October 10th, 11th, and 12th there will be

massage, chiropractice, acupuncture, biofeedback, resonant field imaging, allergicare, and much more will be at the following events:

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Please Explain To Me

Why YOU were for or against the bailout?

Or why YOU are apathetic to it.

Also, please explain your view of socialism, who has the right to decide the board of directors of the companies, where the discounts are for those who are working and paying bills v/s those who aren't, and just in general why you think what you do and what (why) if anything you are doing about it.

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AchievingLife.com Holistic Health & Well-Being Expo - Oct 11-12 - Oldsmar, FL
Category: Life

Pre-Register At: http://www.achievinglife.com/HolisticExpo/Oldsmar/PreRegistration.php

Event Runs Both Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th of October

Come enjoy a positive, relaxing, and rejuvenating day or two at the Hilton Garden Inn.

Improve the connections of your mind, body, and spirit in a truly Holistic sense. The expo integrates the aspects of life that will bring about a sense of well-being and improve your path towards achieving life.

Event features:

Additional Supporters Include:

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Why it may be true that it is better to be hot or cold then neither...but...
Category: Religion and Philosophy

I have been told and read about how it is better for a person to be hot or cold then to be lukewarm/cool.

Over the last year I have come to see there is definitly something worse than running hot or cold... it is not so much the lukewarm as it is NOT running.

If one can be passionate and have faith in their ideas and then share those ideas with that faith but including admiration and respect for another then it is beautiful. It allows for growth, compromise, and communication.

If one sits back to observe and play the neutal game, or just to work on understanding before deciding it can be considered slightly less admirable. Even in this stage though a person is given the chance to learn, to be more sure of their choices, to study, and to even bring to either of the extreme tables the concept of patience, of middle grounds, of the shaded grays.

Yet... if a person is not observing and not running to the extremes are they living?

I believe the worst thing is complete apathy, giving up, just leaving everything to someone else (or even giving up on that!?!). The worst thing is to forget that you matter, that you make a difference, that the only reason those running hot or cold can be as far as they are is by the work of those in the middle and those who support.

If you lend support to something... if you believe in yourself... then THINK, BELIEVE, ACT

If the idea is 'WE THE PEOPLE' then let your voice be heard - politically, socially, in any form or all forms - that is your choice.

If it means sitting back and reading, looking, observing, remaining quiet then that is understandable especially if for a long time no mindfullness was used - but use that time to learn, to observe, to reflect, to find your voice that you may be running, be acting, be achieving.

What will come to be is only what comes to be by those that decide to let it come /  make it happen and the others who do not pay any attention or care.

How hurt do you have to be, how sad, how robotic do you have to be before YOU decide that you MATTER and that YOUR VOICE needs to be HEARD....

Do something - find what you are good at and do it, what you are good for and go for it.

Thnking is something
Acting is something

giving up is something but it doesn't tend to give you much strength.....

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If things are not working why do them?

"Employ the power of positive quitting. Most of us view quitting as something negative, but it's not. 'Winners never quit,' we're told, when, in reality, winners quit all the time: choosing to stop doing things that aren't creating the results they desire. When you quit all the things that aren't working for you, when you quit tolerating all the negative things that hold you back, you'll create a positive 'charge' in your life as well as create the space in your life for more positive experiences."
-- Jim Allen

A number of years ago I thought of a coupon company along with a few other people - it never worked the backers had problems. I was just working with the group.
Then with massage tried a couple different businesses that I was doing on my own and/or with others.
Then worked hard on Achieving Perfect Balance - an idea that well I haven't totally given up on but have put away because it wasn't working.
After that I had to sit and think. So many things that didn't work, and I wasn't working, not really. I traveled and I thought about my education another thing that just wasn't working as I wanted it to.

The decision? That it is important when things are not working to recognize for yourself when to let go... and when the universe or others are voicing the time to move forward to something more... perhaps something bigger.

"I like thinking of possibilities. At any time, an entirely new possibility is liable to come along and spin you off in an entirely new direction. The trick, I've learned, is to be awake to the moment."
-- Doug Hall

I had an idea - spawned by my trip around the country, ideas I have had for many years, and remarks from friends and family. Unlike before where i set to work immediately on it or followed the 'prescribed plan' I just let myself be in the moment, let it go, and see what happened. It came back and then I started working - already learning what to do different as I move forward but remaining to focus on the moment, on the experience. I make the choices as to where my energy will go, and to keep eyes open, and slowly more open in all aspects of life.

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And do you wonder about being a victim?
Category: Religion and Philosophy

What I am finding as a truth is that one is not necessarily a victim.

"When we blame, we give away our power."
-- Greg Anderson

There is an idea that our personal physical, psychological, and social problems have come from a lack of connection between the body, emotions, mind and the soul. As a result, we are never victims of outside forces. This idea states that it is our personal choices to the actions around us that create that sensation of being the victim.

Alter the outlook, work to move from where and why your personal reactions are as they are and you will find not that you are or were a victim except of yourself - that what you put out is what came back to you thricefold even.

"Being human, having life, is a challenge for us to grow with problems, illnesses and/or injuries. These painful events trigger our subconscious blocks. This gives us the opportunity to SEE the blocks and release them." ~unknown

As we face what our own actions and reactions have been that created a sense of 'victimization' or the 'fall out' when there is an actual 'crime against you' (rape/etc) we are given a chance to grow in large rates to something more.

I have not been what I could or perhaps should have been in the economic sense - I have lots of debt that I do intend on paying back as I get the income to do so. I am not perfect. What I have learned, especially in the last year, is that these situations have given me such great experience, education, and the motivation to really move forward.

"People who consider themselves victims of their circumstances will always remain victims unless they develop a greater vision for their lives." -- Stedman Graham

Until I became confident, with strength of trust and faith, I was not going to be able to move forward nor move forward. If I settle where I am and say that it is all I can do as a victim of circumstances then that is all that will happen. I must work, focus, and relax into those strengths of trust and faith to further grow, expand, and to give back, send out, that which is gained.

"No matter how frustrated you may feel, there is Always a way out. In every situation that arises, we choose to be powerful or powerless. It may not always feel like it, but it is a choice. And there are consequences for these choices in terms of the results we get, and the subsequent increase or decrease in our power and influence. If we choose powerlessness, it is often because we doubt there is any other option."
-- Blaine Lee

I have felt powerless, I have felt alone, I still feel those ways at time. That does not mean it must be that way or that there are not more options, greater possibilities. It merely is a sign to readjust, refocus, relax and look to see how vast, beautiful, and amazing life is - there are infitinte possibilities.

And if you ever are told or ever feel that sensation that you are impossible.. remember the poem, or at least my phrase of adding two -'s.....  I - M - Possible

~Much Love
Debra

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For what, how, why are you good?
Category: Religion and Philosophy

Either you do not think you are important enough, think you are really important, or just don't think about it... and perhaps you are better or worse at what you are doing or perhaps want to be doing.

The thing is regardless of where you are on that scale every so often it is good to sit back and reflect.

No one is perfect but we all have strengths and weaknesses. There is always some good, some energy, some thing that you can "bring to the table" that will be able to return in some form of weath back.

This exchange when you offer your strengths, build your strengths that you might compliment anothers weakness, provide or give some service or item to others, creates a sense of 'goodness and ability'. A sense of pride that when with a mindset of being in service to others brings about humility, love, faith, and trust in who you are and increasingly the world around you.

What are your strengths that you can build further? What are the weaknesses that another person or item can bring strength to?

"You may be good, but what are you good for? You've got to be good for something. You've got to be about some project, some task that requires you to be humble and obedient to the universal principles of service."
-- Stephen R. Covey

"We had to learn ourselves, and furthermore we had to teach the despairing men, that it did not matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us.
We needed to stop asking about the meaning of life but instead to think of ourselves as those who were being questioned by life, daily and hourly. Our answer must consist not in talk and medication, but in right action and in right conduct. Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for the individual."
-- Victor Frankl

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A bit more specific on the National Flood Service info!!
Category: News and Politics

Taken from: http://www.realtor.org/fedistrk.nsf/c2c6e17e27e92119852572f8005cd953/b46b0a71d43b9de8852572a5004e5abc?OpenDocument
 
To continue the WYO Flood Program, NFIP must receive reauthorization by Congress on or before September 30, 2008. The House and Senate have each independently passed legislation that would reauthorize NFIP, but there is no final version agreed to by Congress and sent to the President for signature. The House most recently passed a bill reauthorizing the NFIP for a seven month extension, but the Senate has not yet reacted.

A lapse in the program will not impact our outstanding claims service, nor negatively impact our ability to pay claims on flood policies issued prior to any potential lapse in program statutory authority. A program lapse will, however, restrict our ability to process new applications, renewals and endorsements for coverage changes received after September 30, 2008. If reauthorization is delayed, requests received after September 30, 2008 will be held and processed upon reauthorization.

As additional information is provided to us by Congress and FEMA/NFIP, we will post additional messages.

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NO BUDGET?? - Hope there are no floods coming!!
Category: News and Politics

With all the hype on the election - and the economy the budget has not passed!!

So... hmm what could that mean..

Reagan began shutting down government, Clinton shut down government, even under Bush government has shut down for a day or two - though the effects do not always reach all the way down..sometimes they do.

For instance there were a few days in 95 when National Parks were closed and even no mail was delievered because there was NO BUDGET!!

Hmmm... lets see failing wall street and no budget just how far down this uhm skunk hole do we want to go? It certainly seems to stink more so then a rabbit....

But to the subject.

With familiarity of National Flood Insurance - specifically having a sister and some great friends that work in the industry they released a note reminding people that as of now, unless the budget is passed, then as of October 1st NO FLOOD POLICIES will be written or renewed....

hmmmm.....

Now yes that means if you already have NFS and it is in full effect (not renewed say starting Oct 1st) then you are fine. But think for those in Florida, along the Atlantic Coast, or even along some flooding river and you either are not covered, in the process of a renewal, or even a change of coverage and some flooding hits oh Oct 4th - guess what you are kinda SOL -- oh but of course some agency somewhere would bail the water out I am sure... lol...

Anyways just water for thought --- check out Masaru Emoto - perhaps if water came and we all prayed over it while being destructive at least it could be positive right!!

Sorry - just in a mood today.

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down 777 - and Barney gives three possibilities???
Category: News and Politics

lol... roflmao

Well the bill failed uhm hmm to say WOOOOT would that be true of how I feel or sadistic sarcasm... since I havent been writing my political stuff on this blog I guess it is your call.

I will say that I have been telling family since the market began to go down that it would hit or come very close to 10,000 before the turn around.

And today!! Oh it dips 777 when I last checked.... lets see that is NOT 666 but 777

Now of course I imagine that might not be the final total for the day but if it is hmm.. just really makes me lol.

I did have some fun, while sending e-mails about the expo, a speaker, and such I did watch on CSPAN abou 2+hrs of the debate earlier this morning about the bill before the vote - and it was interesting as even those senators that said they were voting for it (Democrats and Republicans) mentioned that they didnt like it...

and so far the site to see who/how votes went just will not load...

I do believe that if you are concerned about who, what, where things are for you and the country pay attention to this years elections. Read as much as you can. See what people have done and what they have said.. what they say they will do and whether it truly is how you feel.

Think about the people in Galveston that didn't leave because they knew there would be someone to come and get them despite being told there wouldnt. Think about what happens if you tell children that there are not any cookies left when they know there are. Think about whether the person at the office that does all the work would keep doing as much if they had to share all their successes with everyone.

Listen to the news - not just one station but lots. Listen with the mindset that perhaps most be true or most be false but they might give you something to think about. Listen to MSNBC, FOX, CNN, ABC, CBS, to bits of them all.

Watch CSPAN and actually see what some of the people you elect to represent you actually say and do. Watch the people around you and find out what makes them 'tick' what they need, want, have, and ask why for each - ask it of them and of yourself.

Look at the history those younger learned, those older and yourself lived, that is happening now. Look at other countries around the world. Look at books or talk to people about different political systems.

Read the constitution, read about Georgia, Russia, China, Germany - why they do or don't work.

so yeah its down 777 and Barney gave three options:
1. Things get worse
2. Things get better
3. Things stay the same

So to finish this off through all the politicking and such of this day the winner of the 'OH WOW' moment goes to Barney - thanks for being such an enlightened person!!

This blog will be removed to diary in 24 to 48 hours

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Oct. 10th
Category: Goals, Plans, Hopes

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Check out this event: Holistic Health & Well-Being Expo Oct 11-12 Updatd

Hosted By: Achieving Life, LLC - Debra Macking

Click Here To View Event

When: Saturday Oct 11, 2008 - 9am to 7pm & Sunday Oct 12th, 2008 - 10am to 7pm

Where Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Northwest/Oldsmar
4052 Tampa Rd
Oldsmar, Florida,  34677
United States
Description:
Come enjoy a positive, relaxing, and rejuvenating day or two at the Hilton Garden Inn.
Improve the connections of your mind, body, and spirit within and with others as you visit a metaphysical and healing marketplace.
Chiropractic, Energy Healing, Nutritional Wellness, Counselng & Coaching, Yoga,  Art & Music, Beauty, and much more will be available for you to experience.
Free admission with printed FreePass invitation. **A portion of money raised from the door goes to two local non-profits: PARC and DACCO.

**Still looking for vendors & supporters**
Including: Acupuncture, Massage, Integrative Medicine. If interested please e-mail achievinglife@gmail.com or send a message through myspace to Debra Macking
Website for event is: http://www.achievinglife.com/HolisticExpo/

If you are not in the area but know people who might be interested in attending or participating send them this way. Know of an event in the area you live let me know!!

IF YOU ARE CLOSER TO CALIFORNIA OR IN CALIFORNIA CHECK OUT: http://www.holisticlivingexpo.com/

Also, looking for Life Coaches, Guides, Resources, and Links for www.achievinglife.com!!

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The MoonLetter -- Becoming More Current - Courtesy of Moonsong
Category: Religion and Philosophy

Welcome to another edition of The MoonLetter, we now have over 500 subscribers and growing. I appreciate you!

We will continue to experience more emotional twists and
turns. During this upcoming two week cycle we can release
the energy patterns of shame, blame, embarrassment, and
regret from our life.

Everything is becoming more "current" as it is now more
difficult to rely upon your past to help you create your
future. There is a very good reason for this purging:

The Old Ways will not be effective on the New Earth.

We are increasingly being given opportunities to choose
and create something new and fresh. We are transforming
our world financially, politically, socially and spiritually.

The collective energy of Humanity is shifting One Heart at a time.

Dont be surprised if some people that you love very dearly
decide to suddenly leave the Earth. All souls are moving
to their optimal station now based on their overall vibration
according to the Creator's Plan.

What are you ashamed of?
Who are you still blaming?
What is your biggest embarrassment?

"World Peace is the result of billions of people achieving
Inner Peace." --Moonsong

As we move into the unknown and life becomes more
unpredictable, it reminds us that the only thing we can
possibly control is our own vibration. While the details
of life will surely be changing, our primary focus remains
the same -- SELF MASTERY.

In order to reach these higher levels of consciousness and
happiness, you absolutely must re-solve your past. As a
healer and counselor, what I actually do is help you
create new solutions for old problems.

Trust your inner voice.
Choose according to your heart.
Follow through with determination.

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One phone session could make a huge difference for you.

To begin the process, here is a question to meditate on:

"If I already completely accepted myself... and everything
in my life was perfect exactly as it is right now... what
would I create next?"

Peace Now,
Moonsong

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Dr. James Barile - Speaking Sept. 13th
Category: Life

Come this coming Saturday September 13th to an lecture and event that can and likely will change your outlook! Dr. James Barile is also going to be a key speaker at the Achieving Life Holistic Health & Well-Being expo.

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Stay within the lines

I have been thinking about the ways in time where we are told those words or similar.  This somewhat just a flow of words and thoughts.

A kid in kindergarten is told they must stay within the lines with coloring. There is either the child that stays inside or the one that goes outside and 'scribbles' over the whole page.
 BUT - what of one who says they are doing neither, just making new lines

Someone is told that there is either black or white, abscence or presence (perhaps in art, science, etc??). They are told that there is only one or the other option.
BUT - there will be someone who sees the grays and multitude of shades between black and white

It seems so often, be it in political or other spheres, that people want extremes. They want to say there is only a duality of Black and White. We are trapped in something where it is one way .. or the other.

I don't care what the topic is there are always middle grounds, innovative grounds, and ways to be on common grounds. They may not easily be seen and sometimes may be few but I believe they always are there.

This does not imply you stick constantly with something searching for common ground or think that there will always be a fully peaceful resoultion -- there still are those aspects of letting go, of Being, and many others

The idea is that just because a person sees things differently, writes in their own style(s), is left, right, of any ideology, etc there still will be the shades of gray - the places and areas where more can be gathered.

The thought there are only two choices to take, that something is only good or only bad is limiting.. it is living at an extreme (not an edge - some point I have before and again will blog on) and I think with blinders on.

There is talk about right paths, right efforts, that there is 'the way' to do something --- and some think that these paths, rights, ways are the only ones not just for themselves but for everyone

Even the route I work for with balance with all its oddities and flows from side to side and all around is just one view -

I love that I do not stay in the lines all the time, or only spread out everywhere, but that with those I include seeking, finding, and creating new lines

I love that I do not see just black or white - that there can be limitless shades.

I also know I still slip into limited ideas and that no matter how much I think I might know at any one moment, at any one point, someone else can (and often does) come along to point something else, excite my mind with other thoughts - beauty - peace - truth - love

The aspect of non-seeking. I think it is one thing to be in that state of simply Being, Existing in the present, detaching from the limits.... but that complacency, stagnancy, and lack of observation/seeking missing the ability of growth and development.

There is Being and then there is Becoming --- there is saying I will just let the flow take me stearing a little as I go or there is blindly without sensation being led off over high falls.

Find the balances and that degree of moderation - Moderation in all things, including moderation! Find the lines then play with them - there is much more than what first is encountered.

Thank you all for constantly being my muses, my mentors, friends, and so much more

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