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Work Out Your ‘Giving Honey Bee’ Type

Posted by David Anttony on Jan 13, 2010 under Christmas Gifts For Women


Bees are all giving by nature. They give naturally to maintain the environment of abundance. But each bumblebee actually takes a different standing in maintaining the colony as well as the flower garden. So, I thought human beings are the same. We are all naturally giving and sharing. But we express our giving in different ways. So, here it is a ‘giving bumblebee’ chart where you can find your bee type. Watch out for the following bee analysis! The more you share your value as a giving bees, the more we can all do together to make a difference.

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Bee type analysis

1. Change-making bumblebee

A giving bumblebee who likes to see change – who spots every opportunity to do something better and worthwhile. A change-making bee often starts up new interesting projects for others to participate in. A flexible thinker who can collaborate well with others while often taking a leadership position in making change. Many business people and creators are this type of giving bee. They are not afraid of creating change.

2. Believing bumblebee

A giving bumblebee who believes in one core belief very strongly and inspire others to follow. Rather than changing all the time and being way too flexible, this giving bee attracts others by being solid like a rock and integral to the unshakable belief and vision. Some of the religious leaders as well as politicians are this type of giving bumblebee. Believing bumblebees makes for a great leader who attracts huge numbers of followers. This bee can also be a great follower who strongly supports an existing belief and excites others to come together.

3. Caring and nurturing bumblebee

A giving bee who may not stand out as a strong leader but often are the biggest heart focused giver. A caring and nurturing bumblebee is selfless in giving and is always the first to take the giving action when seeing anyone in trouble. Though this bumblebee seems gentle and subtle, the strong desire to give and care for others drives this giving bumblebee to exhibit some incredible giving acts. Many people who dedicate their lives to giving (volunteering, community service etc) are this type of bee. Giving is more natural to them.

4. Supporting and uniting bumblebee

A giving bee who sees the largest value in connecting and cooperating in effective partnerships. This giving bee is very focused on finding existing great ideas, mechanisms, philosophies or beliefs to benefit the community. It tends to support what resonates with him/her more often than coming up with a brand new way. A supporting and uniting bee is less attached to own way and has more flexible mind while being quite strategic about what to support. Rather than taking immediate action emotionally, this bee sees the value in creating the long-term unity. Long-term ‘quiet’ charity givers and those who take low profile in community giving but stick to the same project for a long time are more often than not this type of bee.

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Food For Your Body And Soul

Posted by Masami Sato on Jan 9, 2010 under Christmas Gifts For Women


As the proverb goes, health is wealth. And in this instance we are talking about the wealth of the human spirit. Good food is necessary for our health because our body is able to absorb its full nutrients – it is exactly so with our life. When we accept life in its sum total, relishing all its phenomena and sensations, our soul will be able to imbibe its entire range of ‘nutrients’, comprehending the full meaning of our existence, and letting us live our life to the utmost. Masami Sato shares the secret of living a full life in this excerpt from her latest book, ONE.

Why is it that many of us, (actually, most of us) now and then feel some sort of a barren sensation in our lives? It is like being ravenous. When we eat, we are satiated and become slightly indifferent to food. But after some time, we once again feel like having food. Then suddenly we are drawn again to the aroma and picture of food. We can also feel strange pangs of hunger when we are not actually craving for food – just after having eaten something. Some of us have a craving all the time.

Persistent emotional thirst is not the happiest feeling to have. Then how can we live our lives to the brim? How can we be more contented enduringly?

Maybe the answer is straightforward: just live our lives fully. The word ‘full’ holds the meaning of entirety. Then the secret to live a life in entirety is only to live it fully.

Let’s start to look at one example of this ‘wholeness’ with something awfully close to our heart-our stomach.

Whole Food VS Semi Food

We are familiar with the word ‘whole food.’ It is said that consuming whole food is the secret to the health and fitness we need. What has whole food got more than ‘part food?’

A whole grain for example has a life. So, if you soak the whole grain in water, drain the next day and leave for a few days, it sprouts. It has a life of its own. When we eat such food, our body absorbs the full live nutrients. It has all the properties to cleanse, heal and nurture different body cells.

As in the example of a grain, most conventional dining includes having whole creatures as well. Having entire fresh fish used to be more popular than taking a portion of fish and throwing the balance away. It was ditto for poultry and also for vegetables.

‘Half food’ sometimes has more sweetness and flavour but not much other nutrition. We like its taste, but we could develop a long-term illness if we only ate ‘half food’ every day of our life.

So, to make up for the missing half, we began to take nutritional supplements. We have been trying and researching for pretty long to find the perfect equilibrium. It gets more and more difficult as we slice the food up, add preservatives and transport, and even try to supplement with other parts coming from various sources, places and seasons. Some of the nutrients are not even from natural resources. They are synthetically generated. After it is tested and analysed, it is approved for man’s consumption. But however hard we try, we cannot merge the ‘bits’ from different sources to make it alive.

Semi Life-’Sweetness’ of Life

So, if we view our life now, a lot of what we are doing is akin to eating ’semi food.’ Just relishing the sweet taste of life but discarding the actual nourishing part. And if we immerse this ’semi life’ in water with other bits and kept it under the sun, could it sprout and develop into a lovely full life?

Whole food is not (as some people perceive it) poor in taste. It is actually tastier when we prepare it properly. But while the demand is low, it is more expensive. It is actually more economical in the long run though, as we have less medical expenses later on. When more people start eating it, it will naturally become cheaper because it is a simpler food with less processing and waste.

Our life is the same. When we only appreciate the ’sweetness’, and throw away the rest in rubbish bins because we don’t see its value, we may be wasting the most important part. And the part we throw away could have the greatest power for the sustainability of our life and our economy. It also takes more energy and resources to discard it. Better yet, the part we throw away is free.

So, what is it we are not seeing?

Imagine a life where we didn’t really feel we were missing anything there.

The secret is right here. The secret of a complete life.

Entire Life-The Complete Life

When it is ‘full’, it does not matter how big the full is. It can spread out all at once. It can still have within it all the components to uphold itself as a complete living thing. Once it develops to a given size, it can continue to live without some portions of it. Like plants can remain alive after birds feed on a little of it or trees survive even after losing their leaves. But if we ignore the equilibrium for a pretty long time, finally it can lead to a deadly disproportion. Then it might become too difficult to revert to normalcy.

We do not have to return to prehistoric times to find fullness. Fullness exists in the present. All that is required to do is view intently; view intently enough to actually find.

When we can see our life as an entirety and resist jettisoning what feeds our life the most, we start feeling more and more satisfied without searching for ‘material’ to fill the depressions and vacuums of our life. Everything finally finds its level. We now recognize the entire apparatus of the world in a very altered way.

Yes, it is now time to discover how we can fashion (and perceive) this equation consistently and affordably.

The actual sustaining element of our life is what makes us feel joyful deep down. It is like that component of food that makes our body strong in the long-term. Emotions we feel in our everyday life are the real solution to our permanent happiness. And there are emotions that make us feel more absolute.

The smiling visages we see when we acknowledge the merit of others. The happiness we feel when we give others gifts. The tenderness we feel when we see our children being happy. The motivation we get when we sense that our life is full of substance ..

Let us absorb these moments of our life wholeheartedly and savour the aroma of our full life. Then we will find how it is not obligatory to incessantly fill our heart (and belly!) with earthly satisfactions – those types of things that only add to our yearnings afterwards.

We can actually sense this pleasure, gratefulness and ardour in order to be aware of life as a whole at any moment despite the conditions. It is not about what we find, what we learn or what we accomplish that finalize our life in its entirety. It is about what we ‘elect to’ experience about our life.

Yes, our life in fact is already whole.

When we start taking actions based on this understanding, we can become true masters of the balance creation-long-term health, wealth, nurturing relationship and happiness.

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Life-Changing Quotes In ONE Book: Solving The Mystery Of Life

Posted by Masami Sato on Jan 6, 2010 under Christmas Gifts For Women

Part One of Three

This collection of beautiful quotes that will inspire you to awaken your curiosity about the mystery of life is excerpted from “ONE”, a book by Masami Sato, the founder of Buy1GIVE which is a global giving organisation sharing the joy of giving. The quotes in this first edition include topics that are profoundly related to our everyday lives, such as mystery, judgment and connection. This article is the first part of the 3 “ONE Book Life-Changing Quotes Series”.

On transforming judgment

“Judgment often has very little relation to reality.”

“Actions and words don’t always accurately reflect who we are. Every single one of us has had the experience of wanting to undo what we did or said.”

On the mystery of life

“It’s very, very clear that we don’t need to know all of the ‘hows’ and ‘whys’ of life to keep living on this planet.”

“There are so many things we don’t understand in life. In spite of that lack of understanding though, we often enjoy experiencing those things.”

“Seeing is important but trying to figure out everything isn’t necessary.”

“The scientists are not here to reveal the ‘truth’ because we are here to seek it forever. They are actually here to complicate the game (of life) so that we can have more questions and enjoy the game longer.”

Connection

“Connection is the core of everything. That’s what life is. Connection.”

“Every single thing we do is to satisfy the need for connection.”

“We cannot feel unhappy when we are feeling totally connected. It’s impossible!”

“We are designed to constantly seek ways to connect to each other and to a greater purpose.”

“’solutions’ coming from fear and doubt may not be the most effective ways. We end up feeling more and more disconnected from each other.”

“We can only truly celebrate the victory with others when we win together. Then we feel connected.”

“This is the game called ONE. The aim of the game is to ‘connect’! We keep connecting until we all become ONE.

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Buying Robed Lingerie For Night And Morning Wardrobes

Posted by Chris Channing on Jan 5, 2010 under Christmas Gifts For Women

Some of us are morning people, while others are fine with skipping it and sleeping until the afternoon. Whichever the case, lingerie robes are popular for women who like to sleep comfortably and do so in style. Many styles exist to suit any taste in fashion.

The classic long robe is a staple in the lingerie robe industry. Usually made of cotton, these robes cover the entirety of the legs and arms. Long robes are sometimes hard to maneuver in when doing tasks such as making breakfast or doing morning chores, so they are best suited for bed wear and small activity. Some women also dislike them in warm temperatures.

Long robes are good for lounging, but aren’t so good at activities that shorter cut lingerie robes can do. Short cut lingerie robes will be easier to move around in when you are tending to children or starting a meal. Short cut lingerie robes will also be more comfortable in warm weather, where the extra length of longer robes will only raise the body heat to uncomfortable levels.

Fashion designers have had a field day with the way robed lingerie is styled. You don’t have to settle for less with a single color. Instead, you can get designs today that use other cultures as inspiration for new designs. Whether flashy or styled behind a Japanese culture, the lingerie robes of today are interesting to look at. If you’re going to be comfortable in a lingerie robe, you might as well be comfortable while looking stylish!

The bride in a wedding wears bridal lingerie for the big day, but it’s nice for a bridesmaid or friend give a set of robed lingerie for lounging around in. It’s the perfect gift for a wedding if you are sure that no one else has bought robed lingerie for the lucky bride. After all, it commemorates the day of wedding, and also gives the gift of comfort. It’s easy enough to ask the bride for her measurements and have it ordered in time for the wedding.

You might be surprised to read that robed lingerie can be bought at low prices- even as low as $15. Robed lingerie has drastically dropped in price due to new designs flooding the market. Name brand designs can be purchased at $30 or more on average, but if you are good at shopping you can find an even better deal. Night clothing won’t cost an arm and a leg- making it a perfect gift to give to others or yourself.

In Conclusion

If you have never had the luxury of enjoying robed lingerie, do yourself a favor and buy a set to see how you like it. Robed lingerie is extremely comfortable to sleep in, looks great, and is inexpensive. Also keep it on the list of gifts you could give to friends and family that are close to you.

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Holiday Gift Giving Guide: Cubic Zirconia Rings

Posted by Abigail Sweet on Jan 1, 2010 under Christmas Gifts For Women

Halloween is gone and more holidays are coming up soon. Faster then you can say “Turkey” Thanksgiving will be gone and we will be going head first into the holiday season. Some people may take this as a daunting task to purchase gifts for their loved ones. A excellent choice for the holiday is Cubic Zirconia Rings.

CZ rings are a widely known form of amorphous diamonds. They make the perfect gift for your loved ones this holiday season. They have a very low cost and are stunning. They are readily available from online retailers and from hundreds of stores around the world. There are so many styles to choose from including engagement rings, celebrity rings, promise rings, and eternity rings.

Can you picture the face of a family member when they open a present this holiday season only to see they now have a beautiful CZ ring modeled after a famous celebrity ring? Perhaps a vintage classic of a a ring no longer in production. Cubic Zirconia Rings offer a great gift option for every person info fashion on your holiday list.

Never forget the number one person to buy gifts for, yourself! Purchasing for yourself is a fun way to add some good cheer this holiday season. Get yourself some spectacular cubic zirconia jewels this year before your holiday party and surprise your guests with your style and glamor. Only you will know it is not a genuine diamond while everyone else is amazed by your dazzling jewels.

While others will still exchange boring presents this year, you can be the one to start a new tradition in your family that will provide them with joy for years. So purchase yours today before it is to late and order your dazzling CZ rings for your friends and loved ones.

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Managing a Complete Nails Kit

Posted by Jenna Karty on Dec 31, 2009 under Christmas Gifts For Women

Anyone can make their own nails kit in a few easy steps but if you do not wish to undergo the process of buying the necessary items one by one you have the option of simply obtaining a full set from your local drugstore. Before anything else, see to it that you will keep the tools in your kit sterile and also be sure of the quality of the items you will be purchasing. Create a list of the things you will be purchasing and you can choose to purchase about two pieces per item including nailbrushes, buffers, nail files, and the like.

Maintain a clean set of tools in your kit so as to be sure that you are dealing with sterile equipment every time you use your kit. Harmful bacteria can cause infections if you do not keep you nails kit clean so it is best to maintain a regular cleaning regimen for these tools to make sure that it is safe whenever you decide to use them. Be safe and keep you nails kit germ free; do not worry; it can be assured that this will not bare resemblance to any chore you have done before.

The first item you should have on your list is a quality cuticle pusher and it is wise to obtain one which is not made out of metal as these can be very dangerous to use. Go for the alternative which is gentler yet similarly as effective which is the cuticle pusher made out of birch wood sticks; these reduce the possibility of infections that a metal one can surely cause. Work carefully when you use a cuticle pusher making sure that you do not go to far back making the cuticle disappear into the nail fold; you should also not and remove the cuticle outright; you simply want to remove any bit if skin that has crept into the nail plate.

You have the choice if you will be including thongs like polish and polish remover in your nails kit; just don’t forget why the kit is there and that is for clean and healthy fingernails. Nail polish is actually a different variation of car paint meaning it has all the chemical compounds that vehicle paint contains. Now that this information has been cleared, be careful when you choose to utilize polishes and removers on your nails as these chemicals have the ability to destroy the nails because of a number of harmful components in their composition.

A nailbrush is a great thing to include in your nails kit as nailbrushes can remove dirt away from the nails as well as clean off oily residues from lotions and the like; these can also be utilized to nudge back cuticles with very little effort. Obtaining a nailbrush does not need to incur large costs for these can be attained easily and inexpensively; the thing you want to look out for though is obtaining a nailbrush you can hold comfortably in your hand and one which has flexible plastic bristles or natural boar bristles. When choosing a nailbrush for your nails kit, remember that having the brush too soft does not create any resistance to clean your fingernails and having one with bristles that are too stiff can cause damage to the skin around your nails.

Another inclusion to your nails kit is a good buffer which comes in a solid rectangular block or a form of a board with different buffering strengths on either side. Different materials can be used to make a buffer board and some of these materials are fiberglass, sandpaper, rubber, leather, and even chamois. Buffers are not often seen as essential tools for nail care but as long as these are used properly, you would be benefiting by means of beautiful polished nails on your hands and feet.

Buffers can deliver negative results if not used properly as too much buffing can generally make the nail plate thinner and therefore more sensitive and weaker to external forces. On the positive aspect of things, a buffer gives your nails that pinkish glow after a nail treatment procedure as buffing makes the nails more translucent due to friction and heat from the rubbing. If you can live without a buffer, it would be better but if you simply cannot do so, go for a gentle buffers tick and make sure not to overdo the buffering when you use your nails kit.

The final thing to include in your nails kit is a reliable pair of nail clippers and a nail file for shortening nails; get a pair of good quality clippers that can last from six months to two years. Maintain the sharpness of your nail clippers to ensure a perfect cut for your nails every single time; finish everything with a nail file. It is easy to acquire a customized nails kit as long as you gather the items well enough to attain ones of good quality; the same goes for the company who made them; they should be a reputable company as well.

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Christmas Gift Ideas

Posted by admin on Sep 24, 2009 under Christmas Gift Ideas

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