. If we keep thinking the same thought, people in our environment perceive it and act on it, furthering, usually in an unconscious manner, the materialization of our desires.

By changing our thoughts and mental pictures, we change our ‘reality’; we change the ‘illusory’ world we believe we live in. We are not employing magic or supernatural powers when creating and changing our life and circumstances. It is not something ‘material’ that we change; we only change our thoughts, which are the world. It is like dreaming a very realistic dream and then switching to a different dream. We are not awakening, just changing the dream. This explanation has to be read and reread and pondered [spin]upon in order to understand its full meaning|upon[spin].

Rest assured that you can employ the power of visualisation, even if you do not accept what you have just read or it seems too complicated or far-fetched. Yet, understanding and accepting the above, at least in theory, will help you achieve results faster.

Creative visualization can do great things, but for every person there are some areas, which he/she may find hard to change, at least in the immediate future. This is a great power, but there are some limits to using it. These limits are within us, not in the power. You just need to do your own spiritual growth workshop.

THINK OF GOOD THINGS AND THEY WILL HAPPEN

By thinking of the good things you want to happen as part of a regular routine, you’re creating a positive energy. This positive energy then takes on form as the actual reality you desired.

Here are some examples of creative [spin]visualisation that might have happened to you through your subconscious|visualisation[spin].

1. Your phone rings, and when you pick it up, it was a person you’d just been thinking of talking to.

2. You think to yourself, “I’m going to read a book,” and then you do.

3. You believe you attract the ‘wrong’ kind of man/woman, so that’s the kind that come into your life.

Using creative visualisation is not simply positive thinking. It is a learning process. We learn who we really are, deep inside. What our basic feelings are towards ourselves, and how we might have been holding ourselves back. Once we realise these views, we can then change them to work towards a more harmonious life!

HOW DO YOU DO IT?

The first step is to relax. Sit or lie in a comfortable position, and make a conscious effort to feel each part of your body relaxing. Start at your toes, and work your way up to your head. As you do this, take slow, deep breaths. This should take a few minutes. Another term for this is meditation. If you would like to learn more about it, you can find many self-help books and tapes which teach you how to do it!

The second step is to visualise. Many people can’t ‘see’ a mental picture at first, so if this happens don’t let it worry you. After you’ve relaxed, you can ‘practice’ visualising by picturing things you see and do in everyday life.

Try to imagine enjoyable things. You might picture your favourite room, or dancing with someone special, or eating your favourite meal. Doing these practice runs will help you ‘see’ when it comes time to try the real thing!

You may want to work on these for a while before trying your first real visualisation. When you are ready to give it a try, you will need to do these very important things. Decide what it is that you want. Is there something you want to change about yourself? Do you want a better job? You pick your goal. You will probably want to start with ‘easier’ goals. Ones that you believe can happen in a timely manner. You can then work up to ‘harder’ ones.

Next, picture the idea or object exactly as you want it to be. Picture yourself in the situation or using the object as if you already possessed it. See this very clearly. You might also draw the scene to reinforce the idea, although, this step is not necessary.

Once you’ve got the picture in your head, think of it often. Not only when you are relaxing or meditating, but throughout the day as well. This is the process of sending that positive energy out into the universe. Remember the old saying ‘You reap what you sow’? Well, you’re ‘sowing’ when you think of what you want. The more positive energy you send out, the more you will get back.

Lastly, BELIEVE that the object is yours or will be yours. Any disbelief is negative energy and will counteract what you’re trying to achieve. And once you see it come true, acknowledge that you made it happen! Give yourself a pat on the back! Of course, you always have Cosmic Ordering to fall back on for the larger Orders … go for it.

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How To Home School Your Daughter Or Son: Practical Family Advice

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Now that you have decided that homeschooling is the way to educate your son or daughter, get ready for the ecstasy and the anxiety - the road ahead is a bit bumpy, but the rewards more than make up for it. Producing a well-adjusted and well-rounded personality is no mean achievement.

for starters, it is important to check out your state laws on home schooling. Some states need an affidavit filed with the State’s
education department. There are basically 3 categories for homeschooling laws. These are: private school laws, home education laws and equivalency laws. Find your state laws. You may also need to keep a portfolio that records the child’s educational progress. It is important to look into the legal requirements BEFORE you start homeschooling. Some States also stipulate a minimum educational qualification for the parent or teacher.

Next, look for a support group. If you live in a friendly or curious neighborhood, well-meaning friends will try to dissuade you. At the very least, they may put a lot of uneasy questions in your mind. A support group that consists of like-minded people
will insulate you from the criticism, pressures and questions of regular school-goers. Many groups organize fun events like visits to the zoo, museum, tours to the ice cream shops etc. And if your children hit it off with other homeschoolers, they will be able to build lasting relationships that do not fade when their friends change schools. These groups offer an important avenue for socialization.

The next important thing to do is to select a curriculum. Depending upon the method of homeschooling, you may choose various tools that aid you in this process. The internet is also a rich resource for homeschooling. Do some research and look into the
material that is available. For example, how about face painting as part of art classes.
face painting patterns simple face painting designs face painting ideas

Set certain ground rules. Homeschooling demands a lot of self-discipline and hard work. Here is a list of the things you will need:
1) Eagerness to learn
2) Hard work and effort
3) Discipline
4) Time and patience
5) Flexibility
6) Enthusiasm

Consider why you want to opt for homeschooling. Your motives and your reasons are important pillars on which the whole edifice of
your son or daughter’s lessons depends. Also, consult with your kids. Ask them what they feel about homeschooling.

Select a curriculum or custom-make a curriculum that best suits your son or daughter. Record keeping is an essential part of homeschooling.
Look into the various methods of record keeping. Set up a schedule. Your son or daughter does not have to learn 6-7 hours a day. Allow
him or her to dictate the time. Flexibility and fun are the cornerstones of homeschooling. Do not stuff too many skills into a single term or year. Prepare a skill list. Make the child learn the skills that he is ready for.

Gentle parenting is the secret to successful homeschooling. Children make great advances in learning and show more enthusiasm. They also turn out to be surprisingly well balanced and well informed when they are taught at home.

Fix Your Own Sewing Machine

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Though making your own clothes and home decor is a great way to stay within your budget and stretch your creativity, sewing machines need a lot of regular service to keep running properly. Every visit to the repair shop adds up.

Repair Sewing Machine - Do-It-yourself At Home

A number of folks are learning they can perform their own sewing machine repair and regular service work themselves. When they learn the proper skills, they routinely find they do a better job keeping their machine serviced and cut their costs a lot as well.

Regardless of whether it’s a regular cleaning and maintenance or fixing a broken part, home sewing machine repair is catching on. As an additional bonus, those who have taken the time to learn this skill are charging for their expertise to friends and family to earn a part-time income.

A Look At The Different Bonsai Types

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by Lee Dobbins

For those of you weren’t aware, the word bonsai is pronounced bone-sigh. The words can be defined by separating them into two distinct words, with bon meaning tray and sai meaning tree. Of these lovely mini trees, there are many bonsai types to select from. Over time, the value and beauty of these trees increases as they mature.

Bonsai trees all have distinct styles such as informal upright, formal upright, cascade, semi-cascade, literati and raft. Also, they vary in size, ranging from miniature small and medium to average (they can either be small fruit or small flowered). There are still two key types - outdoor or indoor. Regardless, learning about either type will help you maintain healthy happy trees for years to come.

Two varieties of bonsais that will grow indoors are the tropical and subtropical bonsais tree. If you have never grown bonsais before then one of these is a good choice for you. These trees like the morning sun and the afternoon shade, while some can tolerate full sun it is probably a good idea to watch and see where it flourishes the most. These indoor bonsais can also do well outside as long as they are not left out when it gets too hot or when the temperature goes below 55 degrees.

There are many trees which can be trained into artistic looking bonsais, for a beginner some of the suitable bonsai types include baby jade, Hawaiian umbrella and ficus. Some indoor bonsai trees are serissa, sago palms, fukein tea aralias, brush cherry, money tree, schefflera gardenias, bougainvillia and elms. These too can be adapted to homes. The out door variety of bonsai trees have two species, these are evergreen trees and deciduous trees. Some names in the former category are pine and junipers . Elms maples and ginko are the deciduous types.

What’s beautiful about evergreen bonsais trees is their foliage, which lasts the duration of most seasons. This would include azaleas, boxwoods, junipers, and many pines. Many bonsai lovers favor juniper for its lovely appearance and its ease of training. To preserve the health of an evergreen bonsai, rest periods or dormancy in winter are necessary. Signs to watch for are yellowish or dull green tint to the foliage, but don’t be worried; this means it’s dormant.

Deciduous trees typically experience loss of leaves or enter into a dormant stage but eventually generate new leaves in the springtime. There are many assortments of the bonsai tree. They include such species as crabapple, hornbeam, apricot and larch. There is one tree, the Japanese maple, which poses challenges for its owner. They are a delightful tree that experience color change in spring and during the fall season display a range of colors from yellow to red. An example of a bonsai tree suitable for outdoors is the Deciduous bonsai. They go dormant over the winter months and if keeping them indoors, they should be kept near a cool windowsill or outside in a shed. To keep them maintained, it is recommended that you use greatly reduce the amount of sunlight and water and keep consistent with the fertilizer applying it every few weeks.

There are a number of outdoor bonsai types one can choose from. These options include the Chinese fringe flower, Chinese elm, Japanese red maple, blue moss cypress, star cypress and soft touch holly. If you intended to grow a bonsai, note that all outdoor bonsai need to be treated with care (particularly in the wintertime). Overall, it is important to ensure that they are properly protected.

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How To Ensure Your Inground Pool Is Clean

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by Ray Lam

You’ve had an in ground pool put in your background, complete with deck, grill, landscaping, pool furniture including umbrellas, and you’re ready to invite all the envious aboveground pool owning neighbors over for a cookout. Humble pie will not be on the menu unless your in ground pool is full of leaves, twigs, dirt, muck, insects, and the odd frog or two. So you have a choice to make.

With so many people’s saliva and other fluids, it is easy to see where some of these bacteria come from. Before you get a pool, you should learn about keeping it clean for the sake of your family and friends health.

Pool cleaning is not something that pool owners enjoy doing, but it is a necessary act if you want to keep your pool sanitary and safe. A dirty pool has usually become ridden with algae and the water has a greenish tint to it. This is a definite sign that you should stay clear of the water.

Manually powered pool cleaners Imagine using your house vacuum cleaner on your swimming pool and you will get a good idea of these pool cleaners work. They have a bag which collects the pool debris similar to your house vacuum cleaner as well. The advantage of using a manually powered pool cleaner is that you can direct it into any of those awkward corners that your inground pool might have.

Automatic pool cleaners These swimming pool cleaners work on a similar principle to the manually powered version, except they work on mains electricity and they do the job much faster and more scrupulously.

Look for an in ground pool cleaner which won’t break your budget. Buy the one with only the features that you need, which are the ones that will get your pool clean. Microchips and cute designs are nice, but not necessary to the task at hand.

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Liver Detoxification: The Rundown

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by Lee Dobbins

A century or so ago, the idea of needing liver detoxification was not even given thought. There was little pollution and foods did not contain the chemicals and hormones they contain now. Our livers are our defense against all forms of toxic substances and they work very hard to keep our bodies clear, but in this day and age of convenience foods, aerosols and chemicals, our livers are getting bombarded with too much way too fast. The toxins build up in our systems and make us ill because our livers can’t keep up. Never has it been more important to consider liver detoxification for the sake of our health.

There is no denying that our livers need protein, but fruits, vegetables and whole grains are the best for cleaning and keeping the liver clear. Vegetarians have been telling us this for several decades. Meat, dairy and preservatives are hazardous to our health.

The healthiest way to eat is organic. Unfortunately, organic produce is more costly simply because there is less of it available. If you cannot afford organic fruits and vegetables and growing them is not an option, then at least be sure you wash everything before you eat it.

It is self-defeating to partake of alcohol, drugs or nicotine during a liver detoxification. These are completely off the list of acceptable consumption when you are detoxifying. If you are struggling with addiction or alcoholism, do not detox outside of a medical clinic. Detoxifying from hard drugs can be dangerous and without proper treatment, the result can even be death. Don’t take the risk. Go through treatment before you try this type of detox.

An exception is addiction to tobacco. If you quit smoking and go on a liver detoxification plan, you will cleanse your body of nicotine faster than quitting without the cleanse. There are many former smokers who claim detoxification helped them get rid of biological cravings for nicotine.

Hormones are another issue that come into play when it comes to detoxifying the liver. The hormones added to dairy products and meats are harmful. While official studies have not prompted FDA warnings regarding hormones, thousands of doctors agree that added hormones in our food are linked to early puberty and reproductive cancers. It makes sense that putting these hormones into our bodies is not only unnecessary but can be harmful. Whether or not you choose a liver detoxification plan, you should start purchasing dairy and meat that has not been treated with hormones.

There are a variety of ways to detoxify your liver. You might choose to eat only fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and whole grains or you can choose to drink specially-formulated beverages throughout your detox. Some people use a combination of the two plans. While the juice or liquid fast works more quickly, it is also more stressful on your system. A combination plan might include substituting two meals with a cleansing drink.

If you choose to use the elixir type of detox, go into it slowly by eating the foods described above and leaving out sugars, fats and meats for a couple of days before going into a fast. When you are done with your elixir plan, gradually add these foods back in. Keep things moderate and be gentle with your body. Liver detoxification is meant to help, not hurt.

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