April 14, 2008

The Higher Powers

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Of all the articles I have written, the vast majority are concerning self help. Whether relationships, self help, or spirituality, they all give the same message. People have to start liking themselves again before anything in this world can be changed. If people liked themselves, they would not focus on the negativity around them and therefore not spread it to others.

I want everyone to know that the Higher Powers are very much aware of what is happening on this planet, and they are very concerned. I am not their Messenger, but I can give part of the message. I have already written articles concerning the part I am allowed to give. In case anyone missed them,
here is a very brief summary.

Everyone is a child of God. There are no differences between us. We all basically have the same DNA. Our skin colors might differ, or we might speak different languages, or have different names for our Maker, but we are all the same. Anyone that points out these minor differences is spreading hatred and distrust. Hatred and distrust come from the Dark One. If someone is spreading these two, know from whom they speak. It is not coming from the Light.

We, each and every one of us, are responsible for our neighbors and their children. Our neighbors do not necessarily live next door to us. We are one people. Our neighbors can live on the other side of the world, but they are still our neighbors.

Children are our most precious gift. Without children, our species would die out. Our children, all of our children - in every country on this planet - must be nourished and protected. If a parent leaves the child because of death, then it is everyone’s responsibility to take care of that child. If a parent leaves that child but is still on this planet, the parent must make sure the child is nourished, loved, and protected. If the parent shirks that responsibility, then - to quote what I was told - that parent is an infidel.

I asked about pedophiles. Personally - if I wrote what I think should be done to them, this would never be accepted for publication. I was told two things. The first was that the Great Spirit weeps for what is being done to the victims. The second was that pedophiles should be in a special place and counseled as most pedophiles were abused themselves. It is not my place to question what I am told. It is not my place to ask why hasn’t the Great One stopped this from occurring. Even though it is not my place to ask - I was given the answer.

If God stops pedophiles, then we will ask - why hasn’t He stopped child porn, or sweat shops, or wars, etc. It is our responsibility to stop these things. If a parent constantly cleans up after a child, the child learns nothing and will expect the parent to always do it. We are the children. We cannot expect the Great One to clean up the messes we allowed to be created.

Marriage is a sacred vow before our Maker. There are only two reasons for divorce in the eyes of Heaven. The first is abuse. No one has the right to abuse another person. The second reason is infidelity. The vows taken are sacred. They are not to be taken lightly. If a married person, or a person in a committed relationship is messing around with another, then they broke the pledge given to God. Anyone who becomes involved with a committed person has also broken that vow and Heaven does not take this lightly. Thou shall not Covet is a very serious Commandment. It also means coveting someone in a committed relationship.

Bearing false witness, or lying not only means lying about someone else, but also lying to yourself. Lying to yourself means you know you are breaking the Laws, and just trying to find an excuse for your actions.

Thou Shall Not Kill is one that soldiers have a problem with. To take another life is a very serious offense, but, if that other life is taken to protect family, it is forgiven. A war is sanctioned if it is to free abused people. World War Two is a very good example of a sanctioned war. If soldiers are being told the war is to free innocent people, then the soldiers are forgiven in the eyes of Heaven. If the soldiers were lied to regarding the reason for the war, the solders are still forgiven, but the people that lied to them are not and must face the consequences.

People cannot go to church (or temple or mosque) one day and spread hatred and distrust the other six days of the week. They cannot go to church and then take advantage of others for the rest of the week. They cannot go to church and ask to be forgiven of their sins if they continue to commit the same sins after asking to be absolved of them. They might as well stay home. We will all have to answer for what we personally have done. If we have spread positive energy and Light, then we will bask in the glow of Love. If we have spread discord, we will have to face the consequences, whether here, or when we pass over to the next plane.

athena_louise

http://www.athenalouise.com

April 10, 2008

Reducing Stress At Work

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Wouldn’t it be great if we all woke up with a positive attitude, full of enthusiasm to go to work? In most cases, many Americans find their job to be stressful and unfullfilling.

Companies are looking to reduce workplace stress. Employees under stress are less productive and creative as employees who have a grasp on their emotions and deadlines.The following are ways to resuce stress on the job.

Employers should take time to ask employees what would make them more productive at work. Many employees are never given the chance to voice their opinions. Stress is reduced when management spends time listening to employees.

Creativity breaks the monotony of everyday workplace routines. Employers can try a stand-up meeting where everyone remains standing during the staff meeting. Celebrating untraditional holidays such as Ugly Tie Day or Clean off Your Desk Day is another way of easing tension in the office.

Employers should let their staff know they are appreciated. This can be done by simply attaching a personalized letter to an employee’s paycheck. Giving out awards such as a box of candy for the “Good and Plenty Award” to a person who always has lots of good ideas is another way to express gratitude toward employees.

Encourage employees to bring pictures of their pets for a “World’s Cutest pets” bulletin board.

Start staff meetings by asking “What positive thing happened to you last week at work”? The discussion starts the meeting on an upbeat note.

Ask employees to share what produces stress at work. Then of course, brainstorm for solutions. Just the fact that management takes the time to listen makes employees more open to sharing problems and solutions.

Stress is an everyday part of life. With open communication and a few motivational tools, stress can become manageble, enabling employees to be productive and satisfied.

Silvana Clark is a professioanl speaker, presenting keynotes and workshops on Surviving The Workplace Jungle With Humor.She speaks to audiences, (wearing her pith helmet) about the importance of using humor to reduce stress.The author of 10 books, Silvana also sells a novelty PANIC computer key for frustrated computer users.The double-backed, adhesive computer key attaches to any computer keyboard, or any object that causes frustration, and is designed to reduce stress in the workplace. The gag gift is a bright red computer key imprinted with the word “PANIC.” Clark believes that the panic button is ideal for bringing a light hearted touch to the office.

http://www.panicbuttons.com

April 8, 2008

How to Save Money by Making Your Own Sign

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In the sign industry we commonly refer to the material that the sign is made out of as the substrate. Examples include, wood, vinyl banners, aluminum, coroplast, etc. But what many customers do not realize is that they can purchase vinyl lettering or vinyl decals and apply them directly to typical substrates themselves. Translation - saving money by buying blank substrates inexpensively at local hardware stores such as Home Depot and Lowes and avoiding the prices sign companies need to charge to apply the material. Although you do pay tax by buying locally on the substrate, you can save tax on the vinyl by ordering over the internet.

What are vinyl letters and/or vinyl decals? They are letters (or images) that come prespaced according to customer specifications as words, phrases, or sentences on pre masking tape. The lettering is self adhesive and by removing the paper backing, they can be applied directly to almost any substrate, car, boat, truck, windows, snowmobiles, jet skis, vans, store fronts, etc. Make sure the surface is extremely clean and free of dust or lint. Once the lettering or decal has been aligned, simply rub over the masking covering the vinyl and then remove it. The result will be perfectly spaced lettering or a decal designed as ordered with a professional look. Most sign companies will allow you to purchase multiple lines of vinyl lettering with the spacing between the lines defined by you. You can also usually obtain a combination of vinyl lettering and images on one decal.

Another tack you may wish to consider is to have the entire sign printed on vinyl made to fit the substrate you prepurchased (with a small bleed of additional vinyl to wrap around the sides). We must caution you that this is a bit more tricky to apply than vinyl lettering, but problems can be overcome with care and some suggestions. When applying the vinyl to the substrate, remove the paper backing about two inches at a time, align, and then press or roll it on the surface. We recommend a roller for the application (roller applicator). Once the first part is properly aligned and applied, remove another two inches of the backing and proceed in this manner with the rest of the sign. Another trick is to moisten the substrate so you can move the vinyl if you accidentally align it improperly when first applied. The water prevents it from adhering permanently for a few seconds.

When you apply vinyl, it is inevitable that you will run into the “bubble” problem. Tiny bubbles of captured air will form under the vinyl. Usually these can be worked out with the roller but in some circumstances, they will remain. A blow dryer (not too hot) can be used to heat the vinyl up so that the air can be rolled out easier. Under some circumstances if the bubble is large, the vinyl can be heated and the bubble punctured with a pin (careful here - only a tiny hole is needed). Be careful not to heat the vinyl too much because it can permanently deform it.

Recently, a new product has been introduced which enables the vinyl to be adjusted if it is pressed on but incorrectly aligned. The adhesive does not seal permanently for a few hours after it is applied. The material is a bit more expensive but well worth it if you are inexperienced. Don’t feel bad. I know many sign companies that are now going to the easy stick vinyl to avoid large overhead costs caused by mistakes with the old permanent seal vinyl.

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