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How to Command your Superconscious Mind By Peter Kelder Author of Ancient Secrets of the Fountain of Youth
"There is a slight difference between the words mantra and mantram. Both are taken from a Sanskrit word meaning instrument of thought. The difference is this: a mantram is a vocalized instrument of thought, while a mantra is silent." Whether you realize it or not, you create and shape your life with your thoughts. All things that become part of your physical reality are first created in the mind from the raw material called thought. Because it is an instrument of thought, a mantram is a tool which you can use to help shape your life as you wish it to be. Now, in order to use mantrams to your advantage, you need to first understand the mind and how it works. Nowadays, the term subconscious mind is one that's frequently heard but seldom understood. Instead of subconsciousness, the lamas use a word that could be translated as superconsciousness -- consciousness of a higher order. The job of the superconscious mind is to take thought, which is pure energy, and give it physical shape in the material world. Whole books could be written on the subject, but just now the important thing for you to remember is this: your superconscious mind is a willing and eager servant whom you command by way of your thought patterns. When you think a thought, you issue a command. Your servant obeys by manifesting the thought in the physical world where it becomes the things and events in your life. Thus, physical reality is a mirror of your thought patterns. Change your thought patterns, and you change the reflection in the mirror. In other words, you change your life. This concept, as simple as it is, is a stumbling block for many people. They point to some unhappy or even tragic event in their lives and refuse to believe that they could have created it with their own thoughts. But if you examine your thoughts closely, you're likely to discover negative patterns competing with positive ones. In one breath you'll say, "I want to achieve happiness." But in the next breath you'll give yourself a thousand and one reasons to be unhappy: your job is stressful; the weather is unpleasant; bills are piling up; you're overweight; the neighbors are noisy; you are late for an appointment; and on and on. So while your stated goal is happiness, your thoughts are working overtime to create just the opposite. A mantram is something you can use to unify your thought patterns and bring them into alignment with your highest and best desires. To start using this powerful tool, you must first clearly identify the rewards which life is to deliver to your doorstep. A Very Simple Exercise to Unify Your Mind There's a very simple mental exercise that can help you accomplish this. It takes only a few minutes, so I suggest that you repeat it every month of so. Sit down and make a written list of the things you desire most. Don't reason as to what you ought to want. Instead, jot down your desires quickly, including everything that comes to mind. Now examine your list carefully and ask yourself what rewards each of your stated desires must bring you. The rewards are what you're really after, so write them down also. For example, if you wrote, "I desire a better job," what you really want are the rewards of a better job. Maybe you want the fulfillment that comes from putting to good use special talents and training you have. Perhaps you want a bigger paycheck and the feeling of security that comes with that. Or maybe you want the pleasure of working in a friendly, relaxed environment. The rewards you want should always be expressed in terms of feelings. Feelings, both bitter and sweet, are the fruits of your lifetime experience. They are the prize. When you depart this world,you leave behind your material treasures. But your feelings remain with you always. So choose with care those which you wish to have as lasting companions. Now review your list of desires and the rewards you wish to achieve. Read it top to bottom, and as you do, search for just two or three words or phrases to summarize everything. This may seem impossible at first. But once you look closely, you'll see groups of seemingly different desires and rewards all aimed to a common goal. Separate your desires into two or three such groups and find a word or phrase to capsulize each one. To use a simple example, if you desire a better house, an expensive automobile, and a new wardrobe, the fundamental goal behind all three is abundance or prosperity. Create a Short, Simple Command For Your Superconscious By now you should have a clear picture of your fundamental goals, so put them all together and state them in a brief command. Make the command positive, short, and to the point. For example, "I demand happiness, power, and prosperity right now." And there you have it. When your command is spoken aloud, it becomes a mantram, or plainly stated, a device you can use to stimulate your superconscious mind into action." The word power is a good one, because it will help bring about health, strength, and vitality in your physical body. And on a mental level, it will empower you to become master of your own destiny. "Right now" at the end of your command tells your superconscious mind when you want things to happen: NOW. It tells your superconscious mind to get busy immediately manifesting your desires How to Use Your Mantram Now that you have a mantram, putting it to use is as simple as can be. All you need to do is speak it aloud with conviction. Don't be timid. Feel the power of your voice and speak as if you are commanding a magic genie who will bring you whatever you desire. Once you have spoken your mantram aloud with unwavering conviction and resolve, you've done all that's needed. Speak your mantram just before going to sleep at night and upon waking in the morning. Then form the habit of repeating it at regular intervals throughout the day. If you find yourself in front of a mirror, gaze directly into the reflection of your own eyes and repeat your mantram with firm confidence. Then, as you go about your daily life, pay close attention to all the things you think and say. Be alert for negative thoughts or words that will send conflicting commands to your superconscious mind. They will undo the positive force of your mantram, so when you detect them, stop, take a deep breath, and cancel the negative thoughts or words by speaking your mantram with steadfast resolve. Of course, if you are in the presence of other people, you can't all of a sudden blurt out, "I desire happiness, power, and prosperity right now!" In such a case, I would suggest that you use a mantra. All that's needed is to repeat your mantra inwardly and contemplate the meaning of the words. Since it isn't reinforced by the power of the voice, a mantra isn't quite as effective as a spoken Mantram, but it will get splendid results nevertheless. Focus on the End Result Whether you're using a mantram or a mantra, an important thing to remember is this: when you command the superconscious mind, you must focus only on the end result which you desire. Never try to dictate how superconsciousness will accomplish its miracles. The superconscious mind is far more clever and resourceful than you can possibly imagine. If it is headed off in one direction, it is not discouraged and does not give up, for it knows that there are ten thousand other ways to achieve a desired goal. If, through your own thoughts and preconceptions, you try to tell the superconscious mind how to do its work, you will only limit its options and restrict the magic which can unfold. The superconscious realm of your mind is a magnificent thing. It takes great delight in working to accomplish literally anything you desire. Desire is a very strong force, and when you use it to stimulate the superconscious mind into action, it will be thrilled to bring you your heart's desire in ways you never dreamed possible. Another thing you should know is this: the superconscious realm of the mind does not judge your thoughts before it responds to them. It does not differentiate between pain or pleasure, sorrow or happiness, grief or joy. A better way to state it is, no feelings or emotions are pleasant or unpleasant to the superconscious mind. Its job is to transform thought patterns into matter -- all thought patterns. And it couldn't possibly do the job it is meant to do if it were to first judge your thoughts good or bad, happy or unhappy, worthy or unworthy. In short, the wonderfully simple secret which can help everybody achieve whatever they desire is this: change your thought patterns, and you change your life. If you think thrilling thoughts, the superconscious mind will flood your life with thrilling things, instead of the miserable things in life. Powered by Telkomsel BlackBerry® ------------------------------------ *** Jual Hajar Jahanam Cair Anti Ejakulasi Dini *** http://agenhajarjahanam.net/ *** Jual DVD Pembesaran Alat Vital Pria *** http://www.rahasiaotak.com/?p=3476 Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mayapadaprana/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mayapadaprana/join (Yahoo! 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eso0722 — Science Release
Astronomers Find First Earth-like Planet in Habitable Zone
The Dwarf Carried Other Worlds Too!
25 April 2007
Astronomers have discovered the most Earth-like planet outside our Solar System to date, an exoplanet with a radius only 50% larger than the Earth and capable of having liquid water. Using the ESO 3.6-m telescope, a team of Swiss, French and Portuguese scientists discovered a super-Earth about 5 times the mass of the Earth that orbits a red dwarf, already known to harbour a Neptune-mass planet. The astronomers have also strong evidence for the presence of a third planet with a mass about 8 Earth masses.
This exoplanet - as astronomers call planets around a star other than the Sun - is the smallest ever found up to now [1] and it completes a full orbit in 13 days. It is 14 times closer to its star than the Earth is from the Sun. However, given that its host star, the red dwarf Gliese 581 [2], is smaller and colder than the Sun - and thus less luminous - the planet nevertheless lies in the habitable zone, the region around a star where water could be liquid! The planet's name is Gliese 581 c.
"We have estimated that the mean temperature of this super-Earth lies between 0 and 40 degrees Celsius, and water would thus be liquid," explains Stéphane Udry, from the Geneva Observatory (Switzerland) and lead-author of the paper reporting the result. "Moreover, its radius should be only 1.5 times the Earth's radius, and models predict that the planet should be either rocky - like our Earth - or fully covered with oceans," he adds.
"Liquid water is critical to life as we know it," avows Xavier Delfosse, a member of the team from Grenoble University (France). "Because of its temperature and relative proximity, this planet will most probably be a very important target of the future space missions dedicated to the search for extra-terrestrial life. On the treasure map of the Universe, one would be tempted to mark this planet with an X."
The host star, Gliese 581, is among the 100 closest stars to us, located only 20.5 light-years away in the constellation Libra ("the Scales"). It has a mass of only one third the mass of the Sun. Such red dwarfs are intrinsically at least 50 times fainter than the Sun and are the most common stars in our Galaxy: among the 100 closest stars to the Sun, 80 belong to this class.
"Red dwarfs are ideal targets for the search for low-mass planets where water could be liquid. Because such dwarfs emit less light, the habitable zone is much closer to them than it is around the Sun," emphasizes Xavier Bonfils, a co-worker from Lisbon University. Planets lying in this zone are then more easily detected with the radial-velocity method [3], the most successful in detecting exoplanets.
Two years ago, the same team of astronomers already found a planet around Gliese 581 (see ESO Press Release eso0539). With a mass of 15 Earth-masses, i.e. similar to that of Neptune, it orbits its host star in 5.4 days. At the time, the astronomers had already seen hints of another planet. They therefore obtained a new set of measurements and found the new super-Earth, but also clear indications for another one, an 8 Earth-mass planet completing an orbit in 84 days. The planetary system surrounding Gliese 581 contains thus no fewer than 3 planets of 15 Earth masses or less, and as such is a quite remarkable system.
The discovery was made thanks to HARPS (High Accuracy Radial Velocity for Planetary Searcher), perhaps the most precise spectrograph in the world. Located on the ESO 3.6-m telescope at La Silla, Chile, HARPS is able to measure velocities with a precision better than one metre per second (or 3.6 km/h)! HARPS is one of the most successful instruments for detecting exoplanets and holds already several recent records, including the discovery of another 'Trio of Neptunes' (ESO Press Release eso0618, see also ESO Press Release eso0427).
The detected velocity variations are between 2 and 3 metres per second, corresponding to about 9 km/h! That's the speed of a person walking briskly. Such tiny signals could not have been distinguished from 'simple noise' by most of today's available spectrographs.
"HARPS is a unique planet hunting machine," says Michel Mayor, from Geneva Observatory, and HARPS Principal Investigator. "Given the incredible precision of HARPS, we have focused our effort on low-mass planets. And we can say without doubt that HARPS has been very successful: out of the 13 known planets with a mass below 20 Earth masses, 11 were discovered with HARPS!"
HARPS is also very efficient in finding planetary systems, where tiny signals have to be uncovered. The two systems known to have three low mass planets - HD 69830 and Gl 581 - were discovered by HARPS.
"And we are confident that, given the results obtained so far, finding a planet with the mass of the Earth around a red dwarf is within reach," affirms Mayor.
[1]: Using the radial velocity method, astronomers can only obtain a minimum mass (as it is multiplied by the sine of the inclination of the orbital plane to the line of sight, which is unknown). From a statistical point of view, this is however often close to the real mass of the system. Two other systems have a mass close to this. The icy planet around OGLE-2005-BLG-390L, discovered by microlensing with a network of telescopes including one at La Silla (ESO 03/06), has a (real) mass of 5.5 Earth masses. It, however, orbits much farther from its small host star than the present one and is hence much colder. The other is one of the planets surrounding the star Gliese 876. It has a minimum mass of 5.89 Earth masses (and a probable real mass of 7.53 Earth masses) and completes an orbit in less than 2 days, making it too hot for liquid water to be present.
[2]: Gl 581, or Gliese 581, is the 581th entry in the Gliese Catalogue, which lists all known stars within 25 parsecs (81.5 light years) of the Sun. It was originally compiled by Gliese and published in 1969, and later updated by Gliese and Jahreiss in 1991.
[3]: This fundamental observational method is based on the detection of variations in the velocity of the central star, due to the changing direction of the gravitational pull from an (unseen) exoplanet as it orbits the star. The evaluation of the measured velocity variations allows deducing the planet's orbit, in particular the period and the distance from the star, as well as a minimum mass.
More information
This research is reported in a paper submitted as a Letter to the Editor of Astronomy and Astrophysics ("The HARPS search for southern extra-solar planets : XI. An habitable super-Earth (5 MEarth) in a 3-planet system", by S. Udry et al.) The paper is available from http://obswww.unige.ch/~udry/udry_preprint.pdf.
The team is composed of Stéphane Udry, Michel Mayor, Christophe Lovis, Francesco Pepe, and Didier Queloz (Geneva Observatory, Switzerland), Xavier Bonfils (Lisbonne Observatory, Portugal), Xavier Delfosse, Thierry Forveille, and C.Perrier (LAOG, Grenoble, France), François Bouchy (Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris, France), and Jean-Luc Bertaux (Service d'Aéronomie du CNRS, France)
Stéphane Udry
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Michel Mayor
Observatory of Geneva University
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Aries (March 21-April 19): With one foot pressing on the gas pedal and one on the brake, you won't go very far. The same goes for life. When different parts of yourself want different things, they can create internal resistance, and you could experience delays in the realization of your goals. This month, you could become more aware of any conflicting desires, and more importantly, how they could be keeping you stuck.
Venus stations retrograde on October 5, raising past financial issues to the surface for your deeper awareness. Up to November 16, despite any market fluctuations, relax and focus on your long-term economic strategy. Try to avoid making sudden financial changes, and carefully calculate every decision.
You have the power to advance professional pursuits at this time, though through concentrated work rather than luck. Choose your words carefully in all professional conversations, especially at the beginning of the month.
On October 11, you could feel pressure to make a commitment or come to a choice point in an area of your life. No matter which road you choose, the new moon on October 8 signals hope for a fresh start. Rely on your internal guidance, and find inner harmony before moving forward, or you could face even more resistance. Balance is a keyword for you this month, as you weigh the pros and cons of a personal situation. If you perceive relationship dynamics to be unfair, you may feel compelled to speak your mind. Do so with compassion.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): Have you ever trained for a competition? As a Taurus, when you dedicate yourself to achieving a feat, you have the tenacity to go the distance, pursue, and win. After all, you specialize in steady, consistent effort. Make this your mantra this October if you feel off course.
Your ruling planet, Venus, stations retrograde on October 5 and appears to move backward until November 16. During this cycle, resist the inclination to push against currents. At the beginning of the month, your schedule could look full, but don't be overwhelmed. Balance work and play, making time for yourself.
If you have been less disciplined about your physical routine, this would be a favorable time to get back on track. Also, with extra motivation to achieve professional pursuits, you could solidify a business relationship, secure a new client, or launch a project. Anything you endeavor to start could take time launch, but once it does, it will produce successful outcomes. In your love life, you could encounter a repeat of past performances during Venus retrograde.
With lights shining in your relationship sector throughout the month, you could have some interesting encounters with people from your past. Enter cautiously into any new romance, staying in integrity and true to your deepest desires. As the month begins, you might reflect on what kind of self-work you can do to have healthier, more satisfying relationships. After all, the key to happiness in love begins with a love of self.
Gemini (May 20-June 20): If you plant a seed, place it in a sunny spot, and water it on occasion, you can expect it to sprout. But it takes time, attention, and consistent care to bring it to full bloom. You may have fresh seedlings sprouting up in all areas of your life right now. You have set career intentions, forged new connections, decided to start a family, or entered into a new chapter of your relationship. Perhaps you find yourself multi-tasking to attend to all seedlings at once. If so, dedicate yourself and commit to those most influential to your future. Root deeper, grounding yourself in the expectation of realized dreams, and don't give up.
Venus, the planet of relationships, stations retrograde on October 5, signaling a time to glance back at past choices. Some circumstances will come full circle, and you could revisit decisions made under pressure to compromise. You now have a chance to change your narrative and prioritize yourself this time.
If you are interested in starting a relationship, you could have a breakthrough with the new moon on October 8. Are you truly available for love? If you say "yes" but your schedule is too full for a date, your answer is probably "no." Start shifting by creating space in your home environment. Look for love-life Feng Shui tips as a starting point to let the universe know you're open to love. In partnerships, you could feel contrast. Connection followed by a period of questioning. Appreciate what works while working on what doesn't.
Cancer (June 21-July 22): As a Cancer, your life path begins and ends with home and family. That said, you often have to experience home as a state of being, one at which you can arrive and return no matter your external circumstances. Once you feel entirely at home within yourself, then you can root into a partnership, build a house, establish a family, and cultivate a community. This month, you're more driven to deepen these roots. For some of you, this message applies to your physical space, and you could make a move. Others might feel compelled to commit to a person or course of action. Follow your inner impulse to settle down.
The new moon on October 8 could mean favorable news for real estate transactions. With Venus retrograde after October 5, however, you might have some challenges to overcome first. Try to keep the bigger picture in mind to avoid disappointment.
Venus retrograde also inspires captivating developments in your love life. Someone from the past could re-emerge and may ask for a second chance. Wait until after November 16 to make any promises. This retrograde period presents you with opportunities to learn and grow.
You start a highly fertile period after October 23, and the full moon on October 24 highlights your creative potential. Since romance can be unpredictable during this time, practice deep breathing and remember to remain open-hearted and confident. More than any other sign, when you are generous in love, your effect is contagious to all those around you.
Leo (July 23-August 22): Surround yourself with the people who radiate positive energy. You could use all possible cheerleading encouragement at this time because you are nearing the end of a cycle that started May last year. During this phase, you have stepped up toward the fulfillment of your purpose (and possibly way beyond your comfort zone). In the process, you've moved mountains in your life; look at all you've achieved! The conclusion of that north node cycle will soon conclude, and anything to which you've dedicated yourself will have staying power. In the meantime, review your social media strategy, communicate, teach, and learn. With a keener awareness of culture, you can assess how to best share your gifts.
After October 23, focus turns to home and family. You may wish to change your living space, but first, weigh your options carefully and avoid making drastic changes. You could change your mind after November 16. However, if plans have been underway for some time, this can be a favorable time to execute them.
Speaking of home, you may revisit your childhood neighborhood or connect with distant relatives. These connections could offer you insights into your past that clarify family dynamics that play out in the present time.
The full moon on October 24 shines a spotlight on these matters. Therefore, look without judgment and honor the path you have traveled thus far. Mars in your relationship sector means passion in your love life. For the single Leos, keep all romantic interests playful and fun.
Virgo (August 23-September 22): With confidence and belief in yourself, you can achieve more than you imagine possible. Therefore, when doubt and fear arise, activate faith in your potential to overcome all odds. Remain committed to your long-term visions, and affirm your deservedness of good things.
The new moon on October 8 spotlights financial matters, and you could receive news about a business opportunity. Exercise caution in all money-related decisions as Venus moves retrograde from October 5-November 16. Think of this as a time to be your own best controller.
After October 23, you could learn a new skill, take a workshop, or market your skills in new ways. Alternatively, engage your inner teacher and offer to mentor or hold a class. The idea for such a project could come in a burst of inspiration around October 10. Have your writing journal close by to jot thoughts, dreams, or visions. With a razor-sharp mind at the end of the month, take any skill to a whole new level.
During Venus retrograde periods, we make more in-depth observations, exploring all aspects of relationships. Realizations about your early foundation in life could help you gain insights about ways in which your relationship dynamics mirror past patterns. Keep all in perspective, and work with a professional if you want deeper analysis. People from your past could come back into your life. If so, avoid the tendency to overthink conversations. Relish connections for what they are, and stay attuned to the present moment. If you are in a relationship, maintain a curious attitude.
Libra (September 23-October 22): Some ancients believed the Wheel of Fortune spun by Fortuna, the goddess of luck and fate, directed the course of events in life. Today, we own more agency over our lives, as we better understand how our thoughts, actions, and attitudes influence our life circumstances. Still, twists of fate, unforeseen circumstances, or great windfalls happen, leaving you to wonder: Did I co-create this? This month, you could feel the turning of that wheel and see inklings of manifestations in your life. Set intentions for your new solar year and celebrate last year's triumphs. Kindness, generosity, and love you have sent out into the universe could boomeranging back in surprising ways. Find balance and grounding; you are at a climax in an unfolding story.
The new moon on October 8 invites you to say "yes" to an opportunity. You will receive intuitive guidance about which paths to pursue. On October 5, Venus stations retrograde in your sector of money. If you have been spending beyond your budget or have loaned money to others, you may revisit past decisions. The retrograde also offers the potential to negotiate differences in your relationships.
The sun shines in your sign until October 23, and you could attract attention from admirers. Explore undiscovered destinations to draw new people into your life. If you are in a relationship, a focus on appreciation and gratitude can preempt disagreements, especially around the October 24 full moon. Mars in your sector of romance enhances the potential for a more playful connection to lighten things up.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21): On October 23, the sun enters your sign and signals the start of Scorpio season. Up to that point, you might reflect on your life throughout the past twelve months. You've had an eventful year. Jupiter, the planet of expansion, has been in your sign, and its influence opened doors of opportunity and surprises you could have never imagined possible. So, pause and pat yourself on the back.
Venus, the planet of grace and style, stations retrograde on October 5 in your sign. For 40 days and nights, you could feel motivated to update your look. First, though, consider this: because you could change your mind after November 16, avoid doing anything too drastic. Also, relationships could feel confusing or unsettled, especially if you are newly dating or in an unclear romantic situation. The key to making the most of any retrograde period is to focus on personal growth.
Financial arrangements in relationships could also be a focus for you. Do you feel out of balance in your romantic or business partnership? If so, look for healthy ways to process and release any lingering disappointments. The full moon on October 24 in Taurus illuminates amorous possibilities.
The sun in your sign after October 23 shines a spotlight on you. If you meet someone new, keep the affair light and have fun. If you are in a relationship, revisiting a past situation offers clarity around October 26. Venus is in your sign, and her influence could inspire romance in your life.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): Life offers many distractions to take you out of the present moment. With a little extra focus, you can bridge the distance between your current reality and future dreams. The key to meeting long-term goals lies in your ability to concentrate on the task at hand, without running off to start something new. So, stand still and commit to one thing at a time, resisting the urge to divide your attention.
Venus, the planet of relationships and finances, begins its retrograde cycle on October 5, and fears about these areas of your life could rise to conscious awareness. Good! That's what retrogrades can help us do. We want to make visible those unseen forces so we can better integrate and evolve beyond any limitations. Because of this, your attention may sway from the material to the spiritual. Connect with a meditation group, deepen a yoga practice, or get together with friends for deep, soulful conversations. These types of activities could also inspire your creativity.
If you feel nostalgic for friends from the past, perhaps you could reach out through social media and say a quick hello, even plan a get-together.
With Venus retrograde, keep your budget in mind each time you feel like making a splurge. Try to prioritize your spending and avoid taking risks right now. Wait until after November 16 for clarity about purchasing decisions. In the meantime, face your financial fears by developing a strategy for your long-term picture.
Capricorn (December 22-January 19): If you have been diligently pursuing a dream, unwavering in your dedication, keep going strong! You are almost there. This month, you could rally the support you need for that final push. This message applies to all areas of life. You are about to receive recognition, and the new moon on October 8 highlights that possibility. First, though, you may need to review past decisions. Life circumstances often repeat themselves, and each time they do, you have an opportunity to make wiser choices.
Professionally, you could receive favorable news at the beginning of the month, especially if you have been seeking a change. Personally, any shake-up in your social circle serves a higher purpose, like encouraging you to meet new people.
Venus stations retrograde on October 5, and you may question others' motives. If you belong to a group or participate in an organization, stay neutral when it comes to internal politics.
Relationships from the past have newly realized meaning in the present. Honor your history, but be cautious about freely giving your trust if there were compromises made in the past. Value yourself and expect respect. If you are single, a reconnection with a past lover could lead to a needed apology, especially around October 24. Allow yourself the space and time to make healthy choices. If you are involved, maintain a balance between work and play. Otherwise, you could feel disconnected. Enjoy a date night on October 26, when the sun cozies up to romantic Venus.
Aquarius (January 20-February 18): When you intuitively sense something to be true, faith comes easily. Sometimes, though, you have to travel through doubt to arrive at faith. This month, in any times of uncertainty, maintain trust, not just in successful outcomes, but in the greater unfolding mystery. Take a deep breath, relax, and be guided by your intuition. Follow synchronicity, the helpful messenger.
The new moon on October 8 inspires your sense of adventure; you could plan a trip. Mars is still in your sign, motivating you to take action on behalf of your curious whims. Follow your heart's lead.
Venus stations retrograde this month in your career sector, allowing you to revisit past professional and financial decisions. You could have opportunities to reconnect with former associates or colleagues. On October 23, the sun moves into this same sector, helping you earn recognition for a job well done. You have enhanced visibility at the end of the month, which could help you gain an audience for a special cause.
Venus retrograde (until November 16) raises relationship questions. If you have experienced discord in your love life, you may need to rethink your communication style and perhaps soften your approach. Try to appeal to your partner's sensitive side. If you are single and hoping to manifest a relationship, have faith. Move through any internal resistance to commitment throughout this month, especially on October 31. Embrace where you are on your journey, letting go of any commitment fear. Continue to create space in your heart and it will happen.
Pisces (February 19-March 20): This month, with even a little faith in yourself, anything is possible. In times of doubt or emotional intensity, you might be inclined to withdraw from others. As a Pisces, one of your core challenges is to stay centered in your truth despite the vibes you feel from others close to you or in the collective. Balance yourself on that fine line between independence and relationality, and you will not need to hide your heart or run away from a relationship.
This month, you could question your commitments to others. Are you getting the love you want? It starts with you, and the more you show respect for yourself, the better you can allow others into your life.
The dark of the new moon on October 8 awakens your mystical side. Pay attention to your dreams or any internal messages around that time. Your mind may be preoccupied with material matters, especially concerning finances, but your heart is leading you into more in-depth spiritual exploration. If you share finances with a partner, you could have discussions to strategize future projects and plans.
If you have had any recent financial stressors, take steps toward economic freedom. It could be as simple as changing your money mindset, adopting a more positive approach anchored in self-compassion. After October 23, offer yourself an adventure, but be cautious about romantic encounters on any journey you take. The Venus retrograde cycle (from October 5-November 16) suggests slowly and conscientiously moving into any new tryst.


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The last few lines touched the heart...ReplyDelete
So true .. loved this post too.ReplyDelete
Very sound advice. :)ReplyDelete
Thou I had n still have a huge collection of dolls, never had a barbie... wonder why...
the last few lines are so true :) loved it :)ReplyDelete
This is brilliant! When my niece was a little girl we had this exact same conversation. Beautiful xReplyDelete
Is this the same aunt from last post? If so, you would possibly be writing a book titled "Conversations with Ananya's Aunty"ReplyDelete
I've never had a barbie either ;) May be I felt she was just too beautiful for me :) After some years, there comes a time when we start appreciating the real beauty :) This ' am I beautiful ?' phase is something we all go through :) Well written, Ananya :)ReplyDelete
Mothers Barbie "DOLLY" 😊😊ReplyDelete
I made my daughter of 10 read this post. Inner qualities are more important than physical beauty - hope she gets it :-).ReplyDelete
Beautiful post, Ananya, especially the last few lines! Will share this post with some young girls in my family :)ReplyDelete
You could me my daughter!! Always hankering after 'long hair' and 'pretty clothes'.. it's a hard battle to convince kids that beauty is more than looks. Mercifully Barbies are not a role model for her - thank God for small mercies.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 1, 2014 at 9:30 PM
A very BEAUTIFUL post, indeed. I never had a Barbie my entire life! Wonder why! But I "hate" it(jus cos it's beautiful and tall and slim) :P hihi.... Waiting for more, Ananya...ReplyDelete
It's the internal beauty that counts the most! :) Many a young girl feels inadequate when comparing herself to Barbie. There's a movement afoot to make these dolls more realistic and I applaud that.ReplyDelete
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Yes Debbie, There was also a post I read today which said "Small black girls hate barbie", where the author in detail shows how later the company just changed the skin tone of the barbie but everything else remained the same, which led to disappointment again. There are Indian Barbies also, but not sure how young girls react to them.Delete
Beautiful post and I really hate Barbies. They portray a very different body image to young girls that being a stick thin and fair is the only way to be beautiful. Real women are not Barbies ;)ReplyDelete
When I was a young girl (when Barbie first came out) I was disappointed because my Barbie looked just like me except I hadn't matured to that point, yet. I wanted a Barbie with black hair. Do you know, I feel better now that I'm fatter, because I've made peace with myself and have learned to be who I am. Thank you for this nice blog. I never had an aunt like yours, but I did have my grandmother.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 1, 2014 at 11:01 PM
Ananya, that was a brilliant write up. I came singing barbie barbie.. while I visited this post.. now after reading I am happy that you conveyed a message.ReplyDelete
Beautiful post and beautiful message :)ReplyDelete
I was once fascinated with Barbie like crazy! I used to eat, sleep, bathe, play with my barbie... you have got a wonderful message...ReplyDelete
Sage advice! Lovely post!ReplyDelete
I have an entire collection of Barbies! everything from fridge to furniture to Ken to everything...Wow you reminded me of my craze :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 2, 2014 at 1:56 AM
Ah Barbie. The bane of every little girl's self esteem! It messes with your head and yet we all probably played with her.ReplyDelete
Great advice! An introspective post. Good luck with the AtoZ!ReplyDelete
Excellent advice and a beautiful post. Good luck with the A2Z!! :)ReplyDelete
I never cared about barbies much. Very wise wordsReplyDelete
is this the same aunt who gave you sound advice about reel and real life difference... you are lucky enough to have such a source of wisdom in your family :) nice post AnanyaReplyDelete
The last few lines need to be said to every little girl. Good one!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 2, 2014 at 4:22 AM
Very nice post. I'm sure your all of that. :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 2, 2014 at 4:31 AM
Loved the concept! Barbie beauty is just the outer beauty!! We should be beautiful within! :)ReplyDelete
Barbies were in vogue during my childhood as well... Your aunt said wonderful lines... beauty is not only about the outer coverings but is more about our souls! Every kid should be taught this... :)ReplyDelete
I had lots and lots of barbies and somehow I too compared myself with them :-)ReplyDelete
A very relevant post, Ananya. What we need to teach our children everyday :)ReplyDelete
Very good advice, Ananya! Thank you for that!ReplyDelete
You just sounded like my mom and granny when i read :) :) Nice one :)ReplyDelete
I love your aunt already! Such sound advice. I wish more girls had such significant 'interventions' in their lives!ReplyDelete
Such a sweet post and your aunt is a gem. How lovely that you had someone to point this out to you at a young age. I wish I would have had that. I always had lots of Barbies and always felt like I could never compare to them.ReplyDelete
Wonderful aunt! Great values. :) Beauty is but skin-deep!ReplyDelete
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That was a heartwarming one...ReplyDelete
I wish I could make my four year old read and understand this...
These days even four year olds want to feel and look beautiful....
Hmm :) She is very wise to have given you such wonderful advice :)ReplyDelete
Lovely post :) I say the same thing to my daughter so she doesn't get too full of air about her looks, doesn't lead a person anywhere if they don't realise that being a good person is far more important and loveable.ReplyDelete
very sage advice .. last few lines wonderful message :)ReplyDelete
Nice post. I played with barbie as a kid, but never remember wanting to look like it luckily!ReplyDelete
This is a very lovely short piece, which rings with honesty. Thank you for sharing this!ReplyDelete
Nice message here. :)ReplyDelete
Thats good. Aunty gives good tips after allReplyDelete
Loved the message Ananya. Kudos to your Aunt and her wisdom.ReplyDelete
Beauty is just skin deep. What matters is the soul and the virtues that make a person whole. Nice read Ananya. :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 2, 2014 at 3:16 PM
I've never been a Barbie fan, Ananya. She never seemed real to me. But you are lucky to have a wise aunt - she sounds like someone you could share teenage angst with.ReplyDelete
You had a very wise aunt, Ananya.ReplyDelete
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Absolutely agree with yoru thoughts, Ananya! Barbie's vital statistics when translated to real life is quite ridiculous is what I have heard.ReplyDelete
This is lovely. Such an important lesson for us all, isn't it?ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousApril 2, 2014 at 8:41 PM
touching lovely post. a wise hunt gave good lessons.ReplyDelete
This reminded me of one of the poems I learnt in school. Indeed a nice post, Ananya! Beautiful :)ReplyDelete
only if this was driven into minds of all the yung galsReplyDelete
This reminds me of that girl who wanted to marry a man with lots of money cuz she was beautiful. She was basically told by a wealthy individual that her beauty would fade and that she wasn't considered a wise investment. I truly believe in building our inner qualities. However society will always those standards on both girls and boys.ReplyDelete
Well my childhood never had barbies. Apparently my father hated em and wouldn't let me buy any. I'm glad cuz now I dont have a distorted image of beauty :)ReplyDelete
The great Barbie debate...to play with, increase their size, or ban them. Great advice from an aunt!!! Barbie is a toy. She isn't a role model. It isn't in a child comparing them self to the doll that creates the issue with outer beauty, but rather the response of the adults in the child's life.ReplyDelete
This is such a beautiful post .... loved the deep underlying message :-)ReplyDelete
i dont think we ever think about the effects that a barbie doll can make to small children , but we understand as adults and can see that theres an influence as such to want t be like one, i always look for variety of size, colour shape of dolls for my lil ones xReplyDelete
Barbie is my favourite too but rest assured you are a perfect combination of beauty and brains.ReplyDelete
I too blogged about beauty.
Thank you very much for sharing your views and making my simple post so special :)ReplyDelete


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Democrats swiftly rejected Ted Cruz's request on Monday for the Senate to join the House in a bicameral investigation into Benghazi — with Cruz quoting Jack Nicholson in claiming that Democrats "can't handle the truth."
Though Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has already ruled out Senate participation in the probe into the death of U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens in Libya, the Texas GOP senator wasted no time in seeking to force the Senate into joining the House's select committee that was established last week. After asking a series of questions about President Barack Obama and his administration's handling of the investigation into the attacks that killed four Americans in September 2012, Cruz cut to the chase.
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Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) called Cruz's request "without merit" and responded with a counteroffer, as sure to fail as Cruz's: That the Senate unanimously pass an embassy security bill.
Predictably both requests were objected to — but not before Cruz and Menendez traded pointed barbs on the Senate floor.
"[Republicans] previous one-trick pony, repealing the Affordable Care Act, has finally been put out to pasture. Republicans desperately need another political trick, and apparently when there is nothing else of substance to fire up their base, their plan is to yell Benghazi as often and as loudly as possible," Menendez said, calling the embassy security bill a policy solution and Cruz's request a partisan one.
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Cruz responded with a promise that "there is no one in this chamber less interested in distracting from Obamacare" than himself and insisted that Menendez had made the case for a Benghazi probe, when he said that he did not know whether President Barack Obama was briefed on the attacks in Libya or whether such information would have saved any lives.
"Did he even get told by those who had information that such an attack was going on? I don't know. The bottom line is: Is would that have saved anybody? I don't know either. The bottom line is: Do you want to do something about saving any future lives or do you just want to do politics with this issue?" Menendez said.
Cruz said Menendez's answer is "exactly the reason we need this committee" and ended the exchange with a reference to a famous quote from "A Few Good Men," Nicholson's 1992 movie.
"The response of the administration and sadly the response of Senate Democrats [to Benghazi] has been partisan stonewalling rather than trying to get to the truth. In the immortal lines of Jack Nicholson, it makes one think perhaps they can't handle the truth," Cruz said. "This is an open offer any time my friend from New Jersey will simply stop blocking a fair, bipartisan, joint inquiry into what what occurred in Benghazi."


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Mr. Justice PECKHAM delivered the opinion of the court.
This action was commenced in the superior court of Wilkes county, in the state of North Carolina, by the board of commissioners of Wilkes county and C. C. Wright, against Clarence Call. Mr. Wright was a taxpayer of the county, while the defendant Call was its treasurer. The action was brought to test the validity of certain bonds issued by the county of Wilkes in payment of its subscription to the stock of the Northwestern North Carolina Railroad Company.
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The bondholders have brought the case here, claiming that by the decision below their contract has been impaired, because, as they allege, the supreme court of the state had decided before these bonds were issued that the acts under which they were issued were valid aws and authorized their issue, and that in holding the contrary after the issue of these bonds the state court had impaired the obligation of the contract, [173 U.S. 461, 463] and its decision raised a federal question proper for review by this court.
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The difference in the jurisdiction of this court upon writs of error to a state, as distinguished from a federal, court, in questions claimed to arise out of the contract clause of the constitution, is set forth in the opinion of the court in Land Co. v. Laidley, 159 U.S. 103 , 16 Sup. Ct. 80; and from the opinion in that case the following extract is taken (page 111, 159 U. S., and page 82, 16 Sup. Ct.):
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Apple's virtual personal assistant, Siri, may never sleep, but it also lacks the smarts of a real personal assistant. A human assistant, in contrast, can work on much more complex tasks but comes at a much higher price.
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BANGKOK, Feb. 11 (UPI) -- Five Thai soldiers were killed Sunday in two attacks blamed on Muslim insurgents, police said.
Officials said in addition to the deaths, five others were wounded in roadside attacks in Thailand's troubled southern provinces.
Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said that a curfew should be imposed in some southern border areas to counter the rising insurgency there.
Thai Police Major Torphan Pusanthi said insurgents detonated a car bomb on a road in Raman district in Yala province as a truck carrying six soldiers passed. The insurgents then opened fire on the soldiers, killing five of them, leaving one wounded.
The second attack occurred when militants exploded a bomb on a road in Ra Ngae district in Narathiwat province and wounded four soldiers.
Yingluck said a curfew ought to be imposed in some southern border areas to counter insurgency in the restive region, albeit with some provisos, The Bangkok Post reported Sunday.
After advocating a potential curfew, Yingluck called for a thorough discussion on the decision, which was initially proposed by Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung, with royal Thai Army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha backing the suggestion.
Yingluck, after stating that she said she didn't want the imposition of a night curfew, added that if it must be implemented, it should be in areas where there had been repeated violent incidents and not areas considered low risks of attacks.
Yingluck suggested that alternative measures should be discussed, telling reporters: "Authorities are looking into details. Any areas that are peaceful, we don't want to announce curfews but any areas that remain problematic, we will look at it on a case-by-case basis."
The area used to be an Islamic sultanate until it was annexed by Thailand in the early 20th century. Muslims in Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat and part of Songkhla provinces have long complained, however, of discrimination by the Buddhist-dominated central government.
Since November 2004 the region has been roiled by a rising insurgency of the region's separatists, seeking an independent Muslim state carved out of southern Thailand, a majority Buddhist country.
More than 5,300 Thais, both Buddhist and Muslim, have died since then, with the provinces suffering bomb or gun attacks nearly every day.
In 2005, Thai authorities imposed a state of emergency on the troubled three southern provinces but the hard-line stance failed to stop the rising violence.
Far from being part of the global jihadi movement, analysts say the indigenous Muslim insurgents are rebelling against a long history of discrimination against ethnic-Malay Muslims by successive Buddhist-dominated Thai governments in Bangkok.
Muslim militant groups operating in Thailand include the Mujahedeen Pattani Movement, the Pattani United Liberation Organization, the Pattani Islamic Mujahedeen Movement, the Mujahedeen Islamic Pattani Group, the National Revolution Front, the Pattani Liberation National Front, Jemaah Islamiyah and Runda Kumpulan Kecil.
Jemaah Islamiyah has attracted the most attention from Western intelligence agencies because its activities have spread across Southeast Asia, including Indonesia and Malaysia.


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(LifeWire) -- The growing obesity problem doesn't exclude pets.
Fat Charlie lived up to his name, weighing 168 pounds before he was put on a diet.
"We are seeing so many overweight dogs and cats, and it's sad because their weight levels are completely manageable with diet changes," says Dr. Kristine Yee, a veterinarian at California Animal Hospital in Los Angeles.
But pet owners are often slow to admit that their animals need to shed pounds.
A 2005 study from pet-food maker Purina found that 60 percent of pets in the U.S. were overweight.
But almost half of the owners of overweight pets rated their cats and dogs as having the "ideal" body condition.
Pet obesity can be a sensitive issue, says Susan Davis, a pet nutritionist based in Lake Forest, California, who has helped many pets trim down. Because some owners treat their pets like their children, people can take it personally when you tell them they have an overweight animal.
But pet obesity isn't just about looks. Extra weight can lead to myriad health problems and even shorten an animal's life span.
"Some of the pets I've seen have severe respiratory, cardiac, metabolic and orthopedic dysfunction that is drastically worsened by just being obese," Yee says. One beagle she treated tore a cruciate (knee) ligament three times and had to have multiple surgeries, all because he was carrying too many pounds.
Why so fat?
It's common for people to show their pets love by giving them a lot of food and snacks. They pour on the treats, not realizing that one dog biscuit can be 100 calories. They let cats and dogs feast on the fat of their rib-eye steaks and other scraps from the dinner table.
"A lot of owners think their pets are suffering if they aren't getting table scraps and treats," Yee says. "But dogs don't need people food; they're perfectly happy with their own food."
As with humans, excessive portions are a main cause of the weight problem.
"People don't use measuring tools most of the time," says Davis, a certified clinical nutritionist. "They wing it or free-feed their pet, and end up giving them three cups instead of the recommended one-cup serving."
Like people, pets need to stay active, too. This means walking your dog or cat regularly and playing with them, indoors and out.
The obesity test
You can find out if your pet is overweight by determining its body condition score. This test is available on several Web sites, including Ohio State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. It's the same test that many vets use to determine a pet's ideal weight.
Yee offers two simple tests that show obesity:
• Run your hands across the chest of the dog or cat. You should always be able to feel their ribs but not see them. There should never be a layer of fat over the ribs.
• Look at the standing dog or cat from a bird's eye view. They should have what looks like a waist that tucks in right in front of the hips.
Steps to slimming down
Davis gives these tips to get pets back into shape:
• Control portions. Look at everything you are feeding your pet -- pet food, treats and human food -- and reduce the amount. Use proper measuring tools.
Also, food packages will recommend portions by weight ranges. Use the weight range of the overweight pet's ideal weight, not its current weight. And use the lowest suggested amount for that range. For example, if the manufacturer recommends two to three cups for dogs over 30 pounds, give the dog two cups.
• Control quality. Don't feed your pet human junk food like pizza or sweets such as baked goods, ice cream or cookies. Home-prepared meals using fresh ingredients are acceptable, Davis says. Wholesome items such as brown rice, fresh lean meats and carrots are recommended. Be sure to avoid the human foods that can be toxic to cats and dogs: grapes/raisins, mushrooms, chocolate and coffee. Tomatoes and garlic can also be toxic for cats.
• Increase exercise. Get into the habit of walking your dog every day. Getting outdoors is good for a pet's emotional health, too, giving it a chance to make social contact and find out what is going on in the neighborhood.
With dogs, you can also play fetch, play hide and seek, set up obstacle courses for them or take them swimming. Cats can stay active indoors or out by playing with toys, "hunting" for food, or being walked outside on a leash.
Diet pet foods are also available. Ask your vet if he or she recommends feeding your pet reduced-calorie foods. Homemade meals tend to be lower in calories and healthier than prepared pet foods, because they don't contain fillers. In either case, vets say, portion control is the main issue in reducing or managing an animal's weight. E-mail to a friend
LifeWire provides original and syndicated lifestyle content to Web publishers. Joan Shim is a freelance writer and former editor at Pet Product News.


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