Busy, Busy, Busy...
?busy, busy, busy, busy, busy?busy, busy, bus? OK, slap me with a wet diaper! Enough of that silliness. Most you know what I'm talking about though, right? That's us! Busy. Doing what? Stuff. What kinds of stuff? All kinds of stuff. Like what? You name it.
Give me an example. Can't. Why not? Too busy?OK ? that's it! Blow the danged whistle! We need a Time Out!Holy Smokes, Folks! We're going outta control. No, not all of us of course. But there are enough of us pushing our physical, mental and emotional limits that it's worthwhile talking about it.
Let me ask you this. When was the last time you just kicked back and looked at the clouds to see what cartoonish kinds of figures or shapes you could see in them? Or the last time you touched a plant leaf and really thought about how it felt and how amazing it was that it was an actual living thing? Or the last time you strolled leisurely down the road or path and thought about nothing in particular? Or the last time you watched a baby sleep and enjoyed the feeling of being a part of a great creation? Or the last time you leaned back in an easy chair and snoozed ? not because you were completely worn out, but just because it seemed like a neat thing to do?How long has it been? An extremely long time? Never? Hmmm?Many of us unfortunately, are the proud owners of the skewed assumption that we must always be doing something. OK, for those of you who have a tendency to get overly technical, we are always doing something ? even when we're doing "nothing". You know what I mean. I'm referring to our obsession with physical and mental (and sometimes emotional) activity.
We go to work, do stuff, talk with folks, go home, go to the store, go out to an activity, run errands, pay bills, haul the kids around, fix meals, do yard work, do house work, fix stuff, paint stuff, reorganize stuff, buy more stuff, watch TV, surf the web, and on and on. Even our vacations are so crammed with "doing" that we're pooped puppies by the time we get back home.Yeah, I know. I have heard time and time again, "But I just have sooo much to do that I can't get it all done in a day!" Hmmm (again?). And I think to myself that there are several possible reasons for this comment. This person may be in a survival mode of operation and his/her day is filled to overflowing with more than one job, caring for loved ones and trying to meet the demands of everyday living.
This can be tough, but we do what we gotta do. Or this individual may just be a bit disorganized and have a difficult time establishing logical priorities. Or, maybe he/she isn't really all that busy but for some inner reason would like others to think he/she is. Or maybe this person has a difficult time saying no for a variety of reasons. Or perhaps this individual has become so accustomed to being busy or having some type of auditory input or stimulus that to do otherwise is uncomfortable ? again, for a variety of possible reasons.We all have our individual, special reasons for being busy and admittedly, many of the reasons are completely valid.
I'm suggesting however, that none of the reasons are valid enough. Every single one of us needs time to kick back for at least a few minutes each day to recharge our physical, mental and emotional batteries. And the busier we get, the more critical this re-charge becomes.Most of us know, or have known, people who have succumbed to the Go-Go-Go Syndrome. We have seen everything from burn-outs to complete physical, mental or emotional collapse. Suddenly, the go-go-go has turned into a stop-stop-stop.
Everything that seemed to be such a high priority dropped dramatically in its ranking ? probably closer to the level it should have been at in the first place. I think it would be very beneficial if we all made the small effort that it takes to reserve at least fifteen minutes a day just for us. Fifteen minutes for a time out to relax, meditate or just let the old brain cells cool down. Fifteen minutes to regroup and recharge our batteries. Just fifteen minutes.
About one percent of our day. OK, considering all the other possible options, it might not be the absolute best fifteen minutes you've ever enjoyed in life but it's still worth doing. Give it a try. You'll like it?.
Gene, through NuPathz.com, provides an easy reading self-help blog along with affordable books and materials written to help folks find the road to a more enjoyable lifestyle, to pass on some of life?s ?secrets for survival? in a chaotic world & offer a few smiles along the way. It's a down-to-earth, simple approach to discovering a better life. This article is an excerpt from Gene's blog posted on 12/2/03. You can visit Gene at http://www.nupathzcom/gene@nupathz.comLong Distance Care for Your Aging Parent Living Alone
In 1987, 8.5 million elderly lived alone; by 2020, 13.3 million elderly will live alone. These elderly may suffer if they don't have face-to-face interaction with others or if they don't have measures in place to handle emergencies. As a child or caring relative or friend who lives too far away to care for your loved one in person, there are steps you can take to help from afar (and give you peace of mind). Develop a support network of people living close to your loved one. Discuss this with your loved one in order to compile a list of neighbors, friends, and other relatives living in the area.
Contact those people to request their support. Ask them to keep in contact with the person not only via phone but also by sharing meals, visiting, taking them out of the house, etc. Provide those in the network with your contact information and ask that they get in touch with you if any concerns (you can offer to have them call you collect) ? let them know that you may contact them occasionally...
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Digital Camera eBay Auctions
Looking for the best price for your Canon EOS 20D?Canon EOS 20D's on eBay>Format SLR Price (street) US$1542 Also known as
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Release Status Click for help Max resolution 3504 x 2336Click for help Low resolution 2544 x 1696, 1728 x 1152Click for help Image ratio w:h 3:2Click for help Effective pixels 8.2 millionClick for help Sensor photo detectors 8.5 millionClick for help Sensor size 22.5 x 15.0 mmClick for help Sensor type CMOSClick for help Colour filter array RGBClick for help Sensor manufacturer CanonClick for help ISO rating 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (H)Click for help Zoom wide (W) n/aClick for help Zoom tele (T) n/aClick for help Digital zoom No Image stabilization No Auto Focus YesClick for help Manual Focus Yes Auto focus type Multi-BASIS TTL, 9 focus points (diamond shape)Click for help Normal focus range n/aClick for help Macro focus range n/aClick for help White balance...
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SpinLife.com offers 10% discount for Google Checkout shoppers
Columbus, OH (ContentDesk) July 12, 2006 -- SpinLife.com, the nations largest online retailer of durable medical equipment including wheelchairs and electric mobility scooters, will provide an additional 10% off select items purchased using Googles new Google Checkout service.
SpinLife is an early adopter of Googles new Google Checkout service, which provides a single log-in to buy across the web and identifies fast, secure places to shop in search result ads.
Internet shoppers who search on Google for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, lift chairs, or other durable medical equipment on Google should look for the Google Checkout cart next to SpinLifes ads.
This cart lets shoppers know that they can buy from SpinLife using Googles fast, secure checkout process.
SpinLife.com provides a full range of mobility equipment, including standard to ultra lightweight wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs, mobility scooters, lifts chairs, patient lifts, bath safety...
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Digital Camera eBay Auctions
Looking for the best price for your Canon EOS 20D?Canon EOS 20D's on eBay>Format SLR Price (street) US$1542 Also known as
Camera body
Release Status Click for help Max resolution 3504 x 2336Click for help Low resolution 2544 x 1696, 1728 x 1152Click for help Image ratio w:h 3:2Click for help Effective pixels 8.2 millionClick for help Sensor photo detectors 8.5 millionClick for help Sensor size 22.5 x 15.0 mmClick for help Sensor type CMOSClick for help Colour filter array RGBClick for help Sensor manufacturer CanonClick for help ISO rating 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (H)Click for help Zoom wide (W) n/aClick for help Zoom tele (T) n/aClick for help Digital zoom No Image stabilization No Auto Focus YesClick for help Manual Focus Yes Auto focus type Multi-BASIS TTL, 9 focus points (diamond shape)Click for help Normal focus range n/aClick for help Macro focus range n/aClick for help White balance...
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What Is An iPod
What is an iPod?
Who are you, my mother?
Well, it's a reasonable enough question.
Chances are that you are probably aware that it's an iPod is a little gadget that your grandson wants for his birthday and that its costs a lot of money and what wrong with this transistor radio anyway?
What's wrong?
Everything.
You want to know what is an iPod?
It's a product created by Apple.
Depending on which version you have its possibilities for functionality are seeming to approach limitless.
Lets assume that you're going to pick up the new 5th generation for the grandkid, because if he's like most kids nowadays, he's probably rude, disrespectful and ungrateful?unless he gets exactly what he wants; which is a 5th generation iPod.
When he opens it up and starts it up he'll be looking at the possibility of storing up to 15,000 songs, and oddly enough he will too.
He'll be able to load his...
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DXG Makes Move to Take Leadership Position in the Sub $300 Digital Camera Market by Adding Two New Products to Family Line -- Company Maintains Aggressive U.S. Growth as Cameras Continue to Rise in Popularity Among Retailers and Consumers
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August 31, 2004 -? DXG USA, an emerging U.S. brand for digital cameras and one of the world's largest digital camera designers and manufacturers, today announced it continues to grow above first year projections in units shipped as the company's digital camera product line grows in popularity among retailers and consumers.
The latest additions to the DXG product suite include the palm-sized DXG-301V video camera and the DXG-328 ultra slim camera.
With a company focus on the sub $300 market category, DXG now has one of the largest lines in entry-level digital cameras with eight product choices below a street price of $200.One of DXG's newest additions is the compact DXG-301V.
The video camera rivals cameras selling for hundreds of dollars more making it extremely attractive for the casual or amateur videographer and snap-shot taker.
It's the first camera on the market for under $500 featuring 3.2 megapixels using CCD-based...
DXG Makes Move to Take Leadership Position in the Sub $300 Digital Camera Market by Adding Two New Products to Family Line -- Company Maintains Aggressive U.S. Growth as Cameras Continue to Rise in Popularity Among Retailers and Consumers
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Used Car Extended Warranties
An extended warranty is a policy that provides the car owner protection against any mechanical failures and breakdown of the car. One should buy an extended warranty as it pays for mechanical repairs on the expiry of the manufacturer's warranty. Used car extended warranties are available; their rates depend on the mileage of the car.
Whenever you buy a used car, it is important to check if there is any time left on the warranty of the car. Warranties are generally transferable when a vehicle is sold, and the longer the time remaining on the warranty, the better it is for your peace of mind. While the used car extended warranty only covers half the failures of high-mileage cars, those with mileage over 60,000 km don't generally get a used car extended warranty at all.
Generally, used car extended warranties have little standardization in them. The most common used car extended warranty is the three-month/3000 mile warranty that covers only the major drivetrain (the...
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Taking Care of Futon Frames, Furniture, and Mattresses
So you have bought a futon as a second bed, just in case you have visitors from another town. You not only use the futon as a bed for a guest, but also as a sofa during the day. How would you go about caring for this piece of furniture? How you look after your futon frame and other furniture depends on whether the frame is made of hardwood or metal. In case it is made of hardwood, you would dust it, remove the mattress, and polish it with furniture polish at timely intervals. You would ensure...
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5 Marketing Strategies That Will Increase Traffic To Your Website
Copyright 2006 Nikki Mhlanga
If you follow the proven ways of building your online marketing business, you can easily succeed. You will need to apply these marketing strategies consistently, be focused and dedicated to growing your business.
If you want your internet marketing business to succeed, you must have traffic to your website. More traffic means more sales. If your website does not get any traffic, then you will not succeed.
The essential strategies...
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Oakland Athletics Lost $23 Million At End of 2004 Season
Sports Business Simulations creates online simulations of sports organizations for use in the high school and college classroom. "SBS," as its called, currently has two simulations: The Oakland Baseball Simworld and the XFL Simworld. The Oakland Baseball Simworld is a system-dynamics based simulation constructed using Forio Business Simulations "FML" programing language. It was developed for the college classroom, and to mimic the fiscal behavior of the Oakland Athletics and allows one to test...
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Make Money as a Wholesale Distributor
Copyright 2006 Jorge Olson
We hear this many times. We might now what it is but might not now how they make money or how you can make money doing the same thing. This article will show you what a wholesale distributor is and how you can make money as a wholesale distributor.
A wholesale distributor is a person or business that delivers product to retailers or other wholesalers for resale. It might be an importer or manufacturer, a reseller or an inventor.
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