By Wesley Atkins Losing weight is one of the hardest goals Americans annually seek to accomplish. The weight loss industry is huge and incorporates every type of fad diet, pill, cream, and lotion possible. Instead of falling prey to one of these lose weight quickly fads, entrust your weight loss into something that will guarantee you results: a low GI diet. This diet is certainly nothing new and does not require purchase of any expensive diet foods that are usually packed with preservatives. A low GI diet is much more than a typical dietit is truly a change in your lifestyle, health, and overall well being. What does GI Stand for Anyway? The GI in GI diet stands for Glycemic Index. The Glycemic Index is based on the carbohydrate content of food and how quickly those carbohydrates affect your blood glucose level. Foods with a high Glycemic Index are quickly digested and turned into sugar. It is no surprise that these foods usually lack necessary vitamins or nutrients and contain needless calories and fats. Foods with a high Glycemic Index (foods ranking 70 or greater on the scale) include: * Foods high in sugar or glucose
* Baked or mashed potatoes
* White Rice
* Regular (not whole grain) bread
* Cookies, cakes, muffins, doughnuts
* Junk foods A Little Thought and Preparation Make a Big Difference The method of food preparation also affects the Glycemic Index. Foods that are cooked or pre-cooked have a higher GI. For example, instant oatmeal or grits have a higher Glycemic Index than the same foods cooked in a more traditional manner. Due to this reason, individuals who are on a low GI diet tend to put more thought into foods consumed and tend to consume less pre-cooked, pre-packaged foods filled with preservatives or additives. Its All About Choices By choosing to consume foods with a low Glycemic Index, you are making a conscious effort to consume foods that are nutritious and good for you. This diet is also critical for individuals with diabetes or other conditions that make it necessary to monitor their blood sugar levels. Make the conscious commitment to embark on a low GI diet and create a healthy lifestyle. What foods are classified as low GI? You will certainly be surprised with the incredibly long list of options available to individuals currently pursuing a low GI diet! These low GI (55 or less) foods include: * Most fruits (apples, pears, oranges, berries, etc.)
* High fiber grains (bran, whole grain wheats)
* Pastas
* Whole milk
* Low-fat yogurt
* Lentils
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* Dried fruits (raisins and apricots)
* Ice Cream
* Shortbread cookies Wheres the Meat? If you are wondering where fresh meat, eggs, cheese, and vegetables rank on the Glycemic Index, it is because these foods do not contain carbohydrates. For this reason, they are deemed suitable to consume and still abide by the guidelines of the low GI diet. Whether you are a bona fide meat eater or a staunch vegetarian, you are sure to succeed on this great diet. A low GI diet is excellent for any individual wishing to lose weight without giving up the foods they love. This diet will allow you to joyfully consume beloved breads and perfect pastas without guilt! If you find yourself wanting a lifestyle change and are ready to lose weight, youll definitely want to look for more in-depth information on the easily adaptable GI diet. Wesley Atkins is a fitness and nutrition coach and author of the "Low GI Diet Breakthrough" ebook. For free tips, weight loss information, or to find out more about his book, visit: http://www.lowgidietbreakthrough.com. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Wesley_Atkins http://EzineArticles.com/?Why-the-Low-GI-Diet-is-the-Key-to-Your-Weight-Loss-Goals!&id=83655 who makes ambien zolpidem sandoz what is lorazepam ambien ordering

By Irene Conlan More and more weddings are being held outdoors. Regardless of the reason, there are certain things that must be considered that are different from weddings held inside. These 10 considerations are: Perhaps the most important consideration is the weather. You probably would not want to plan a wedding in January in Alaska or Michigan or in August in Arizona or South Texas. (It is, however, easier to have an outdoor wedding in the heat than in the cold). If you do choose a date that may risk extreme weather, allow for the proper dress - coats and footwear for the cold, light clothing, fans and drinking water for the heat.The distance from the parking area to the ceremony site. I officiated at a wedding that was held in a beautiful setting. To get there the guests had to hike a mile through sand and rocks, cross a creek by walking across rocks, and all this in 95 degree heat. They had not informed their guests of this minor marathon and many women in their finest wedding wear and spiked heals waited in their cars until everyone else returned from the ceremony. While the ceremony was spectacular and held in a stunning setting, there were some quite unhappy guests.If you have a mike and/or a D.J. for the ceremony, are electrical outlets available? If it is in the evening, what time does the sun set? Is lighting available if it gets dark earlier than expected? Is you photographer familiar with the setting and its lighting requirements?How far is it from the place the bride and her attendants dress to the ceremony? Is there even a place for the bride to dress, or does she need to come to the site ready for the ceremony?Will you have your reception and/or dinner at the same location or will your guests need to drive to another location? If you have guests who are disabled, can they get to the ceremony site with a minimum of consternation and effort?Is there adequate parking? If not, is there a shuttle service that can transport your guests from the parking lot to the ceremony site?What about bugs? If there is an insect problem, what can be done about it? You certainly don't want your guests eaten up by mosquitos nor do you want a bee to get in Aunt Mabel's hair or fly into the officiant's mouth while he or she is trying to pronounce the couple as husband and wife.Choose your attire to accommodate the out-of-doors venue; e.g., no spiked heels, no long flowing trains or veils, etc.In a beautiful outdoor setting, a wedding ceremony can be spectacular if you do the proper planning ahead of time. Look for ways to enhance the setting and avoid the pitfalls and you will most likely have a breathtaking ceremony. Irene Conlan has a masters degree in nursing, a doctoral degree in metaphysics, is a certified hypnotherapist and an ordained minister. She practices holistic hypnotherapy and officiates at weddings in Scottsdale, Az and the Phoenix metropolitan area. Irene can be found at: http://www.thepowerzone.com (Hypnotherapy Downloads)
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By Ugur Akinci The classic marketing strategy is to target the general population or the average consumer with as many product/service benefits as possible. Behavioral Marketing takes this classic approach a few steps further. It targets very specific consumer sub-groups for a higher closure rate. This is made possible by consumer lists compiled according to the web sites visited, the products purchased in the past, the clubs and organizational memberships, etc. In his article Why Your Creative Needs to Catch Up? (http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/14615.asp ) marketing consultant Dave Morgan lists a number of interesting behavioral targeting options. For example, lets assume that our assignment is to market a golf club in Florida. ***** Preference targeting Would your prospects go to Florida anyway even without golf? If yes, make sure your graphics emphasize the best of Florida. If not, stress golf-related images. ***** Life-stage targeting Are your prospects at a stage in their lives where they prefer quiet and solitude over heavy networking and social engagement? If yes, your graphics should reflect solitude and peace of mind. If not, your design should portray business types networking on the golf course and enjoying themselves. ***** Purchase-funnel targeting Consumers go through several stages before they make a final purchasing decision. At each step they narrow their options and get more specific in their preferences. The series of such steps is called a purchase funnel. If your target group has never considered becoming a member of a golf club in Florida, your graphics should reflect the general benefits and prestige of joining a golf club. If, on the other hand, you have data indicating that your target group has considered membership several times in the past, the graphics might reflect more specific amenities and even payment options. ***** Lifestyle targeting If your target group consists of NASCAR fans, your graphics must reflect the proximity to the nearest race track. Or it might feature a famous NASCAR driver as a spokesperson for the club. If, on the other hand, you are targeting a group of liberal civil-rights attorneys, your ad should reflect the progressive values espoused by the club, the history of its development as a progressive social organization, or its contribution to liberal charities. Ugur Akinci, Ph.D. is a senior writer and web content consultant with 20 years of experience. Subscribe to his FREE "Weekly Success Update" newsletter today at http://www.writer111.com P.S. FREE BONUS "Writing and Marketing Tips" for new subscribers. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ugur_Akinci http://EzineArticles.com/?Behavioral-Marketing---Does-Your-Ad-Design-Match-Your-Target-Group?&id=541409 valium ativan difference how much lorazepam can i take at one time ambien zolpidem research

By Kathryn Martyn, M.NLP End Compulsive Eating You're minding your business when suddenly a delicious looking cake, muffins, or some other yummy treat appears. You weren't hungry but now that you've seen food you're suddenly ravenous. You jump up and rush to get some before it's all gone. A few minutes go by and then visions of muffins start dancing in your head. Your stomach is complaining, you're checking the time, "Isn't it lunch yet?" You see muffins, you want muffins. The see food eat food cycle begins: "I want another muffin."
"No, I shouldn't, everyone will think I'm a pig."
"But I really want one, they tasted great. No one will notice if I visit the lunchroom on my way to the copier. I better hurry or they'll be gone." "What about my diet?" "I don't care. I'm getting another muffin, I'll start my diet tomorrow."
And off you go. Frustrating, yet so familiar. Since you know this is going to happen from time to time it's best to have a plan. The cycle begins when you see food, want it, eat it, then become angry with yourself for eating it, so you want something to make yourself feel better, and you see food, you want it ... and so it goes, round and round. Wouldn't you like to stop this cycle? You can. Read on ... Stop the Compulsive Eating Cycle The following approach works in forestalling the immediate see food/want food response when you jump up and rush to get some, before it's too late. It's something else to do just long enough to give a moment to think, then decide. Realizing you want a treat is okay, deciding to have a treat is fine, but if you want to lose a few pounds, stopping the "I see food, I must eat food" pattern is a good first step. Changing the See Food/Eat Food Response When the urge to eat first hits, do a quick round of EFT (see resource box below to learn EFT). Use the desire itself, "I want to eat" or the specific food, "I want chocolate" to form your statement. Keep in mind, the words you use don't matter, so don't get hung up on needing to say the right words. Think of the problem, and the EFT will do it's magic. Here are a few suggestions to get you started. State first the issue, "Even though ..., and end with a positive such as "I deeply and completely accept myself." Even though seeing those muffins made me hungry, I deeply and completely accept myself."
OR "Even though I'm suddenly starving, ..." "Even though I want some ________ (fill in the blank), ..."
"Even though I know once I start eating I'll never stop eating, ..."
"Even though that muffin is going to taste great, ..."
"Even though I'll wreck my diet by eating that cake, ..."
EFT is not Positive Affirmations Before you decide EFT is not for you because this seems to fly in the face of all the positive affirmations you've been doing, stop worrying. EFT is not positive affirmations and has nothing whatsoever to do with affirming your desire for a goal. EFT is different than any other approach you may have tried. It is something to address the electrical impulses firing in your brain when you think a thought. Thought impulses can be changed easily with EFT. Use this technique directly on whatever it is that's first and foremost on your mind which means your desire to eat the cookies, or whatever it is you are wanting. Focus on what you want, make it as big as possible. Bring it to an even higher level of desire, if possible. Think of how great it's going to taste, how much you want it, how smooth it'll be, crunchy ,whatever. EFT will address and change that desire if you really think about it while you do the EFT exercise. When you think of how much you want the cookies, your brain is linking up all the other times you enjoyed cookies, all the good feelings, memories, it's all linked up. That's how the brain works; it makes connections and associations. So while you think about your issue, the EFT process is simply knocking the signal off it's familiar path, effectively changing it. Analysis Paralysis or Just Drive I don't know how my car's engine works, but I can drive. I get where I want to go, and I don't need to analyze how that happens. Do the same thing with EFT. You don't have to understand or analyze every nuance of EFT or why it works. Just use it and see if it's helpful for you. (For info on learning EFT see resource box). After one round, think again about what you wanted to eat and see whether your desire is the same. Is it higher, lower? Don't try to make the desire different, just figure out whether you think it has changed. If it has lessened, but not by much, then do a second round, stating "Even though I still want to eat ..., I deeply and completely accept myself." EFT only takes a moment to do, so do it as often as you need, until you get that desire reduced. Sometimes it happens so quickly people can't believe it was the EFT. "I just changed my mind," they'll say. "I didn't really want the cookies after all." We tend to need to rationalize everything that happens, and it's no different with EFT. When something works so easily to simply change your desire from wanting something very much to suddenly not wanting it at all, there's no way you aren't going to try to from some reasonable explanation. Go ahead and decide that it wasn't the EFT, but because you said you didn't want to eat the cookies. Then just smile and know you can have the cookies later, if you want, but for now, you just don't want them. ~~ Kathryn Martyn Smith, Master NLP Practitioner, EFT counselor, Weight Loss Coach and owner of One More Bite Weight Loss is the author of "Changing Beliefs, Your First Step to Permanent Weight Loss." Learn to use Kathryn's One More Bite Approach with The Daily Bites: Mini lessons in using EFT for weight loss http://www.OneMoreBite-WeightLoss.com/getnews.html Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kathryn_Martyn,_M.NLP http://EzineArticles.com/?Ending-Compulsive-Eating:-Quick-and-Easy-Way&id=376312 problems using ambien zolpidem pdr zolpidem recreational abusing ambien

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Harvey_Ong]Harvey Ong When buying a car, it is always advisable to pay in cash. Of course, life being the way life is, that kind of scenario simply doesn't happen often enough for the average buyer. As such, buyers are left with the option of having to go through some sort of financing procedure. Among some of the recent developments with regards to financing auto purchases would be the ability to the finance car online option. There are several organizations online that will gladly help someone finance their recent purchase. These groups usually only need little information and filled-out applications to finance car online. Most groups that allow you to finance car online offer flexibility in their payment terms. These companies are not typically as difficult to convince as a bank would be if your credit rating is not all that positive. Their payment terms, such as the length of time you have or the way the interest is spread through that term, can be adjusted to each situation. Like a bank, these institutions will ask for some sort of initial payment but from there, some of the details vary. One prime example of the variations in details would be how the interest is spread. Some banks have a tendency to lump the interest either at the start or at the end of the payment term, rather than spread it out evenly. In contrast, these online financing organizations consistently spread out the interest evenly across the term, allowing the buyers to be able to better plan their payment budget. In terms of information, these "finance car online" companies tend to ask for similar information to their real world counterparts. In other words, they'll ask for your name, address, phone number, any other pertinent contact information, and likely, a social security number. Since these organizations cannot see bank statements and the like, they will also ask for your credit card number, to review your credit information before approving the terms set out for your financing agreement. Some of these groups also like to check on other financial details, such as whether or not you have a currently outstanding debt or you were able to pay off any previous debt on time. A state of bankruptcy, of course, can kill your chances of getting your financing application approved. The different websites of these organizations also have different additional features. Some websites offer services like car insurance or computations on the estimated amount of interest you'll have paid off once the financing term is done. Some organizations also have certain ins and outs in their agreements that may not appear on those of another organization. In the end, these finance car online groups have as much subtle differences in the way they work as their real world equivalents. As such, the task of finding one that suits your needs is a matter of patience and research. Regardless of which website you choose to finance car online, they all offer flexibility that you cannot get in most banks. While these finance car online sites do carry a certain level of risk to them, they are still viable options for your car purchase financing needs. For more valuable information on Finance Car Online, please visit http://www.itrustmotors.com/financing.htm Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Harvey_Ong http://EzineArticles.com/?Where-To-Finance-Cars-Online&id=335668 ambien and liver online pharmacy zolpidem ambien cookbook abuse ativan

By Andy Keeler Banner stands are a low cost alternative for the exhibitor who is looking for a large graphic area. These versatile displays can be set up very quickly, which is appealing for many who exhibit at trade shows. They are also extremely lightweight and easy to ship, which makes them a low cost alternative to heavier backwall displays. Banner stands come in many shapes and sizes, but the most common types are tension pole banner stands, retractable banner stands, tension fabric banner stands, and telescoping banner stands. Tension pole banner stands hold the graphic tight between the two ends of a pole that has been placed under tension. Retractable banner stands come with the graphic rolled up inside the base, and you simply unroll the graphic and hook it to a pole on top to place it under tension. Tension fabric banner stands consist of an aluminum frame with a dye sub graphic stretched around it. Banner stands almost always weigh less than 20 pounds, and many weigh as little as 5 pounds. When you are in need of a display solution that can be shipped cheaply all over the country (or even internationally), the banner stand is an excellent solution. In general, most exhibitors prefer retractable banner stands. They are easy to use, lightweight, and very durable, which makes them an excellent long-term choice for the exhibitor who is consistently attending shows. Tension Pole Banner Stands are usually cheaper, because they require less parts, but the graphic is not as well supported, which means they are often less durable. At Tradeshowdirect, we specialize in providing high-quality trade show displays and booths to our customers across North America. Check out our trade show articles for more information about trade shows and displays. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Andy_Keeler http://EzineArticles.com/?Banner-Stands-and-Banner-Graphics&id=565579 is ambien safe zolpidem dosage lowest price ambien ambien and miscarriage

By Leslie Gail Are you happy where you are career wise? Do you genuinely enjoy the work you do? Many people express their unhappiness at their current job, but very little spend the time researching why. Do you enjoy what you do but maybe not the environment or people you surround yourself by? Or, do you wake up day in and out dreading the day and work ahead? Once you determine the source of your unhappiness you can create a plan to move forward. If you are currently unemployed, going through a transition, or dissatisfied at your current job, make the decision to be proactive and find a position that suits you better. It is easier and safer staying "as is", but would taking a risk and pushing your comfort zone be worth it in the long run? There are ways to prepare yourself both emotionally and financially to support your leap forward. Again, you need to first uncover the source of your unhappiness and then you can determine a proper form of action. ACTION TIPS FOR THE WEEK: 1. Looking for a job If you are in the position of looking for a job, there are some simple tips to get you started. Make a list this week of everything and anything that sparked your interest in the past. Did you briefly consider teaching? Have you always wanted to be an architect? Make a list and then write a paragraph stating what you would enjoy about each profession. 2. Open doors of opportunity Once you have a detailed master list, circle your top 3 choices. Of these 3, what steps would you need to take to move forward? Who would you need to contact? Would you need to get more education or schooling? Who can you call that could give you information on the job specifics? This is the research phase. 3. Create deadlines and get out there! First off, write down a date that you will accomplish specific tasks. Next, you need to 'get out there' and talk talk talk. Network with friends, past colleagues, family, business contacts about what you are looking for and if they have any leads for you. The more people you talk with, the more likely the chance of being guided in the right direction. If you would like more information on creating a "specific" map to find your ideal job, contact Leslie at www.newlifefocus.com Have a great week! Leslie Gail is a Certified Life Coach and owner of New Life Focus Coaching. Leslie specializes in working with clients in transition, moving them forward by prioritizing, setting boundaries and creating goals. Contact Leslie at (303) 779=-731 or http://www.newlifefocus.com for a FREE coaching consult! Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Leslie_Gail http://EzineArticles.com/?Dont-Settle---Find-a-Job-You-Love&id=103286 ambien sleepwalking ambien cr side effects ambien effects from side addictive ambien

By Virginia Bola, PsyD In a good relationship, we pay compliments to each other all the time. We love receiving positive feedback and try to go out of our way to let our partner know how happy we are to be with them. But verbal remarks fade so quickly. Make them last by putting them in writing where they can be revisited later to re-trigger their positive response. There's no need to write long love letters as in the past. A scrawled phrase "Thanks so much for last weekend, it was beautiful" on a greeting card generates plenty of warm feelings in the receiver. A quick e-mail "Thursday's dinner reminded me of our first big date at ________ and I was as excited as a teenager" will be stored in a personal folder for a later re-read when spirits are low. Sentiments expressed in writing carry more weight because we are all programmed through years of education to believe and respect the written word so much more than a verbal remark that fades in passing and is often not completely remembered. A favorite catch phrase: "All this time and you're still the one," "All these years, and we're still having fun," or "Let's keep on trucking for a lifetime," can become a shorthand method of communication between the two of you that expresses all you mean to each other in a few short words. Dr. Virginia Bola is giving away complimentary copies of the remarkable little e-book: "Seven Super Simple Tips: Keep Your Marriage Fresh" for which this article serves as part of a follow-up mini-course. To download your copy and related gifts, visit: http://www.graburl.com/x.php?1cs Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Virginia_Bola,_PsyD

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By Christopher Walker Q: You describe yourself as an ordinary Aussie bloke. Did your upbringing in "the bush" contribute to your receptivity to The Laws of Nature? A: When I say ordinary Aussie bloke, I mean that we Australian men seem able to laugh at ourselves. We dont take things too seriously unless its about protecting our home or a mate in trouble. Its the Aussie spirit. Its unique in its light-hearted goodness. My upbringing in the bush was very much about trust. My step mum beat the crap out of me daily, the kids at school thought I was a weirdo (I moved to the bush from a little green, friendly and isolated country town in Tasmania that no one had ever heard of in this tough and rough bush environment). Poor old Dad was busting his chops working to try to overcome his grief from my mothers death (I was two and a half years old and was beside her in a car when she died.) Living amongst this kind of chaos, a kid searches for their own source of comfort and love (the Laws of Nature say that nothing is missing in life). I found comfort and love by the riverbank, playing in the bush, hanging out with Aboriginal kids that no other white person trusted. It was here that I learned not to trust words, just people. So, Nature was Mum for me. I felt her spirit in trees and rivers and branches and food that came from the earth. I felt her spirit in the wind and in the hot sun, her warm heart. This was how I learned to love. I learned to love by loving the earth Q: At what point in your life did you become aware of The Laws of Nature? Was it a process or more of a single moment of clarity you had upon reading about them? A: I went through a hell of my own in the midst of a divorce. My three beautiful children sailed off on a yacht with their Mum and her new love. I really went down the tubes after that. I did therapy and Zen and yoga and more Zen and danced with Native American people all over the place. But ten minutes after I did any healing, the pains would come back. Something would remind me of my children and bingo, there I was, angry, sad and resentful. I trekked in Nepal and many parts of the world alone, trying to find my own heart. I lost it, and the soul that feeds it, or so I thought, so I just went back to nature, to Mum, to be nurtured. One day I was looking at the sunrise. The moon was also in the sky. On this beautiful morning I got lost in thought. I drifted to the place where I was when the kids were born. When I watched them hatch into this world I just felt a miracle happen in me. So, sitting on the beach, I was back in that energy. I was so filled with tears and so happy. I looked at the moon and I realized I was in the same universe as my kids, in the same atmosphere as my kids, in the same realm of love with them. We were connected, inseparable and suddenly I was home again! I jumped up and started to dance like a mad man, I could see there was nothing to heal. All the healing had failed because there was nothing to heal. For the first time, I knew the formula for love. I had always mixed up my expectations of doing something good -- being a good father, providing, nurturing and caring with love. Love is what nature does. She doesnt care if you are here or gone, she loves. And there it was, the breakthrough. I separated emotion, expectation, philosophy, religion, beliefs and all that mumbo jumbo of complexity from real love. Then I went back over all my studies of religion, the mysteries, metaphysics and poetry, and I just asked myself: whats behind these? Thats when I became aware that behind every single expectation, emotion, philosophy and religion are five undisputable and universal Laws of Nature. Theyre universal because from the smallest molecular structure to the widest galaxy these laws exist. And I found these laws written in ancient texts. And now its my job to bring them to others. Q: What is it about you that makes you an ideal messenger for The Laws of Nature? What personal strengths help with the delivery of your message? A: None. Really. Its totally not about the messengerbut there is one thing that makes me a little different from the average person selling love potions, and self-help blab, blab, blab. I dont care about my approval rating. I say it as it is. The Howard Stern of the spiritual world. As an Aussie bloke I tell it as it is. I dont mind a good fight, and I am not interested in shoving the message down peoples throat. I guess I am a good messenger for a message that says BE REAL, but a million other people could do it, if they had the conviction and the certainty. Q: Can you describe a Law of Nature? The first Law of Nature is balance. It says: positive thinking people are negative thinking people. There cant be an upper without a downer. Positive thinking must be met with balance. We tend to look at life really selfishly, like what is right for me? I agree that positive is best for me, but I cant then condemn all the negativity in my lover, or my business partner, and run around saying, Oooh you are so negative. No, I can say Welcome to my world and have a beautiful day thank you for expressing what I am repressing. Thank you for carrying the negativity that frees me to express my positivity. You know 50 % of the world is yin, and 50% is yang. You go yang, someone goes yin. Simple isnt it? There are two sides to everything and everyone. We are all sinners and angels and worthy of love for it. We cant change, we can only put a mask on and why do that? People become as you treat them, so I suggest that my students always look for both sides of everything and dont get self indulgent and deluded by believing half-truths. For loving and good life, balance the positive and the negative firmly, then focus on the positive. Q: On your Web site you say that you can't change yourself or another person, you can only help someone appreciate who they really are, and help them to express their authenticity in the healthiest way and to make choices that support "their way." Is this a Law of Nature? A: No, this is a consequence of a Law of Nature. Laws of Nature do not dictate how people should and shouldnt act. Thats the realm of religion and psychology. I call that mumbo jumbo mainly because I find it all so complex, opinionated and diverse in its translation. I am not a psychologist or a philosopher. With my mind Id go mad trying to sort out right from wrong! No the Laws of Nature do not prescribe behavior. They do, however, set down principles from which we can see what is causing us to go loopy -- they reveal the emotion and myths that run our lives. There is nothing missing in our lives. We are everything we want to be. Its just that sometimes what weve got and what we want are in conflict because we got our wealth in love and we want it in money. Now, what we dont appreciate we lose, so a person who is really wealthy in love, walking around wanting to change their life is fine, but if they are saying, oooh I am so poor, but they are really very abundant in love wealth (nothing is ever missing, just changes in form) then they may also lose their love life. See, its a matter of contentment. If we can say thank you for what we have, we get what we want. The form can change, not the content. We can change love dollars for Australian dollars, or our health Yen for Japanese Yen. Easy. Q: Can you briefly describe the 5 great keys to lifelong happiness? A: This is how we all think. We think if I know the 5 Laws of Nature, I will have lifelong happiness. But that is absolutely mumbo jumbo. Life long happiness is a marketing campaign proposed by people like myself, the Buddhists and most new age gurus to sell books, get audiences and win a good bank balance. But there is really nothing that can cause life long happiness. Life is not about being happy all life long, but we dont know this. So we buy the books, believe the marketing, go to the workshops, join the religions, and in most cases, judge the people who cause us discomfort. Really, this is where the buck must stop, with people like me. The Laws of Nature, on the other hand, argue that:
You are going to have an equal balance of happy times and sad times If you dont appreciate the sad times, they get worse Evolution happens at the border of happy and sad We never find the balance between these two, we cycle like a drunk staggering down the street from one side to the other The person who is looking for all peace, all happiness, all goodness in their relationship or work life is a fool. They are drunker than the rest of us. That person will stagger between extremes. Theyll be more emotionally shocked when their hard-won peace and tranquility gets disturbed by reality. The Laws of Nature simply reveal the lies that marketers promote, and the delusion that people try to manifest in their lives -- that there cant be any existence in any walk of life without challenge and discomfort. Thats humility. Staying thankful for the small things means you dont get complacent and think that you are infallible. In a relationship this is even more critical. The time to invest in humble gratitude is when things are going well, not when they are down and out. When things are up, there is the unseen down. You need to be humble to these Laws of Nature then you dont get shocks. Q: You say that Happiness come from contentment and contentment comes when you stop trying to be someone else. Was there a time in your life when you found yourself trying to be something you weren't or have you always managed to make good lifestyle choices for yourself? I still try to be someone else. I am not content all the time. Crikey! dont put me on the pedestal and say that I can practice all I teach 24/7. No way. I go up and down just as nature has warm days and storm days. But, the big difference is that when I become unhappy or unhealthy I know I have gone against one of the Laws of Nature. Unhappiness for me only comes when I dont like who I am and I try to fix it, which just make matters worse. If I am unhappy, unlike a lot of people who think theyve made a bad decision or need to fix themselves, I say the opposite. Instead of therapy or self-help, I believe I am worthy of love for who I am, and the only person who needs to know that is me. Nothing needs to change, only something to appreciate. What you appreciate grows and what grows is happy. Q: You say that your message is not about "self help." I think of self-help as people writing or talking about a topic they know well and me learning. I take from books and lectures the "pearls of wisdom" that resonate for me. What is your definition of self-help? Isn't your goal to help people and corporations to look inward in order to better express themselves in the world? Yes, I guess you are right. But the self-help industry is so filled with people who learned to be a yoga teacher last week and wrote a book this week. Our industry is the most unregulated, dangerous, self-proclaiming, money-spinning messing-with-people industry on earth. You need a license to give someone a massage. But you can mess with peoples hearts, minds and spirit if you just say Oh, I am a native blood, therefore I have wisdom or I am Chinese therefore I am Tao or I am completely disconnected from reality, therefore I can sell books on angels. You must see this yourself -- there are as many good results from self-help as bad I think self-help leads to self-obsession, and self-obsession is about being loved, being lovable, being good, being happy. And the truth is none of those things ever made one human being happy. Helping others, loving others, loving beauty, appreciating people, this makes us happy because in doing that we forget our self. My favorite quote says to effect that self-help doesnt work. It cant, because the ultimate end is to discover there is no self, and therefore nothing needs help. Q: I love your statement that "people become as you treat them, and what you appreciate grows." One of the reasons awareness resonates so strongly for me is that I've found you can't appreciate what you don't notice! Does this idea fit in with what you meant? A: Ive noticed, that if I dont notice what is noticeable, then I get put on notice that my notice is not enticing. This is a very strong observation that you make. One that I think we can all learn from. The forth Law of Nature is appreciation. So, I fill my head and heart with appreciation. Now, the complexity is that sometimes stuff happens and you dont appreciate it, instead you want to run away from it, or fix it. But bloody hell, how far can you run? You can run all the way to Nepal, and still find the things that were annoying you in Sydney, or New York or in a commune, or in an ashram in India. Annoyance about things we dont appreciate follows us. When we talk about personal growth, most people measure this personal growth in how happy, wealthy, healthy, smart, or in control they are. This is not how nature measures growth. Nature measures growth by how much doesnt annoy you. I know this is really weird language, but sometimes its great to put things in the negative. Growth is not a gravitation toward the positive, it is the development of an appreciation for the negative. You are nature and all that you are is worthy of appreciation. We cant run from those things we hate, we must learn to appreciate them, not change them. Q: Your vision is huge! It just feels like it takes such an expanded spirit to hold all those important, world-shifting intentions: to communicate the message of modern well-being, to transform educational systems, to inspire a new global perspective, etc. Can one person really do all these things? How do you keep so many big intentions present in your everyday life? Frankly, I have no idea. The thing for me is about my intent. Each day I want to wake up and just burst with enthusiasm to get out of bed, do things that motivate me to give to others and be inspired. I am not interested in being depressed, or a victim of the system, or spending my whole precious life complaining that MacDonalds hamburgers made me fat. I have a gift, if I die with it still inside, Ill be pissed. Edited by Melsia Wadsworth Learn more about Chris Walker at his Web site www.ChrisWalker.com.au Chris Walker who is is a world leading change agent, an environmentalist and author of more than 20 books. Born and bred in Australia, he consults to people and organisations throughout the world on improved relationships, health and lifestyle through the application of the Universal laws of Nature. The result he offers is that we stay balanced, share loving relationships, work with passion, enjoy success, and live our personal truth. 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